Kent · London and the South East
Hoaden Storm Damage Roof Report
Not sure what state the roof is in? We carry out storm damage roof reports in Hoaden and across Kent, with plain-English findings.
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- New damp or leaks inside
Storm damage roof report in Hoaden
Storms tend to find the weak points on a roof. Slates and tiles slip or blow off, ridge and hip tiles lift, flashings pull away and flat roof coverings can tear. Trees and branches can also hit roofs in a storm. We record the damage on your roof and photograph each part. Where we also see signs of older wear, the report records that too. If you are worried about slipped or missing slates or tiles and damaged ridges and hips, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Roofs in small places like Hoaden often stand in the open, so storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hard. 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.
Report times depend on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Location
- Hoaden (CT3)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What you can safely check yourself
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.
It’s useful to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
What a storm damage roof report doesn’t cover
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- What your policy covers, which depends on its wording
- Whether your insurer will pay the claim
- Areas we can’t see safely
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll suggest the right survey before you book. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and fascias
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flat roofs
- Flashings
- Ridges and hips
Leaks and storm damage in Hoaden
About 3.4 miles south lies Goodnestone Park, a reminder of how long the area around Hoaden has been built on. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in.
The streets around a church such as Elmstone Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in. If you own a rental within reach of Minster station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it. If you look after a building such as Ash Cartwright and Kelsey Church of England Primary School, tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
Hoaden is about 7 miles east of Canterbury, in Kent. We survey roofs in Hoaden as part of our work across London and South East England. Hoaden is one of the towns and villages in Kent we cover. Canterbury is in our area too.
Here we cover the CT3 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. We cover properties on Overland Lane and Walmestone Road and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Hoaden: Nash (1 mile south-west), Perry (1 mile west), Elmstone (1 mile north-west), Shatterling (1 mile south-west) and Durlock (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cover Canterbury (7 miles west), Margate (9 miles north-east), Dover (11 miles south), Folkestone (15 miles south), Ramsgate (8 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (9 miles north-east).
Near you in Hoaden
The closest station to Hoaden is Minster station, roughly 4 miles north-east. A little further out are White Mill (3.5 miles east). Not far away are Monk's Wall nature reserve.
Why get it checked now?
It’s useful to get a record soon after the storm, while the damage is fresh. Later weather and temporary repairs can make it harder to see what happened. Around Hoaden, older homes often have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
All our prices include VAT. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before booking.
Why book us in Hoaden
- Photos and a written report every time
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- Surveys seven days a week
See how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Hoaden
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which can make access easier.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
What we do, step by step
We check the roof from outside and, where it is relevant and there’s safe access, from inside the loft space too. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging. All in, the survey normally takes between one and two hours at most homes, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Cottages and farmhouses around Hoaden frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- First you give us the date of the storm and what you’ve noticed, inside and out.
- The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows and from the loft space where it’s safe.
- The damage is recorded with photographs, area by area.
- We look at whether the damage fits storm damage, older wear or both.
- The findings are written up with photos for you to share with your insurer.
Getting ready for the survey
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Keep pets in another room
Booking a survey
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
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Common questions in Hoaden
Is Hoaden within the area you cover?
Yes, Hoaden is covered. We work right across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Do you cover Hoaden?
Yes, Hoaden is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Does someone need to be in?
It depends on what we need to see. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in; we will agree the details as you book.
Can you tell me if my claim will be paid?
That is not something we can promise. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. What we provide is an independent record of the damage.
How long will you be at the property?
It normally takes between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. We’ll confirm the timing when you book.
Can I check the roof after a storm?
Stay off the roof. Take photos from ground level or from windows. Note the date and time, and photograph any damage inside.
What we look for on each type of roof
Clay and concrete tiles
Strong gusts can lift and break tiles. The report shows each damaged area.
Slate roofs
Slates can slip or blow off in a storm, especially where the nails have corroded. We record which slates have moved and any signs of older nail fatigue.