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Storm damage roof report in Ham, Kent
Storm damage roof reports around Ham, with a written report you can act on. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
Prices for storm damage roof reports in Ham
To price your survey, we check:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Which survey package you book
- The shape of the roof and its details
Prices start from £150, inc. VAT, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. You will know the price for your roof before booking.
Helping us price your survey
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- What made you get in touch
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- The kind of building and roof involved
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will explain the options and the price.
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Ham
Storms tend to find the weak points on a roof. Typical damage includes lost slates and tiles, lifted ridges, loose flashings and torn flat roof coverings. Falling branches can cause damage too. We record the damage on your roof and photograph each part. Any older wear we can see is recorded as well. We survey slate and tile slopes, ridges and hips and chimney stacks, and the problems we are asked to look at most are roofs hit by falling trees and lead lifted at abutments.
Many homes in small places like Ham face open ground, 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 keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly.
- Place
- Ham (CT14)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Storm damage roof reports in Ham: local notes
The coast is about 4 miles or less from Ham, 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. The wider area around Ham has a long history of building, with Walmer Castle about 4.4 miles south-east. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
The streets around a church such as Church of St George are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself. Anyone responsible for a site like Worth Primary School will know that on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
Ham is about 3 miles north-west of Deal, in Kent. If you are in Ham, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Ham is one of the towns and villages in Kent where we work. For surveys nearby, see our Canterbury page.
We work across CT14 for storm damage roof reports and the streets around it. We also cover the places around Ham: Statenborough (1 mile north-west), Felderland (1 mile north), Worth (1 mile north-east), Marley (1 mile south-east) and Finglesham (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (11 miles west), Margate (10 miles north), Dover (8 miles south), Folkestone (13 miles south-west), Ramsgate (7 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (9 miles north-east).
Near you in Ham
In Ham, that means homes and buildings near Ham Fen, Sandwich Technology School and The Blue Pigeons pub. Ham’s nearest station is Sandwich station, about 1.7 miles north of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Sandown Castle (3.1 miles east) and The Precinct Toy Collection (2.1 miles north). Open spaces near Ham include Monk's Wall nature reserve.
What we cannot see
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- The outcome of a claim
- Repair costs or quotes for the work
- Areas we can’t see safely
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll suggest the right survey. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flashings
- Slate and tile slopes
- Ridges and hips
- Gutters and fascias
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
FAQs for Ham
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Ham, take more of a battering?
Generally, yes: wind and salt air take more of a toll near the sea. Exposed details like ridges, verges, flashings and metal fixings are the ones to watch.
Is Ham within the area you cover?
Yes, Ham is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We check the parts we are given access to, and the report makes that clear.
How much is a storm damage roof report?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Bigger roofs are quoted on size and access. It doesn’t include repair costs, so you’ll need a roofer’s quote for those.
How experienced are you?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years.
Can I challenge a declined storm claim?
The first step is a complaint to your insurer. If you are still unhappy, you may be able to take it to the Financial Ombudsman Service. An independent report can add to your evidence, though we can’t predict the outcome.
Can you put a tarpaulin over the damage?
Emergency temporary protection is a job for a roofer. Photograph the damage first if you can do so safely. We can record the damage in our report.
What happens if roof problems are left?
It’s useful to get a record soon after the storm, while the damage is fresh. Further storms and quick fixes can make the picture less clear. Around Ham, older homes often have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
Why book us in Ham
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- An independent view of the roof
- 20+ years’ experience
Take a look at our cost guide or our case studies.
The survey, step by step
We work from the outside in: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. In total, it takes between one and two hours at most homes, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Somewhere like Ham needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- The roof is inspected from safe positions.
- We record and photograph the damage.
- We note the likely cause and any signs of older wear.
- We send you the report by email for your insurer.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Check pets are kept safely away
Booking a survey
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and give us some details about the property and we’ll suggest the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
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Different roofs, different checks
Slate roofs
After strong winds, we frequently see cracked and slipped slates. We photograph and describe each one.
Lead flashings
Wind can peel back flashings at abutments and stacks. Loose or damaged flashings are photographed and noted.
Places near Ham
Other services in Ham
What we’re asked to look at in Ham
Storms do not only affect pitched roofs. Wind can lift edges and tear coverings, and blocked outlets can leave water ponding after heavy rain. Our report covers flat and pitched roofs.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Loose or torn flashings
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Flat roof edges peeled back
If you own a rental within reach of Sandwich station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
Before you book anyone
- What experience they bring
- Are they insured for the work?
- What happens after the report arrives
- Is VAT included in the price?