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Storm Damage Roof Report in Herne Common
Storm damage roof reports across Herne Common, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photos.
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
What a storm damage roof report doesn’t cover
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- Your insurer’s view of the claim
- Damage hidden under coverings or inside the structure, without opening up
- Repair costs or quotes for the work
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will point you to the right survey. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Gutters and fascias
- Chimney stacks
- Flashings
- Slate and tile slopes
- Ridges and hips
- Flat roofs
Storm damage roof report in Herne Common: what you get
A storm damage roof report is an independent record of the damage to your roof after a storm. It sets out what is damaged, with photos, and what we think the likely cause is. It’s yours to pass to your insurer. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. We aren’t loss adjusters and cannot say whether a claim will be paid. We’re often asked to look into gaps where slates or tiles have gone and roofs hit by falling trees, across gutters and fascias, flat roofs and chimney stacks.
For a small place like Herne Common, the inspection is the same as anywhere: the journey and access are just planned ahead of time. It’s useful to know where the water appears, in what weather, and what you’ve seen outside, plus any earlier repairs. If you have photos of the water coming in, they help as well.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters, with a note and a photo for each point. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Where
- Herne Common (CT6)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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How the survey changes by roof type
Lead flashings
Flashings can lift or pull away from walls and chimneys in strong winds. We record which are loose or damaged.
Flat roof coverings
Edge trims and laps are often where flat roof coverings start to peel back. The report notes signs of recent damage and older wear.
Signs you need a storm damage roof report in Herne Common
Gusts work at anything on a roof that is loose or exposed. Rain can then blow in where slates or tiles have gone. Most people book a report soon after a storm, when they’ve seen damage or water has come in.
We are often asked to look at:
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Water coming in after the storm
Take an older house close to Church of St Martin: water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney.
Before booking anyone
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- What insurance they carry
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
How the survey works
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, like when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Somewhere like Herne Common 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’s safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- 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.
- We view the roof from safe positions.
- Storm damage and older wear are recorded separately where we can.
- You receive the written report with photos.
Preparing for the visit
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
Booking a survey
For a price for storm damage roof reports in Herne Common, phone 07833 053749 or email us. A few details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
Advice
Leaks and storm damage in Herne Common
The coast is about 3 miles or less from Herne Common. What counts as a storm is set by each policy, often gusts of around 55 mph, and the insurer makes the decision. Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts.
Trees in and around Curtis Wood shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls. If you own a rental within reach of Herne Bay station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
Herne Common is about 2 miles south of Herne Bay, in Kent. Whether the building in Herne Common is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Our Kent coverage includes Herne Common.
All of CT6 is covered for storm damage roof reports. You’ll find streets like Canterbury Road, Nightingale Road and Falcon Close, all of which we cover. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Bullockstone (1 mile north-west), Herne (1 mile north-east), Hicks Forstal (1 mile south), Eddington (1 mile north) and Hunters Forstal (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cover Canterbury (5 miles south), Margate (12 miles east), Ramsgate (12 miles east), Broadstairs (13 miles east), Whitstable (4 miles west) and Deal (15 miles south-east).
What’s near Herne Common
In Herne Common, that means homes and buildings near Curtis Wood and Herne Bay High School, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Herne Bay station, roughly 1.4 miles north of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (3.4 miles west) and Tankerton Castle (4 miles west). The countryside around Herne Common includes West Blean and Thornden Woods.
Why it is worth a survey now in Herne Common
Many policies expect damage to be reported promptly. Let your insurer know early, and check what your policy asks for. Our report can then add a clear record. For older village homes like those around Herne Common, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Why book with us
- An independent view of the roof
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Read how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.
Checking the roof from the ground
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Herne Common
Is my home in Herne Common listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Herne Common?
Yes, coastal weather is harder on roofs: there’s more wind, and more salt in the air. Exposed details such as ridges, verges, flashings and metal fixings are the ones to watch, and Herne Common is within about 3 miles of the coast.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We check the roof, not the whole building, so it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
What’s the best way to book?
Just ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
Can I check the roof after a storm?
Safely, from ground level or a window. Do not use a ladder or go onto the roof. Binoculars can help you see damage from below and we’ll inspect the rest from safe positions.
Do you work in Herne Common?
Yes, we do. Herne Common is part of the area we cover.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We don’t sample or test for asbestos. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it is disturbed.