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Storm damage roof report in Gushmere, Kent
Storm damage roof reports in Gushmere, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Damaged pots on the stack
Do you need a storm damage roof report in Gushmere?
Branches and trees often come down on roofs during storms. We record the damage and where it is, backed up with photos.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
Anyone responsible for a site like Selling Church of England Primary School will know that on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
What to check before booking
- Will the report include photos?
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Their report turnaround times
- What follow-up you get after the report
Storm damage roof report in Gushmere: what you get
Wear and tear is typically excluded from home insurance. That makes the difference between storm damage and old wear important. Our report records both: 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. How the policy applies is for your insurer to decide. We’re often asked to look into damaged gutters and fascias and slates and tiles blown off the roof, on slate and tile slopes, ridges and hips and chimney stacks.
Roofs in small places like Gushmere often stand in the open, so storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hard. Damp in old stone, brick or timber walls is slow to dry out, which makes finding the cause quickly worthwhile. A record with photographs is useful if you need to show the damage to anyone else.
We write the report in plain English, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible, with the urgent items made clear.
- Where
- Gushmere (ME13)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a written report with photos, emailed to you. On timing, it normally takes an hour or two for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Older rural homes like those around Gushmere can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- First you give us the date of the storm and what you’ve noticed, inside and out.
- The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows and from the loft space where it’s safe.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- We note the likely cause, including any signs of wear that were there before the storm.
- We send you a written report with photos, ready to give to your insurer.
How to prepare
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Tell us where we can park nearby
Book a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
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How the survey changes by roof type
Lead flashings
Lifted flashings let rain run behind them into the roof. The report records the flashing and any damp inside.
Ridge and hip tiles
A lifted ridge tile can let water into the roof. Each one is recorded with photos.
FAQs for Gushmere
Do you cover smaller places like Gushmere?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Is the coastal weather around Gushmere hard on roofs?
It can do. Gushmere is within about 5 miles of the sea, and coastal roofs tend to see faster wear on metal parts and more wind lifting loose pieces.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only when it is safe. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where it applies let us see the rest, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
How do I arrange a storm damage roof report in Gushmere?
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know the address and what you need to know. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years, across London and South East England.
Do you act for me with my insurer?
No. We write an independent report, and you decide how to use it. The insurer may send a loss adjuster of its own.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Typically, if there is one and it can be reached safely. The roof space can show things the outside can’t, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Once the storm has passed, damage that looked minor can let water in for months. Getting it recorded and repaired sooner is normally better. Older and listed buildings around Gushmere may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, access and which survey you book.
Why us?
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Surveys seven days a week
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Read what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
Checking the roof from ground level
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That’s where a survey comes in.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
For landlords and managing agents
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, and the report can go to both. Access is agreed with the tenant beforehand.
Storm damage roof reports around Gushmere
Gushmere is within about 5 miles of the coast, where storms can bring strong gusts off the sea. Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies, and the insurer decides the claim. 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. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in.
If you own a rental within reach of Selling station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer right away. Living close to Mount Ephraim Gardens is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Gushmere is about 3 miles south-east of Faversham, in Kent. We survey roofs in Gushmere and the rest of Kent, as part of our work across London and the South East. Across Kent, we cover Gushmere and the places around it. You can also see our page for Canterbury.
Surveys in ME13 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We offer storm damage roof reports to properties on Selling Road and Vicarage Lane and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Gushmere: Crouch (1 mile north-east), Selling (1 mile south), Neames Forstal (1 mile south-east), South Street (1 mile east) and Hogben's Hill (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (10 miles south), Canterbury (7 miles east), Sittingbourne (9 miles north-west), Whitstable (7 miles north-east), Faversham (3 miles north-west) and Herne Bay (11 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Gushmere
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Sondes Arms and Mount Ephraim Gardens and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Selling station, roughly 0.6 miles east. A little further out are Tower keep castle at Chilham (2.9 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.