Kent · London and the South East
Storm damage roof report in Dymchurch, Kent
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Dymchurch, and put it all in a photo-illustrated written report.
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Water coming in after the storm
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
About our storm damage roof report in Dymchurch
After a storm, safety comes first. Photograph the damage from ground level or a window, and never climb up. Emergency temporary protection, like covering an opening, is a job for a roofer. Our report records the damage so you have an independent record to give your insurer. Keep receipts for any emergency work. We survey flashings, flat roofs and slate and tile slopes, and the problems we are asked to look at most are stains appearing after strong winds and gutters pulled loose in the wind.
Houses in smaller places like Dymchurch can stand more in the open, where driving rain gets into any gap at a ridge, verge or flashing. A leak that only appears in certain weather often points to an exposed detail. Tell us when it happens when you contact us. Gutters and downpipes on the exposed side are worth a look as well.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Where
- Dymchurch (TN29, CT21)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Dymchurch
Dymchurch is within about 1 mile of the coast, so there’s more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Strong wind lifts anything already loose, and driving rain gets in wherever it can, and salt air slowly wears metal fixings. Many older homes in Kent have handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles held by pegs through two holes, and tile-hanging on their upper walls. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from.
Westenhanger Castle lies about 4.5 miles north, so building around Dymchurch goes back a long way. Older roofs in the area may have lead flashings, valleys and gutters that have been patched many times. If you own a rental within reach of Westenhanger station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over. Anyone responsible for a site like Dymchurch Primary School will know that water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot.
Dymchurch is about 4 miles south-west of Hythe, in Kent. Dymchurch gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a close look at whatever is safely visible, photos and a clear written report. Dymchurch is one of the places in Kent where we work. Canterbury is in our area too.
We survey roofs across the TN29 and CT21 postcode area for storm damage roof reports and the streets around it. That includes homes and businesses on High Street, Station Road and The Oval. Other places close to Dymchurch include Donkey Street (1 mile north), West Hythe (3 miles north-east), Palmarsh (3 miles north-east), Lympne (3 miles north) and Berwick (4 miles north). Larger places within reach include Ashford (10 miles north-west), Dover (15 miles north-east), Folkestone (8 miles north-east), Hythe (4 miles north-east), Tower Hamlets (15 miles north-east) and Hawkinge (9 miles north-east).
What’s near Dymchurch
We work in homes and buildings around The Ship Inn. The closest station to Dymchurch is Westenhanger station, roughly 4.6 miles north of the centre. A little further out are Lympne Castle (2.9 miles north).
Roof by roof
Lead flashings
Lifted flashings let rain run behind them into the roof. We note where this has happened and any damp inside.
Slate roofs
Natural slate can last 100 years or more, but the nails often fail first. We look at whether slipped slates suggest storm damage, older wear or both.
Why it is worth a survey now in Dymchurch
Many policies expect damage to be reported promptly. Let your insurer know early, and check what your policy asks for. An independent report can follow. Arranging work in a smaller place like Dymchurch is easier with notice than in an emergency. Knowing early gives you time to get the right people in.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
Why book with us
- An independent view of the roof
- Prices that include VAT
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.
Before and after the survey
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Record any water damage in rooms and the loft
- Don’t go onto the roof to take pictures
- Write down when the storm hit and when you noticed damage
- Check your policy for how to report damage
After the visit, we write up the report with photos of each area of damage. It sets out what is damaged, the likely cause and any signs of older wear. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
Keep the roof in good order between storms. Have loose slates, tiles and flashings seen to promptly.
Questions from Dymchurch
Will you come out to Dymchurch?
Yes, Dymchurch is covered. We survey roofs across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Is the coastal weather around Dymchurch hard on roofs?
Near the coast, roofs face more wind and more salt than further inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, if whoever owns or manages the building agrees access. We look at the parts we are given access to.
Can I check the roof after a storm?
Only from the ground or from windows. Don’t use a ladder or go onto the roof. Binoculars can help you see damage from below and we will inspect the rest from safe positions.
How long will you be at the property?
It typically takes an hour or two for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. The report follows by email.
Will you deal with the insurance company for me?
No. Our report is an independent record for you to use. The insurer may send a loss adjuster of its own.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We do not sample or test for asbestos. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it is disturbed.
Honest limits
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Repair costs or quotes for the work
- Negotiating a claim settlement
- Damage hidden under coverings or inside the structure, without opening up
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Slate and tile slopes
- Ridges and hips
- Flat roofs
- Gutters and fascias
- Chimney stacks
- Flashings
What a survey costs
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Which survey package you book
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The size of the roof
To find out what your survey will cost, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
Helping us price your survey
A little information up front helps. It helps to include:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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What happens on the day
We don’t take risks to get a closer look. We inspect what can safely be seen, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. The survey typically takes roughly 1–2 hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. Being in a smaller place like Dymchurch does not change how the visit works: outside, inside and from any safe vantage point, in that order. It helps to show us anything you’ve already noticed.
- You let us know what happened and whether a roofer has made the roof safe.
- Inside, we look for signs of water in the loft and rooms below.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, windows and the roof where it’s safe.
- Storm damage and older wear are recorded separately where we can.
- You receive the written report with photos.
How to prepare
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Book a survey
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know the cost up front. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or email us.