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Storm damage roof report in Neames Forstal, Kent
An independent record of roof damage after a storm in Neames Forstal, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Roofs hit by falling trees
How the survey works
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes roughly 1–2 hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. You are welcome to ask questions while we’re there. In a small place like Neames Forstal, access is normally the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You tell us when the storm was and what damage you’ve seen.
- We inspect the roof from safe viewpoints and from the loft where there’s access.
- The damage is recorded with photographs, area by area.
- We note the likely cause, including any signs of wear that were there before the storm.
- The findings are written up with photos for you to share with your insurer.
Before we arrive
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Getting a price
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details.
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Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Neames Forstal
After a storm, safety comes first. Take photos from ground level or from windows, and don’t climb onto the roof. Emergency temporary protection, such as covering an opening, is a job for a roofer. Our report records the damage so you have an independent record to give your insurer. Keep receipts for any emergency work. We survey slate and tile slopes, chimney stacks and gutters and fascias, and common reasons people get in touch are holes or cracks caused by debris and loose or broken chimney pots and cowls.
Roofs in small places like Neames Forstal frequently stand in the open, so storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hard. Once water gets into older walls, it takes a long time to dry, so it pays to find the cause quickly. A written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photos show what each point refers to, with the urgent items made clear.
- Location
- Neames Forstal (ME13)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What you can safely check yourself
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Do you need a storm damage roof report in Neames Forstal?
Gusts work at anything on a roof that’s loose or exposed. Driving rain then gets in through the gaps. Most people book a report soon after a storm, when they’ve seen damage or water has come in.
Common reasons to book include:
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Water coming in after the storm
Take a building like Selling Church of England Primary School: on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
Before booking anyone
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Whether you get a written report with photos
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What this survey can’t tell you
No survey can tell you everything, and it is better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- Estimates of repair costs
- The outcome of a claim
- How your policy defines a storm
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Neames Forstal
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges and hips
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flashings
- Flat roofs
- Gutters and fascias
Leaks and storm damage in Neames Forstal
Across Kent, older roofs are frequently 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. Belmont House and Gardens, about 4.1 miles west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Neames Forstal. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs.
If you live near a park like Mount Ephraim Gardens, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall. If you let a flat or house near Selling station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
Neames Forstal is about 4 miles south-east of Faversham, in Kent. Roofs in Neames Forstal get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Kent. Across Kent, we cover Neames Forstal and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Canterbury page.
Here we cover the ME13 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. We cover properties on Selling Road, Sondes Court and Haze Wood Close. If you are just outside Neames Forstal, we cover South Street (1 mile north-east), Gushmere (1 mile north-west), Crouch (1 mile north), Oversland (1 mile north-east) and Selling (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Ashford (10 miles south), Canterbury (6 miles east), Sittingbourne (10 miles north-west), Whitstable (7 miles north-east), Faversham (4 miles north-west) and Herne Bay (10 miles north-east).
What’s near Neames Forstal
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Sondes Arms and Mount Ephraim Gardens and the streets around them. There is a railway station in Neames Forstal itself: Selling station. Other landmarks nearby include Tower keep castle at Chilham (2.4 miles south) and Eastbridge Hospital of St Thomas the Martyr (5.9 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
Roof by roof
Flat roof coverings
Lifted trims and laps are common after a storm. We check whether the damage is recent or older.
Clay and concrete tiles
Strong gusts can lift and break tiles. The report shows each damaged area.
Common questions in Neames Forstal
Is Neames Forstal in the area you cover?
Yes. We work right across London and the South East, and Neames Forstal is part of that. You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details.
Is Neames Forstal within the area you cover?
Yes, Neames Forstal is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
How much is a storm damage roof report?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Larger or more complex roofs are quoted for their size. It does not include repair costs, so you will need a roofer’s quote for those.
How strong does the wind have to be for a storm claim?
It depends on your policy. Many use gusts of about 55 mph, but each policy sets its own definition. Check your policy wording.
Do I need to be at home?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. We’ll talk about access when you book.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime. Let us know your preferred days as you book.
What if the roof was already worn?
Wear and tear is usually excluded from home insurance. Our report records storm damage and any older wear we see, so it is clear what we found. Your insurer decides how its policy applies.
What happens if roof problems are left?
If a roofer needs to make the roof safe, take photos first if you can do so safely from ground level. Those photos show the damage as it was. For an older or listed building in a place like Neames Forstal, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Why book with us
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Packages from £150, inc. VAT
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
See how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.