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Storm Damage Roof Report in Hunters Forstal
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Hunters Forstal from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Flat roof edges peeled back
Storm damage roof report in Hunters Forstal: what you get
Wear and tear is normally excluded from home insurance. That makes the difference between storm damage and old wear important. We note signs of each: recent damage alongside any older defects, like nail fatigue on slates or eroded pointing. We describe what we see, whichever way it points. How the policy applies is for your insurer to decide. We survey ridges and hips, flat roofs and flashings, and common reasons people get in touch are broken or displaced guttering and loose or torn flashings.
Being in a small place like Hunters Forstal makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: we simply plan the journey and access ahead. It is useful to know where the water appears, in what weather, and what you’ve seen outside, along with any repairs done before. If you have photos of the water coming in, they help as well.
The report doesn’t just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Where
- Hunters Forstal (CT6)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What this survey cannot tell you
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Whether your insurer will pay the claim
- Estimates of repair costs
- Your insurer’s view of the claim
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges and hips
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flashings
- Gutters and fascias
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When to book a survey in Hunters Forstal
Roofs that were already worn are more likely to suffer in a storm. Nail fatigue, eroded ridge mortar and tired flashings can all fail in high winds. Our report notes both the storm damage and any older wear.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Loose or torn flashings
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Herne Church of England Infant School, a leak through a large roof is frequently found some distance from where the water shows inside.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- How soon the report will arrive
- What follow-up you get after the report
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
FAQs for Hunters Forstal
Will you come out to Hunters Forstal?
Yes, Hunters Forstal is covered. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Hunters Forstal?
Generally, yes: wind and salt air take more of a toll near the sea. Exposed details such as ridges, verges, flashings and metal fixings are the ones to watch, and Hunters Forstal is within about 2 miles of the coast.
Do I need to be at home?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
How long will you be at the property?
Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. We’ll confirm the timing when you book.
How do I book a survey in Hunters Forstal?
Simply call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey seven days a week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Let us know which days suit you when booking.
How much is a storm damage roof report?
A storm damage report starts from £150. Commercial and larger roofs are quoted on size. Repair costs are not part of the report.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Damage left open lets in more rain. That can add to the damage and make it harder to separate from the storm. Emergency temporary protection should be arranged with a roofer. Outbuildings and barns around Hunters Forstal are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 with VAT included. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Why book with us
- Over 20 years’ experience
- An independent look at the roof
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
Read what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Hunters Forstal
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the addresses.
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it when you book and we will plan the survey around it.
Prices for storm damage roof reports in Hunters Forstal
Our packages start from £150, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Helping us price your survey
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It’s useful to include:
- What made you get in touch
- Dates you’re working to, like exchange
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- The address and postcode of the property
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or email us and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. You will know the price before anything is booked.
What happens on the day
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. You are welcome to ask questions while we’re there. Cottages and farmhouses around Hunters Forstal frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen.
- You tell us when the storm was and what damage you’ve seen.
- We inspect the roof from safe viewpoints and from the loft where there’s access.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- We look at whether the damage fits storm damage, older wear or both.
- The findings are written up with photographs for you to share with your insurer.
Before the survey
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
How to book
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
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Storm damage roof reports around Hunters Forstal
The coast is about 2 miles or less from Hunters Forstal, so storms can arrive with strong gusts off the water. What counts as a storm is set by each policy, frequently gusts of around 55 mph, and the insurer makes the decision. Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it’s listed or in a conservation area. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas.
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. For an older house near a landmark like Church of St Bartholomew, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself.
Hunters Forstal is about 1 mile south-east of Herne Bay, in Kent. We cover Hunters Forstal and the rest of Kent. Our area takes in places right across Kent. We also survey roofs in Canterbury.
Every address in CT6 is covered for storm damage roof reports. If you need a storm damage roof report at a property on Mill Lane, Kingsfield Road and Hunters Forstal Road or a nearby road, we can help. Nearby, we also carry out storm damage roof reports in Broomfield (1 mile east), Herne (1 mile south-west), Herne Bay (1 mile north-west), Eddington (1 mile west) and Bullockstone (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (6 miles south-west), Margate (11 miles east), Ramsgate (12 miles east), Broadstairs (12 miles east), Whitstable (5 miles west) and Deal (15 miles south-east).
Near you in Hunters Forstal
In Hunters Forstal, that means homes and buildings near Herne Bay High School, The Huntsman And Horn Public House and Curtis Wood and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Herne Bay station, about 1.1 miles north-west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (4 miles west) and Tankerton Castle (4.6 miles west). Not far away are West Blean and Thornden Woods.