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Hogben's Hill Storm Damage Roof Report
Wondering about the roof at a property in Hogben's Hill? We carry out storm damage roof reports in Hogben's Hill and across Kent, with plain-English findings.
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
About our storm damage roof report in Hogben's Hill
A storm damage roof report is an independent record of the damage to your roof after a storm. It sets out what is damaged, with photos, and what we think the likely cause is. You can then give it to your insurer with your claim. The decision on any claim rests with your insurer and its policy wording. We are not loss adjusters and can’t say whether a claim will be paid. Typical surveys look at damaged ridges and hips and holes or cracks caused by debris, across chimney stacks, flat roofs and ridges and hips.
Roofs in small places like Hogben's Hill 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.
It is not only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend.
- Location
- Hogben's Hill (ME13)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Before and after the survey
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Keep fallen slates or tiles as evidence if safe
- Take photos of stains and damp inside
- Photograph the damage safely from below
- Keep invoices for temporary repairs
You get the report by email and pass it to your insurer yourself. We don’t deal with the insurer on your behalf.
A well-maintained roof stands up to storms better. Have loose slates, tiles and flashings seen to promptly.
The survey, step by step
We work from the outside in: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. All told, expect an hour or two for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Somewhere as small as Hogben's Hill, access is often the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We note the date of the storm and the damage you’ve seen.
- The roof is inspected from safe positions.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- We note the likely cause and any signs of older wear.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
Getting ready for the survey
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Let us know about parking before the day
Book a survey
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form to find out.
Advice
Surveys for landlords and agents in Hogben's Hill
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed in advance. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which can make access easier.
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as householders. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the roof.
Common questions in Hogben's Hill
Do you carry out roof surveys in Hogben's Hill?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Is Hogben's Hill within the area you cover?
Yes, Hogben's Hill is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
How do I book a survey in Hogben's Hill?
Just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing are not part of what we do. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them, and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. We use safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where applicable, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
Do you look in the roof space?
Where it is relevant to the survey and there is safe access, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch.
How are storm damage reports priced?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Bigger roofs are quoted on size and access. Repair costs are not included, so ask a roofer to quote.
Also near Hogben's Hill
Also in Hogben's Hill
Should I look at the roof myself first?
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.
A lot can be seen from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Storm damage roof reports in Hogben's Hill: local notes
Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in. With Belmont House and Gardens about 2.9 miles west, Hogben's Hill sits in an area with a long building history. 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, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
For landlords with property near Selling station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused. Take a building like Selling Church of England Primary School: tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
Hogben's Hill is about 3 miles south of Faversham, in Kent. From houses to flats and shops in Hogben's Hill, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. Hogben's Hill is one of the places in Kent we cover for storm damage roof reports. For surveys nearby, see our Canterbury page.
Storm damage roof reports in ME13 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We also cover the places around Hogben's Hill: Selling (1 mile east), Gushmere (1 mile north-east), Perrywood (1 mile south-east), Neames Forstal (1 mile east) and Crouch (1 mile north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Ashford (9 miles south), Canterbury (7 miles east), Sittingbourne (9 miles north-west), Whitstable (7 miles north-east), Faversham (3 miles north) and Herne Bay (12 miles north-east).
Near you in Hogben's Hill
Around Hogben's Hill, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The White Lion Public House, among other places. The closest station to Hogben's Hill is Selling station, about 1.3 miles east. Nearby you’ll also find Tower keep castle at Chilham (2.9 miles south-east).
Do you need a storm damage roof report in Hogben's Hill?
Falling trees and branches can damage roofs in high winds. We record the damage and where it is, with photos.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Church of St Mary, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself.
Before you book anyone
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Their track record with similar roofs
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- What exactly goes into their report
What we cannot see
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Acting for you with the insurer
- Your insurer’s view of the claim
- The outcome of a claim
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer before booking. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Chimney stacks
- Slate and tile slopes
- Ridges and hips
- Gutters and fascias
- Flat roofs
- Flashings