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Storm damage roof report in Old Hawkinge, Kent
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Old Hawkinge. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Loose or torn flashings
- Flat roof edges peeled back
Storm damage roof reports around Old Hawkinge
The coast is about 2 miles or less from Old Hawkinge, where storms can bring strong gusts off the sea. What counts as a storm is set by each policy, frequently gusts of around 55 mph, and the insurer makes the decision. Historic houses such as Acrise Place, about 2.7 miles north-west, show how far back building in the area around Old Hawkinge goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If you let a flat or house near Folkestone Central station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it. For site and facilities teams at buildings like Hawkinge Primary School, water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot. If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of St Michael, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in.
Old Hawkinge is about 1 mile east of Hawkinge, in Kent. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Old Hawkinge can all book storm damage roof reports. Old Hawkinge is one of the towns and villages in Kent where we work. There is also a page for Canterbury.
Here we cover the CT18 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. Whether your property is on Standen Lane and Church Hill or a nearby road, we can help. Close by, we survey roofs in Hawkinge (1 mile west), Densole (2 miles north-west), Swingfield Minnis (2 miles north), Arpinge (2 miles west) and Selsted (3 miles north). Further out, we also cover Ashford (14 miles west), Canterbury (12 miles north), Dover (5 miles east), Deal (11 miles north-east), Hythe (5 miles south-west) and Tower Hamlets (5 miles east).
Landmarks near Old Hawkinge
In Old Hawkinge, that means homes and buildings near East Cliff and Warren Country Park and White Horse pub and the streets around them. Old Hawkinge’s nearest station is Folkestone Central station, roughly 2.3 miles south of the centre. A little further out are Folkestone Castle (1.6 miles south-west) and Royal Victoria Hospital (2.1 miles south). Open spaces near Old Hawkinge include Sugar Loaf Hill.
Storm damage roof report in Old Hawkinge
What counts as a storm depends on your policy, though many use gusts of about 55 mph. Check your own policy wording. Whether the weather met it is for your insurer. Our part is recording the damage to your roof and its likely cause. The report includes photographs of each area of damage, and you decide what to send. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. We survey flashings, flat roofs and chimney stacks, and the problems we are asked to look at most are damaged ridges and hips and flashings pulled away from walls or stacks.
Roofs in small places like Old Hawkinge frequently stand in the open, where storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hardest. Damp in old stone, brick or timber walls is slow to dry out, which makes finding the cause quickly worthwhile. A written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Where
- Old Hawkinge (CT18)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. Most visits take about one to two hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. Older rural homes like those around Old Hawkinge can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen.
- First you give us the date of the storm and what you’ve noticed, inside and out.
- We view the roof from wherever it can be seen safely, including the loft where there is access.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- The likely cause is recorded, along with any evidence of older wear.
- The findings are written up with photos for you to share with your insurer.
Preparing for the visit
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Getting a price
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form, let us know about the property and we will suggest the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Related advice
Why get it checked now?
Your policy may say how quickly you need to report damage. Let your insurer know early, and check what your policy asks for. An independent report can follow. Older and listed buildings around Old Hawkinge may need consent and matching materials for repairs, 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, with VAT included. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
What you get with us
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- An independent look at the roof
Take a look at our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
What a survey costs
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- Which survey package you book
- The roof’s overall size
- Height and safe access
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included.
What to let us know when you get in touch
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you get in touch, it helps to mention:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
We confirm the price for your roof before you book, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Tips that help
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Photograph damage inside the house too
- Write down when the storm hit and when you noticed damage
- Keep fallen slates or tiles as evidence if safe
- Look at what your policy says about wear and tear
The report is emailed to you, and you decide what to send to your insurer. We don’t deal with the insurer on your behalf.
After a storm, look at the roof from the street or garden. With binoculars, you can often spot problems without climbing. Don’t go up a ladder to look.
For landlords and managing agents
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Old Hawkinge and across Kent can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Checking the roof from the ground
It is useful to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we look at the roof.
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Old Hawkinge: your questions answered
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Old Hawkinge, take more of a battering?
Yes, coastal weather is harder on roofs: there is more wind, and more salt in the air. Exposed details such as ridges, verges, flashings and metal fixings are the ones to watch.
How do I find out if my home in Old Hawkinge is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Can I check the roof after a storm?
Please do not climb onto the roof. Photograph the damage from below or from a window. Note the date and time, and photograph any damage inside.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
How long will you be at the property?
It typically takes about 1–2 hours at most homes, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. We’ll confirm the timing when booking.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We check the roof, not the whole building, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Will my insurer pay for an old roof?
Most policies don’t cover wear and tear. We note both storm damage and older defects, so it is clear what we found. Your insurer decides how its policy applies.