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Storm damage roof report in Heronden, Kent
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Heronden. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
What we are asked to look at in Heronden
Branches and trees frequently come down on roofs during storms. The report shows what was hit and the damage caused, with photos.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- New damp or leaks inside
If you look after a building such as Eastry Church of England Primary School, a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside.
Before booking anyone
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
Storm damage roof report in Heronden: what you get
Our storm damage report starts from £150. It is a written report with photos, sent by email. It does not price the repairs, so you’ll need a roofer’s quote for that. Your insurer may also send its own loss adjuster. What you get is an independent record of the damage and what seems to have caused it. If you are worried about lead lifted at abutments and roofs hit by falling trees, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
In a village or hamlet like Heronden, older cottages and farmhouses often have roofs that have been patched over many years. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old wear, and the difference matters, especially to an insurer. We look at whatever is safely visible and set out what we find. Damp in old walls and timbers is slow to dry, so the sooner the cause is found the better.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Place
- Heronden (CT13)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photos included.
Places near Heronden
What else we do in Heronden
How it works
The visit has one job: to see as much of the roof as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Notes and photos go into the written report. It usually takes between one and two hours for most houses, and longer for a large or complex roof. Somewhere as small as Heronden, access is often the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We start with what you’ve seen and any temporary repairs.
- We check inside, including the loft where there’s access, for water damage.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, windows and the roof where it’s safe.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- You receive the written report with photos.
Before we arrive
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Book a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll explain the options and the price.
Advice
FAQs for Heronden
Do you carry out roof surveys in Heronden?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Heronden as anywhere else.
How do I find out if my home in Heronden is listed?
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.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only when it’s safe. Safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where applicable cover most of what’s needed, and anything out of sight is recorded in the report.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it is applicable and safe, yes. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. It’s included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where applicable, the Premium Survey.
What if the roof was already worn?
Wear and tear is normally excluded from home insurance. Our report records storm damage and any older wear we see, so you know what the roof shows. Your insurer decides how its policy applies.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys run on any day of the week. To find a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.
How we price storm damage roof reports
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- How big the roof is
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
A Basic Survey starts from £150, with VAT included. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
What to tell us when you get in touch
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- What kind of property and roof it is
- The property’s address and postcode
We confirm the price for your survey before you book, so you know where you stand. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Heronden roofs and the weather
Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. You’ll also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in. About 2.7 miles west lies Goodnestone Park, a reminder of how long the area around Heronden has been built on. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years.
Landlords with a home close to Sandwich station may find that a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over. If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Church of St Mary the Virgin, leaks on older roofs often start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks.
Heronden is about 5 miles west of Deal, in Kent. We provide storm damage roof reports for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Heronden and nearby. Across Kent, we cover Heronden and the places around it. Canterbury is in our area too.
All of CT13 is within our area for storm damage roof reports. Close by, we survey roofs in Hammill Park (1 mile north), Chillenden (2 miles west), Flemings (2 miles north), Barnsole (2 miles north-west) and Tilmanstone (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (9 miles west), Margate (11 miles north-east), Dover (7 miles south), Folkestone (12 miles south-west), Ramsgate (9 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (10 miles north-east).
Around Heronden
In Heronden, that means homes and buildings near The Five Bells pub, among other places. Heronden’s nearest station is Sandwich station, about 3.1 miles north-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include White Mill (3.2 miles north-east) and Sandown Castle (4.9 miles east). Open spaces near Heronden include Monk's Wall nature reserve.
Why act early in Heronden
Leaving storm damage can let water into the loft space and rooms below. That can add to the damage and make it harder to separate from the storm. Emergency temporary protection should be arranged with a roofer. In a place like Heronden, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, including VAT, and we’ll tell you which fits.
Why book with us
- Surveys on weekdays and at weekends
- Packages from £150, including VAT
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- An independent view of the roof
See what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
Can I check my roof myself?
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.