Kent · London and the South East
Storm Damage Roof Report in Patrixbourne
An independent record of roof damage after a storm in Patrixbourne, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Lead lifted at abutments
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Patrixbourne
When a storm has damaged your roof, a written record can help you explain it to your insurer. Our report shows the damage in photos and says whether it looks like storm damage, wear and tear, or a mix. We are not loss adjusters, and we cannot say whether a claim will be paid. What you get is an independent view of the roof’s condition. We survey ridges and hips, slate and tile slopes and flat roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are holes or cracks caused by debris and lead lifted at abutments.
Many homes in small places like Patrixbourne face open ground, so storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hard. Once water gets into older walls, it takes a long time to dry, so it pays to find the cause quickly. A written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Location
- Patrixbourne (CT4)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How we price storm damage roof reports
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- How big the roof is
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Height and safe access
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. You’ll know the figure before booking.
What we need to know
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you get in touch, it is useful to mention:
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £150, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Storm damage roof reports in Patrixbourne: local notes
With Goodnestone Park about 4 miles east, Patrixbourne sits in an area with a long building history. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs. 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. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts.
Anyone responsible for a site like Bridge and Patrixbourne Church of England Primary School will know that on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain. If you let a flat or house near Bekesbourne station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused. Shop and office owners around Whitefriars Shopping Centre may find that water through a ceiling can damage stock and close a sales floor, so the source needs finding fast.
Patrixbourne is about 3 miles south-east of Canterbury, in Kent. We provide storm damage roof reports for householders, landlords and businesses in Patrixbourne and the surrounding area. Patrixbourne is one of the places in Kent we cover.
Here we cover the CT4 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. If you need a storm damage roof report at a property on The Street, Station Road and St Mary's Road or anywhere close by, we can help. We also cover the places around Patrixbourne: Bekesbourne Hill (1 mile north), Bekesbourne (1 mile east), Bridge (1 mile south-west), Bishopsbourne (2 miles south) and Littlebourne (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (14 miles south-west), Canterbury (3 miles north-west), Margate (14 miles north-east), Dover (11 miles south-east), Folkestone (12 miles south) and Ramsgate (13 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Patrixbourne
Around Patrixbourne, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Bridge Arms and St. Anselm's Catholic School, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Bekesbourne station, roughly 0.5 miles north of the centre. Nearby you will also find Canterbury Roman Museum (2.9 miles north-west) and Canterbury Castle (3 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Patrixbourne
Damage left open lets in more rain. That can add to the damage and make it harder to separate from the storm. Emergency temporary protection should be arranged with a roofer. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 including VAT. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Why book us in Patrixbourne
- Visits on any day of the week
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Patrixbourne
How do I find out if my home in Patrixbourne is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Is Patrixbourne within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
How many surveys have you done?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, and 98% of clients are satisfied.
Can I check the roof after a storm?
Safely, from ground level or a window. Never climb onto a roof after a storm. With binoculars, you can see a lot from the ground and we will inspect the rest from safe positions.
Does someone need to be in?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in.
What if my insurer declines the claim?
Complain to your insurer first. If you’re still unhappy, you may be able to take it to the Financial Ombudsman Service. Our report gives you an independent record of the roof, though we cannot predict the outcome.
Are you loss adjusters?
No. We are not loss adjusters, and we don’t negotiate claims. We give you an independent report of the damage for you to send to your insurer.
What we do, step by step
Every visit follows the same pattern: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photos as we go and make notes for the report. Most visits take an hour or two at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. For a village or hamlet like Patrixbourne, the journey is planned beforehand: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- You let us know what happened and whether a roofer has made the roof safe.
- We check inside, including the loft where there’s access, for water damage.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, windows and the roof where it is safe.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- You receive the written report with photographs.
Before the survey
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Arrange a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Advice
Checking the roof from ground level
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Also near Patrixbourne
Other services in Patrixbourne
Landlords, agents and block managers in Patrixbourne
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant in advance.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
Different roofs, different checks
Ridge and hip tiles
Water can get in where ridge tiles have moved. We photograph and describe the damage.
Flat roof coverings
On flat roofs, storms can lift edges and tear membranes. Damage is photographed and described.