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Storm damage roof report in Ickham, Kent
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Ickham. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- New damp or leaks inside
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Broken or displaced guttering
How a storm damage roof report works in Ickham
When a storm has damaged your roof, a written record can help you explain it to your insurer. Our report shows the damage in photos and says whether it looks like storm damage, wear and tear, or a mix. We aren’t loss adjusters, and we can’t say whether a claim will be paid. What we give you is an independent record of the roof. We are often asked to look into lead lifted at abutments and roofs hit by falling trees, across chimney stacks, flashings and flat roofs.
Many homes in small places like Ickham face open ground, 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 written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Location
- Ickham (CT3)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Do you need a storm damage roof report in Ickham?
Falling trees and branches can damage roofs in high winds. The report shows what was hit and the damage caused, with photographs.
Most people get in touch after spotting something like this:
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Lead lifted at abutments
Take a building like Wickhambreaux Church of England Primary School: water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- What insurance they carry
- What they will not be able to tell you
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
What happens on the day
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours for a house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. For a village or hamlet like Ickham, the journey is planned ahead of time: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- We note the date of the storm and the damage you’ve seen.
- We check the roof from wherever it is safe.
- We record and photograph the damage.
- The report notes whether the damage fits a storm, older wear or both.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
Before we arrive
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Arrange a survey
For a price for storm damage roof reports in Ickham, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us price the survey accurately.
Related advice
Practical tips
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Note the date and time you first saw the damage
- Record any water damage in rooms and the loft
- Photograph the damage safely from below
- Tell your insurer about the damage promptly
You get the report by email and pass it to your insurer yourself. It is your record to use.
After a storm, look at the roof from the street or garden. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or lifted ridges. Never climb onto the roof yourself.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Ickham
Landlords, agents and building managers in Ickham and across Kent can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work with less disruption.
Why get it checked now?
A clear, independent record helps you explain the damage to your insurer. It sets out what we found and the likely cause, so you’re not relying only on your own photos. Older cottages and farmhouses around Ickham can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
All our prices include VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for your survey before you book.
What you get with us
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Prices that include VAT
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
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Also in Ickham
Storm damage roof reports in Ickham: local notes
The wider area around Ickham has a long history of building, with Goodnestone Park about 3 miles south-east. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, 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. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts.
For landlords with property near Bekesbourne station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over. For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St John, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney.
Ickham is about 4 miles east of Canterbury, in Kent. Ickham gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. Our area takes in places right across Kent, large and small.
Surveys in CT3 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Local streets include The Street, School Lane and Baye Lane, all of which we cover. We also cover Wickhambreaux (1 mile north), Seaton (1 mile north-east), Littlebourne (1 mile west), Bramling (1 mile south-east) and Bekesbourne (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (4 miles west), Margate (11 miles north-east), Dover (11 miles south-east), Folkestone (13 miles south), Ramsgate (11 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (12 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Ickham
In Ickham, that means homes and buildings near The Rose Inn, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Bekesbourne station, about 2.3 miles south-west. Other landmarks nearby include Canterbury Castle (4.7 miles west) and St Martins Hospital (3.3 miles west).
Common questions in Ickham
Is Ickham within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
Do you cover Ickham?
Yes, Ickham is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Ickham as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Should I go up on the roof to take photos?
Stay off the roof. Take photos from ground level or from windows. Record the date and any damage inside as well.
Can you put a tarpaulin over the damage?
Emergency temporary protection is a job for a roofer. Photograph the damage first if you can do so safely. We can record the damage in our report.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are frequently shared, so the freeholder or managing agent needs to agree access. We can only inspect what we’re given access to.
Does someone need to be in?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Will my insurer pay out if I get a storm damage report?
Only your insurer can decide that. We record the damage, with photographs and the likely cause, for you to give to your insurer.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
A lot can be seen from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.