Kent · London and the South East
Out Elmstead Storm Damage Roof Report
Need a storm damage roof report in Out Elmstead? We can help, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Do not go up yourself.
Storm damage roof report in Out Elmstead: what you get
Our storm damage report gives you an independent, written record of how a storm has affected your roof. It sets out what is damaged, with photographs, and what we think the likely cause is. You can then give it to your insurer with your claim. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. We aren’t loss adjusters and cannot say whether a claim will be paid. We survey flat roofs, chimney stacks and flashings, and common reasons people get in touch are lead lifted at abutments and flat roof edges peeled back.
In a village or hamlet like Out Elmstead, 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.
Report times depend on the survey you book: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Where
- Out Elmstead (CT4)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Why act early in Out Elmstead
Damage left open lets in more rain. That can add to the damage and make it harder to separate from the storm. A roofer should deal with emergency protection quickly. Older and listed buildings around Out Elmstead may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. You’ll know the figure before booking.
What you get with us
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- A photo-illustrated written report
- 98% of clients satisfied
- Prices that include VAT
See what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
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The survey, step by step
The visit typically starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the loft space if there is safe access. In total, it takes between one and two hours at a typical home, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Older rural homes like those around Out Elmstead can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- The roof is inspected from safe positions.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- The report notes whether the damage fits a storm, older wear or both.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
Preparing for the visit
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Book a survey
If you’re buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email when you are ready.
Related advice
Honest limits
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Estimates of repair costs
- Your insurer’s view of the claim
- Damage hidden under coverings or inside the structure, without opening up
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Slate and tile slopes
- Ridges and hips
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and fascias
- Flashings
Tips from our surveys
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Report the damage to your insurer as soon as you can
- Photograph the damage safely from below
- Write down when the storm hit and when you noticed damage
- File receipts for anything you pay for
The report is emailed to you, and you decide what to send to your insurer. It is your record to use.
Keep the roof in good order between storms. Fix slipped slates, loose ridges and lifted flashings when you spot them.
Signs you need a storm damage roof report in Out Elmstead
Strong winds lift loose or poorly fixed slates and tiles, ridge pieces and flashings. Rain can then blow in where slates or tiles have gone. Most people book a report soon after a storm, when they’ve seen damage or water has come in.
Common reasons to book include:
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Damaged flat roof membrane
If you own a rental within reach of Aylesham station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer straight away.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What happens after the report arrives
- What experience they bring
- Their insurance cover
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Out Elmstead
Is Out Elmstead within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Is Out Elmstead in the area you cover?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Should I go up on the roof to take photos?
Safely, from ground level or a window. Don’t use a ladder or go onto the roof. Binoculars can help you see damage from below, and we’ll record the rest.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We do not carry out asbestos surveys or testing. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before any work.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, and 98% of customers are satisfied.
What’s the best way to book?
To book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it applies and safe. We fly a sub-250g drone and we’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). It is included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where it applies, the Premium Survey.
Out Elmstead roofs and the weather
Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in. Historic houses like Goodnestone Park, about 3.6 miles north-east, show how far back building in the area around Out Elmstead goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Anyone responsible for a site like Barham Church of England Primary School will know that a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside. For an older house near a landmark like Church of St Giles, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in.
Out Elmstead is about 5 miles south-east of Canterbury, in Kent. We visit Out Elmstead as part of our work across Kent. Out Elmstead is one of the places in Kent we cover.
Storm damage roof reports in CT4 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Other places close to Out Elmstead include Kingston (1 mile north-west), Barham (1 mile south), Gravel Castle (1 mile south-east), Derringstone (1 mile south) and Marley (1 mile west). We also work in nearby towns like Ashford (14 miles west), Canterbury (5 miles north-west), Margate (15 miles north-east), Dover (8 miles south-east), Folkestone (9 miles south) and Ramsgate (14 miles north-east).
Around Out Elmstead
We work in homes and buildings around Black Robin Public House and Jumping Downs, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Aylesham station, roughly 2.4 miles east. Other landmarks nearby include Kent and Canterbury Hospital (4.6 miles north-west).