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Storm damage roof report in Postling, Kent
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Postling. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- New damp or leaks inside
Should I look at the roof myself first?
It’s useful to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us as you book and it will help the survey.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we check the roof.
How a storm damage roof report works in Postling
Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies by policy. Check your own policy wording. Whether the weather met it is for your insurer. We record the damage and what seems to have caused it. Each area of damage is photographed, and the report is yours to pass on. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. Common reasons to book are new damp or leaks inside and flashings pulled away from walls or stacks, across ridges and hips, gutters and fascias and flashings.
Roofs in small places like Postling often stand in the open, where storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hardest. Once water gets into older walls, it takes a long time to dry, which makes finding the cause quickly worthwhile. A record with photographs is useful if you need to show the damage to anyone else.
The report does not just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Where
- Postling (CT21)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
When to book a survey in Postling
Storms don’t only affect pitched roofs. Coverings can tear or peel back at the edges, and water can pond where outlets are blocked. Our report covers flat and pitched roofs.
Common reasons to book include:
- Loose or torn flashings
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Damaged ridges and hips
For an older house near a landmark like Church of St Mary and St Radegund, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in.
Before you book anyone
- Their insurance cover
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
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Useful tips for Postling property owners
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. A few suggestions:
- Take photos from the ground or a window, never by climbing
- Check your policy for how to report damage
- Read your policy wording on storm damage
- Keep receipts for any emergency work
You get the report by email and pass it to your insurer yourself. It’s your record to use.
Ask a tree specialist about branches over the roof. They can damage the roof in high winds.
Why act early in Postling
If the damage is partly wear and tear, it is better to know. We record storm damage and older defects, so there are no surprises later. Around Postling, older homes often have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Postling
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- An independent view of the roof
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
See what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
FAQs for Postling
Is the coastal weather around Postling hard on roofs?
Places near the sea get more wind and more salt in the air than inland, and both are hard on roofs. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces.
Is Postling within the area you cover?
Yes, Postling is covered. We survey roofs across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Who handles emergency protection after a storm?
Emergency cover over a damaged roof should be arranged with a roofer. Take photos from the ground first if it is safe. Keep receipts in case your insurer asks for them.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey seven days a week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Tell us which days suit you when you book.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Not unless it’s safe. Safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where it applies cover most of what’s needed, and the report notes anything we couldn’t see.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years, with 98% customer satisfaction.
What’s the best way to book?
Just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
Leaks and storm damage in Postling
Postling lies within about 3 miles of the sea, so there’s more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Strong wind lifts anything already loose, and driving rain gets in wherever it can, while salt slowly corrodes metal fixings and flashings. Historic houses such as Westenhanger Castle, about 1.8 miles south-west, show how far back building in the area around Postling goes. 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.
If you look after a building such as Brockhill Park Performing Arts College, water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot. Trees in and around Sandling Park shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
Postling is about 3 miles north of Hythe, in Kent. We visit Postling as part of our work across Kent. Postling is one of the places in Kent we cover for storm damage roof reports. Our Canterbury page covers surveys nearby.
We cover every part of the CT21 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. We also cover the places around Postling: Stanford (1 mile south-west), Skeete (1 mile north), Etchinghill (1 mile east), Woodland (2 miles north) and Lyminge (2 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns like Ashford (9 miles west), Canterbury (12 miles north), Dover (10 miles east), Folkestone (5 miles east), Hythe (3 miles south) and Tower Hamlets (10 miles east).
Near you in Postling
In Postling, that means homes and buildings near Sandling Park. The closest station to Postling is Sandling station, about 1.3 miles south. Other landmarks nearby include Elham Valley Countryside Centre And Railway Museum (2.4 miles east) and Saltwood Castle (2.1 miles south-east). Open spaces near Postling include Tolsford Hill.
What affects the price in Postling
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- The roof’s overall size
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
Prices start from £150, with VAT included, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both including VAT. We confirm the price for your roof before booking.
What to tell us when you contact us
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- The property’s address and postcode
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
Not sure which survey you need? It is easiest to ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll explain the options and the price.
How it works
The visit has one job: to see as much of the roof as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Notes and photographs go into the written report. The visit usually takes between one and two hours at a typical home, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Rural addresses near Postling can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- First you give us the date of the storm and what you’ve noticed, inside and out.
- The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows and from the loft space where it is safe.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- The likely cause is recorded, along with any evidence of older wear.
- You get a written report you can pass to your insurer.
How to prepare
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Find any records of previous roof work
Book a survey
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or email us, let us know about the property and we will explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.