Kent · London and the South East
Storm damage roof report in Newchurch, Kent
An independent record of roof damage after a storm across Newchurch, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Get in touch for a price.
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
DIY checks: what’s safe
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Do not go up yourself.
It helps to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us as you book and it will help the survey.
About our storm damage roof report in Newchurch
After a storm, safety comes first. Photograph the damage from ground level or a window, and never climb up. 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. Hold on to receipts for anything you pay for. If you’re worried about flat roof edges peeled back and cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
For a small place like Newchurch, the inspection is the same as anywhere: we simply plan the journey and access ahead. It helps to know where the water appears, in what weather, and what you’ve seen outside, along with any repairs done before. If you have photographs of the water coming in, they help as well.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- Newchurch (TN29)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in Newchurch
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Newchurch?
Yes, coastal weather is harder on roofs: there’s more wind, and more salt in the air. Exposed details such as ridges, verges, flashings and metal fixings are the ones to watch, and Newchurch is within about 4 miles of the coast.
Will you come out to Newchurch?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys run on any day of the week. To arrange a date, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
What if my insurer declines the claim?
Complain to your insurer first. After that, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to look at it. Our report gives you an independent record of the roof, though we cannot predict the outcome.
Who handles emergency protection after a storm?
Emergency cover over a damaged roof should be arranged with a roofer. Take photos from ground level first if it’s safe. Keep receipts for any emergency work.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only if it’s safe. We inspect what can safely be seen: from the ground, from windows and vantage points, from the loft space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where applicable. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
How it works
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a report with photos. As for time on site, most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. In a hamlet or village like Newchurch, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- We look at the roof from wherever it is safe.
- We record and photograph the damage.
- The report notes whether the damage fits a storm, older wear or both.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
Getting ready for the survey
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Arrange a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from ground level or a window, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
When to book a survey in Newchurch
Roofs that were already worn are more likely to suffer in a storm. Corroded nails on slate roofs, worn mortar on ridges and old flashings can all give way. Our report notes both the storm damage and any older wear.
A survey can pick up problems like:
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
If you let a flat or house near Ham Street station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
Questions to ask before you book
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- What exactly goes into their report
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
Landlords, agents and block managers in Newchurch
Letting agents frequently book on a landlord’s behalf, and the report can go to both. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. Surveys run on any day of the week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Different roofs, different checks
Clay and concrete tiles
Tiles without fixings can move more easily in wind. We record what we can see of the fixings.
Slate roofs
Slates can slip or blow off in a storm, particularly where the nails have corroded. We record which slates have moved and any signs of older nail fatigue.
Leaks and storm damage in Newchurch
Newchurch is within about 4 miles 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. Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent.
Take an older house close to Church of St Peter and St Paul: the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself.
Newchurch is about 7 miles west of Hythe, in Kent. Roofs in Newchurch get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Kent. Our area takes in places right across Kent, large and small. Our Canterbury page covers surveys nearby.
Surveys in TN29 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Streets in the area include Links Close, Church View and Patchways, and we cover them all. We also cover the places around Newchurch: St Mary in the Marsh (2 miles south), Postling Green (3 miles north-east), Bonnington (3 miles north), Burmarsh (3 miles east) and St Mary's Bay (3 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Ashford (7 miles north), Folkestone (11 miles east), Hythe (7 miles east), Hawkinge (11 miles north-east), Tenterden (10 miles west) and Cheriton (10 miles east).
What’s near Newchurch
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Black Bull Public House, among other places. The closest station to Newchurch is Ham Street station, roughly 3.6 miles north-west. Other landmarks nearby include Romney 'castle' (3.8 miles south) and Brenzett Aeronautical Museum (3.8 miles south-west). For a walk, there is Orlestone Forest.
What affects the cost of storm damage roof reports
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
Helping us price your survey
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- Dates you are working to, like exchange
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
We confirm the price for your survey before booking, so you know the cost up front. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.