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Storm Damage Roof Report in Margate
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Margate. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Water coming in after the storm
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Margate
When a storm has damaged your roof, a written record can help you explain it to your insurer. Our report shows the damage in photos and says whether it looks like storm damage, wear and tear, or a mix. We’re not loss adjusters and can’t tell you if your claim will succeed. What we give you is an independent record of the roof. We’re often asked to look into slipped or missing slates or tiles and cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind, across gutters and fascias, ridges and hips and flat roofs.
In a town like Margate, older houses and newer estates leak in different ways. Older roofs suffer slipped slates, worn mortar and tired lead, while later houses can leak at valleys, verges and flat-roofed additions. The cause decides what happens next, so it’s worth finding it properly. It also helps show whether the problem is long-standing wear or recent damage.
With the Standard Survey, you also get 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.
- Location
- Margate (CT9, CT7, CT8, CT10)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Leaks and storm damage in Margate
Margate is within about 1 mile of the coast, where storms can bring strong gusts off the sea. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording, and many treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, though it varies. Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from.
Take a building like Salmestone Primary School: on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain. Landlords with a home close to Margate station may find that tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it. For businesses in and around places such as Westwood Cross, a leak can close part of a shop or office, so finding the cause quickly matters.
Margate is in Kent. We provide storm damage roof reports for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Margate and the surrounding area. Across Kent, we cover Margate and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Canterbury page.
We cover every part of CT9, CT7, CT8 and CT10 for storm damage roof reports. Whether your property is on Yoakley Square, Church Road and High Street or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Main roads around Margate include the A28 and A254, so getting to you is simple. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Westwood (1 mile south), Westbrook (1 mile west), Garlinge (1 mile west), Flete (1 mile south-west) and Haine (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns like Canterbury (15 miles south-west), Ramsgate (3 miles south), Whitstable (15 miles west), Deal (11 miles south), Herne Bay (11 miles west) and Walmer (12 miles south). As one of the bigger places in Kent, Margate has every kind of building, from houses and flats to offices.
Around Margate
We work in homes and buildings around Hartsdown Academy and Secret Spices pub. Margate’s nearest station is Margate station, about 0.6 miles north-west. A little further out are Westwood Cross (1.6 miles south) and Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital (within half a mile south-east). Open spaces near Margate include Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
Also in Margate
DIY checks: what’s safe
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
What affects the cost of storm damage roof reports
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Height and safe access
- House, block, shop or office
- The size of the roof
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, access and the package you choose.
What to let us know when you contact us
Before you get in touch, it is useful to have:
- The address and postcode of the property
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from ground level or a window. To get started, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Before and after the survey
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Arrange temporary cover with a roofer if rain is getting in
- Keep receipts for any emergency work
- Take photos of stains and damp inside
- Note the date and time you first saw the damage
You get the report by email and pass it to your insurer yourself. It’s your record to use.
Ask a tree specialist about branches over the roof. Branches can hit or scrape the roof in a storm.
How it works
Before we start, let us know 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 between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. For a home in Margate, the main things we need are a way into the loft, a route to the back garden and somewhere to park. If you will not be there yourself, let us know who will let us in.
- You tell us what happened and whether a roofer has made the roof safe.
- Inside, we look for signs of water in the loft and rooms below.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, windows and the roof where it’s safe.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
Before we arrive
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Getting a price
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Advice
Margate: your questions answered
How do I find out if my home in Margate is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Margate?
Yes, Margate is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the property.
Can you tell me if my claim will be paid?
That’s not something we can promise. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. What we provide is an independent record of the damage.
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. Just say which days work for you.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
How do I arrange a storm damage roof report in Margate?
Simply ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
How experienced are you?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years.
What we look for on each type of roof
Slate roofs
In high winds, slates can slip or go, often where nails have rusted. Our report notes moved slates and any sign of older corrosion.
Flat roof coverings
Debris blown onto a flat roof can puncture the covering or block outlets. We record what we find.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Margate
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 with less disruption.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you get in touch and we will plan the visit with that in mind.