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Storm damage roof report in Kenardington, Kent
An independent record of roof damage after a storm in Kenardington, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Stains appearing after strong winds
Kenardington: your questions answered
Will you come out to Kenardington?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Is Kenardington in the area you cover?
Yes, Kenardington is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Will you deal with the insurance company for me?
No. Our report is an independent record for you to use. Your insurer may appoint its own loss adjuster.
Is there a set wind speed for storm damage?
Each policy has its own definition. Many treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but your policy sets the actual test.
Can you tell me if my claim will be paid?
Only your insurer can decide that. Our report records what is damaged, with photos, and the likely cause, which you can pass to your insurer.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not necessarily. If we only need the outside, we can agree that in advance, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day. Let us know your preferred days when booking.
Storm damage roof report in Kenardington
We inspect the roof from wherever it can safely be seen: from the ground, from windows and higher points, from the loft space and from the roof where it’s safe. Every area of damage is photographed and described. If part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. The report, with photos, is yours to pass to your insurer. If you’ve noticed damaged ridges and hips and flat roof edges peeled back, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Roofs in small places like Kenardington often stand in the open, where storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hardest. Damp in old stone, brick or timber walls is slow to dry out, so it pays to find the cause quickly. A record with photographs is useful if you need to show the damage to anyone else.
Where we cannot see part of the roof, the report says so. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Where
- Kenardington (TN26)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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The survey, step by step
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photographs, emailed to you. On timing, it usually takes about one to two hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. In a small place like Kenardington, access is normally the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- You let us know when the storm was and what damage you’ve seen.
- We view the roof from wherever it can be seen safely, including the loft where there’s access.
- The damage is recorded with photographs, area by area.
- The likely cause is recorded, along with any evidence of older wear.
- We send you a written report with photos, ready to give to your insurer.
How to prepare
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
How to book
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We will confirm the price before booking.
Related advice
How we price storm damage roof reports
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The size of the roof
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
What to let us know when you get in touch
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Anything about access we should know
- The property’s address and postcode
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or send us an email whenever suits you.
Storm damage roof reports around Kenardington
Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent. Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it is detailed.
If you let a flat or house near Appledore (Kent) station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it.
Kenardington is about 6 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. We visit Kenardington as part of our work across Kent, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Across Kent, we cover Kenardington. Our Maidstone page covers surveys nearby.
Postcode districts we cover here for storm damage roof reports: TN26. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Hamstreet (2 miles east), Orlestone (2 miles north-east), Snargate (3 miles south-east), Bromley Green (3 miles north-east) and Ruckinge (3 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Ashford (6 miles north-east), Folkestone (15 miles east), Hythe (12 miles east), Tenterden (5 miles west), Cheriton (14 miles east) and Kennington (8 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Kenardington
Typical jobs here are in homes near World's Wonder pub and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Appledore (Kent) station, about 1.8 miles south of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Woodchurch Village Life Museum (2.7 miles north-west). The countryside around Kenardington includes Orlestone Forest.
What we look for on each type of roof
Ridge and hip tiles
A lifted ridge tile can let water into the roof. Each one is recorded with photos.
Lead flashings
Flashings can lift or pull away from walls and chimneys in strong winds. Loose or damaged flashings are photographed and noted.
Useful tips for Kenardington property owners
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Note the date and time you first saw the damage
- Keep any slates, tiles or debris that fall, if it is safe to do so
- Check how your policy defines a storm
- Take photos of stains and damp inside
For repair costs, ask a roofer to quote. They can use our report to see what needs doing.
Keep gutters and outlets clear so heavy rain can drain away. Blocked drainage can add water damage to wind damage.
Common roof problems in Kenardington
Strong winds lift loose or poorly fixed slates and tiles, ridge pieces and flashings. Driving rain then gets in through the gaps. Most people book a report soon after a storm, when they’ve seen damage or water has come in.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
Take an older house close to Church of St Mary: leaks on older roofs frequently start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether the price includes VAT
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Their report turnaround times
- Whether you get a written report with photos
Checking the roof from the ground
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Do not go up yourself.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.