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Storm damage roof report in Parkgate, Kent
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Parkgate. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Loose or torn flashings
About our storm damage roof report in Parkgate
The Financial Ombudsman looks at three things when it considers a storm damage complaint: whether there were storm conditions around the date, whether the damage fits a storm, and whether the storm was the main cause. Our report focuses on the second and third points. You or your insurer can check the weather for the date. We survey gutters and fascias, chimney stacks and slate and tile slopes, and common reasons people get in touch are lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles and gutters pulled loose in the wind.
Roofs in small places like Parkgate often 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 record with photos is useful if you need to show the damage to anyone else.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Location
- Parkgate (TN30)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
Photos are taken throughout the visit, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes an hour or two at most homes, and more on a big or complicated roof. Cottages and farmhouses around Parkgate frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen.
- We note the date of the storm and the damage you’ve seen.
- We look at the roof from wherever it’s safe.
- We record and photograph the damage.
- We note the likely cause and any signs of older wear.
- We send you the report by email for your insurer.
Before the survey
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
Booking a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email when you are ready.
Related advice
Different roofs, different checks
Flat roof coverings
Wind can lift the edges of flat roof coverings or tear them. Damage is photographed and described.
Clay and concrete tiles
Tiles without fixings can move more easily in wind. We record what we can see of the fixings.
Towns and villages near Parkgate
Also in Parkgate
Parkgate roofs and the weather
About 3.7 miles south-east lies Smallhythe Place, a reminder of how long the area around Parkgate has been built on. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Many older homes in Kent have handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles held by pegs through two holes, and tile-hanging on their upper walls. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts.
If you look after a building like Homewood School, water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot.
Parkgate is about 10 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. Bookings from Parkgate are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. We cover towns and villages across Kent, large and small. There’s also a page for Maidstone.
Surveys in TN30 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you need a storm damage roof report at a property on Cranbrook Road, Millpond Lane and Tenterden Road or anywhere close by, we can help. If you’re just outside Parkgate, we cover Clapper Hill (1 mile north-west), East End (1 mile west), Strood (2 miles south), Fosten Green (2 miles north-west) and London Beach (2 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns like Maidstone (14 miles north-west), Ashford (10 miles north-east), Foley Park (15 miles north), Paddock Wood (13 miles north-west), Bearsted (13 miles north) and Park Wood (12 miles north).
Around Parkgate
Typical jobs here are in homes near Wattle Wood. A little further out are Mervyn Quinlan Museum (1.5 miles west) and Benenden Hospital (1.5 miles west).
Surveys for landlords and agents in Parkgate
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photos included.
Before and after the survey
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Keep a note of the date of the storm
- Arrange temporary cover with a roofer if rain is getting in
- Tell your insurer about the damage promptly
- File receipts for anything you pay for
For repair costs, ask a roofer to quote. They can use our report to see what needs doing.
Keep records of roof work and surveys. They can help show the roof was looked after.
How we price storm damage roof reports
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Roof area
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
Every price we give includes VAT. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
Helping us price your survey
You do not need to know any roofing terms. Just let us know:
- What made you get in touch
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
For a price for storm damage roof reports in Parkgate, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. A few details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
When to book a survey in Parkgate
Flat roofs can be damaged too. Wind can lift edges and tear coverings, and blocked outlets can leave water ponding after heavy rain. We record what we find on flat and pitched roofs alike.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Water coming in after the storm
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
If you live near a park like Wattle Wood, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
Parkgate questions
Is Parkgate in the area you cover?
Yes, Parkgate is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
Is Parkgate within the area you cover?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
What’s the best way to book?
Simply call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
Can you put a tarpaulin over the damage?
Emergency cover over a damaged roof should be arranged with a roofer. If it’s safe, photograph the damage before it’s covered. Keep receipts for any emergency work.
Do I need to be at home?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access; we’ll agree the details as you book.
How long is the visit?
Expect it to take about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. You’ll then get the report by email.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.