Kent · London and the South East
Storm Damage Roof Report in Radfall
An independent record of roof damage after a storm for Radfall and the rest of Kent. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Water coming in after the storm
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Radfall
Radfall is within about 2 miles of the coast, so there’s more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, and driving rain finds any gap they leave. Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list.
If you let a flat or house near Chestfield & Swalecliffe station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
Radfall is about 2 miles south-east of Whitstable, in Kent. We survey roofs in Radfall and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and the South East. Our area takes in places right across Kent, large and small.
Every address in CT5 is covered for storm damage roof reports, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We cover properties on Radfall Road, Broomfield Gate and Dukeswood and the roads around them. If you’re just outside Radfall, we cover Chestfield (1 mile north), West End (1 mile north-east), Swalecliffe (2 miles north), Whitstable (2 miles north-west) and Tankerton (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Canterbury (4 miles south), Margate (14 miles east), Sittingbourne (14 miles west), Ramsgate (15 miles east), Faversham (8 miles west) and Herne Bay (4 miles north-east).
Near you in Radfall
Radfall’s nearest station is Chestfield & Swalecliffe station, about 1.5 miles north. Other landmarks nearby include Tankerton Castle (2.3 miles north-west) and Sidney Cooper Museum (4 miles south). Green spaces nearby include West Blean and Thornden Woods.
Storm damage roof report in Radfall
A storm damage roof report is priced from £150. You get a written report with photos by email. It does not price the repairs, so you’ll need a roofer’s quote for that. The insurer may still send a loss adjuster of its own. What you get is an independent record of the damage and what seems to have caused it. Typical surveys look at torn or lifted flat roof coverings and gaps where slates or tiles have gone, across slate and tile slopes, ridges and hips and gutters and fascias.
For a small place like Radfall, the inspection is the same as anywhere: we simply plan the journey and access ahead. Let us know where the water shows, when it appears and anything you’ve noticed outside, along with any repairs done before. Photos of the stain and of the roof from outside are helpful too.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Where
- Radfall (CT5)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Common roof problems in Radfall
Strong winds lift loose or poorly fixed slates and tiles, ridge pieces and flashings. Rain can then blow in where slates or tiles have gone. People usually call us after a storm, once they’ve noticed damage or a leak.
Common reasons to book include:
- Water coming in after the storm
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
Anyone responsible for a site like The Whitstable School will know that tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Their insurance cover
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
Prices for storm damage roof reports in Radfall
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- How big the roof is
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
Helping us price your survey
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you get in touch, it’s useful to mention:
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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What else we do in Radfall
Why it’s worth a survey now in Radfall
Once the storm has passed, damage that looked minor can let water in for months. Getting it recorded and repaired sooner is typically better. In a small place like Radfall, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can safely be seen and which survey you book.
What you get with us
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Every finding written up with photos
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
Before and after the survey
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Check your policy for how to report damage
- Read your policy wording on storm damage
- Hold on to fallen pieces of the roof where you can
- Arrange temporary cover with a roofer if rain is getting in
If you are unhappy with how your insurer handles the claim, you can complain to them first. If that doesn’t resolve it, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to help.
Ask a tree specialist about branches over the roof. Branches can hit or scrape the roof in a storm.
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Radfall
How do I find out if my home in Radfall is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Will you come out to Radfall?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, if the freeholder or managing agent agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
Do you act for me with my insurer?
No. We’re not loss adjusters, and we do not negotiate claims. We provide an independent record of the roof for you to send to your insurer.
Is there a set wind speed for storm damage?
Each policy has its own definition. About 55 mph is a common figure in many policies, but your policy sets the actual test.
What’s the best way to book?
The quickest way is to phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Tell us the address and a little about the roof, and we’ll take it from there. We survey seven days a week.
How should I record storm damage myself?
Safely, from the ground or a window. Don’t use a ladder or go onto the roof. With binoculars, you can see a lot from the ground, and we will record the rest.
For landlords and managing agents
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed ahead of time. We survey on any day of the week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
How it works
Photos are taken throughout the visit, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take about 1–2 hours at most homes, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Older rural homes like those around Radfall can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen.
- You tell us 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
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Find any records of previous roof work
Arrange a survey
To get a price for storm damage roof reports in Radfall, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. A few details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.