Kent · London and the South East
Storm Damage Roof Report in Folkestone
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Folkestone from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- New damp or leaks inside
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
Storm damage roof report in Folkestone
A storm damage roof report is priced from £150. It’s a written report with photos, sent by email. It does not price the repairs, so ask a roofer to quote for the work. The insurer may still send a loss adjuster of its own. What you get is an independent record of the damage and what seems to have caused it. Typical surveys look at stains appearing after strong winds and damaged gutters and fascias, across chimney stacks, flat roofs and slate and tile slopes.
Many homes around Folkestone have been extended, often with flat roofs or dormers, and where an extension meets the house is a common leak point. The flashings and upstands at those joints get a careful look, inside and out. Water can run along the top of a wall or a joist before it shows, so the stain isn’t always the place to look.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent, whichever applies.
- Place
- Folkestone (CT20, CT19, CT21)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
FAQs for Folkestone
Do you carry out roof surveys in Folkestone?
Yes, Folkestone is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
How do I find out if my home in Folkestone is listed?
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.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not necessarily. If we only need the outside, we can agree that ahead of time, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Should I go up on the roof to take photos?
Please don’t climb onto the roof. Photograph the damage from below or from a window. Note the date and time, and photograph any damage inside.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To arrange a date, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you’ll need a RICS survey as well.
How much is a storm damage roof report?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Bigger roofs are quoted on size and access. Repair costs are not included, so ask a roofer to quote.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Folkestone
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photographs included.
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Prices for storm damage roof reports in Folkestone
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- How big the roof is
For a price for your roof in Folkestone, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Getting in touch
A little information up front helps. It helps to include:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- The kind of building and roof involved
When you are ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or email us. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
DIY checks: what’s safe
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey.
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level.
What else we do in Folkestone
Tips that help
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Write down when the storm hit and when you noticed damage
- Keep receipts for any emergency work
- Report the damage to your insurer as soon as you can
- Get a roofer to make the roof safe if needed
If you are unhappy with how your insurer handles the claim, you can complain to them first. After that, you may be able to take it to the Financial Ombudsman Service.
Ask a tree specialist about branches over the roof. Branches can hit or scrape the roof in a storm.
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Folkestone
The coast is about 1 mile or less from Folkestone, where storms can bring strong gusts off the sea. What counts as a storm is set by each policy, frequently gusts of around 55 mph, and the insurer makes the decision. Historic houses such as Acrise Place, about 3.9 miles north, show how far back building in the area around Folkestone goes. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you let a flat or house near Folkestone Central station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer right away. Hotels and guest houses near Folkestone cannot easily close rooms for a leak, so it pays to find faults before guests do. If you live near a park such as Lower Leas Coastal Park, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
Folkestone is in Kent. We carry out storm damage roof reports in Folkestone for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Folkestone is one of the towns and villages in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury.
Surveys in CT20, CT19 and CT21 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your property is on Christ Church Road, Middelburg Square and Station Road or a nearby road, we can help. Main roads around Folkestone include the A259 and A260. Other places close to Folkestone include Cheriton (1 mile west), Sandgate (1 mile south-west), Hawkinge (2 miles north), Arpinge (2 miles north-west) and Seabrook (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Ashford (14 miles west), Canterbury (14 miles north), Dover (7 miles north-east), Deal (13 miles north-east), Hythe (4 miles west) and Tower Hamlets (7 miles north-east). As one of the bigger places in Kent, Folkestone has every kind of building, from houses and flats to offices.
Around Folkestone
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Park Inn Hotel, Lower Leas Coastal Park and The Harvey Grammar School. There’s a railway station in Folkestone itself: Folkestone Central station. Nearby you will also find Folkestone Museum (0.7 miles south-east) and Folkestone Castle (1 mile north). For a walk, there is Sugar Loaf Hill.
How it works
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes about one to two hours on an ordinary house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. You are welcome to ask questions while we are there. A visit in Folkestone runs most smoothly with the loft hatch clear, side gates open and a parking spot in mind. Someone needs to let us in, so let us know who that will be.
- We start with what you’ve seen and any temporary repairs.
- Inside, we look for signs of water in the loft and rooms below.
- We view the roof from safe positions.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
Before the survey
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Arrange a survey
To get a price for storm damage roof reports in Folkestone, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us give you an accurate price.
Advice
What we look for on each type of roof
Clay and concrete tiles
Tiles without fixings can move more easily in wind. We note what we can see of how tiles are fixed.
Ridge and hip tiles
The ridge and hips are among the most exposed parts of a roof. The survey notes loose, cracked or missing ridge and hip tiles.