Kent · London and the South East
London Beach Storm Damage Roof Report
An independent record of roof damage after a storm in London Beach, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Get in touch for a price.
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in London Beach
Storms tend to find the weak points on a roof. Slates and tiles slip or blow off, ridge and hip tiles lift, flashings pull away and flat roof coverings can tear. Falling branches can cause damage too. We record the damage on your roof and photograph each part. Where we also see signs of older wear, the report records that too. If you’ve noticed new damp or leaks inside and roofs hit by falling trees, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Somewhere as small as London Beach, older roofs have often been repaired many times. A new leak may be fresh damage or the latest sign of long-term wear, and the difference matters, particularly to an insurer. The report says what was seen and what it points to. Damp in old walls and timbers is slow to dry, so the sooner the cause is found the better.
The report is written in plain words, so you don’t need to be a roofer to follow it. Photographs show what each point refers to, and recommendations are put with the most urgent first where relevant.
- Where
- London Beach (TN30)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
London Beach questions
Is London Beach within the area you cover?
Yes, London Beach is covered. We survey roofs across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
Is London Beach in the area you cover?
Yes, London Beach is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs.
What does a storm damage report cost?
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. Bigger roofs are quoted on size and access. Repair costs are not included, so ask a roofer to quote.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you’ll need a RICS survey as well.
Will my insurer pay out if I get a storm damage report?
The decision is your insurer’s, not ours. We record the damage, with photos and the likely cause, for you to give to your insurer.
Is wear and tear covered by insurance?
Wear and tear is not normally covered. We describe what looks like fresh storm damage and what looks older. Your insurer decides the claim.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only when it is safe. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs cannot always be walked on. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where it applies let us see the rest.
Common roof problems in London Beach
Storms do not only affect pitched roofs. Coverings can tear or peel back at the edges, and water can pond where outlets are blocked. We record what we find on flat and pitched roofs alike.
Common reasons to book include:
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Damaged flat roof membrane
If you let a flat or house near Pluckley station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- How soon the report will arrive
- What exactly goes into their report
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- What follow-up you get after the report
Nearby places to London Beach
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How the survey changes by roof type
Flat roof coverings
On flat roofs, storms can lift edges and tear membranes. We record any damage and where it is.
Clay and concrete tiles
Broken or missing tiles leave the underlay exposed to rain. Each gap is recorded with a photo.
Checking the roof from ground level
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Before and after the survey
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Take photos from ground level or a window, never by climbing
- Report the damage to your insurer as soon as you can
- Hold on to fallen pieces of the roof where you can
- Get a roofer to make the roof safe if needed
If a claim is declined and you disagree, the first step is a complaint to the insurer. After that, you may be able to take it to the Financial Ombudsman Service.
Clear gutters and outlets before the stormy months. Blocked drainage can add water damage to wind damage.
What we do, step by step
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you’d like to know. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen, from ground level, from windows, in the roof space and by drone where applicable. The survey usually takes about one to two hours for a house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. In a small place like London Beach, access is usually the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You let us know what happened and whether a roofer has made the roof safe.
- We check inside, including the loft where there is access, for water damage.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, windows and the roof where it’s safe.
- Storm damage and older wear are recorded separately where we can.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
Before we arrive
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Book a survey
When you’re ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
Related advice
Landlord and commercial surveys in London Beach
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Larger roofs take longer, so they’re priced to suit.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work with less disruption.
What a storm damage roof report looks like in London Beach
Many older homes in Kent have handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles held by pegs through two holes, and tile-hanging on their upper walls. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in. Historic houses such as Smallhythe Place, about 4.2 miles south, show how far back building in the area around London Beach goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters.
Anyone responsible for a site like St Michael's Church of England Primary School will know that a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside. For an older house near a landmark like Church of St Michael, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in.
London Beach is about 8 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. Wherever you are in London Beach, we can carry out storm damage roof reports at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Across Kent, we cover London Beach and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
Every address in TN30 is covered for storm damage roof reports. That includes homes and businesses on Biddenden Road and Ashford Road. If you’re just outside London Beach, we cover St Michaels (1 mile south), Tenterden (2 miles south), Parkgate (2 miles south-west), Clapper Hill (2 miles west) and Broad Tenterden (3 miles south). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (14 miles north-west), Ashford (8 miles east), Foley Park (14 miles north-west), Paddock Wood (14 miles north-west), Bearsted (13 miles north-west) and Park Wood (11 miles north-west).
Landmarks near London Beach
In London Beach, that means homes and buildings near Wattle Wood and Homewood School and the streets around them. The closest station to London Beach is Pluckley station, about 4.8 miles north-east. A little further out are Benenden Hospital (3.2 miles west) and Tenterden and District Museum (2 miles south).