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Storm Damage Roof Report in Painter's Forstal
Storm damage roof reports across Painter's Forstal, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Broken or displaced guttering
- New damp or leaks inside
- Loose or torn flashings
Storm damage roof report in Painter's Forstal: what you get
A storm damage roof report is an independent record of the damage to your roof after a storm. It sets out what is damaged, with photos, 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 are not loss adjusters, and we can’t tell you whether a claim will succeed. Common reasons to book are cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind and broken or displaced guttering, on gutters and fascias, flat roofs and flashings.
For a small place like Painter's Forstal, the inspection is the same as anywhere: we simply plan the journey and access ahead. It helps 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.
It isn’t only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Where
- Painter's Forstal (ME13)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we cannot see
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- A decision on your insurance claim
- Damage hidden under coverings or inside the structure, without opening up
- Your insurer’s view of the claim
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll point you to the right survey before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Gutters and fascias
- Ridges and hips
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flashings
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Painter's Forstal
The coast is about 5 miles or less from Painter's Forstal, where storms can bring strong gusts off the sea. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording, and many treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, though it varies. Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from.
For landlords with property near Faversham station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer right away. Take an older house close to Church of St Peter and St Paul: lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in. Belmont House and Gardens lies about 1.8 miles south, so building around Painter's Forstal goes back a long way. On older roofs nearby, leaks often trace back to lead flashings, valleys and gutters.
Painter's Forstal is about 2 miles south-west of Faversham, in Kent. Roofs in Painter's Forstal get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Kent. Painter's Forstal is one of the towns and villages in Kent we cover for storm damage roof reports. Our Canterbury page covers surveys nearby.
Every address in ME13 is within our area for storm damage roof reports. You will find streets such as Cades Orchard, Eastling Road and Painter's Forstal Road, and we cover them all. Other places close to Painter's Forstal include North Street (1 mile south-east), Sheldwich (2 miles south-east), Sheldwich Lees (2 miles south-east), Throwley (2 miles south) and Eastling (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (14 miles west), Ashford (11 miles south), Canterbury (10 miles east), Sittingbourne (6 miles north-west), Whitstable (8 miles north-east) and Herne Bay (13 miles north-east).
Near you in Painter's Forstal
In Painter's Forstal, that means homes and buildings near The Alma pub and The Abbey School. The nearest railway station is Faversham station, about 1.8 miles north-east. A little further out are Newnham Castle (2.5 miles west).
Towns and villages near Painter's Forstal
Also in Painter's Forstal
Painter's Forstal: your questions answered
Do you cover smaller places like Painter's Forstal?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
How do I find out if my home in Painter's Forstal is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it is applicable. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
Can I challenge a declined storm claim?
Start by complaining to the insurer. The Financial Ombudsman Service may look at it if that does not resolve it. The Ombudsman looks at whether there were storm conditions, whether the damage fits a storm and whether the storm was the main cause.
How long will you be at the property?
It typically takes about 1–2 hours for a house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. You’ll then get the report by email.
Will my insurer pay for an old roof?
Wear and tear is typically excluded from home insurance. We note both storm damage and older defects, so it is clear what we found. How the policy applies is up to your insurer.
How much is a storm damage roof report?
Our reports start from £150. Commercial and larger roofs are quoted on size. The report doesn’t include repair costs.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Painter's Forstal
Letting agents frequently book on a landlord’s behalf. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
Tips from our surveys
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Take photos of stains and damp inside
- Keep fallen slates or tiles as evidence if safe
- Ask a roofer for emergency temporary protection if water is coming in
- Note the date and time you first saw the damage
For repair costs, ask a roofer to quote. The report gives them a clear list of the damage.
Keep the roof in good order between storms. Have loose slates, tiles and flashings seen to promptly.
Prices for storm damage roof reports in Painter's Forstal
Our packages start from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Roof area
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
Booking your survey
We’ll typically ask about:
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- The property’s address and postcode
We confirm the price for your roof before you book, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
How it works
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from every safe vantage point, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. It normally takes an hour or two at a typical home, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. For a village or hamlet like Painter's Forstal, the journey is planned ahead of time: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- The roof is inspected from safe positions.
- We record and photograph the damage.
- The report notes whether the damage fits a storm, older wear or both.
- We send you the report by email for your insurer.
Getting ready for the survey
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Booking a survey
For a price for storm damage roof reports in Painter's Forstal, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us give you an accurate price.
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Why get it checked now?
Knowing whether older wear played a part helps you understand your position. We record storm damage and older defects, so there are no surprises later. For older village homes like those around Painter's Forstal, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, including VAT, and we’ll tell you which fits.
What you get with us
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Prices that include VAT
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
Read our cost guide and two real surveys.