Kent · London and the South East
Northdown Storm Damage Roof Report
An independent record of roof damage after a storm across Northdown, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Call or email for a price.
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
Leave it or get it looked at?
If the damage is partly wear and tear, it is better to know. We record storm damage and older defects, so you know what the roof shows. Arranging work in a smaller place like Northdown is easier with notice than in an emergency. Knowing early gives you time to get the right people in.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: 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.
Why book us in Northdown
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- An independent view of the roof
Read our cost guide and our case studies.
Storm damage roof report in Northdown: what you get
Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies by policy. Check your own policy wording. We do not decide whether a storm met that test. Our part is recording the damage to your roof and its likely cause. Each area of damage is photographed, and the report is yours to pass on. The claim decision rests with your insurer. We survey gutters and fascias, chimney stacks and flat roofs, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind and damaged ridges and hips.
Older cottages and houses around Northdown may have roofs with little or no underlay. Once the slates or tiles let water past, there is little to stop it reaching the ceiling. Finding where it gets in, and whether it is old wear or new damage, decides what comes next. Wet battens and insulation in the loft are often the first clue.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Where
- Northdown (CT9, CT10)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we look for on each type of roof
Flat roof coverings
Lifted trims and laps are common after a storm. We check whether the damage is recent or older.
Slate roofs
Broken slates and slates that have slid out of place are common after a storm. We photograph and describe each one.
Northdown questions
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Northdown, take more of a battering?
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 Northdown is within about 1 mile of the coast.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Northdown?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do you cover Northdown for storm damage roof reports?
Yes. We cover Northdown and the rest of Kent. To book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Is wear and tear covered by insurance?
Most policies don’t cover wear and tear. We note both storm damage and older defects, so you know what the roof shows. Your insurer decides how its policy applies.
What does a storm damage report cost?
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. Bigger roofs are quoted on size and access. Repair costs aren’t included, so ask a roofer to quote.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. It’s a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you as you book.
Northdown roofs and the weather
Northdown is within about 1 mile of the coast. What counts as a storm is set by each policy, frequently gusts of around 55 mph, and the insurer makes the decision. With Quex Park about 4.5 miles west, Northdown sits in an area with a long building history. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs.
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near St Philip, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney. If you look after a building like Palm Bay Primary School, a leak through a large roof is frequently found some distance from where the water shows inside. Shop and office owners around Westwood Cross may find that a leak can close part of a shop or office, so finding the cause quickly matters.
Northdown is about 2 miles east of Margate, in Kent. Roofs in Northdown get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Kent. Northdown is one of the places in Kent we cover. Our Canterbury page covers surveys nearby.
Every address in CT9 and CT10 is covered for storm damage roof reports. Streets in the area include Old Road, Holly Lane and Green Lane. Other places close to Northdown include Palm Bay (1 mile north-west), Cliftonville (1 mile west), Kingsgate (1 mile east), St Peter's (1 mile south) and Broadstairs (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Ramsgate (3 miles south), Deal (12 miles south), Herne Bay (12 miles west), Walmer (13 miles south), St Lawrence (3 miles south) and Newington (3 miles south-west).
What’s near Northdown
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Captain Digby Inn and Dane Court Grammar School. For rail, the closest station is Broadstairs station, about 1.8 miles south. Well-known places in the area include Westwood Cross (2.1 miles south-west) and Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital (1.4 miles south-west).
Towns and villages near Northdown
Other services in Northdown
The survey, step by step
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you need to know. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where it applies. Most surveys take between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Some parts of a survey depend on the weather, so a visit to Northdown is booked with the forecast in mind: the parts that need calm, dry weather are planned around it.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- We look at the roof from wherever it’s 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.
How to prepare
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Booking a survey
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
Related advice
Landlords, agents and block managers in Northdown
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the addresses.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed ahead of time. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Before and after the survey
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. A few suggestions:
- File receipts for anything you pay for
- Check your policy for how to report damage
- Ask a roofer for emergency temporary protection if water is coming in
- Keep any slates, tiles or debris that fall, if it is safe to do so
Once we have been, the findings are written up with photos. It covers the damage, its likely cause and any older defects. Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24 to 48 hours and Premium reports the same day.
Keep gutters and outlets clear so heavy rain can drain away. Blocked drainage can add water damage to wind damage.
Prices for storm damage roof reports in Northdown
To price your survey, we check:
- Roof area
- The shape of the roof and its details
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before booking.
What to let us know when you get in touch
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, let us know:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- What kind of property and roof it is
- When you need the report by
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
We confirm the exact price before you book, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.