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Great Mongeham Storm Damage Roof Report
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Great Mongeham. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Damaged flat roof membrane
Before and after the survey
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Take photos of stains and damp inside
- File receipts for anything you pay for
- Report the damage to your insurer as soon as you can
- Hold on to fallen pieces of the roof where you can
The report is emailed to you, and you decide what to send to your insurer. It’s your record to use.
Store invoices and reports for any roof work. They help show the roof was in good order before a storm.
Storm damage roof report in Great Mongeham: what you get
Most policies do not cover wear and tear. So it matters whether the damage came from the storm or from a roof that was already worn. We note signs of each: fresh breaks and recently moved slates or tiles, and older problems such as corroded nails or worn mortar. We describe what we see, whichever way it points. Your insurer then decides how its policy applies. If you are worried about loose or broken chimney pots and cowls and damaged flat roof membrane, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
In a village or hamlet like Great Mongeham, older cottages and farmhouses frequently have roofs that have been patched over many years. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old wear, and the difference matters, particularly to an insurer. We look at everything that’s safely in view and set out what we find. Older walls and timbers hold water for a long time, so it is worth finding the cause soon.
Where we cannot see part of the roof, the report says so. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Where
- Great Mongeham (CT14)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Great Mongeham
The coast is about 3 miles or less from Great Mongeham, where storms can bring strong gusts off the sea. What counts as a storm is set by each policy, often gusts of around 55 mph, and the insurer makes the decision. About 2 miles south-east lies Walmer Castle, a reminder of how long the area around Great Mongeham has been built on. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Take a building like Hornbeam Primary School: tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back. Take an older house close to Church of St Martin: old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in. If you own a rental within reach of Walmer station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
Great Mongeham is about 1 mile west of Deal, in Kent. Great Mongeham gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful look at what can be seen safely, photos and a clear written report. Great Mongeham is one of the towns and villages in Kent we cover for storm damage roof reports. Our Canterbury page covers surveys nearby.
All of CT14 is covered for storm damage roof reports, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you need a storm damage roof report at a property on Church Path, Northbourne Road and Mongeham Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. If you’re just outside Great Mongeham, we cover Mill Hill (1 mile east), Sholden Meadows (1 mile north-east), Sholden (1 mile north-east), Ripple (1 mile south) and Northbourne (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (13 miles west), Margate (12 miles north), Dover (6 miles south-west), Folkestone (12 miles south-west), Ramsgate (9 miles north) and Broadstairs (11 miles north).
What’s near Great Mongeham
Typical jobs here are in homes near Betteshanger Park, Castle Community College and The Mill Inn, among other places. The nearest railway station is Walmer station, about 1.2 miles south-east of the centre. A little further out are Deal Castle (1.9 miles east) and Kent Museum of the Moving Image (1.8 miles east). For a walk, there’s Monk's Wall nature reserve.
Why get it checked now?
The sooner the damage is recorded, the clearer the evidence. Later weather and temporary repairs can make it harder to see what happened. Outbuildings and barns around Great Mongeham are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, with VAT included, and we’ll tell you which fits.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Great Mongeham
- Photos and a written report every time
- PI and public liability insurance
- An independent view of the roof
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
Read what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
What we do, step by step
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we will take it from there. The survey itself takes about one to two hours on an ordinary house, and longer for a large or complex roof. Somewhere as small as Great Mongeham, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We start with what you’ve seen and any temporary repairs.
- We check inside, including the loft where there is access, for water damage.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, windows and the roof where it is safe.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- You receive the written report with photos.
Preparing for the visit
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Arrange a survey
If you are buying, it is useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or email us when you’re ready.
Advice
Can I check my roof myself?
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date.
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Common questions in Great Mongeham
Is my home in Great Mongeham listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Great Mongeham, take more of a battering?
It can do. Great Mongeham is within about 3 miles of the sea, and coastal roofs tend to see faster wear on metal parts and more wind lifting loose pieces.
Do you use drones?
Where it is applicable and safe, yes. We fly a sub-250g drone and we’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). It is included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where applicable, the Premium Survey.
Should I go up on the roof to take photos?
Only from ground level or from windows. Don’t use a ladder or go onto the roof. With binoculars, you can see a lot from the ground, and we’ll record the rest.
How experienced are you?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only when it is safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where it applies, a drone, and anything out of sight is recorded in the report.
What do I do if water is coming in?
Call a roofer for emergency temporary protection. Take photos from ground level first if it’s safe. Keep receipts for any emergency work.
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Roof by roof
Ridge and hip tiles
The ridge and hips are among the most exposed parts of a roof. We record any that have lifted, cracked or come away.
Slate roofs
In high winds, slates can slip or go, frequently where nails have rusted. Our report notes moved slates and any sign of older corrosion.
Prices for storm damage roof reports in Great Mongeham
Our packages start from £150, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on:
- Roof area
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
For a price for your roof in Great Mongeham, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the roof. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Helping us price your survey
A little information up front helps. It’s useful to include:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Anything about access we should know
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.