Kent · London and the South East
Guston Storm Damage Roof Report
We carry out storm damage roof reports in Guston and the rest of Kent. We survey on any day of the week.
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Damaged ridges and hips
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Guston
The Financial Ombudsman asks three questions when it looks at storm complaints: whether there were storm conditions around the date, whether the damage fits a storm, and whether the storm was the main cause. Our report focuses on the second and third points. You or your insurer can check the weather for the date. We survey ridges and hips, gutters and fascias and flashings, and common reasons people get in touch are damaged flat roof membrane and damaged pots on the stack.
Many homes in small places like Guston face open ground, where storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hardest. Damp in old stone, brick or timber walls is slow to dry out, so it pays to find the cause quickly. A record with photographs is useful if you need to show the damage to anyone else.
Where we cannot see part of the roof, the report says so. That way, it is clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Place
- Guston (CT15)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlord and commercial surveys in Guston
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord. Access is agreed with the tenant beforehand.
Also near Guston
Also in Guston
Storm damage roof reports in Guston: local notes
Guston is within about 2 miles of the coast, so storms can arrive with strong gusts off the water. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording, and many treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, though it varies. With Walmer Castle about 4.7 miles north-east, Guston sits in an area with a long building history. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you let a flat or house near Martin Mill station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused. Living close to Connaught Park is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching. Anyone responsible for a site like Duke of York's Royal Military School will know that water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot.
Guston is about 2 miles north-east of Dover, in Kent. Surveys in Guston work the same way as everywhere we cover: a close look at everything that’s safely in view, photographs and a clear written report. Guston is one of the places in Kent where we work. Our Canterbury page covers surveys nearby.
Storm damage roof reports in CT15 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. That includes homes and businesses on The Street, Chance Meadow and The Lane. Other places close to Guston include East Langdon (1 mile north-east), Church Whitfield (1 mile north-west), West Cliffe (1 mile east), Martin Mill (2 miles north-east) and Charlton-in-Dover (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (14 miles north-west), Folkestone (8 miles south-west), Ramsgate (13 miles north), Broadstairs (15 miles north), Deal (5 miles north-east) and Hythe (12 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Guston
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Connaught Park, St Edmund's Catholic School and Swingate Inn, among other places. The closest station to Guston is Martin Mill station, roughly 1.6 miles north-east. Well-known places in the area include Royal Victoria Hospital (1.9 miles south) and Dover Castle (1.8 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Dover Western Heights.
When you need someone else
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Your insurer’s view of the claim
- Negotiating a claim settlement
- A decision on your insurance claim
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will point you to the right survey. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Slate and tile slopes
- Ridges and hips
- Flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and fascias
- Flat roofs
What a survey costs
Survey packages start from £150, inc. VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. You will know the figure before booking.
Booking your survey
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
How the survey works
The aim of the visit is simple: to look at the roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. It typically takes about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Cottages and farmhouses around Guston often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- First you give us the date of the storm and what you’ve noticed, inside and out.
- We view the roof from wherever it can be seen safely, including the loft where there is access.
- The damage is recorded with photographs, area by area.
- We note the likely cause, including any signs of wear that were there before the storm.
- The findings are written up with photographs for you to share with your insurer.
How to prepare
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Booking a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? It is easiest to call 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
Related advice
Useful tips for Guston property owners
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. Our suggestions:
- Take photos from ground level or a window, never by climbing
- Report the damage to your insurer as soon as you can
- Arrange temporary cover with a roofer if rain is getting in
- File receipts for anything you pay for
For repair costs, ask a roofer to quote. The report gives them a clear list of the damage.
Keep records of roof work and surveys. They help show the roof was in good order before a storm.
Can I check my roof myself?
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Guston
Is the coastal weather around Guston hard on roofs?
Near the coast, roofs face more wind and more salt than further inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Guston?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
How are storm damage reports priced?
Our reports start from £150. Larger roofs are quoted for their size. Repair costs aren’t part of the report.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there’s safe access. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging, as far as the space allows.
Do you act for me with my insurer?
No. Our report is an independent record for you to use. Your insurer may appoint its own loss adjuster.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and it is safe, yes. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
Will my insurer pay for an old roof?
Wear and tear is not typically covered. Our report gives an honest view of what’s recent damage and what’s older wear. Your insurer decides the claim.