Kent · London and the South East
Storm damage roof report in Gravel Castle, Kent
An independent record of roof damage after a storm in Gravel Castle. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Damaged pots on the stack
Roof by roof
Chimney stacks
Flashings around stacks can lift in strong winds. We photograph any we find.
Ridge and hip tiles
Ridge and hip tiles take the full force of the wind. The survey notes loose, cracked or missing ridge and hip tiles.
How a storm damage roof report works in Gravel Castle
Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies by policy. Check your own policy wording. Whether the weather met it is for your insurer. Our part is recording the damage to your roof and its likely cause. The report includes photos of each area of damage, and you decide what to send. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. If you are worried about flat roof edges peeled back and gaps where slates or tiles have gone, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Roofs in small places like Gravel Castle frequently 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 written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Location
- Gravel Castle (CT4)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we can’t see
No survey can tell you everything, and it’s better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- Areas we can’t see safely
- Acting for you with the insurer
- A price for the repairs
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will suggest the right survey. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges and hips
- Gutters and fascias
- Flat roofs
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flashings
Nearby places to Gravel Castle
Also in Gravel Castle
What a survey costs
When we price a survey, we consider:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Which survey package you book
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before you book.
What we need to know
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We will confirm the price before you book.
Tips that help
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Do not go onto the roof to take pictures
- Keep fallen slates or tiles as evidence if safe
- Read your policy wording on storm damage
- Record any water damage in rooms and the loft
If anything in the report is not clear, just ask us. Standard Surveys come with a follow-up consultation, and Premium Surveys with an in-person one.
A well-maintained roof stands up to storms better. Fix slipped slates, loose ridges and lifted flashings when you spot them.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Gravel Castle
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time, so they’re priced to suit.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget.
The survey, step by step
We check the roof from outside and, where it’s relevant and there’s safe access, from inside the loft space too. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. The whole visit usually takes an hour or two on an ordinary house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Rural addresses near Gravel Castle can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- You tell us what happened and whether a roofer has made the roof safe.
- 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 we arrive
- Keep pets in another room
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Tell us where we can park nearby
Booking a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Advice
Wind, rain and roofs in Gravel Castle
Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it’s detailed. Historic houses such as Goodnestone Park, about 3.8 miles north-east, show how far back building in the area around Gravel Castle goes. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead.
For landlords with property near Snowdown station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over. Take a building like Barham Church of England Primary School: tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back. If you live in an older home near Church of St John the Baptist, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in.
Gravel Castle is about 6 miles south-east of Canterbury, in Kent. Roofs in Gravel Castle get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Kent. Our area takes in places right across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. For surveys nearby, see our Canterbury page.
Storm damage roof reports in CT4 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Streets in the area include Gravel Castle Road and Church Lane, and we cover them all. We also cover the places around Gravel Castle: Barham (1 mile north-west), Derringstone (1 mile west), Heart's Delight (1 mile west), Out Elmstead (1 mile north-west) and Womenswold (1 mile north-east). We also work in nearby towns like Ashford (14 miles west), Canterbury (6 miles north-west), Margate (15 miles north-east), Dover (7 miles south-east), Folkestone (8 miles south) and Ramsgate (14 miles north-east).
Near you in Gravel Castle
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Jumping Downs and the streets around them. The closest station to Gravel Castle is Snowdown station, about 2.2 miles east. Nearby you’ll also find Kent and Canterbury Hospital (5.5 miles north-west).
Gravel Castle: your questions answered
Do you cover Gravel Castle?
Yes, Gravel Castle is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Gravel Castle as anywhere else.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Gravel Castle?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We do not sample or test for asbestos. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Are you loss adjusters?
No. Our report is an independent record for you to use. The insurer may send a loss adjuster of its own.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it is applicable. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, if whoever owns or manages the building agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach.
What wind speed counts as a storm?
It varies by policy. Many treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but check your own wording.