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Storm damage roof report in Hythe, Kent
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Hythe. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Damaged ridges and hips
About our storm damage roof report in Hythe
The Financial Ombudsman looks at three things when it considers a storm damage complaint: were there storm conditions on or around the date, is the damage consistent with a storm, and was the storm the main cause. Our report focuses on the second and third points. Weather records for the date are for you or your insurer to check. We survey slate and tile slopes, ridges and hips and flashings, and people most often book us about new damp or leaks inside and lead lifted at abutments.
When a storm passes over a town like Hythe, loose tiles, slates and ridges are the first to move. What counts as a storm depends on your policy; many use gusts of around 55 mph. Photos and a written account help you show what happened, whether to an insurer or a roofer. Because wear and tear is typically excluded, the age of any damage matters.
We write the report in plain English, so you don’t need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photo where possible.
- Where
- Hythe (CT21)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof by roof
Lead flashings
Lifted flashings let rain run behind them into the roof. We note where this has happened and any damp inside.
Chimney stacks
Older stacks with worn pointing or cracked flaunching are more likely to suffer. We record both the storm damage and the older wear.
Before and after the survey
You do not need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Read your policy wording on storm damage
- Take photos of stains and damp inside
- Get a roofer to make the roof safe if needed
- Tell your insurer about the damage promptly
Questions about the findings are always welcome. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation.
Store invoices and reports for any roof work. They help show the roof was in good order before a storm.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Hythe
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends, which helps when tenants work during the week.
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the addresses.
The survey, step by step
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photos. As for time on site, most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. A visit in Hythe runs most smoothly with the loft hatch clear, side gates open and a parking spot in mind. Someone needs to let us in, so tell us who that will be.
- You let us know what happened and whether a roofer has made the roof safe.
- We check inside, including the loft where there’s access, for water damage.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, windows and the roof where it is safe.
- Storm damage and older wear are recorded separately where we can.
- You receive the written report with photographs.
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Find any records of previous roof work
Arrange a survey
For a price for storm damage roof reports in Hythe, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. Some details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
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Storm damage roof reports around Hythe
Hythe is within about 1 mile of the coast, where storms can bring strong gusts off the sea. What counts as a storm is set by each policy, often gusts of around 55 mph, and the insurer makes the decision. Older houses across Kent frequently have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. 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.
Anyone responsible for a site like Hythe Bay CofE Primary School will know that on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain. If you let a flat or house near Sandling station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it.
Hythe is about 4 miles west of Folkestone, in Kent. We survey roofs in Hythe and the rest of Kent, as part of our work across London and the South East. Hythe is one of the towns and villages in Kent we cover. We also survey roofs in Canterbury.
Postcode districts we cover here for storm damage roof reports: CT21. You’ll find streets such as High Street, Church Road and Station Road, all of which we cover. Main roads around Hythe include the A259 and A261, so getting to you is simple. If you’re just outside Hythe, we cover Saltwood (1 mile north), Sandling (1 mile north-west), Pedlinge (1 mile north-west), Palmarsh (2 miles south-west) and West Hythe (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (10 miles north-west), Canterbury (14 miles north), Dover (11 miles north-east), Folkestone (4 miles east), Tower Hamlets (10 miles north-east) and Hawkinge (4 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Hythe
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Oaklands Park, Red Lion Public House and Brockhill Park Performing Arts College and the streets around them. Hythe’s nearest station is Sandling station, about 1.4 miles north-west of the centre. A little further out are Saltwood Castle (0.7 miles north) and Royal Victoria Hospital (4.1 miles east). The countryside around Hythe includes Tolsford Hill.
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Prices for storm damage roof reports in Hythe
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Roof area
- Height and safe access
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
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.
Booking your survey
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- What made you get in touch
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll explain the options and the price.
Common questions in Hythe
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Hythe?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Hythe?
Often, yes. Within about 1 mile of the sea, as Hythe is, metal fixings wear faster and gales find any loose ridge or slate.
How should I record storm damage myself?
Please do not climb onto the roof. Take photos from ground level or from windows. Note the date and time, and photograph any damage inside.
Can you put a tarpaulin over the damage?
Call a roofer for emergency temporary protection. If it’s safe, photograph the damage before it’s covered. Keep receipts in case your insurer asks for them.
How experienced are you?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years, with 98% customer satisfaction.
Do you act for me with my insurer?
No. We’re not loss adjusters, and we don’t negotiate claims. We give you an independent report of the damage for you to send to your insurer.
Can you tell me if my claim will be paid?
Only your insurer can decide that. We record the damage, with photographs and the likely cause, which you can pass to your insurer.
Signs you need a storm damage roof report in Hythe
Branches and trees often come down on roofs during storms. We record the damage and where it is, backed up with photos.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Water coming in after the storm
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
Take an older house close to Church of St Michael and All Angels: leaks on older roofs often start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report