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Storm damage roof report in Hampton, Kent
Storm damage roof reports in Hampton, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Water coming in after the storm
- Damaged flat roof membrane
Storm damage roof report in Hampton
High winds typically affect the parts of a roof that are already exposed or loose. Slates and tiles slip or blow off, ridge and hip tiles lift, flashings pull away and flat roof coverings can tear. Trees and branches can also hit roofs in a storm. Our report records what has happened to your roof, with photos. Where we also see signs of older wear, the report records that too. We survey gutters and fascias, ridges and hips and slate and tile slopes, and people most often book us about damaged flat roof membrane and damaged pots on the stack.
Chimney stacks on older houses around places like Hampton can let water in, through worn flaunching, failed pointing or lifted flashings. Damp on a chimney breast isn’t always rain from above, which is why it’s worth tracing properly. The stack, its flashings and the loft space beside it are all worth checking.
After the visit, you get a report with photos, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Where
- Hampton (CT6)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Wind, rain and roofs in Hampton
The coast is about 1 mile or less from Hampton, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. In a coastal gale, rain is driven sideways into laps, verges and flashings. If your home is older, it is worth knowing whether it is listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area.
If you own a rental within reach of Herne Bay station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Hampton Primary School, tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
Hampton is about 2 miles west of Herne Bay, in Kent. We provide storm damage roof reports for householders, landlords and businesses in Hampton and nearby. Hampton is one of the towns and villages in Kent where we work for storm damage roof reports. Canterbury is in our area too.
Postcode districts we cover here for storm damage roof reports: CT6. That includes homes and businesses on Riley Avenue, Essex Avenue and Alvis Avenue and the roads around them. Close by, we survey roofs in Swalecliffe (2 miles south-west), West End (2 miles south), Chestfield (2 miles south-west), Tankerton (2 miles west) and Radfall (3 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (6 miles south), Margate (12 miles east), Ramsgate (14 miles east), Broadstairs (14 miles east), Faversham (10 miles south-west) and Minster (13 miles west).
Near you in Hampton
Around Hampton, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Hampton Inn and Herne Bay High School and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Herne Bay station, about 1 mile south-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (2.2 miles west) and Tankerton Castle (2.8 miles west). Open spaces near Hampton include West Blean and Thornden Woods.
Places near Hampton
Also in Hampton
Roof by roof
Chimney stacks
Older stacks with worn pointing or cracked flaunching are more likely to suffer. We record both the storm damage and the older wear.
Flat roof coverings
Edge trims and laps are frequently where flat roof coverings start to peel back. The report notes signs of recent damage and older wear.
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Hampton
Is my home in Hampton listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Is the coastal weather around Hampton hard on roofs?
Generally, yes: wind and salt air take more of a toll near the sea. Exposed details such as ridges, verges, flashings and metal fixings are the ones to watch.
Can I challenge a declined storm 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.
How do I book a survey in Hampton?
The quickest way is to phone 07833 053749 or email us. Let us know the address and a little about the roof, and we will take it from there. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Can you tell me if my claim will be paid?
We cannot say whether a claim will be paid. The decision rests with your insurer and its policy. What we provide is an independent record of the damage.
Should I go up on the roof to take photos?
Stay off the roof. Photograph the damage from below or from a window. Record the date and any damage inside as well.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Hampton
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
You can learn a lot from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
How it works
We check the roof from outside and, where it is relevant and there is safe access, from inside the loft space too. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey typically takes roughly 1–2 hours at most homes; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Being in a smaller place like Hampton doesn’t change how the visit works: outside, inside and from any safe vantage point, in that order. It is useful to show us anything you’ve already noticed.
- You let us know what happened and whether a roofer has made the roof safe.
- We check inside, including the loft where there’s access, for water damage.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, windows and the roof where it’s safe.
- Storm damage and older wear are recorded separately where we can.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
How to prepare
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Let us know about parking before the day
Book a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email when you are ready.
Advice
Practical tips
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Check how your policy defines a storm
- Keep fallen slates or tiles as evidence if safe
- Tell your insurer about the damage promptly
- Take photos of stains and damp inside
Your insurer may send a loss adjuster to look at the damage. You will have your own independent record to refer to.
After a storm, look at the roof from the street or garden. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or lifted ridges. Do not go up a ladder to look.
What we are asked to look at in Hampton
Roofs that were already worn are more likely to suffer in a storm. Nail fatigue, eroded ridge mortar and tired flashings can all fail in high winds. Our report notes both the storm damage and any older wear.
Look out for signs like these:
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
Take an older house close to St Andrew's Church: old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What experience they bring
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- What exactly goes into their report
- What follow-up you get after the report