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Ebbsfleet Storm Damage Roof Report
An independent record of roof damage after a storm around Ebbsfleet, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Ebbsfleet
Storms tend to find the weak points on a roof. Slates and tiles slip or blow off, ridge and hip tiles lift, flashings pull away and flat roof coverings can tear. Falling branches can cause damage too. Our report records what has happened to your roof, with photos. Where we also see signs of older wear, the report records that too. We survey flat roofs, chimney stacks and gutters and fascias, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles and new damp or leaks inside.
Somewhere as small as Ebbsfleet, older roofs have often been repaired many times. A new leak may be fresh damage or the latest sign of long-term wear, and the difference matters, especially to an insurer. We check whatever is safely visible and set out what we find. Older walls and timbers hold water for a long time, so it’s worth finding the cause soon.
After the visit, you get a written report with photos, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Location
- Ebbsfleet (CT12, CT13)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What a storm damage roof report does not cover
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- Repair costs or quotes for the work
- What your policy covers, which depends on its wording
- The work of a loss adjuster appointed by your insurer
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will suggest the right survey before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Ebbsfleet
- Flat roofs
- Ridges and hips
- Flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Slate and tile slopes
- Gutters and fascias
Common roof problems in Ebbsfleet
Others book after an insurer has queried a claim. You get an independent record of what the roof shows. We cannot say whether the decision will change.
Common reasons to book include:
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
For landlords with property near Thanet Parkway station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Will the report include photos?
- Whether VAT is added on top
Storm damage roof reports in Ebbsfleet: local notes
Ebbsfleet lies within about 2 miles of the sea, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Strong wind lifts anything already loose, and driving rain gets in wherever it can, while salt slowly corrodes metal fixings and flashings. Across Kent, older roofs are frequently handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in.
If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for instance near Westwood Cross, water through a ceiling can damage stock and close a sales floor, so the source needs finding fast. If you live near a park like Sandwich and Pegwell Bay, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
Ebbsfleet is about 3 miles south-west of St Lawrence, in Kent. Surveys in Ebbsfleet work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. We cover towns and villages across Kent, large and small. There’s also a page for Canterbury.
Every address in CT12 and CT13 is covered for storm damage roof reports, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We also cover the places around Ebbsfleet: Richborough Port (1 mile south), Sevenscore (1 mile north), Cliffs End (1 mile north-east), Way (2 miles north-west) and Pegwell (2 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Canterbury (12 miles west), Margate (5 miles north), Dover (12 miles south), Ramsgate (3 miles north-east), Broadstairs (5 miles north-east) and Whitstable (14 miles west).
Near you in Ebbsfleet
We work in homes and buildings around Sandwich and Pegwell Bay and The Sportsman pub and the streets around them. The closest station to Ebbsfleet is Thanet Parkway station, about 1.2 miles north-east of the centre. A little further out are Ramsgate General Hospital (2.8 miles east) and RAF Manston History Museum (2.4 miles north). Not far away are Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
Can I check my roof myself?
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That’s where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
Towns and villages near Ebbsfleet
What else we do in Ebbsfleet
What happens on the day
You do not need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, like stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will take it from there. A typical survey takes about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Around Ebbsfleet, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it is useful to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- We check the roof from wherever it’s safe.
- We record and photograph the damage.
- The report notes whether the damage fits a storm, older wear or both.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
How to prepare
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
How to book
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Related advice
Why act early in Ebbsfleet
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. Older cottages and farmhouses around Ebbsfleet can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can be seen safely and which survey you book.
Why book with us
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- 98% of customers satisfied
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
Read how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
FAQs for Ebbsfleet
Is the coastal weather around Ebbsfleet hard on roofs?
Places near the sea get more wind and more salt in the air than inland, and both are hard on roofs. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, while strong wind lifts anything already loose.
Do you cover smaller places like Ebbsfleet?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
How long will you be at the property?
Time on site depends on the roof, but most surveys take between one and two hours at most homes, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. The written report follows by email.
How do I arrange a storm damage roof report in Ebbsfleet?
To book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Do I need to be at home?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you as you book.
What if my insurer declines the claim?
Start by complaining to the insurer. If it is not resolved, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to help. The Ombudsman looks at whether there were storm conditions, whether the damage fits a storm and whether the storm was the main cause.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
We carry out surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
How the survey changes by roof type
Lead flashings
Old flashings that were already loose can give way in a storm. We record what looks recent and what looks older.
Chimney stacks
High winds can loosen pots, cowls and aerials on stacks. The report notes any damage to the stack.