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Kempe's Corner Storm Damage Roof Report
A careful look at the roof at your property in Kempe's Corner, and put it all in a written report with photos.
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
Storm damage roof report in Kempe's Corner
The Financial Ombudsman looks at three things when it considers a storm damage complaint: whether there were storm conditions around the date, whether the damage fits a storm, and whether the storm was the main cause. We record what the roof shows about the damage and its likely cause. Weather records for the date are for you or your insurer to check. Common reasons to book are flashings pulled away from walls or stacks and damaged pots on the stack, across gutters and fascias, slate and tile slopes and ridges and hips.
In a village or hamlet like Kempe's Corner, 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, and the difference matters, especially to an insurer. We look at whatever is safely visible 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.
The written findings come by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Location
- Kempe's Corner (TN25)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlords, agents and block managers in Kempe's Corner
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the addresses.
Kempe's Corner roofs and the weather
With Godinton House about 3.8 miles south-west, Kempe's Corner sits in an area with a long building history. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. You’ll also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in.
If you own a rental within reach of Wye station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused. If you run a business near County Square, a leak can close part of a shop or office, so finding the cause quickly matters.
Kempe's Corner is about 4 miles north-east of Ashford, in Kent. Surveys in Kempe's Corner work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. We cover towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. For surveys nearby, see our Canterbury page.
Surveys in TN25 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Streets in the area include Harville Road and Canterbury Road. Nearby, we also carry out storm damage roof reports in Boughton Corner (1 mile north), Boughton Aluph (1 mile north), Wye (1 mile east), Brook (2 miles south-east) and Hinxhill (3 miles south). Larger places within reach include Ashford (4 miles south-west), Canterbury (10 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north-west), Folkestone (13 miles south-east), Whitstable (13 miles north-east) and Faversham (9 miles north).
What’s near Kempe's Corner
We work in homes and buildings around Wye School, The Tickled Trout pub and Wye School and the streets around them. Kempe's Corner’s nearest station is Wye station, about 0.8 miles east of the centre. Nearby you will also find County Square (3 miles south-west) and Tower keep castle at Chilham (4.6 miles north-east). Open spaces near Kempe's Corner include Hatch Park.
Tips that help
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Ask a roofer for emergency temporary protection if water is coming in
- Don’t go onto the roof to take pictures
- Photograph damage inside the house too
- Report the damage to your insurer as soon as you can
The insurer might appoint a loss adjuster. You’ll have your own independent record to refer to.
Keep records of roof work and surveys. They can help show the roof was looked after.
Signs you need a storm damage roof report in Kempe's Corner
Strong winds lift loose or poorly fixed slates and tiles, ridge pieces and flashings. Rain can then blow in where slates or tiles have gone. People typically call us after a storm, once they’ve noticed damage or a leak.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Damaged ridges and hips
The streets around a church like All Saints’ Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in.
Before booking anyone
- What happens after the report arrives
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Are they insured for the work?
How the survey changes by roof type
Chimney stacks
Pots, cowls and aerials on chimneys can be damaged or dislodged in a storm. The report notes any damage to the stack.
Clay and concrete tiles
A missing tile lets rain reach the underlay. Each gap is recorded with a photo.
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Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Kempe's Corner
Do you cover Kempe's Corner?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Do you cover smaller places like Kempe's Corner?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only when it is safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where it applies, a drone, and the report notes anything we couldn’t see.
What wind speed counts as a storm?
It varies by policy. About 55 mph is a common figure in many policies, but check your own wording.
How do I arrange a storm damage roof report in Kempe's Corner?
To book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know the address and what you want to find out. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Will my insurer pay out if I get a storm damage report?
That’s not something we can promise. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. Our report gives you an independent record of the damage and its likely cause.
Does someone need to be in?
Not always. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
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, alongside any photos you took yourself. For an older or listed building in a place like Kempe's Corner, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can safely be seen and which survey you book.
Why us?
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Photographs and a written report every time
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
See our cost guide or our case studies.
How the survey works
The visit has one job: to look at the roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit normally takes between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Around Kempe's Corner, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it’s safe.
- 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.
- We view the roof from safe positions.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- You receive the written report with photos.
Before the survey
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Keep pets in another room
How to book
We survey roofs on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.