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Storm damage roof report in Great Chart, Kent
An independent record of roof damage after a storm in Great Chart, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Call or email for a price.
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Water coming in after the storm
Signs you need a storm damage roof report in Great Chart
Strong winds lift loose or poorly fixed slates and tiles, ridge pieces and flashings. Rain can then blow in where slates or tiles have gone. People typically call us after a storm, once they’ve noticed damage or a leak.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Loose or torn flashings
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Damaged flat roof membrane
Landlords with a home close to Ashford International station may find that finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Will the report include photos?
- Which limits apply to the survey
Storm damage roof report in Great Chart
What counts as a storm depends on your policy, though many use gusts of about 55 mph. Your policy document sets out its own definition. We don’t decide whether a storm met that test. Our part is recording the damage to your roof and its likely cause. Each area of damage is photographed, and the report is yours to pass on. The claim decision rests with your insurer. If you’re worried about loose or torn flashings and flat roof edges peeled back, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Many homes in small places like Great Chart face open ground, where storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hardest. Once water gets into older walls, it takes a long time to dry, so it pays to find the cause quickly. A written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Where
- Great Chart (TN23)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Questions from Great Chart
Do you cover Great Chart?
Yes, Great Chart is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Great Chart as anywhere else.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Great Chart?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
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 the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
How strong does the wind have to be for a storm claim?
It varies by policy. Many treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but your policy sets the actual test.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
Do you look in the roof space?
If it is needed and safe to reach, yes. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging, as far as the space allows.
Will my insurer pay for an old roof?
Insurers typically exclude wear and tear. Our report gives an honest view of what’s recent damage and what’s older wear. Your insurer decides the claim.
Can I check my roof myself?
A lot can be seen from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That’s where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
How we price storm damage roof reports
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Roof area
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Getting in touch
What helps most when you contact us:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- What’s prompted the survey
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- The property’s address and postcode
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Before and after the survey
Getting the most from a storm damage roof report starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Check your policy for how to report damage
- Hold on to fallen pieces of the roof where you can
- Get a roofer to make the roof safe if needed
- File receipts for anything you pay for
For repair costs, ask a roofer to quote. They can use our report to see what needs doing.
Store invoices and reports for any roof work. They help show the roof was in good order before a storm.
Wind, rain and roofs in Great Chart
The wider area around Great Chart has a long history of building, with Godinton House about 1.1 miles north. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. 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. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in.
Living close to Ashford Community Woodland is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls. Shop and office owners around County Square may find that a leak can close part of a shop or office, so finding the cause quickly matters.
Great Chart is about 1 mile west of Ashford, in Kent. In Great Chart, as across Kent, every roof gets the same careful survey. Our Kent coverage includes Great Chart. We also survey roofs in Canterbury.
We survey roofs across TN23 for storm damage roof reports and the streets around it. Whether your property is on The Street, Toke Close and The Paddocks or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Godinton (1 mile north-east), Chilmington Green (1 mile south-west), Stanhope (1 mile south-east), Ashford (1 mile east) and Fleeden (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (14 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (14 miles north), Folkestone (15 miles east), Faversham (12 miles north), Hythe (12 miles south-east) and Davington (12 miles north).
Local landmarks in Great Chart
We work in homes and buildings around The Little Black Dog pub, Ashford Community Woodland and John Wallis Academy and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Ashford International station, roughly 1.8 miles east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include County Square (1.6 miles east) and William Harvey Hospital (3.5 miles east). Not far away are Orlestone Forest.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Great Chart
Knowing whether older wear played a part helps you understand your position. We record storm damage and older defects, so you know what the roof shows. For an older or listed building in a place like Great Chart, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Great Chart
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Every finding written up with photos
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
Take a look at our cost guide or two real surveys.
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How it works
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a written report with photos, sent to you by email. On timing, it usually takes about one to two hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. Somewhere like Great Chart needs a little journey planning: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- We start with the details: when the storm hit and what damage you can see.
- The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows and from the loft space where it is safe.
- We photograph and record every area of damage we can see.
- We look at whether the damage fits storm damage, older wear or both.
- The findings are written up with photographs for you to share with your insurer.
Before we arrive
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Getting a price
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.