Kent · London and the South East
Storm Damage Roof Report in Halfway Street
An independent record of roof damage after a storm in Halfway Street, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Lead lifted at abutments
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Halfway Street
Wear and tear is typically excluded from home insurance. That makes the difference between storm damage and old wear important. Our report records both: recent damage alongside any older defects, like nail fatigue on slates or eroded pointing. We give an honest view of what we see. How the policy applies is for your insurer to decide. We survey gutters and fascias, ridges and hips and flashings, and common reasons people get in touch are lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles and damage from fallen branches or debris.
Many homes in small places like Halfway Street face open ground, so storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hard. Once water gets into older walls, it takes a long time to dry, which makes finding the cause quickly worthwhile. A record with photographs is useful if you need to show the damage to anyone else.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. It is useful right away, and a good reference for later.
- Location
- Halfway Street (CT15)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the price in Halfway Street
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- House, block, shop or office
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Which survey package you book
- Building height and the viewpoints available
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included.
What we need to know
Some details help us suggest the right survey and price. When you contact us, let us know:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- What’s prompted the survey
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and give us some details about the property and we will explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Useful tips for Halfway Street property owners
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Keep fallen slates or tiles as evidence if safe
- Look at what your policy says about wear and tear
- Keep invoices for temporary repairs
- Tell your insurer about the damage promptly
You will need a roofer’s quote for the repairs. The report gives them a clear list of the damage.
Clear gutters and outlets before the stormy months. Overflowing gutters can make storm damage worse.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Damage left open lets in more rain. Further water damage can blur what the storm actually did. A roofer should deal with emergency protection quickly. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Halfway Street, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
What you get with us
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Surveys seven days a week
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
See how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Halfway Street
How do I find out if my home in Halfway Street is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Is Halfway Street within the area you cover?
Yes, Halfway Street is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Do you act for me with my insurer?
No. We are not loss adjusters, and we don’t negotiate claims. We provide an independent record of the roof for you to send to your insurer.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with the freeholder or managing agent. Mention it when you get in touch and we will explain what’s needed.
Can I check the roof after a storm?
Safely, from ground level or a window. Don’t use a ladder or go onto the roof. With binoculars, you can see a lot from ground level and we will inspect the rest from safe positions.
Do I need to be at home?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
What if my insurer declines the claim?
Complain to your insurer first. If you’re still unhappy, you may be able to take it to the Financial Ombudsman Service. Our report gives you an independent record of the roof, but we can’t say how it will turn out.
Halfway Street roofs and the weather
About 4.3 miles north lies Goodnestone Park, a reminder of how long the area around Halfway Street has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Across Kent, older roofs are frequently handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. 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 let a flat or house near Shepherds Well station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused. For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Andrew, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself.
Halfway Street is about 4 miles north-west of Dover, in Kent. We carry out storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Halfway Street. We cover towns and villages across Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury.
We survey roofs across CT15 for storm damage roof reports. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Sibertswold (1 mile north-east), Coldred (1 mile east), Lydden (1 mile south-east), Waldershare (2 miles east) and Eythorne (2 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Canterbury (9 miles north-west), Margate (15 miles north-east), Dover (4 miles south-east), Folkestone (7 miles south), Ramsgate (14 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (15 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Halfway Street
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Bricklayers' Arms and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Shepherds Well station, roughly 0.6 miles north-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Buckland Hospital (4.5 miles south-east) and Dover Transport Museum (3.6 miles south-east).
Roof by roof
Chimney stacks
Wind can pull the flashings away from a chimney. Loose flashings are recorded.
Lead flashings
Flashings can lift or pull away from walls and chimneys in strong winds. Loose or damaged flashings are photographed and noted.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Halfway Street
Landlords, agents and building managers in Halfway Street and across Kent can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with the freeholder or managing agent. Let us know about it when booking and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
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The survey, step by step
Every visit follows the same pattern: we hear what you’ve seen, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. It normally takes between one and two hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. Rural addresses near Halfway Street can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- You tell us what happened and whether a roofer has made the roof safe.
- We check inside, including the loft where there is access, for water damage.
- We view the roof from safe positions.
- Storm damage and older wear are recorded separately where we can.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
Before we arrive
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Book a survey
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know where you stand. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.