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Storm Damage Roof Report in Old Wives Lees
Wondering about the roof at a property in Old Wives Lees? We carry out storm damage roof reports in Old Wives Lees and across Kent.
- Loose or torn flashings
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
About our storm damage roof report in Old Wives Lees
What counts as a storm depends on your policy, though many use gusts of about 55 mph. Your policy document sets out its own definition. We do not decide whether a storm met that test. We record the damage and what seems to have caused it. Each area of damage is photographed, and the report is yours to pass on. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. Common reasons to book are stains appearing after strong winds and damaged ridges and hips, across slate and tile slopes, ridges and hips and flashings.
For a small place like Old Wives Lees, the inspection is the same as anywhere: the journey and access are just planned ahead of time. Tell us where the water shows, when it appears and anything you’ve noticed outside, plus any earlier repairs. Photographs of the stain and of the roof from outside are helpful too.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent.
- Where
- Old Wives Lees (CT4)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Useful tips for Old Wives Lees property owners
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Write down when the storm hit and when you noticed damage
- Tell your insurer about the damage promptly
- Record any water damage in rooms and the loft
- Do not go onto the roof to take pictures
After the visit, we write up the report with photographs of each area of damage. It sets out what is damaged, the likely cause and any signs of older wear. Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24 to 48 hours and Premium reports the same day.
After a storm, look at the roof from the street or garden. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or lifted ridges. Do not go up a ladder to look.
Honest limits
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Whether your insurer will pay the claim
- Estimates of repair costs
- Areas we cannot see safely
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer before booking. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Slate and tile slopes
- Gutters and fascias
- Flashings
- Flat roofs
- Ridges and hips
- Chimney stacks
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Old Wives Lees
Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. You will also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in. Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand, before anyone quotes for re-roofing.
Trees in and around Broadham Down shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters. The streets around a church such as Church of St Mary are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, leaks on older roofs often start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks. Landlords with a home close to Chilham station may find that a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
Old Wives Lees is about 5 miles west of Canterbury, in Kent. Bookings from Old Wives Lees are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Across Kent, we cover Old Wives Lees.
Storm damage roof reports in CT4 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your property is on Cherry Orchard, Cobbs Hill and Green Lane or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Nearby, we also carry out storm damage roof reports in Chilham (1 mile south), Mountain Street (1 mile south), Oversland (2 miles north), Neames Forstal (2 miles north-west) and Shottenden (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (9 miles south-west), Canterbury (5 miles east), Sittingbourne (12 miles north-west), Folkestone (15 miles south-east), Whitstable (7 miles north) and Faversham (5 miles north-west).
Near you in Old Wives Lees
Typical jobs here are in homes near Broadham Down and The Star Inn. Old Wives Lees’s nearest station is Chilham station, about 0.8 miles south-east of the centre. A little further out are Chilham Castle (0.9 miles south-west) and Eastbridge Hospital of St Thomas the Martyr (5.1 miles east). For a walk, there is Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Old Wives Lees
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as homeowners. A photo-illustrated written report gives you a clear record of the roof, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed beforehand. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which can make access easier.
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Old Wives Lees questions
Is Old Wives Lees in the area you cover?
Yes, Old Wives Lees is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Old Wives Lees as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Will you come out to Old Wives Lees?
Yes. Old Wives Lees is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Is there a set wind speed for storm damage?
There is no single figure. Many use gusts of about 55 mph, but each policy sets its own definition. Check your policy wording.
How much is a storm damage roof report?
Our reports start from £150. Larger roofs are quoted for their size. The report doesn’t include repair costs.
Will you go up on the roof?
Not unless it’s safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where it applies, a drone.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Let us know which days suit you when you book.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access.
How the survey works
Where it’s relevant and can be reached safely, the roof space is checked as well as the outside. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging. All in, the survey normally takes roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, and more on a big or complicated roof. Around Old Wives Lees, 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.
- You let us know when the storm was and what damage you’ve seen.
- The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows and from the loft space where it is safe.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- We note the likely cause, including any signs of wear that were there before the storm.
- You get a written report you can pass to your insurer.
Preparing for the visit
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
Getting a price
Unsure which package suits your roof? It’s easiest to call 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll explain the options and the price.
Related advice
How the survey changes by roof type
Lead flashings
Wind can peel back flashings at abutments and stacks. Loose or damaged flashings are photographed and noted.
Clay and concrete tiles
Tiles without fixings can move more easily in wind. We record what we can see of the fixings.
What a survey costs
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The roof’s overall size
Prices start from £150, with VAT included, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both including VAT. You will know the price for the job before booking.
Booking your survey
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from ground level or a window. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.