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Storm damage roof report in Minster, Kent
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Minster, with photographs and a written report.
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Loose or torn flashings
Useful tips for Minster property owners
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Report the damage to your insurer as soon as you can
- Hold on to fallen pieces of the roof where you can
- Look at what your policy says about wear and tear
- Photograph damage inside the house too
Once we’ve been, the findings are written up with photos. It sets out what is damaged, the likely cause and any signs of older wear. Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24 to 48 hours and Premium reports the same day.
After a storm, look at the roof from the street or garden. With binoculars, you can often spot problems without climbing. Don’t go up a ladder to look.
Storm damage roof report in Minster
Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies by policy. Check your own policy wording. We don’t decide whether a storm met that test. Our part is recording the damage to your roof and its likely cause. The report includes photos of each area of damage, and you decide what to send. The claim decision rests with your insurer. Typical surveys look at roofs hit by falling trees and slipped or missing slates or tiles, across gutters and fascias, chimney stacks and ridges and hips.
In a village or hamlet like Minster, older cottages and farmhouses often have roofs that have been patched over many years. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old wear, which matters if you’re thinking of an insurance claim. 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.
You receive the findings by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Location
- Minster (CT12)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
For landlords and managing agents
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work around your tenants.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, putting the urgent items at the top.
FAQs for Minster
Do you cover smaller places like Minster?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Is my home in Minster listed or in a conservation area?
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.
What does a storm damage report cost?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Bigger roofs are quoted on size and access. It doesn’t include repair costs, so you will need a roofer’s quote for those.
Is there a set wind speed for storm damage?
Each policy has its own definition. About 55 mph is a common figure in many policies, but your policy sets the actual test.
Are you loss adjusters?
No. We write an independent report, and you decide how to use it. Your insurer may appoint its own loss adjuster.
How should I record storm damage myself?
Only from ground level or from windows. Never climb onto a roof after a storm. Binoculars can help you see damage from below, and we will record the rest.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Tell us which days suit you when booking.
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Can I check my roof myself?
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That part is for a survey.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Wind, rain and roofs in Minster
Minster is within about 4 miles of the coast. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording, and many treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, though it varies. Historic houses such as Quex Park, about 2.4 miles north, show how far back building in the area around Minster goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If you live in an older home near Church of Saint Mary the Virgin, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in. If you let a flat or house near Minster station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
Minster is about 4 miles west of St Lawrence, in Kent. Roofs in Minster get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Kent. Our area takes in places right across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our Canterbury page covers surveys nearby.
Here we cover the CT12 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. You’ll find streets such as Cheney Road, Thorne Road and High Street, all of which we cover. We also cover Mount Pleasant (1 mile north-east), Way (1 mile east), Acol (2 miles north), Sevenscore (2 miles east) and Ebbsfleet (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (10 miles west), Margate (5 miles north-east), Dover (13 miles south), Ramsgate (4 miles east), Broadstairs (6 miles east) and Whitstable (12 miles west).
What’s near Minster
In Minster, that means homes and buildings near The Bell Inn, among other places. The closest station to Minster is Minster station, roughly 0.5 miles south-east. Other landmarks nearby include RAF Manston History Museum (2.1 miles north-east) and Ramsgate General Hospital (4.4 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
How it works
The visit typically starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the roof space if there’s safe access. In total, it takes between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Around Minster, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it’s useful to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it’s safe.
- First you give us the date of the storm and what you’ve noticed, inside and out.
- We view the roof from wherever it can be seen safely, including the loft where there’s access.
- We photograph and record every area of damage we can see.
- The likely cause is recorded, along with any evidence of older wear.
- You get a written report you can pass to your insurer.
How to prepare
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Keep pets in another room
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
Arrange a survey
We confirm the price for your roof before booking, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Different roofs, different checks
Flat roof coverings
Branches and debris can damage flat roofs or block outlets. Any damage is recorded with photos.
Chimney stacks
Wind can pull the flashings away from a chimney. Loose flashings are recorded.
When to book a survey in Minster
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.
A survey can pick up problems like:
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- New damp or leaks inside
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Minster Church of England Primary School, water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Their report turnaround times
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- What experience they bring