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Storm Damage Roof Report in Etchinghill
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Etchinghill. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- New damp or leaks inside
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Flat roof edges peeled back
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Etchinghill
Most policies don’t cover wear and tear. That makes the difference between storm damage and old wear important. Our report records both: fresh breaks and recently moved slates or tiles, and older problems such as corroded nails or worn mortar. We give an honest view of what we see. How the policy applies is for your insurer to decide. We survey flashings, ridges and hips and slate and tile slopes, and common reasons people get in touch are lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles and holes or cracks caused by debris.
Roofs in small places like Etchinghill often stand in the open, so storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hard. Once water gets into older walls, it takes a long time to dry, which makes finding the cause quickly worthwhile. A record with photographs is useful if you need to show the damage to anyone else.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. It’s useful straight away, and a good reference for later.
- Where
- Etchinghill (CT18)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Etchinghill
Etchinghill lies within about 3 miles of the sea, where sea air brings more salt and stronger 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. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it’s detailed.
Landlords with a home close to Sandling station may find that tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Lyminge Church of England Primary School, tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
Etchinghill is about 3 miles north of Hythe, in Kent. Surveys in Etchinghill work the same way as everywhere we cover: a proper look at what can safely be seen, photographs and a clear written report. Our area takes in places right across Kent. There’s also a page for Canterbury.
Postcode districts we cover here for storm damage roof reports: CT18. We cover properties on St Marys Close, Meriden Walk and St Marys Drive. Nearby, we also carry out storm damage roof reports in Lyminge (1 mile north), Postling (1 mile west), Woodland (2 miles north-west), Skeete (2 miles north-west) and Ottinge (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns like Ashford (10 miles west), Canterbury (12 miles north), Dover (9 miles east), Folkestone (4 miles south-east), Deal (15 miles north-east) and Hythe (3 miles south).
Local landmarks in Etchinghill
Around Etchinghill, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Brockhill Park Performing Arts College and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Sandling station, about 2 miles south-west. A little further out are Royal Victoria Hospital (3.8 miles south-east) and Elham Valley Countryside Centre And Railway Museum (1.4 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Tolsford Hill.
What a survey costs
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we can help you choose.
Booking your survey
When you call or email, these details help:
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Where the property is, with the postcode
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email, let us know about the property and we’ll point you to the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
How the survey works
You do not need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, 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. In a hamlet or village like Etchinghill, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We start with what you’ve seen and any temporary repairs.
- We check inside, including the loft where there’s access, for water damage.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, windows and the roof where it’s safe.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- You receive the written report with photographs.
Preparing for the visit
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Booking a survey
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or email us. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
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Why get it checked now?
A clear, independent record helps you explain the damage to your insurer. It records the damage and what seems to have caused it, so you are not relying only on your own photos. For an older or listed building in a place like Etchinghill, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can safely be seen and which survey you book.
Why book with us
- Prices that include VAT
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- 5,000+ surveys completed
See how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
Do you need a storm damage roof report in Etchinghill?
Landlords and building managers frequently need a written record after a storm. It helps when explaining damage to a building owner or insurer.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Lead lifted at abutments
- New damp or leaks inside
Historic houses such as Acrise Place, about 2.4 miles north-east, show how far back building around Etchinghill goes. Older roofs in the area may have lead flashings, valleys and gutters that have been patched many times.
What to check before booking
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Their track record with similar roofs
What else we do in Etchinghill
Etchinghill questions
Do you cover smaller places like Etchinghill?
Yes, Etchinghill is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Etchinghill, take more of a battering?
Frequently, yes. Etchinghill is within about 3 miles of the sea, and coastal roofs tend to see faster wear on metal parts and more wind lifting loose pieces.
How long does the survey take?
It normally takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. We’ll confirm the timing as you book.
Can I challenge a declined storm claim?
Start by complaining to the insurer. The Financial Ombudsman Service may look at it if that doesn’t resolve it. The Ombudsman looks at whether there were storm conditions, whether the damage fits a storm and whether the storm was the main cause.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are frequently shared, so the freeholder or managing agent needs to agree access. We can only inspect what we’re given access to.
What if the roof was already worn?
Wear and tear is usually excluded from home insurance. We note both storm damage and older defects, so you know what the roof shows. Your insurer decides how its policy applies.
How experienced are you?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years.
Before and after the survey
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Read your policy wording on storm damage
- Ask a roofer for emergency temporary protection if water is coming in
- Photograph the damage safely from below
- Keep fallen slates or tiles as evidence if safe
You get the report by email and pass it to your insurer yourself. We don’t deal with the insurer on your behalf.
Keep records of roof work and surveys. They help show the roof was in good order before a storm.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Etchinghill
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, with the most urgent items set out first.