Kent · London and the South East
Orlestone Storm Damage Roof Report
Storm damage roof reports around Orlestone, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Loose or torn flashings
- New damp or leaks inside
Landlords, agents and block managers in Orlestone
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with the building owner or managing agent. Mention it when you contact us and we will plan the survey around it.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work with less disruption.
About our storm damage roof report in Orlestone
If your roof has been damaged, stay safe first. Photograph the damage from ground level or a window, and never climb up. If water is coming in, a roofer can put temporary protection in place. Our report records the damage so you have an independent record to give your insurer. Hold on to receipts for anything you pay for. We survey ridges and hips, flat roofs and chimney stacks, and people most often book us about lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles and damaged pots on the stack.
In a village or hamlet like Orlestone, older cottages and farmhouses often have roofs that have been patched over many years. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old wear, and the difference matters, particularly to an insurer. We look at everything that’s safely in view and set out what we find. Damp in old walls and timbers is slow to dry, so the sooner the cause is found the better.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Orlestone (TN26)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Orlestone: your questions answered
Do you cover smaller places like Orlestone?
Yes. Orlestone 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 when booking.
How do I find out if my home in Orlestone is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are frequently shared, so the freeholder or managing agent needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. We inspect what can safely be seen: from ground level, from windows and vantage points, from the loft space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where applicable. Anything we can’t see is noted in the report.
What do I do if water is coming in?
Emergency temporary protection is a job for a roofer. Photograph the damage first if you can do so safely. We can record the damage in our report.
Can I check the roof after a storm?
Only from the ground or from windows. Never climb onto a roof after a storm. Binoculars can help you see damage from below, and we’ll record the rest.
How do I arrange a storm damage roof report in Orlestone?
The quickest way is to ring 07833 053749 or email us. Give us the address and a few details about the roof, and we’ll take it from there. Surveys run seven days a week.
When you need someone else
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Acting for you with the insurer
- Repair costs or quotes for the work
- A decision on your insurance claim
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll point you to the right survey. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Ridges and hips
- Flashings
- Slate and tile slopes
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- Gutters and fascias
Leaks and storm damage in Orlestone
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, ideally before any re-roofing is planned. Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Hamstreet Primary Academy, a leak through a large roof is frequently found some distance from where the water shows inside. If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary the Virgin, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in. If you own a rental within reach of Ham Street station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it.
Orlestone is about 4 miles south of Ashford, in Kent. Wherever you are in Orlestone, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Our Kent coverage includes Orlestone. Our Canterbury page covers surveys nearby.
Every address in TN26 is covered for storm damage roof reports. We also cover the places around Orlestone: Hamstreet (1 mile south-east), Bromley Green (1 mile north), Kenardington (2 miles south-west), Ruckinge (2 miles south-east) and Stone Cross (2 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns like Ashford (4 miles north), Folkestone (14 miles east), Hythe (10 miles east), Hawkinge (14 miles east), Tenterden (7 miles west) and Cheriton (13 miles east).
Local landmarks in Orlestone
We work in homes and buildings around The Dukes Head pub and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Ham Street station, roughly 0.7 miles south-east of the centre. A little further out are Woodchurch Village Life Museum (3.6 miles west) and William Harvey Hospital (5.3 miles north-east). For a walk, there is Orlestone Forest.
What we do, step by step
The visit normally starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the roof space if there is safe access. In total, it takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Rural addresses near Orlestone can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We start with what you’ve seen and any temporary repairs.
- We check inside, including the loft where there is access, for water damage.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, windows and the roof where it is safe.
- Storm damage and older wear are recorded separately where we can.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
Before we arrive
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Keep pets in another room
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Getting a price
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email to find out.
Advice
What we look for on each type of roof
Chimney stacks
Wind can pull the flashings away from a chimney. We photograph any we find.
Flat roof coverings
Branches and debris can damage flat roofs or block outlets. Any damage is recorded with photos.
Places near Orlestone
Also in Orlestone
What affects the price in Orlestone
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all with VAT included. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Getting in touch
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- The property’s address and postcode
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
We confirm the price for your roof before booking, so you know the cost up front. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Orlestone
Once the storm has passed, damage that looked minor can let water in for months. Getting it recorded and repaired sooner is normally better. Older and listed buildings around Orlestone may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Why us?
- 98% customer satisfaction
- An independent look at the roof
- A photo-illustrated written report
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.