Kent · London and the South East
Little Chart Forstal Storm Damage Roof Report
An independent record of roof damage after a storm for Little Chart Forstal and the rest of Kent. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Damaged gutters and fascias
Storm damage roof reports for Little Chart Forstal homes and businesses
What a survey costs
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included.
Helping us price your survey
We’ll normally ask about:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or email us.
How a storm damage roof report works in Little Chart Forstal
A storm damage roof report is priced from £150. It is a written report with photos, sent by email. It does not price the repairs, so ask a roofer to quote for the work. The insurer may still send a loss adjuster of its own. Our report gives you an independent record of the damage and its likely cause. We survey chimney stacks, gutters and fascias and slate and tile slopes, and people most often book us about torn or lifted flat roof coverings and damaged ridges and hips.
In a village or hamlet like Little Chart Forstal, older cottages and farmhouses often have roofs that have been patched over many years. A new leak may be fresh damage or the latest sign of long-term wear, which matters if you’re thinking of an insurance claim. We look at whatever is safely visible and set out what we find. Older walls and timbers hold water for a long time, so it is worth finding the cause soon.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, like when you want to compare after future work.
- Where
- Little Chart Forstal (TN27)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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How the survey works
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from every safe vantage point, photograph what we find and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take an hour or two for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Rural addresses near Little Chart Forstal can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We note the date of the storm and the damage you’ve seen.
- The roof is inspected from safe positions.
- We record and photograph the damage.
- We note the likely cause and any signs of older wear.
- We send you the report by email for your insurer.
How to prepare
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Keep pets in another room
Booking a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Related advice
When to book a survey in Little Chart Forstal
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. Most people book a report soon after a storm, when they’ve seen damage or water has come in.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near St Mary, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself.
Before booking anyone
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Whether the price includes VAT
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
FAQs for Little Chart Forstal
Is my home in Little Chart Forstal listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Little Chart Forstal?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Little Chart Forstal as anywhere else.
Will you deal with the insurance company for me?
No. We write an independent report, and you decide how to use it. Your insurer may appoint its own loss adjuster.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
How strong does the wind have to be for a storm claim?
It varies by policy. About 55 mph is a common figure in many policies, but check your own wording.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. We will talk about access as you book.
How do I arrange a storm damage roof report in Little Chart Forstal?
To book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know the address and what you want to find out. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Little Chart Forstal
Landlords, agents and building managers in Little Chart Forstal and across Kent can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Letting agents frequently book on a landlord’s behalf, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.
Storm damage roof reports around Little Chart Forstal
Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. You’ll also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts. Historic houses such as Godinton House, about 2.2 miles south-east, show how far back building in the area around Little Chart Forstal goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
For businesses in and around places like County Square, water through a ceiling can damage stock and close a sales floor, so the source needs finding fast. Landlords with a home close to Charing station may find that finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
Little Chart Forstal is about 4 miles north-west of Ashford, in Kent. We survey roofs in Little Chart Forstal and the rest of Kent, as part of our work across London and the South East. Our Kent coverage includes Little Chart Forstal and the places around it. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
Every address in TN27 is within our area for storm damage roof reports. We also cover the places around Little Chart Forstal: Little Chart (1 mile west), Pluckley (2 miles west), Fir Toll (2 miles west), Pluckley Thorne (2 miles west) and Chambers' Green (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (13 miles north-west), Ashford (4 miles south-east), Canterbury (14 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (12 miles north), Faversham (10 miles north-east) and Hythe (15 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Little Chart Forstal
In Little Chart Forstal, that means homes and buildings near The Swan Inn And Former Stables. The nearest railway station is Charing station, roughly 2.1 miles north. A little further out are Romden Castle (4.1 miles south-west) and William Harvey Hospital (5.9 miles south-east).
Honest limits
It’s a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- Acting for you with the insurer
- Estimates of repair costs
- Damage hidden under coverings or inside the structure, without opening up
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Ridges and hips
- Flat roofs
- Slate and tile slopes
- Chimney stacks
- Flashings
- Gutters and fascias
Leave it or get it looked at?
A few slipped slates can soon lead to wet timbers. Acting quickly usually means less damage overall. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Little Chart Forstal, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, including VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Why us?
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- A report with photographs
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or two real surveys.