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Storm damage roof report in Flemings, Kent
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Flemings. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Damaged gutters and fascias
About our storm damage roof report in Flemings
After a storm, it’s useful to have a clear record of what happened to your roof. Our report shows the damage in photos and says whether it looks like storm damage, wear and tear, or a mix. We are not loss adjusters, and we can’t say whether a claim will be paid. What you get is an independent view of the roof’s condition. We survey chimney stacks, flashings and flat roofs, and the problems we are asked to look at most are water coming in after the storm and gaps where slates or tiles have gone.
Somewhere as small as Flemings, older roofs have frequently been repaired many times. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old wear, and the difference matters, especially to an insurer. The report says what was seen and what it points to. Older walls and timbers hold water for a long time, so it’s worth finding the cause soon.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Location
- Flemings (CT13)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
When you need someone else
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- Acting for you with the insurer
- Your insurer’s view of the claim
- Whether your insurer will pay the claim
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Flemings
- Chimney stacks
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flat roofs
- Ridges and hips
- Flashings
- Gutters and fascias
What else we do in Flemings
What happens on the day
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. The visit typically takes between one and two hours at most homes, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Somewhere as small as Flemings, access is frequently the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- 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.
Getting ready for the survey
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
How to book
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
Advice
Surveys for landlords and agents in Flemings
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant, which helps with budgets and planning.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too. Bigger roofs take more time, so they’re priced to suit.
What we are asked to look at in Flemings
Others book after an insurer has queried a claim. An independent report gives you another view of the roof. We can’t say whether the decision will change.
Common reasons to book include:
- Loose or torn flashings
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Ash Cartwright and Kelsey Church of England Primary School, on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
What to check before booking
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Are they insured for the work?
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
Flemings questions
Is Flemings within the area you cover?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Is my home in Flemings listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
How do I arrange a storm damage roof report in Flemings?
It is easiest to call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Give us the address and a few details about the roof, and we will point you to the right survey. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
How many surveys have you done?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs.
Can you put a tarpaulin over the damage?
Emergency cover over a damaged roof should be arranged with a roofer. Take photos from the ground first if it is safe. Keep receipts for any emergency work.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Not always. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where applicable let us see the rest.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day. Just say which days work for you.
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Flemings
Flemings lies within about 5 miles of the sea, so there is more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, and driving rain finds any gap they leave, while salt slowly corrodes metal fixings and flashings. Historic houses like Goodnestone Park, about 2.7 miles south-west, show how far back building in the area around Flemings goes. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead.
The streets around a church like Church of St Nicholas are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in. Landlords with a home close to Sandwich station may find that finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
Flemings is about 6 miles north-west of Deal, in Kent. Bookings from Flemings are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Flemings is one of the towns and villages in Kent we cover for storm damage roof reports. For surveys nearby, see our Canterbury page.
All of CT13 is within our area for storm damage roof reports, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We also cover the places around Flemings: Barnsole (1 mile west), Hammill Park (1 mile south), Coombe (1 mile north-east), Staple (1 mile west) and Ash (1 mile north). We also work in nearby towns such as Canterbury (9 miles west), Margate (9 miles north-east), Dover (9 miles south), Folkestone (13 miles south), Ramsgate (8 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (9 miles north-east).
Near you in Flemings
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Black Pig Inn and Sandwich Technology School, among other places. Flemings’s nearest station is Sandwich station, about 2.8 miles east. A little further out are White Mill (2.4 miles north-east). Not far away are Monk's Wall nature reserve.
Checking the roof from ground level
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Practical tips
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Check how your policy defines a storm
- Get a roofer to make the roof safe if needed
- Check your policy for how to report damage
- Take photos of stains and damp inside
If anything in the report is not clear, just ask us. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation.
Store invoices and reports for any roof work. They can help show the roof was looked after.