Kent · London and the South East
Storm Damage Roof Report in Little Chart
Independent storm damage roof reports in Little Chart. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Water coming in after the storm
- Flat roof edges peeled back
Storm damage roof reports around Little Chart
About 2.6 miles south-east lies Godinton House, a reminder of how long the area around Little Chart has been built on. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, 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. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from.
If you let a flat or house near Charing station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
Little Chart is about 5 miles north-west of Ashford, in Kent. Wherever you are in Little Chart, we can come and survey your property. Little Chart is one of the places in Kent we cover for storm damage roof reports. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
Every address in TN27 is covered for storm damage roof reports. We also cover Little Chart Forstal (1 mile east), Pluckley (1 mile west), Fir Toll (2 miles south-west), Pluckley Thorne (2 miles west) and Chambers' Green (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (13 miles north-west), Ashford (5 miles south-east), Canterbury (15 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (12 miles north), Faversham (10 miles north-east) and Hythe (15 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Little Chart
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Swan Inn And Former Stables. The closest station to Little Chart is Charing station, about 2.1 miles north of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Romden Castle (3.8 miles south-west).
Storm damage roof report in Little Chart: what you get
After a storm, it helps to have a clear record of what happened to your roof. We photograph the damage, describe it and note whether it fits storm damage, older wear or both. We are not loss adjusters, and we can’t say whether a claim will be paid. What you get is an independent view of the roof’s condition. If you are worried about holes or cracks caused by debris and ridge tiles that have come loose, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on ridges and hips, flashings and flat roofs alike.
Many homes in small places like Little Chart face open ground, so storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hard. Once water gets into older walls, it takes a long time to dry, so it pays to find the cause quickly. A record with photos is useful if you need to show the damage to anyone else.
The report does not just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Place
- Little Chart (TN27)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Little Chart: your questions answered
Is my home in Little Chart listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you cover Little Chart?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only where it is safe to do so. We check everything that can safely be seen: from ground level, from windows and vantage points, from the loft space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where applicable. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. It’s a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
What do I do if water is coming in?
Call a roofer for emergency temporary protection. Take photos from ground level first if it’s safe. Keep receipts in case your insurer asks for them.
Do you act for me with my insurer?
No. We are not loss adjusters, and we don’t negotiate claims. We give you an independent report of the damage, which you can pass to your insurer.
My storm claim was turned down. What now?
The first step is a complaint to your insurer. If you’re still unhappy, you may be able to take it to the Financial Ombudsman Service. An independent report can add to your evidence, though we cannot predict the outcome.
What this survey cannot tell you
Before booking, it is worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- A decision on your insurance claim
- How your policy defines a storm
- What’s beneath slates, tiles or membranes
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Ridges and hips
- Flat roofs
- Gutters and fascias
- Flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Slate and tile slopes
What we do, step by step
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a written report with photos, emailed to you. On timing, it normally takes between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Older roofs in small places like Little Chart can have low, tight loft spaces, so it helps to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We start with what you’ve seen and any temporary repairs.
- We check inside, including the loft where there’s access, for water damage.
- We view the roof from safe positions.
- Storm damage and older wear are recorded separately where we can.
- You receive the written report with photos.
Before the survey
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Arrange a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from ground level or a window, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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What affects the cost of storm damage roof reports
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The size of the roof
For a price for your roof in Little Chart, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the roof. We will confirm the figure before booking.
What to let us know when you get in touch
A little information up front helps. It helps to include:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or email us. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
Signs you need a storm damage roof report in Little Chart
Branches and trees frequently come down on roofs during storms. The report shows what was hit and the damage caused, with photographs.
Look out for signs like these:
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Loose or torn flashings
For an older house near a landmark like St Mary, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Will the report include photos?
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
Why act early in Little Chart
Once the storm has passed, damage that looked minor can let water in for months. Acting quickly usually means less damage overall. Outbuildings and barns around Little Chart are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, with VAT included.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Little Chart
- An independent view of the roof
- Surveys on weekdays and at weekends
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
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Different roofs, different checks
Ridge and hip tiles
Ridge tiles bedded in old mortar can loosen in high winds. Our report says whether it looks freshly damaged or worn over time.
Chimney stacks
High winds can loosen pots, cowls and aerials on stacks. The report notes any damage to the stack.