Kent · London and the South East
Storm damage roof report in Lyminge, Kent
An independent record of roof damage after a storm across Lyminge, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Call or email for a price.
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Lead lifted at abutments
How a storm damage roof report works in Lyminge
After a storm, safety comes first. Take photos from ground level or from windows, and do not climb onto the roof. If water is coming in, a roofer can put temporary protection in place. We then record the damage in a report you can pass to your insurer. Hold on to receipts for anything you pay for. We are frequently asked to look into broken or displaced guttering and damaged ridges and hips, on gutters and fascias, slate and tile slopes and chimney stacks.
Roofs in small places like Lyminge frequently stand in the open, so storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hard. Damp in old stone, brick or timber walls is slow to dry out, so it pays to find the cause quickly. A written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
The report doesn’t just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Location
- Lyminge (CT18)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Lyminge roofs and the weather
Lyminge is within about 4 miles 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. Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. 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 Sandling station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over. Acrise Place, about 2.1 miles east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Lyminge. Older roofs around here can leak at old repairs as readily as at original details. Take a building like Lyminge Church of England Primary School: on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
Lyminge is about 4 miles north of Hythe, in Kent. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Lyminge can all book storm damage roof reports. Across Kent, we cover Lyminge and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Canterbury.
Storm damage roof reports in CT18 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We cover properties on Church Road, Station Road and Silverlands Road and the roads around them. Other places close to Lyminge include Ottinge (1 mile north-east), Woodland (1 mile west), Skeete (1 mile west), Etchinghill (1 mile south) and Rhodes Minnis (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cover Ashford (10 miles west), Canterbury (10 miles north), Dover (9 miles east), Folkestone (5 miles south-east), Deal (15 miles north-east) and Hythe (4 miles south).
Landmarks near Lyminge
Lyminge’s nearest station is Sandling station, about 2.8 miles south of the centre. Nearby you will also find Saltwood Castle (3.3 miles south) and Elham Valley Countryside Centre And Railway Museum (2.5 miles south-east). The countryside around Lyminge includes Tolsford Hill.
What we look for on each type of roof
Chimney stacks
Pots, cowls and aerials on chimneys can be damaged or dislodged in a storm. The report notes any damage to the stack.
Slate roofs
Slates can slip or blow off in a storm, particularly where the nails have corroded. Our report notes moved slates and any sign of older corrosion.
Tips from our surveys
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Write down when the storm hit and when you noticed damage
- Do not go onto the roof to take pictures
- Check your policy for how to report damage
- Record any water damage in rooms and the loft
Your insurer may send a loss adjuster to look at the damage. Our report gives you an independent record alongside theirs.
Have overhanging branches looked at by a tree surgeon. They can damage the roof in high winds.
For landlords and managing agents
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work around your tenants.
What affects the price in Lyminge
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- The roof’s overall size
- House, block, shop or office
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
Helping us price your survey
These details help when you get in touch:
- What’s prompted the survey
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email, let us know about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Questions from Lyminge
Do you cover smaller places like Lyminge?
Yes. Lyminge is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Lyminge, take more of a battering?
Generally, yes: wind and salt air take more of a toll near the sea. Ridges, verges, flashings and fixings are where it usually shows.
Will you go up on the roof?
Not always. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where it applies let us see the rest.
Will you check the loft?
Typically, if there is one and it can be reached safely. The roof space can show things the outside cannot, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Does your report mean my claim will be accepted?
The decision is your insurer’s, not ours. We record the damage, with photos and the likely cause, which you can pass to your insurer.
Can I challenge a declined storm claim?
Start by complaining to the insurer. If it isn’t resolved, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to help. The Ombudsman looks at whether there were storm conditions, whether the damage fits a storm and whether the storm was the main cause.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing are not part of what we do. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them, and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
How it works
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes between one and two hours for most houses, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. You are welcome to ask questions while we are there. Around Lyminge, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- We check the roof from wherever it is safe.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- The report notes whether the damage fits a storm, older wear or both.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
How to prepare
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
Book a survey
For a price for storm damage roof reports in Lyminge, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us give you an accurate price.
Advice
Places near Lyminge
What else we do in Lyminge
What this survey can’t tell you
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- The outcome of a claim
- Repair costs or quotes for the work
- How your policy defines a storm
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Ridges and hips
- Flat roofs
- Gutters and fascias
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flashings
- Chimney stacks