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Storm damage roof report in Herne, Kent
Need a storm damage roof report in Herne? We can help, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
How a storm damage roof report works in Herne
Wear and tear is usually excluded from home insurance. That makes the difference between storm damage and old wear important. Our report records both: fresh breaks and recently moved slates or tiles, and older problems like corroded nails or worn mortar. We give an honest view of what we see. How the policy applies is for your insurer to decide. We survey ridges and hips, flat roofs and flashings, and people most frequently book us about loose or broken chimney pots and cowls and lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles.
In older homes around places like Herne, the underlay may be old bitumen felt, or there may be none at all. Once the slates or tiles let water past, there’s little to stop it reaching the ceiling. Finding where it gets in, and whether it’s old wear or new damage, decides what comes next. Wet battens and insulation in the loft are frequently the first clue.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent, whichever applies.
- Where
- Herne (CT6)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit typically takes about 1–2 hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. A visit to a smaller place like Herne is no different on the day: we look from the ground, from windows, from the loft and from the roof where it is safe. Point out any stains, cracks or loose pieces you’ve spotted.
- You let us know what happened and whether a roofer has made the roof safe.
- Inside, we look for signs of water in the loft and rooms below.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, windows and the roof where it is safe.
- Storm damage and older wear are recorded separately where we can.
- You receive the written report with photos.
Before the survey
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
Getting a price
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
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Why get it checked now?
With an independent report, you have something specific to show your insurer. It sets out what we found and the likely cause, so you’re not relying only on your own photos. With lower homes, common in places like Herne, there is little between a roof defect and the ceiling, so water can show inside quickly once it gets past the covering. Catching the cause first saves redecorating as well.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before you book.
What you get with us
- Photographs and a written report every time
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Clear package prices, including VAT
Take a look at our cost guide or two real surveys.
Common roof problems in Herne
Strong winds lift loose or poorly fixed slates and tiles, ridge pieces and flashings. Driving rain then gets in through the gaps. Most people book a report soon after a storm, when they’ve seen damage or water has come in.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
Landlords with a home close to Herne Bay station may find that tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it.
What to check before booking
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Their track record with similar roofs
Other services in Herne
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as householders. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the roof, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed ahead of time. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier.
Can I check my roof myself?
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That’s where a survey comes in.
Herne roofs and the weather
The coast is about 2 miles or less from Herne, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, and driving rain finds any gap they leave. Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list, before anyone quotes for re-roofing.
If you look after a building such as Herne Church of England Infant 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 live near a park like Curtis Wood, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Herne is about 1 mile south of Herne Bay, in Kent. If you’re in Herne, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Our Kent coverage includes Herne and the places around it.
We cover every part of the CT6 postcode area for storm damage roof reports and the streets around it. Streets in the area include St Martin's View, Ridley Close and Herne Street, and we cover them all. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Hunters Forstal (1 mile north-east), Eddington (1 mile north-west), Herne Common (1 mile south-west), Bullockstone (1 mile west) and Broomfield (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (5 miles south-west), Margate (11 miles east), Ramsgate (12 miles east), Broadstairs (13 miles east), Whitstable (4 miles west) and Deal (15 miles south-east).
Around Herne
Typical jobs here are in homes near Curtis Wood and Herne Bay High School and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Herne Bay station, roughly 1.2 miles north-west. Well-known places in the area include Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (3.7 miles west) and Tankerton Castle (4.4 miles west). For a walk, there’s West Blean and Thornden Woods.
Before and after the survey
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Hold on to fallen pieces of the roof where you can
- Note the date and time you first saw the damage
- Take photos of stains and damp inside
- Keep receipts for any emergency work
If a claim is declined and you disagree, the first step is a complaint to the insurer. After that, you may be able to take it to the Financial Ombudsman Service.
A well-maintained roof stands up to storms better. Fix slipped slates, loose ridges and lifted flashings when you spot them.
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Herne
Is Herne within the area you cover?
Yes, Herne is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
How do I find out if my home in Herne is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Is there a set wind speed for storm damage?
There is no single figure. Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies. Your policy document will say.
Can I check the roof after a storm?
Stay off the roof. Photograph the damage from below or from a window. Note the date and time, and photograph any damage inside.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing are not part of what we do. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, like cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them.
Can you put a tarpaulin over the damage?
Emergency cover over a damaged roof should be arranged with a roofer. Take photos from the ground first if it’s safe. Keep receipts for any emergency work.
How do I arrange a storm damage roof report in Herne?
Just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.