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Storm damage roof report in Newingreen, Kent
Know where you stand with the roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out storm damage roof reports in Newingreen.
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
Storm damage roof reports around Newingreen
The coast is about 3 miles or less from Newingreen, where storms can bring strong gusts off the sea. What counts as a storm is set by each policy, often gusts of around 55 mph, and the insurer makes the decision. Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it’s detailed.
Historic houses such as Westenhanger Castle, about 0.5 miles north, show how far back building around Newingreen goes. Older roofs around here can leak at old repairs as readily as at original details. Anyone responsible for a site like Lympne Church of England Primary School will know that water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot.
Newingreen is about 2 miles north-west of Hythe, in Kent. Roofs in Newingreen get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Kent. Newingreen is one of the towns and villages in Kent where we work for storm damage roof reports. There’s also a page for Canterbury.
We survey roofs across the CT21 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. If you need a storm damage roof report at a property on Stone Street and Ashford Road or a nearby road, we can help. If you are just outside Newingreen, we cover Westenhanger (1 mile north), Berwick (1 mile south-west), Lympne (1 mile south-west), Pedlinge (1 mile south-east) and Sandling (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Ashford (8 miles north-west), Canterbury (13 miles north), Dover (12 miles east), Folkestone (6 miles east), Tower Hamlets (12 miles east) and Hawkinge (6 miles east).
What’s near Newingreen
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Royal Oak Public House, Brockhill Park Performing Arts College and Sandling Park, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Westenhanger station, about 0.6 miles north of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Lympne Castle (1.2 miles south-west) and Royal Victoria Hospital (5.9 miles east). Open spaces near Newingreen include Tolsford Hill and Hatch Park.
How a storm damage roof report works in Newingreen
Our storm damage report starts from £150. It’s a written report with photos, sent by email. It does not price the repairs, so you’ll need a roofer’s quote for that. The insurer may still send a loss adjuster of its own. What you get is an independent record of the damage and what seems to have caused it. We survey flat roofs, gutters and fascias and flashings, and common reasons people get in touch are damaged flat roof membrane and damaged pots on the stack.
For a small place like Newingreen, the inspection is the same as anywhere: we simply plan the journey and access ahead. Let us know where the water shows, when it appears and anything you’ve noticed outside, along with any repairs done before. If you have photos of the water coming in, they help as well.
You receive the findings by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Place
- Newingreen (CT21)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we look for on each type of roof
Clay and concrete tiles
Tiles can lift, crack or blow off in high winds. We record which are damaged and where.
Ridge and hip tiles
Worn mortar under ridge tiles can let them lift in a storm. We note whether the mortar looks recently broken or long worn.
How the survey works
We work from the outside in: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. All told, expect about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Rural addresses near Newingreen can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- The roof is inspected from safe positions.
- We record and photograph the damage.
- The report notes whether the damage fits a storm, older wear or both.
- We send you the report by email for your insurer.
Before the survey
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Leave a clear route to the loft
How to book
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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DIY checks: what’s safe
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That is where a survey comes in.
It is useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when booking, as it helps us focus the survey.
What we cannot see
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Bear these in mind:
- What’s beneath slates, tiles or membranes
- How your policy defines a storm
- A price for the repairs
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will suggest the right survey. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Ridges and hips
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flashings
- Gutters and fascias
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Newingreen
Is the coastal weather around Newingreen hard on roofs?
It can do. Within about 3 miles of the sea, as Newingreen is, metal fixings wear faster and gales find any loose ridge or slate.
Is Newingreen within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there is safe access. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.
My storm claim was turned down. What now?
Start by complaining to the insurer. The Financial Ombudsman Service may look at it if that doesn’t resolve it. The Ombudsman asks about storm conditions, whether the damage is consistent with a storm and whether the storm was the main cause.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is frequently shared, so the freeholder or managing agent needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.
What do I do if water is coming in?
Emergency cover over a damaged roof should be arranged with a roofer. Take photos from ground level first if it is safe. Keep receipts for any emergency work.
How do I arrange a storm damage roof report in Newingreen?
Simply phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address. We’ll ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
Signs you need a storm damage roof report in Newingreen
Others book after an insurer has queried a claim. An independent report gives you another view of the roof. We can’t say whether the decision will change.
Common reasons to book include:
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Broken or displaced guttering
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Pedlinge Chapel, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney.
Before you book anyone
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
Before and after the survey
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Keep a note of the date of the storm
- Look at what your policy says about wear and tear
- Record any water damage in rooms and the loft
- Get a roofer to make the roof safe if needed
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.