Kent · London and the South East
Storm Damage Roof Report in Faversham
An independent record of roof damage after a storm across Faversham, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Get in touch for a price.
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Broken or displaced guttering
Storm damage roof report in Faversham: what you get
Our storm damage report gives you an independent, written record of how a storm has affected your roof. We record each area of damage, photograph it and note the likely cause. It’s yours to pass to your insurer. The decision on any claim rests with your insurer and its policy wording. We’re not loss adjusters, and we cannot tell you whether a claim will succeed. Typical surveys look at gutters pulled loose in the wind and ridge tiles that have come loose, across slate and tile slopes, flat roofs and gutters and fascias.
Strong winds lift loose tiles, slates and ridge pieces in towns like Faversham as anywhere. Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, though it varies. Photos and a written account help you show what happened. Because wear and tear is usually excluded, the age of any damage matters.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Location
- Faversham (ME13)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the roof as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Notes and photos go into the written report. It normally takes an hour or two on an ordinary house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. A survey in Faversham needs access inside and out, including the loft hatch and any rooms with damp. Mention gates, side passages and anything at the back. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- First you give us the date of the storm and what you’ve noticed, inside and out.
- 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 note the likely cause, including any signs of wear that were there before the storm.
- The findings are written up with photos for you to share with your insurer.
Before we arrive
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Tell us where we can park nearby
Book a survey
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price before booking.
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Do you need a storm damage roof report in Faversham?
Insurers often want evidence of what has been damaged and why. A written report with photos gives you something clear to pass on. The decision still rests with the insurer.
Problems we come across often include:
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Damaged ridges and hips
If you let a flat or house near Faversham station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it.
What to check before booking
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- What experience they bring
- Are they insured for the work?
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Faversham
Faversham lies within about 3 miles of the sea, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Strong wind lifts anything already loose, and driving rain gets in wherever it can. Historic houses such as Belmont House and Gardens, about 3.5 miles south-west, show how far back building in the area around Faversham goes. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Living close to Oare Meadow is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls. Take an older house close to Church of St Mary Magdalene: lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in.
Faversham is about 9 miles west of Canterbury, in Kent. Anywhere in Faversham, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Our area takes in places right across Kent, large and small. For surveys nearby, see our Canterbury page.
Postcode districts we cover here for storm damage roof reports: ME13. Local streets include Bedlington Square, Market Place and Market Street. You will find Faversham on the A2 and A251, which makes it simple to reach. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Davington (1 mile north-west), The Brents (1 mile north-east), Preston (1 mile south-east), Ospringe (1 mile south-west) and Whitehill (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (12 miles south), Canterbury (9 miles east), Sittingbourne (7 miles west), Whitstable (7 miles east), Herne Bay (11 miles east) and Minster (8 miles north-west).
Near you in Faversham
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Mechanics Arms, Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School and Oare Meadow. Faversham has its own railway station: Faversham station. Nearby you’ll also find Newnham Castle (4.2 miles south-west).
Can I check my roof myself?
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
A lot can be seen 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.
What a survey costs
Survey packages start from £150, including VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Getting in touch
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. Just tell us:
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- What made you get in touch
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
Why get it checked now?
It helps to get a record soon after the storm, while the damage is fresh. Further storms and quick fixes can make the picture less clear. Blocked gutters and downpipes on homes in Faversham overflow onto walls. A slipped tile or worn flashing does the same higher up. Neither gets better on its own.
All our prices include VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for your survey before you book.
What you get with us
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- An independent look at the roof
- A report with photographs
Read how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
Tips from our surveys
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Write down when the storm hit and when you noticed damage
- Tell your insurer about the damage promptly
- Keep invoices for temporary repairs
- Do not go onto the roof to take pictures
Once we have been, the findings are written up with photos. 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.
After a storm, look at the roof from the street or garden. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or lifted ridges. Don’t go up a ladder to look.
Faversham questions
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Faversham?
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 carry out roof surveys in Faversham?
Yes. Our area covers London and the South East, and Faversham is part of that. You can ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with the freeholder or managing agent. Let us know about it as you book and we will plan the survey around it.
Can you put a tarpaulin over the damage?
Emergency cover over a damaged roof should be arranged with a roofer. Take photos from ground level first if it’s safe. Keep receipts for any emergency work.
What’s the best way to book?
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or email us and tell us the address and what you’d like to know. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. We check everything that can be seen safely: from ground level, from windows, from inside the loft space, from the roof where it is safe and by drone where it applies. Anything we can’t see is noted in the report.