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Lodge Lees Storm Damage Roof Report
Storm damage roof reports in Lodge Lees, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Lodge Lees
Our storm damage report gives you an independent, written record of how a storm has affected your roof. It sets out what is damaged, with photographs, and what we think the likely cause is. You can then give it to your insurer with your claim. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. We are not loss adjusters and can’t say whether a claim will be paid. If you’ve noticed damaged gutters and fascias and new damp or leaks inside, we can find out what’s behind it.
Many homes in small places like Lodge Lees face open ground, where storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hardest. Damp in old stone, brick or timber walls is slow to dry out, which makes finding the cause quickly worthwhile. A written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
Nothing in the report is left vague: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, along with how urgent it is.
- Place
- Lodge Lees (CT4)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Useful tips for Lodge Lees property owners
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Check how your policy defines a storm
- Keep receipts for any emergency work
- Check your policy for how to report damage
- Take photos of stains and damp inside
The insurer might appoint a loss adjuster. You’ll have your own independent record to refer to.
Keep the roof in good order between storms. Have loose slates, tiles and flashings seen to promptly.
How the survey changes by roof type
Lead flashings
Flashings with older defects frequently fail in high winds. Our report separates fresh damage from older wear where we can.
Slate roofs
Broken slates and slates that have slid out of place are common after a storm. Each area is photographed and described.
Storm damage roof reports around Lodge Lees
The wider area around Lodge Lees has a long history of building, with Acrise Place about 3.4 miles south. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like 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. Older houses across Kent frequently 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. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in.
For landlords with property near Shepherds Well station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it. Take an older house close to Church of St Mary Magdalene: lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in.
Lodge Lees is about 7 miles north-west of Dover, in Kent. We carry out storm damage roof reports in Lodge Lees for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Lodge Lees is one of the towns and villages in Kent we cover for storm damage roof reports. We also survey roofs in Canterbury.
Storm damage roof reports in CT4 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you are just outside Lodge Lees, we cover Denton (1 mile east), Breach (1 mile west), Wootton (1 mile south-east), Shelvin (1 mile east) and Selsted (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Ashford (13 miles west), Canterbury (7 miles north-west), Dover (7 miles south-east), Folkestone (7 miles south), Ramsgate (15 miles north-east) and Whitstable (13 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Lodge Lees
We work in homes and buildings around Jumping Downs and The Jackdaw Inn. For rail, the closest station is Shepherds Well station, about 3 miles east of the centre. Open spaces near Lodge Lees include Cheriton Hill.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Lodge Lees
Landlords and letting agents in Lodge Lees book surveys as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photographs, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed ahead of time. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Lodge Lees
A clear, independent record helps you explain the damage to your insurer. It records the damage and what seems to have caused it, so you’re not relying only on your own photos. Around Lodge Lees, older homes often have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What you get with us
- 20+ years’ experience
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- A written report with photographs
See our cost guide or two real surveys.
What happens on the day
We look at the roof from outside and, where it’s relevant and there’s safe access, from inside the loft space too. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. All in, the survey typically takes roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Older rural homes like those around Lodge Lees can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- 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 is access.
- The damage is recorded with photographs, area by area.
- We note the likely cause, including any signs of wear that were there before the storm.
- You get a written report you can pass to your insurer.
Preparing for the visit
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Getting a price
When you are ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Advice
Lodge Lees questions
Will you come out to Lodge Lees?
Yes, Lodge Lees is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Lodge Lees?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days when booking.
Can you tell me if my claim will be paid?
The decision is your insurer’s, not ours. Our report records what is damaged, with photos, and the likely cause, for you to give to your insurer.
Will you deal with the insurance company for me?
No. We are not loss adjusters and don’t act for you with the insurer. We provide an independent record of the roof, which you can pass to your insurer.
Is there a set wind speed for storm damage?
It depends on your policy. Many use gusts of about 55 mph, but each policy sets its own definition. Check your policy wording.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it’s applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Common roof problems in Lodge Lees
A storm often finds a roof’s existing weak spots. Nail fatigue, eroded ridge mortar and tired flashings can all fail in high winds. Our report notes both the storm damage and any older wear.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
If you live near a park like Jumping Downs, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance