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Storm Damage Roof Report in Hillborough
Storm damage roof reports around Hillborough, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Loose or torn flashings
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
Hillborough: your questions answered
Do you cover smaller places like Hillborough?
Yes, Hillborough is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Is my home in Hillborough listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling are not something we do. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
What wind speed counts as a storm?
There’s no single figure. Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies. Your policy document will say.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
It depends on what we need to see. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in.
Are you loss adjusters?
No. We aren’t loss adjusters and don’t act for you with the insurer. We provide an independent record of the roof for you to send to your insurer.
Can you put a tarpaulin over the damage?
Call a roofer for emergency temporary protection. If it is safe, photograph the damage before it’s covered. Keep receipts in case your insurer asks for them.
About our storm damage roof report in Hillborough
After a storm, safety comes first. Photograph the damage from ground level or a window, and never climb up. Emergency temporary protection, like covering an opening, is a job for a roofer. We then record the damage in a report you can pass to your insurer. Hold on to receipts for anything you pay for. Typical surveys look at holes or cracks caused by debris and lead lifted at abutments, across flashings, flat roofs and gutters and fascias.
In a smaller place like Hillborough, some roofs face open ground, where driving rain gets into any gap at a ridge, verge or flashing. If a leak shows only when the wind is in a certain direction, that’s a useful clue. It’s useful to know when and where the water appears. The gutters on the most exposed side can overflow too.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly.
- Location
- Hillborough (CT6)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Signs you need a storm damage roof report in Hillborough
Gusts work at anything on a roof that’s loose or exposed. Rain can then blow in where slates or tiles have gone. People usually call us after a storm, once they’ve noticed damage or a leak.
Most people get in touch after spotting one of these:
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Broken or displaced guttering
For landlords with property near Herne Bay station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
Questions to ask before you book
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- How soon the report will arrive
Hillborough roofs and the weather
Hillborough lies within about 1 mile of the sea, so there’s more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, and driving rain finds any gap they leave, while salt slowly corrodes metal fixings and flashings. Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts.
If you live near a park like Bishopstone Cliffs, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys. Anyone responsible for a site like Reculver Church of England Primary School will know that a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside.
Hillborough is about 2 miles east of Herne Bay, in Kent. Hillborough gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a proper look at what can safely be seen, photos and a clear written report. Across Kent, we cover Hillborough. Our Canterbury page covers surveys nearby.
Here we cover the CT6 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. Local streets include Manor Road, Puffin Road and Neville Road. Hillborough is on the A299, which makes it straightforward to reach. If you are just outside Hillborough, we cover Hawthorn (1 mile south-east), Bishopstone (1 mile north), Beltinge (1 mile north-west), Broomfield (1 mile south-west) and Highstead (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (7 miles south-west), Margate (9 miles east), Ramsgate (11 miles east), Broadstairs (11 miles east), Whitstable (6 miles west) and Deal (14 miles south-east).
What’s near Hillborough
Typical jobs here are in homes near Bishopstone Cliffs and The Huntsman And Horn Public House and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Herne Bay station, roughly 2.2 miles west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (5.2 miles west). The countryside around Hillborough includes West Blean and Thornden Woods.
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Different roofs, different checks
Chimney stacks
High winds can loosen pots, cowls and aerials on stacks. We record any damage we can see.
Lead flashings
When flashings lift, water can get behind them. We note where this has happened and any damp inside.
How it works
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and record our findings for the written report. It normally takes about 1–2 hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. With a bit of garden around a house, as there often is around Hillborough, the roof can be viewed from several angles. Let us know if any side is fenced off or hard to reach. Inside, the loft is checked where it can be reached safely.
- We note the date of the storm and the damage you’ve seen.
- We check the roof from wherever it is safe.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- We note the likely cause and any signs of older wear.
- We send you the report by email for your insurer.
Before we arrive
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Booking a survey
If you’re buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or use the contact form whenever suits you.
Related advice
Useful tips for Hillborough property owners
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Take photos from the ground or a window, never by climbing
- Keep invoices for temporary repairs
- Report the damage to your insurer as soon as you can
- Keep a note of the date of the storm
Questions about the findings are always welcome. Standard Surveys come with a follow-up consultation, and Premium Surveys with an in-person one.
Check the roof from the ground after strong winds. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or lifted ridges. Never climb onto the roof yourself.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Don’t go up yourself.
What a survey costs
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The roof’s overall size
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Which survey package you book
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can be seen safely and the package you choose.
Booking your survey
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We will confirm the price before booking.