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Storm Damage Roof Report in Manston
Storm damage roof reports around Manston, with a written report you can act on. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Water coming in after the storm
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
Storm damage roof reports in Manston: local notes
Manston is within about 2 miles of the coast. Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies, and the insurer decides the claim. 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. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts.
Trees in and around Sandwich and Pegwell Bay shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls. If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near St. Catherine's Church, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in.
Manston is about 2 miles west of Ramsgate, in Kent. We cover Manston and the rest of Kent. Manston is one of the places in Kent where we work. You can also see our page for Canterbury.
Postcode districts we cover here for storm damage roof reports: CT12. We offer storm damage roof reports to properties on High Street, The Meadows and Manston Road and the roads around them. We also cover Haine (1 mile north-east), Flete (1 mile north), Newington (1 mile east), Cliffs End (1 mile south) and Chilton (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cover Canterbury (13 miles west), Dover (15 miles south), Broadstairs (3 miles east), Whitstable (15 miles west), Deal (9 miles south) and Herne Bay (10 miles west).
Local landmarks in Manston
In Manston, that means homes and buildings near Lord of the Manor pub, Sandwich and Pegwell Bay and The Royal Harbour Academy. The nearest railway station is Thanet Parkway station, about 1.2 miles south of the centre. A little further out are Spitfire and Hurricane Memorial Museum (0.9 miles west) and Ramsgate General Hospital (2.1 miles south-east). For a walk, there’s Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
How a storm damage roof report works in Manston
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. Any older wear we can see is recorded as well. We survey flashings, ridges and hips and slate and tile slopes, and people most often book us about broken or displaced guttering and ridge tiles that have come loose.
Somewhere as small as Manston, older roofs have often been repaired many times. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old wear, and the difference matters, especially to an insurer. The report says what was seen and what it points to. Older walls and timbers hold water for a long time, so it’s worth finding the cause soon.
After the visit, you get a photo-illustrated written report, sent by email. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Place
- Manston (CT12)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Questions from Manston
Is my home in Manston listed or in a conservation area?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Will you come out to Manston?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Who handles emergency protection after a storm?
Emergency cover over a damaged roof should be arranged with a roofer. Take photos from the ground first if it’s safe. Keep receipts for any emergency work.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with the building owner or managing agent. Let us know about it when booking and we will explain what’s needed.
What’s the best way to book?
To book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We do not carry out asbestos surveys or testing. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before any work.
Do you act for me with my insurer?
No. We write an independent report, and you decide how to use it. Your insurer may appoint its own loss adjuster.
Also in Manston
How the survey works
Before we start, tell us why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take about one to two hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. In a hamlet or village like Manston, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- You let us know when the storm was and what damage you’ve seen.
- The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows and from the roof space where it is safe.
- The damage is recorded with photos, area by area.
- The likely cause is recorded, along with any evidence of older wear.
- We send you a written report with photos, ready to give to your insurer.
Before we arrive
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Book a survey
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The price is agreed before a date is set.
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Why act early in Manston
Before temporary repairs, photograph the damage from ground level if it is safe. That keeps a record of how it looked. For older village homes like those around Manston, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
What you get with us
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Plain-English reports with photos
Take a look at our cost guide or our case studies.
What affects the price in Manston
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Which survey package you book
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
Prices start from £150, including VAT, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both inc. VAT. You’ll know the exact price before booking.
Helping us price your survey
When you call or email, these details help:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Anything about access we should know
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We’ll confirm the price before booking.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
When to book a survey in Manston
Insurers frequently want evidence of what has been damaged and why. A written report with photos gives you something clear to pass on. The decision still rests with the insurer.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Damaged gutters and fascias
If you look after a building such as Newington Community Primary School, a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside.
Before you book anyone
- Their insurance cover
- What exactly goes into their report
- How long the report takes to arrive
- What experience they bring
Tips that help
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Keep fallen slates or tiles as evidence if safe
- Tell your insurer about the damage promptly
- Keep a note of the date of the storm
- Keep receipts for any emergency work
The insurer might appoint a loss adjuster. You’ll have your own independent record to refer to.
Ask a tree specialist about branches over the roof. They can damage the roof in high winds.