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Storm damage roof report in Littlestone-on-Sea, Kent
Storm damage roof reports across Littlestone-on-Sea, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photos.
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
When you need someone else
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- The outcome of a claim
- How your policy defines a storm
- The work of a loss adjuster appointed by your insurer
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Littlestone-on-Sea
- Gutters and fascias
- Ridges and hips
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Flashings
Storm damage roof report in Littlestone-on-Sea
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. Every area of damage is photographed and described. We note any part we couldn’t see. The report, with photos, is yours to pass to your insurer. Common reasons to book are flashings pulled away from walls or stacks and gutters pulled loose in the wind, on slate and tile slopes, gutters and fascias and ridges and hips.
In a village or hamlet like Littlestone-on-Sea, older cottages and farmhouses frequently have roofs that have been patched over many years. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old wear, which matters if you are thinking of an insurance claim. We check what can safely be seen and set out what we find. Older walls and timbers hold water for a long time, so it’s worth finding the cause soon.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Littlestone-on-Sea (TN28)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from each safe vantage point, photograph what we find and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take about one to two hours on an ordinary house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. In a small place like Littlestone-on-Sea, access is typically the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We start with the details: when the storm hit and what damage you can see.
- We inspect the roof from safe viewpoints and from the loft where there is access.
- We photograph and record every area of damage we can see.
- We look at whether the damage fits storm damage, older wear or both.
- The findings are written up with photos for you to share with your insurer.
Getting ready for the survey
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Booking a survey
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form, tell us about the property and we will point you to the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Advice
Landlords, agents and block managers in Littlestone-on-Sea
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, with the most urgent items set out first.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait.
Leaks and storm damage in Littlestone-on-Sea
Littlestone-on-Sea is within about 1 mile of the coast, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Strong wind lifts anything already loose, and driving rain gets in wherever it can, and salt air slowly wears metal fixings. If your home is older, it’s worth knowing whether it’s listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area.
If you look after a building such as The Marsh Academy, tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back. If you live near a park such as Romney Warren Country Park, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls. For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Nicholas, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in.
Littlestone-on-Sea is about 8 miles south-west of Hythe, in Kent. Surveys in Littlestone-on-Sea work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. Littlestone-on-Sea is one of the places in Kent we cover for storm damage roof reports. There is also a page for Canterbury.
Postcode districts we cover here for storm damage roof reports: TN28. Whether your property is on Blenheim Road, St Nicholas Road and St Andrew's Road or a nearby road, we can help. Littlestone-on-Sea sits on or near the B2071. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Greatstone-on-Sea (1 mile south), New Romney (1 mile west), St Mary's Bay (2 miles north), St Mary in the Marsh (2 miles north-west) and Lydd-on-Sea (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Ashford (12 miles north), Folkestone (11 miles north-east), Hythe (8 miles north-east), Hawkinge (12 miles north-east), Tenterden (13 miles north-west) and Cheriton (11 miles north-east).
What’s near Littlestone-on-Sea
In Littlestone-on-Sea, that means homes and buildings near St Nicholas Church of England Primary Academy, Captain Howey Hotel and Romney Warren Country Park, among other places. Well-known places in the area include Lydd Town Museum (3.5 miles south-west) and Romney 'castle' (3 miles west). Open spaces near Littlestone-on-Sea include Burnthouse Pen and Dungeness National.
Can I check my roof myself?
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry.
Littlestone-on-Sea questions
Is the coastal weather around Littlestone-on-Sea hard on roofs?
Often, yes. Littlestone-on-Sea is within about 1 mile of the sea, and coastal roofs tend to see faster wear on metal parts and more wind lifting loose pieces.
Is Littlestone-on-Sea within the area you cover?
Yes, Littlestone-on-Sea is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, if the building owner or managing agent agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If the survey needs it and the roof space can be reached safely, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch, and if the loft cannot be reached safely, the report says so.
Can you tell me if my claim will be paid?
We can’t say whether a claim will be paid. The decision rests with your insurer and its policy. Our report gives you an independent record of the damage and its likely cause.
What do I do if water is coming in?
Emergency temporary protection is a job for a roofer. Photograph the damage first if you can do so safely. Our report then records the roof.
How the survey changes by roof type
Clay and concrete tiles
Tiles can lift, crack or blow off in high winds. We record which are damaged and where.
Lead flashings
Lifted flashings let rain run behind them into the roof. The report records the flashing and any damp inside.
Practical tips
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Hold on to fallen pieces of the roof where you can
- Arrange temporary cover with a roofer if rain is getting in
- Look at what your policy says about wear and tear
- Record any water damage in rooms and the loft
The insurer might appoint a loss adjuster. Our report gives you an independent record alongside theirs.
Ask a tree specialist about branches over the roof. Branches can hit or scrape the roof in a storm.