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Storm damage roof report in Dunkirk, Kent
Wondering about the roof at a property in Dunkirk? You can book a storm damage roof report in Dunkirk and across Kent.
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Roofs hit by falling trees
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Dunkirk
If your roof has been damaged, stay safe first. Take photos from ground level or from windows, and don’t climb onto the roof. Emergency temporary protection, such as covering an opening, is a job for a roofer. We then record the damage in a report you can pass to your insurer. Hold on to receipts for anything you pay for. We are often asked to look into damage from fallen branches or debris and broken or displaced guttering, on slate and tile slopes, gutters and fascias and flashings.
For a small place like Dunkirk, the inspection is the same as anywhere: the journey and access are just planned in advance. Let us know where the water shows, when it appears and anything you’ve noticed outside, plus any earlier repairs. Photos of the stain and of the roof from outside are helpful too.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent, whichever applies.
- Place
- Dunkirk (ME13)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Older rural homes like those around Dunkirk can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- We check the roof from wherever it’s safe.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- The report notes whether the damage fits a storm, older wear or both.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
Getting ready for the survey
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Getting a price
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Related advice
Common roof problems in Dunkirk
Falling trees and branches can damage roofs in high winds. We record the damage and where it is, with photographs.
Here are some of the things we see frequently:
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
Trees in and around Mount Ephraim Gardens shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Questions to ask before you book
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Their track record with similar roofs
- What exactly goes into their report
- Is VAT included in the price?
Towns and villages near Dunkirk
What else we do in Dunkirk
Common questions in Dunkirk
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Dunkirk?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Do you cover smaller places like Dunkirk?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Does your report mean my claim will be accepted?
We cannot say whether a claim will be paid. The decision rests with your insurer and its policy. What we provide is an independent record of the damage.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs cannot always be walked on. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where applicable let us see the rest, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and it is safe, yes. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
Can I check the roof after a storm?
Only from ground level or from windows. Never climb onto a roof after a storm. With binoculars, you can see a lot from the ground, and we will record the rest.
How the survey changes by roof type
Slate roofs
In high winds, slates can slip or go, often where nails have rusted. We record which slates have moved and any signs of older nail fatigue.
Lead flashings
Lifted flashings let rain run behind them into the roof. We note where this has happened and any damp inside.
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Dunkirk
Dunkirk is within about 4 miles of the coast, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Strong wind lifts anything already loose, and driving rain gets in wherever it can. Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it is listed or in a conservation area. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas.
Take an older house close to Christ Church: water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney. If you own a rental within reach of Selling station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer right away.
Dunkirk is about 4 miles south-east of Faversham, in Kent. In Dunkirk, as across Kent, every roof gets the same careful survey. Dunkirk is one of the places in Kent where we work for storm damage roof reports.
Storm damage roof reports in ME13 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your property is on London Road and Courtenay Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. Close by, we survey roofs in Boughton under Blean (1 mile west), Winterbourne (1 mile south-west), Hickmans Green (1 mile west), Oversland (1 mile south-west) and South Street (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Ashford (12 miles south-west), Canterbury (5 miles east), Sittingbourne (11 miles west), Whitstable (5 miles north-east), Faversham (4 miles north-west) and Herne Bay (9 miles north-east).
Near you in Dunkirk
We work in homes and buildings around The Red Lion pub and Mount Ephraim Gardens. The nearest railway station is Selling station, about 1.9 miles south-west. Well-known places in the area include Chilham Castle (3.5 miles south) and Eastbridge Hospital of St Thomas the Martyr (4.4 miles east). Not far away are Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
Why it is worth a survey now in Dunkirk
A clear, independent record helps you explain the damage to your insurer. It records the damage and what seems to have caused it, alongside any photos you took yourself. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Dunkirk, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, including VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
What you get with us
- Prices that include VAT
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.
Tips from our surveys
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Tell your insurer about the damage promptly
- Read your policy wording on storm damage
- Arrange temporary cover with a roofer if rain is getting in
- Take photos from ground level or a window, never by climbing
If anything in the report is not clear, just ask us. Standard Surveys come with a follow-up consultation, and Premium Surveys with an in-person one.
Keep the roof in good order between storms. Have loose slates, tiles and flashings seen to promptly.
What a storm damage roof report does not cover
It is a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- A price for the repairs
- Your insurer’s view of the claim
- Acting for you with the insurer
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Flat roofs
- Slate and tile slopes
- Ridges and hips
- Chimney stacks
- Flashings
- Gutters and fascias