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Storm Damage Roof Report in Hawkinge
Know where you stand with the roof before you decide what to do next. Storm damage roof reports in Hawkinge.
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Roofs hit by falling trees
Storm damage roof report in Hawkinge
When a storm has damaged your roof, a written record can help you explain it to your insurer. We photograph the damage, describe it and note whether it fits storm damage, older wear or both. We are not loss adjusters, and we cannot say whether a claim will be paid. What you get is an independent view of the roof’s condition. We survey flashings, chimney stacks and gutters and fascias, and common reasons people get in touch are slates and tiles blown off the roof and damaged gutters and fascias.
In a smaller place like Hawkinge, some roofs face open ground, so wind and driving rain find any weakness in ridges, verges and flashings. A leak that only appears in certain weather frequently points to an exposed detail. It helps to know when and where the water appears. The gutters on the most exposed side can overflow too.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly.
- Location
- Hawkinge (CT18)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
FAQs for Hawkinge
Is the coastal weather around Hawkinge 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 Hawkinge?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing are not part of what we do. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them, and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day. Just say which days work for you.
Do you look in the roof space?
Typically, if there is one and it can be reached safely. From inside, the underside of the roof often shows damp, staining or daylight that cannot be seen from outside.
Is Hawkinge in your area?
Yes. We survey roofs in Hawkinge and the rest of Kent, as part of our work across London and the South East. To book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Will you go up on the roof?
Not unless it is safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where it applies, a drone.
Signs you need a storm damage roof report in Hawkinge
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.
Problems we come across often include:
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
The streets around a church like St Luke's are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether the price includes VAT
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
Also near Hawkinge
Other services in Hawkinge
Before and after the survey
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Keep a note of the date of the storm
- Keep invoices for temporary repairs
- Check your policy for how to report damage
- Keep any slates, tiles or debris that fall, if it is safe to do so
Once we have been, the findings are written up with photos. It covers the damage, its likely cause and any older defects. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
Check the roof from the ground after strong winds. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or lifted ridges. Don’t go up a ladder to look.
For landlords and managing agents
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work with less disruption.
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photographs, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Hawkinge roofs and the weather
The coast is about 3 miles or less from Hawkinge, where storms can bring strong gusts off the sea. What counts as a storm is set by each policy, frequently gusts of around 55 mph, and the insurer makes the decision. Historic houses such as Acrise Place, about 2 miles north-west, show how far back building in the area around Hawkinge goes. 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.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as The Churchill School, water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot. If you own a rental within reach of Folkestone West station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer right away.
Hawkinge is about 2 miles north of Folkestone, in Kent. If you’re in Hawkinge, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Our Kent coverage includes Hawkinge. We also survey roofs in Canterbury.
Storm damage roof reports in CT18 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We offer storm damage roof reports to properties on The Street, Spitfire Way and Waddington Drive and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Densole (1 mile north), Old Hawkinge (1 mile east), Arpinge (1 mile south-west), Swingfield Minnis (2 miles north) and Selsted (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (13 miles west), Canterbury (12 miles north), Dover (6 miles east), Deal (12 miles north-east), Hythe (4 miles south-west) and Tower Hamlets (6 miles east).
What’s near Hawkinge
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Mayfly pub, among other places. Hawkinge’s nearest station is Folkestone West station, roughly 2 miles south. A little further out are Royal Victoria Hospital (2 miles south) and Elham Valley Countryside Centre And Railway Museum (2.1 miles south-west). For a walk, there’s Cheriton Hill.
What you can safely check yourself
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. Don’t go up yourself.
You can learn a lot from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
The survey, step by step
We will ask a few questions first, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, and more on a big or complicated roof. In a smaller place like Hawkinge, parking is seldom the issue; lanes, gates and long drives are worth mentioning. On bungalows and lower roofs, much can be seen from ground level, with the loft showing the underside, while taller roofs may need other vantage points or the drone where applicable.
- You tell us 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 is safe.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- You receive the written report with photographs.
Before the survey
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Keep pets in another room
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Arrange a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or email us when you are ready.
Advice
Honest limits
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Bear these in mind:
- Whether your insurer will pay the claim
- The work of a loss adjuster appointed by your insurer
- Repair costs or quotes for the work
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we look at
- Ridges and hips
- Gutters and fascias
- Flashings
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks