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Storm damage roof report in Hickmans Green, Kent
An independent record of roof damage after a storm in Hickmans Green, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Get in touch for a price.
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Flat roof edges peeled back
Hickmans Green roofs and the weather
Hickmans Green lies within about 5 miles of the sea, so storms can arrive with strong gusts off the water. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording, and many treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, though it varies. Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. You’ll also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from.
Historic houses like Belmont House and Gardens, about 4.9 miles west, show how far back building around Hickmans Green goes. Older roofs in the area may have lead flashings, valleys and gutters that have been patched many times. For landlords with property near Selling station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer right away. If you live near a park such as Mount Ephraim Gardens, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
Hickmans Green is about 3 miles south-east of Faversham, in Kent. We survey roofs in Hickmans Green across London and South East England. We cover towns and villages across Kent, large and small.
All of ME13 is within our area for storm damage roof reports. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Winterbourne (1 mile south-east), Boughton under Blean (1 mile north-east), Oversland (1 mile south), South Street (1 mile south-west) and Crouch (1 mile west). We also work in nearby towns like Ashford (11 miles south), Canterbury (5 miles east), Sittingbourne (10 miles west), Whitstable (6 miles north-east), Faversham (3 miles north-west) and Herne Bay (9 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Hickmans Green
Typical jobs here are in homes near Mount Ephraim Gardens and The Queens Head pub, among other places. The closest station to Hickmans Green is Selling station, roughly 1 mile south-west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Tower keep castle at Chilham (3.1 miles south) and Eastbridge Hospital of St Thomas the Martyr (5.4 miles east). The countryside around Hickmans Green includes Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
Storm damage roof report in Hickmans Green
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 aren’t 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 gutters and fascias, slate and tile slopes and ridges and hips, and common reasons people get in touch are loose or broken chimney pots and cowls and new damp or leaks inside.
Roofs in small places like Hickmans Green often stand in the open, where storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hardest. Once water gets into older walls, it takes a long time to dry, which makes finding the cause quickly worthwhile. A record with photographs is useful if you need to show the damage to anyone else.
The written findings come by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Location
- Hickmans Green (ME13)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we look for on each type of roof
Flat roof coverings
Debris blown onto a flat roof can puncture the covering or block outlets. We record what we find.
Ridge and hip tiles
Ridge tiles bedded in old mortar can loosen in high winds. We note whether the mortar looks recently broken or long worn.
What affects the price in Hickmans Green
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- The roof’s overall size
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Building height and the viewpoints available
For a price for your roof in Hickmans Green, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Helping us price your survey
A little information up front helps. It helps to include:
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- The property’s address and postcode
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or email us to find out.
What happens on the day
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 roughly 1–2 hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. Around Hickmans Green, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it’s useful to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it is safe.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- The roof is inspected from safe positions.
- We record and photograph the damage.
- We note the likely cause and any signs of older wear.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
How to prepare
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Arrange a survey
If you’re buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or send us an email when you are ready.
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What you can safely check yourself
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Practical tips
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Keep a note of the date of the storm
- Read your policy wording on storm damage
- Photograph damage inside the house too
- Keep any slates, tiles or debris that fall, if it’s safe to do so
The insurer might appoint a loss adjuster. You’ll have your own independent record to refer to.
Keep gutters and outlets clear so heavy rain can drain away. Blocked drainage can add water damage to wind damage.
FAQs for Hickmans Green
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Hickmans Green?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Hickmans Green?
It can do. Within about 5 miles of the sea, as Hickmans Green is, metal fixings wear faster and gales find any loose ridge or slate.
How experienced are you?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
Do you work in Hickmans Green?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and that includes Hickmans Green.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there is safe access. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement, as far as the space allows.
Are you loss adjusters?
No. We are not loss adjusters and do not act for you with the insurer. We provide an independent record of the roof, which you can pass to your insurer.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and it is safe, yes. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
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What happens if roof problems are left?
Once the storm has passed, damage that looked minor can let water in for months. Getting it recorded and repaired sooner is usually better. Around Hickmans Green, older homes often have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, including VAT. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. You’ll know the exact price before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Hickmans Green
- Prices that include VAT
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Every finding written up with photos
- Visits on any day of the week
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