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Storm damage roof report in Kingsdown, Kent
Know where you stand with the roof before you decide what to do next. Storm damage roof reports in Kingsdown, with photographs and a clear written report.
- New damp or leaks inside
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Damaged gutters and fascias
Checking the roof from ground level
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Storm damage roof report in Kingsdown
Each roof is looked at from the safest viewpoints available: the ground, windows and vantage points, the loft where there is access, and the roof itself where that is safe. We photograph and describe each area of damage. If part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. The report, with photos, is yours to pass to your insurer. If you’ve noticed water coming in after the storm and flat roof edges peeled back, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Older cottages and houses around Kingsdown may have roofs with little or no underlay. Once the slates or tiles let water past, there’s little to stop it reaching the ceiling. Whether it is long-term wear or recent damage makes a difference to what happens next. Wet battens and insulation in the loft are often the first clue.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Where
- Kingsdown (CT14)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Places near Kingsdown
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Kingsdown questions
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Kingsdown, take more of a battering?
Often, yes. Within about 1 mile of the sea, as Kingsdown is, metal fixings wear faster and gales find any loose ridge or slate.
Is my home in Kingsdown listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
How long is the visit?
It usually takes about 1–2 hours at a typical home, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. You will then get the report by email.
How are storm damage reports priced?
A storm damage report starts from £150. Larger roofs are quoted for their size. The report doesn’t include repair costs.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
How do I book a survey in Kingsdown?
Just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
What happens on the day
Before we start, tell us why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit usually takes roughly 1–2 hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. In a smaller place like Kingsdown, as anywhere, the forecast plays a part: the parts that need calm, dry weather are planned around it.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- The roof is inspected from safe positions.
- We record and photograph the damage.
- The report notes whether the damage fits a storm, older wear or both.
- We send you the report by email for your insurer.
Preparing for the visit
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Arrange a survey
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form to find out.
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How we price storm damage roof reports
To price your survey, we check:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The size of the roof
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all with VAT included. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
What we need to know
When you call or email, these details help:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Common roof problems in Kingsdown
Storms do not only affect pitched roofs. Coverings can tear or peel back at the edges, and water can pond where outlets are blocked. Our report covers flat and pitched roofs.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Loose or torn flashings
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Damaged gutters and fascias
Historic houses such as Walmer Castle, about 1 mile north, show how far back building around Kingsdown goes. On older roofs nearby, leaks frequently trace back to lead flashings, valleys and gutters.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What insurance they carry
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
Landlord and commercial surveys in Kingsdown
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with the building owner or managing agent. Mention it when you contact us and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, putting the urgent items at the top.
Storm damage roof reports in Kingsdown: local notes
Kingsdown is within about 1 mile of the coast, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. In a coastal gale, rain is driven sideways into laps, verges and flashings, while salt slowly corrodes metal fixings and flashings. Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in.
Take a building like Kingsdown and Ringwould CofE Primary School: on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain. Landlords with a home close to Walmer station may find that a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer straight away.
Kingsdown is about 2 miles south of Deal, in Kent. In Kingsdown, as across Kent, every roof gets the same careful survey. We cover towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our Canterbury page covers surveys nearby.
All of CT14 is covered for storm damage roof reports, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you need a storm damage roof report at a property on King's Close, Clim Down and The Rise or anywhere close by, we can help. We also cover Ringwould (1 mile west), Martin Mill (2 miles south-west), Martin (2 miles west), Sutton (2 miles west) and St Margaret's at Cliffe (3 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (15 miles north-west), Margate (13 miles north), Dover (5 miles south-west), Folkestone (12 miles south-west), Ramsgate (11 miles north) and Broadstairs (12 miles north).
What’s near Kingsdown
In Kingsdown, that means homes and buildings near Goodwin Academy and Kings Head pub and the streets around them. Kingsdown’s nearest station is Walmer station, about 1.3 miles north-west. Nearby you’ll also find Royal Victoria Hospital (5.6 miles south-west) and Kent Museum of the Moving Image (2.6 miles north).
What we look for on each type of roof
Slate roofs
Slates often outlast the nails that hold them. We check whether slipped slates suggest storm damage, older wear or both.
Clay and concrete tiles
A missing tile lets rain reach the underlay. Each gap is recorded with a photo.