Kent · London and the South East
East Street Storm Damage Roof Report
An independent record of roof damage after a storm in East Street, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- New damp or leaks inside
Landlords, agents and block managers in East Street
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work with less disruption.
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
How a storm damage roof report works in East Street
If your roof has been damaged, stay safe first. Take photos from ground level or from windows, and don’t climb onto the roof. If water is coming in, a roofer can put temporary protection in place. Our report records the damage so you have an independent record to give your insurer. Keep receipts for any emergency work. Typical surveys look at water coming in after the storm and holes or cracks caused by debris, on chimney stacks, gutters and fascias and ridges and hips.
For a small place like East Street, the inspection is the same as anywhere: we simply plan the journey and access ahead. It is useful to know where the water appears, in what weather, and what you’ve seen outside, along with any repairs done before. If you have photographs of the water coming in, they help as well.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Where
- East Street (CT3)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Nearby places to East Street
Also in East Street
Honest limits
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- What’s beneath slates, tiles or membranes
- How your policy defines a storm
- Estimates of repair costs
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- Flashings
- Ridges and hips
- Slate and tile slopes
- Gutters and fascias
Why act early in East Street
A few slipped slates can soon lead to wet timbers. Getting it recorded and repaired sooner is usually better. Around East Street, older homes often have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
For a price for your roof in East Street, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why book with us
- Packages from £150, inc. VAT
- Visits on any day of the week
- PI and public liability insurance
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.
Useful tips for East Street property owners
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. A few suggestions:
- Hold on to fallen pieces of the roof where you can
- Report the damage to your insurer as soon as you can
- Photograph the damage safely from below
- Get a roofer to make the roof safe if needed
If you’re unhappy with how your insurer handles the claim, you can complain to them first. If that doesn’t resolve it, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to help.
Keep the roof in good order between storms. Fix slipped slates, loose ridges and lifted flashings when you spot them.
How it works
The visit usually starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the roof space if there’s safe access. All told, expect between one and two hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. In a hamlet or village like East Street, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We note the date of the storm and the damage you’ve seen.
- We check the roof from wherever it is safe.
- We record and photograph the damage.
- We note the likely cause and any signs of older wear.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Let us know about parking near the property
Booking a survey
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and give us some details about the property and we will explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Advice
Storm damage roof reports around East Street
The coast is about 4 miles or less from East Street, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Driving rain off the sea can be pushed into gaps that stay dry in calmer weather, 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. You’ll also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in.
If you look after a building such as Sandwich Technology School, tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back. Take an older house close to Church of St Nicholas: the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself. If you own a rental within reach of Sandwich station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer right away.
East Street is about 6 miles north-west of Deal, in Kent. In East Street, as across Kent, every roof gets the same careful survey. We cover towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury.
All of CT3 is covered for storm damage roof reports. If you are just outside East Street, we cover Cooper Street (1 mile north), Marshborough (1 mile south), Woodnesborough (1 mile south), Sandwich (2 miles east) and Great Stonar (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover Canterbury (10 miles west), Margate (8 miles north-east), Dover (10 miles south), Folkestone (15 miles south-west), Ramsgate (6 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (8 miles north-east).
What’s near East Street
The nearest railway station is Sandwich station, roughly 1.8 miles south-east. Other landmarks nearby include White Mill (1.1 miles east) and Ramsgate General Hospital (5.7 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Monk's Wall nature reserve.
East Street: your questions answered
Will you come out to East Street?
Yes, East Street is covered. We work right across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Is my home in East Street listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
How should I record storm damage myself?
Stay off the roof. Photograph the damage from below or from a window. Note the date and time, and photograph any damage inside.
Does someone need to be in?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access; we will agree the details when you book.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where applicable and safe. We are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. It is included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where it applies, the Premium Survey.
How long will you be at the property?
It typically takes an hour or two at a typical home, and more on a big or complicated roof. We’ll confirm the timing when you book.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day. Let us know your preferred days as you book.
Checking the roof from the ground
You can learn a lot from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground, and those are details a survey looks at closely.