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Norton Ash Storm Damage Roof Report
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you decide what to do next. Storm damage roof reports in Norton Ash.
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Damaged gutters and fascias
Honest limits
Before booking, it’s worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- A price for the repairs
- What’s beneath slates, tiles or membranes
- Acting for you with the insurer
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we look at
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and fascias
- Ridges and hips
- Flashings
- Flat roofs
- Slate and tile slopes
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Norton Ash
We inspect the roof from wherever it can be seen safely: from the ground, from windows and higher points, from the loft space and from the roof where it’s safe. Every area of damage is photographed and described. If part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. The report, with photos, is yours to pass to your insurer. Typical surveys look at stains appearing after strong winds and damaged flat roof membrane, on gutters and fascias, flat roofs and flashings.
Being in a small place like Norton Ash makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: the journey and access are just planned in advance. It’s useful to know where the water appears, in what weather, and what you’ve seen outside, plus any earlier repairs. Photos of the stain and of the roof from outside are helpful too.
Where we can’t see part of the roof, the report says so. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Where
- Norton Ash (ME9)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
You don’t need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we will take it from there. A typical survey takes an hour or two for most houses, and longer for a large or complex roof. Around Norton Ash, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We start with the details: when the storm hit and what damage you can see.
- We inspect the roof from safe viewpoints and from the loft where there is access.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- 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.
How to prepare
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Booking a survey
To get a price for storm damage roof reports in Norton Ash, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. A few details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
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What we look for on each type of roof
Lead flashings
Lifted flashings let rain run behind them into the roof. We note where this has happened and any damp inside.
Clay and concrete tiles
A missing tile lets rain reach the underlay. Each gap is recorded with a photo.
Before and after the survey
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Photograph damage inside the house too
- Ask a roofer for emergency temporary protection if water is coming in
- Take photos from ground level or a window, never by climbing
- File receipts for anything you pay for
You get the report by email and pass it to your insurer yourself. It is your record to use.
Have overhanging branches looked at by a tree surgeon. They can damage the roof in high winds.
Why it is worth a survey now in Norton Ash
With an independent report, you have something specific to show your insurer. It records the damage and what seems to have caused it, so you’re not relying only on your own photos. Older cottages and farmhouses around Norton Ash can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
All our prices include VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Norton Ash
- Every finding written up with photos
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Package prices that include VAT
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Towns and villages near Norton Ash
What else we do in Norton Ash
Norton Ash roofs and the weather
Norton Ash is within about 3 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. Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. You’ll also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Teynham Parochial Church of England Primary School, tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
Norton Ash is about 3 miles west of Faversham, in Kent. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Norton Ash can all book storm damage roof reports, with a written report and photographs every time. Across Kent, we cover Norton Ash and the places around it. Canterbury is in our area too.
We cover every part of ME9 for storm damage roof reports. We offer storm damage roof reports to properties on London Road and Lower Norton Lane and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Norton Ash: Deerton Street (1 mile north), Lewson Street (1 mile south-west), Tickham (1 mile south-west), Teynham (1 mile north-west) and Teynham Street (1 mile north). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (14 miles west), Ashford (13 miles south), Canterbury (11 miles east), Sittingbourne (4 miles west), Whitstable (9 miles east) and Faversham (3 miles east).
Landmarks near Norton Ash
We work in homes and buildings around The Plough Inn and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Teynham station, about 1.1 miles north-west. Nearby you will also find Newnham Castle (2.7 miles south-west) and Sittingbourne Heritage Museum (3.8 miles west).
FAQs for Norton Ash
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Norton Ash?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Is the coastal weather around Norton Ash hard on roofs?
It can do. Within about 3 miles of the sea, as Norton Ash is, metal fixings wear faster and gales find any loose ridge or slate.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing are not part of what we do. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings, and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
Will you check the loft?
If the survey needs it and the loft space can be reached safely, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps, and if the loft cannot be reached safely, the report says so.
Can I check the roof after a storm?
Stay off the roof. Take photos from the ground or from windows. Note the date and time, and photograph any damage inside.
Does your report mean my claim will be accepted?
That is not something we can promise. The decision rests with your insurer and its policy. Our report gives you an independent record of the damage and its likely cause.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it is applicable and safe, yes. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. It’s included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where applicable, the Premium Survey.
Signs you need a storm damage roof report in Norton Ash
When you claim, your insurer may ask for evidence of the damage and its cause. A written report with photos gives you something clear to pass on. The decision still rests with the insurer.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
If you let a flat or house near Teynham station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Their track record with similar roofs
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Is VAT included in the price?