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Potters Corner Storm Damage Roof Report
An independent record of roof damage after a storm across Potters Corner, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Get in touch for a price.
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- New damp or leaks inside
About our storm damage roof report in Potters Corner
Most policies don’t cover wear and tear. That makes the difference between storm damage and old wear important. Our report records both: fresh breaks and recently moved slates or tiles, and older problems such as corroded nails or worn mortar. We describe what we see, whichever way it points. Your insurer then decides how its policy applies. If you’ve noticed flashings pulled away from walls or stacks and lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Somewhere as small as Potters Corner, older roofs have frequently been repaired many times. A new leak may be fresh damage or the latest sign of long-term wear, and the difference matters, especially to an insurer. We check what can safely be seen 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.
- Location
- Potters Corner (TN25, TN26)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Questions from Potters Corner
Do you cover Potters Corner?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
How do I find out if my home in Potters Corner is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
How do I arrange a storm damage roof report in Potters Corner?
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know the address and what you need to know. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
How experienced are you?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years.
Will you deal with the insurance company for me?
No. We write an independent report, and you decide how to use it. Your insurer may appoint its own loss adjuster.
Will my insurer pay out if I get a storm damage report?
We can’t say whether a claim will be paid. The decision rests with your insurer and its policy. What we provide is an independent record of the damage.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only when it is safe. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where applicable let us see the rest.
Practical tips
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Tell your insurer about the damage promptly
- Keep a note of the date of the storm
- Ask a roofer for emergency temporary protection if water is coming in
- Do not go onto the roof to take pictures
Your insurer may send a loss adjuster to look at the damage. Our report gives you an independent record alongside theirs.
Store invoices and reports for any roof work. They can help show the roof was looked after.
Storm damage roof reports around Potters Corner
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. You will also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in. About 1.2 miles south-west lies Godinton House, a reminder of how long the area around Potters Corner has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you own a rental within reach of Ashford International station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it. Living close to Ashford Warren and Hoads Wood is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall. Anyone responsible for a site like Goat Lees Primary School will know that tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
Potters Corner is about 2 miles north of Ashford, in Kent. Anywhere in Potters Corner, we can come and survey your property. Potters Corner is one of the places in Kent we cover. There is also a page for Canterbury.
We work across the TN25 and TN26 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. That includes homes and businesses on Kingsland Lane, Sandyhurst Lane and Westwell Lane and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Potters Corner: Bockhanger (1 mile south-east), Godinton (1 mile south), Westwell (1 mile north), Hothfield (1 mile west) and Kennington (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (12 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north-west), Folkestone (15 miles south-east), Whitstable (15 miles north-east), Faversham (10 miles north) and Hythe (12 miles south-east).
Near you in Potters Corner
In Potters Corner, that means homes and buildings near Ashford Warren and Hoads Wood, Towers School and Sixth Form Centre and The Hayesbrook School. The closest station to Potters Corner is Ashford International station, roughly 2.2 miles south-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include County Square (1.8 miles south-east) and William Harvey Hospital (3.4 miles south-east). Open spaces near Potters Corner include Hatch Park.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Potters Corner
Landlords and letting agents in Potters Corner book surveys as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photos.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, putting the urgent items at the top.
What we cannot see
It’s useful to know what a survey will not do before booking:
- Your insurer’s view of the claim
- A price for the repairs
- Areas we can’t see safely
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll point you to the right survey before you book. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Slate and tile slopes
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges and hips
- Gutters and fascias
- Flashings
- Flat roofs
Checking the roof from the ground
It helps to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
How the survey works
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photos, emailed to you. On timing, most surveys take about 1–2 hours at most homes, or half a day or so for a commercial building. In a hamlet or village like Potters Corner, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, 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 we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- We check the roof from wherever it’s safe.
- We record and photograph the damage.
- We note the likely cause and any signs of older wear.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
How to prepare
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Leave side gates unlocked
Getting a price
When you are ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
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What happens if roof problems are left?
If the damage is partly wear and tear, it’s better to know. We record storm damage and older defects, so you know what the roof shows. In a place like Potters Corner, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, inc. VAT. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. You will know the exact price before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Potters Corner
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Every finding written up with photos
- Surveys seven days a week
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
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