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Marshborough Storm Damage Roof Report
Storm damage roof reports across Marshborough, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
Storm damage roof report in Marshborough
Each roof is looked at from the safest viewpoints available: the ground, windows and vantage points, the loft where there is access, and the roof itself where that is safe. We photograph and describe each area of damage. We note any part we couldn’t see. You get a photo-illustrated written report to give to your insurer. We survey ridges and hips, slate and tile slopes and flat roofs, and people most often book us about damaged flat roof membrane and damaged ridges and hips.
Somewhere as small as Marshborough, older roofs have often been repaired many times. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old wear, and the difference matters, particularly to an insurer. We look at whatever is safely visible and set out what we find. Older walls and timbers hold water for a long time, so it’s worth finding the cause soon.
The report doesn’t just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend.
- Location
- Marshborough (CT13)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What a survey costs
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Basic, Standard or Premium
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, access and the package you choose.
What to tell us when you contact us
These details help when you contact us:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
We survey roofs on weekdays and at weekends. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and the days you’d prefer.
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Why get it checked now?
If a roofer needs to make the roof safe, take photos first if you can do so safely from ground level. That keeps a record of how it looked. In a place like Marshborough, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we’ll tell you which fits.
What you get with us
- Clear package prices, with VAT included
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- A written report with photos
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Practical tips
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Keep any slates, tiles or debris that fall, if it is safe to do so
- Read your policy wording on storm damage
- Write down when the storm hit and when you noticed damage
- Tell your insurer about the damage promptly
You will need a roofer’s quote for the repairs. They can use our report to see what needs doing.
Store invoices and reports for any roof work. They can help show the roof was looked after.
Leaks and storm damage in Marshborough
The coast is about 4 miles or less from Marshborough, so storms can arrive with strong gusts off the water. Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies, and the insurer decides the claim. With Goodnestone Park about 3.7 miles south-west, Marshborough sits in an area with a long building history. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If you let a flat or house near Sandwich station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over. Living close to Ham Fen is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls. Take a building like Sandwich Technology School: a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside.
Marshborough is about 5 miles north-west of Deal, in Kent. Whether the building in Marshborough is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. We cover towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Canterbury is in our area too.
All of CT13 is covered for storm damage roof reports, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We also cover the places around Marshborough: Woodnesborough (1 mile south-east), East Street (1 mile north), Statenborough (1 mile south-east), Felderland (2 miles south-east) and Sandwich (2 miles east). We also work in nearby towns like Canterbury (10 miles west), Margate (8 miles north-east), Dover (9 miles south), Folkestone (14 miles south-west), Ramsgate (7 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (8 miles north-east).
Around Marshborough
Typical jobs here are in homes near Ham Fen and the streets around them. The closest station to Marshborough is Sandwich station, roughly 1.7 miles east. A little further out are White Mill (1.3 miles north-east) and Sandown Castle (4.8 miles south-east). Open spaces near Marshborough include Monk's Wall nature reserve.
Marshborough questions
Is the coastal weather around Marshborough hard on roofs?
Generally, yes: wind and salt air take more of a toll near the sea. Ridges, verges, flashings and fixings are where it usually shows, and Marshborough is within about 4 miles of the coast.
Is Marshborough within the area you cover?
Yes. Marshborough is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
What if the roof was already worn?
Wear and tear is not usually covered. Our report gives an honest view of what’s recent damage and what’s older wear. Your insurer decides the claim.
Can I challenge a declined storm claim?
Start by complaining to the insurer. If it is not 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.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing aren’t 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 suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before any work.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you’ll need a RICS survey as well.
How long will you be at the property?
Most surveys take about one to two hours at most homes, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. The report follows by email.
What happens on the day
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes roughly 1–2 hours at most homes, or half a day or so for a commercial building. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Cottages and farmhouses around Marshborough frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely.
- You let us know what happened and whether a roofer has made the roof safe.
- Inside, we look for signs of water in the loft and rooms below.
- We view the roof from safe positions.
- Storm damage and older wear are recorded separately where we can.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
Before we arrive
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Booking a survey
For a price for storm damage roof reports in Marshborough, phone 07833 053749 or email us. A few details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
Advice
Landlord and commercial surveys in Marshborough
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time, so they’re priced to suit.
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you get in touch and we will plan the survey around it.
Checking the roof from ground level
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date.