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Storm Damage Roof Report in Hollow Street
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Hollow Street, with photographs and a written report.
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
What a survey costs
We confirm the price for your roof before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- How big the roof is
- The shape of the roof and its details
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
For a price for your roof in Hollow Street, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
Booking your survey
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. Just let us know:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
If you are buying, it’s useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form whenever suits you.
How a storm damage roof report works in Hollow Street
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. Our report records what has happened to your roof, with photos. Any older wear we can see is recorded as well. We survey slate and tile slopes, ridges and hips and gutters and fascias, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are slates and tiles blown off the roof and flat roof edges peeled back.
In a village or hamlet like Hollow Street, 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, which matters if you’re thinking of an insurance claim. We check everything that’s safely in view 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.
You receive the findings by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Where
- Hollow Street (CT3)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
For landlords and managing agents
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photos included.
Common questions in Hollow Street
Is my home in Hollow Street listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Hollow Street?
It can do. Within about 4 miles of the sea, as Hollow Street is, metal fixings wear faster and gales find any loose ridge or slate.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
What’s the best way to book?
Simply ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
Can I check the roof after a storm?
Please do not climb onto the roof. Take photos from ground level or from windows. Record the date and any damage inside as well.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Normally, if there’s one and it can be reached safely. From inside, the underside of the roof often shows damp, staining or daylight that can’t be seen from outside.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Also in Hollow Street
What a storm damage roof report doesn’t cover
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Areas we cannot see safely
- Acting for you with the insurer
- The outcome of a claim
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Slate and tile slopes
- Gutters and fascias
- Ridges and hips
- Flashings
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
Leaks and storm damage in Hollow Street
Hollow Street is within about 4 miles of the coast, 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. 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. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in.
Take a building like Chislet Church of England Primary School: tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back. Landlords with a home close to Sturry station may find that a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer right away.
Hollow Street is about 3 miles south-east of Herne Bay, in Kent. Roofs in Hollow Street get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Kent. Hollow Street is one of the towns and villages in Kent we cover for storm damage roof reports. Our Canterbury page covers surveys nearby.
Surveys in CT3 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Chislet (1 mile north-east), Chitty (1 mile north-east), Old Tree (1 mile north-west), Boyden Gate (1 mile north) and Hoath (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (6 miles south-west), Margate (9 miles east), Dover (14 miles south), Ramsgate (10 miles east), Broadstairs (11 miles east) and Whitstable (7 miles west).
What’s near Hollow Street
In Hollow Street, that means homes and buildings near Grove Ferry Picnic Area and Spires Academy and the streets around them. Hollow Street’s nearest station is Sturry station, roughly 3.6 miles south-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include St Martins Hospital (5.1 miles south-west). Not far away are West Blean and Thornden Woods.
Do you need a storm damage roof report in Hollow Street?
Roofs that were already worn are more likely to suffer in a storm. Corroded nails on slate roofs, worn mortar on ridges and old flashings can all give way. Our report notes both the storm damage and any older wear.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Water coming in after the storm
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Flat roof edges peeled back
Living close to Grove Ferry Picnic Area is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Questions to ask before booking
- Will the report include photos?
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
Tips that help
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Get a roofer to make the roof safe if needed
- Hold on to fallen pieces of the roof where you can
- Read your policy wording on storm damage
- Keep invoices for temporary repairs
Questions about the findings are always welcome. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation.
Keep gutters and outlets clear so heavy rain can drain away. Overflowing gutters can make storm damage worse.
The survey, step by step
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes between one and two hours for a house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Somewhere as small as Hollow Street, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We start with the details: when the storm hit and what damage you can see.
- We view the roof from wherever it can be seen safely, including the loft where there’s access.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- We note the likely cause, including any signs of wear that were there before the storm.
- We send you a written report with photos, ready to give to your insurer.
Getting ready for the survey
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
Arrange a survey
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know the cost up front. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.