Kent · London and the South East
Greatstone-on-Sea Storm Damage Roof Report
We carry out storm damage roof reports in Greatstone-on-Sea and the rest of Kent. We survey seven days a week.
- Water coming in after the storm
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Greatstone-on-Sea
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. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. If you’ve noticed new damp or leaks inside and torn or lifted flat roof coverings, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Somewhere as small as Greatstone-on-Sea, older roofs have often been repaired many times. A new leak may be fresh damage or the latest sign of long-term 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 is worth finding the cause soon.
After the visit, you get a report with photographs, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Where
- Greatstone-on-Sea (TN28)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
DIY checks: what’s safe
A lot can be seen from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
It helps to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry.
For landlords and managing agents
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work around your tenants.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.
Why act early in Greatstone-on-Sea
Many policies expect damage to be reported promptly. Check the wording and tell your insurer as soon as you can. Our report can then add a clear record. For an older or listed building in a place like Greatstone-on-Sea, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you’d like to know.
What you get with us
- Surveys seven days a week
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- A written report with photos
What we do, step by step
The visit normally starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. All told, expect between one and two hours for a house, and longer for a large or complex roof. For a village or hamlet like Greatstone-on-Sea, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- We start with the details: when the storm hit and what damage you can see.
- We inspect the roof from safe viewpoints and from the loft where there is access.
- The damage is recorded with photos, area by area.
- The likely cause is recorded, along with any evidence of older wear.
- You get a written report you can pass to your insurer.
Before we arrive
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Let us know about parking near the property
How to book
We confirm the exact price before booking, so you know where you stand. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Questions from Greatstone-on-Sea
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Greatstone-on-Sea, take more of a battering?
It can do. Within about 1 mile of the sea, as Greatstone-on-Sea is, metal fixings wear faster and gales find any loose ridge or slate.
Is Greatstone-on-Sea within the area you cover?
Yes, Greatstone-on-Sea is covered. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Will you check the loft?
Where it’s relevant to the survey and there’s safe access, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps, and if the loft cannot be reached safely, the report says so.
How long is the visit?
Expect it to take about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. You will then get the report by email, on the timescale of your package.
How much is a storm damage roof report?
Our reports start from £150. Larger roofs are quoted for their size. Repair costs aren’t part of the report.
Can you put a tarpaulin over the damage?
A roofer should handle temporary protection. If it is safe, take photos before it goes on. We can record the damage in our report.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
Also near Greatstone-on-Sea
Also in Greatstone-on-Sea
Honest limits
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- Negotiating a claim settlement
- Whether your insurer will pay the claim
- A price for the repairs
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Chimney stacks
- Slate and tile slopes
- Gutters and fascias
- Ridges and hips
- Flat roofs
- Flashings
Wind, rain and roofs in Greatstone-on-Sea
Greatstone-on-Sea lies within about 1 mile of the sea, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Strong wind lifts anything already loose, and driving rain gets in wherever it can, while salt slowly corrodes metal fixings and flashings. 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. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts.
The streets around a church such as St Peter's are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, leaks on older roofs frequently start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks. Trees in and around Romney Warren Country Park shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls. Take a building like Greatstone Primary School: a leak through a large roof is frequently found some distance from where the water shows inside.
Greatstone-on-Sea is about 9 miles south-west of Hythe, in Kent. We survey roofs in Greatstone-on-Sea and the rest of Kent. We cover towns and villages across Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury.
All of TN28 is covered for storm damage roof reports, from the main roads to the quietest streets. That includes homes and businesses on Alfred Road, Meehan Road South and Hardy Road. Other places close to Greatstone-on-Sea include Littlestone-on-Sea (1 mile north), New Romney (1 mile north-west), Lydd-on-Sea (2 miles south), Lydd (3 miles south-west) and St Mary's Bay (3 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Ashford (12 miles north), Folkestone (12 miles north-east), Hythe (9 miles north-east), Hawkinge (13 miles north-east), Tenterden (14 miles north-west) and Cheriton (11 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Greatstone-on-Sea
Typical jobs here are in homes near Romney Warren Country Park, The Marsh Academy and The Jolly Fisherman pub and the streets around them. Other landmarks nearby include Romney 'castle' (3.2 miles north-west) and Lydd Town Museum (2.8 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Dungeness National and Burnthouse Pen.
What a survey costs
Survey packages start from £150, inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- How big the roof is
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Building height and the viewpoints available
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can safely be seen and which survey you book.
Getting in touch
You do not need to know any roofing terms. It’s enough to tell us:
- Anything about access we should know
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- What’s prompted the survey
For a price for storm damage roof reports in Greatstone-on-Sea, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us price the survey accurately.