Kent · London and the South East
Ewell Minnis Storm Damage Roof Report
An independent record of roof damage after a storm in Ewell Minnis, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Damaged flat roof membrane
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Ewell Minnis
Storms tend to find the weak points on a roof. Typical damage includes lost slates and tiles, lifted ridges, loose flashings and torn flat roof coverings. Trees and branches can also hit roofs in a storm. Our report records what has happened to your roof, with photos. Any older wear we can see is recorded as well. We survey flashings, gutters and fascias and ridges and hips, and common reasons people get in touch are water coming in after the storm and slipped or missing slates or tiles.
For a small place like Ewell Minnis, the inspection is the same as anywhere: we simply plan the journey and access ahead. It’s useful to know where the water appears, in what weather, and what you’ve seen outside, along with any repairs done before. Photographs of the stain and of the roof from outside are helpful too.
Nothing in the report is left vague: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, along with how urgent it is.
- Where
- Ewell Minnis (CT15)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Different roofs, different checks
Lead flashings
Flashings can lift or pull away from walls and chimneys in strong winds. Loose or damaged flashings are photographed and noted.
Flat roof coverings
Branches and debris can damage flat roofs or block outlets. We record what we find.
Can I check my roof myself?
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Practical tips
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Hold on to fallen pieces of the roof where you can
- File receipts for anything you pay for
- Tell your insurer about the damage promptly
- Read your policy wording on storm damage
For repair costs, ask a roofer to quote. The report gives them a clear list of the damage.
Ask a tree specialist about branches over the roof. Branches can hit or scrape the roof in a storm.
For landlords and managing agents
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as homeowners. A report with photographs gives you a clear record of the roof.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait.
Ewell Minnis: your questions answered
Is Ewell Minnis within the area you cover?
Yes, Ewell Minnis is covered. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Is my home in Ewell Minnis listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. 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.
What does a storm damage report cost?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Bigger roofs are quoted on size and access. Repair costs aren’t included, so ask a roofer to quote.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. It’s a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day. Just say which days work for you.
Should I go up on the roof to take photos?
Please do not climb onto the roof. Take photos from ground level or from windows. Record the date and any damage inside as well.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
What affects the cost of storm damage roof reports
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- The size of the roof
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before you book.
Helping us price your survey
When you call or email, these details help:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or email us with the details.
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Ewell Minnis
Ewell Minnis is within about 3 miles of the coast, so storms can arrive with strong gusts off the water. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording, and many treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, though it varies. 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. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in.
The streets around a church like Church of St Anthony the Martyr are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in. If you live near a park such as Sladden Wood, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys. Acrise Place lies about 4.1 miles west, so building around Ewell Minnis goes back a long way. Older roofs around here can leak at old repairs as readily as at original details.
Ewell Minnis is about 3 miles west of Dover, in Kent. Bookings from Ewell Minnis are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Across Kent, we cover Ewell Minnis and the places around it. You can also see our page for Canterbury.
Storm damage roof reports in CT15 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We cover properties on Belsey Lane and Green Lane and the roads around them. We also cover Chalksole Green (1 mile west), Wolverton (1 mile south-east), Alkham (1 mile south), South Alkham (1 mile south-west) and Lydden (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (11 miles north-west), Dover (3 miles east), Folkestone (5 miles south-west), Deal (9 miles north-east), Hythe (8 miles south-west) and Tower Hamlets (3 miles east).
What’s near Ewell Minnis
In Ewell Minnis, that means homes and buildings near Sladden Wood. The nearest railway station is Kearsney station, roughly 1.9 miles east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Buckland Hospital (3 miles east) and Crabble Corn Mill (2.4 miles east). Open spaces near Ewell Minnis include Sugar Loaf Hill and Dover Western Heights.
How it works
We don’t take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can be seen safely is inspected, 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. In a hamlet or village like Ewell Minnis, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We start with the details: when the storm hit and what damage you can see.
- We inspect the roof from safe viewpoints and from the loft where there’s access.
- The damage is recorded with photos, area by area.
- We look at whether the damage fits storm damage, older wear or both.
- You get a written report you can pass to your insurer.
Before we arrive
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
How to book
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or email us.