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Ringwould Storm Damage Roof Report
Wondering about the roof at a property in Ringwould? You can book a storm damage roof report in Ringwould and across Kent.
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Water coming in after the storm
- Damaged ridges and hips
How a storm damage roof report works in Ringwould
High winds normally affect the parts of a roof that are already exposed or loose. Slates and tiles slip or blow off, ridge and hip tiles lift, flashings pull away and flat roof coverings can tear. Trees and branches can also hit roofs in a storm. Our report records what has happened to your roof, with photos. Any older wear we can see is recorded as well. If you are worried about stains appearing after strong winds and damaged pots on the stack, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Being in a small place like Ringwould makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: we simply plan the journey and access ahead. Tell us where the water shows, when it appears and anything you’ve noticed outside, plus any earlier repairs. If you have photographs of the water coming in, they help as well.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent, whichever applies.
- Place
- Ringwould (CT14)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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
- The roof’s overall size
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Basic, Standard or Premium
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can safely be seen and the package you choose.
What we need to know
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. You will know the price before anything is booked.
How the survey changes by roof type
Chimney stacks
High winds can loosen pots, cowls and aerials on stacks. The report notes any damage to the stack.
Ridge and hip tiles
Ridge tiles bedded in old mortar can loosen in high winds. Our report says whether it looks freshly damaged or worn over time.
Towns and villages near Ringwould
Also in Ringwould
When to book a survey in Ringwould
Some people book because a claim has been questioned. You get an independent record of what the roof shows. We cannot say whether the decision will change.
Look out for signs like these:
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Damaged flat roof membrane
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of St Nicholas, leaks on older roofs frequently start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- When you will get the report
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Whether the price includes VAT
Leave it or get it looked at?
Your policy may say how quickly you need to report damage. Let your insurer know early, and check what your policy asks for. An independent report can follow. Outbuildings and barns around Ringwould are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included.
Why book with us
- An independent view of the roof
- 98% of customers satisfied
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
Take a look at our cost guide and our case studies.
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Ringwould
The coast is about 2 miles or less from Ringwould, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. In a coastal gale, rain is driven sideways into laps, verges and flashings, and salt air slowly wears metal fixings. Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it’s detailed.
Historic houses such as Walmer Castle, about 1.6 miles north-east, show how far back building around Ringwould goes. Older roofs in the area may have lead flashings, valleys and gutters that have been patched many times. Anyone responsible for a site like Kingsdown and Ringwould CofE Primary School will know that tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
Ringwould is about 2 miles south of Deal, in Kent. We visit Ringwould as part of our work across Kent, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Across Kent, we cover Ringwould. There is also a page for Canterbury.
We work across CT14 for storm damage roof reports and the streets around it. You will find streets such as Back Street, Front Street and Queen's Rise, and we cover them all. Ringwould sits on or near the A258, which makes travel easy. We also cover Kingsdown (1 mile east), Martin (1 mile south-west), Martin Mill (1 mile south-west), Sutton (2 miles north-west) and East Langdon (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Canterbury (14 miles north-west), Margate (14 miles north), Dover (5 miles south-west), Folkestone (11 miles south-west), Ramsgate (11 miles north) and Broadstairs (13 miles north).
Around Ringwould
Typical jobs here are in homes near Five Bells pub and Goodwin Academy and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Walmer station, about 1.3 miles north. Other landmarks nearby include Walmer Castle (1.6 miles north-east) and St Margaret's Museum (2.6 miles south).
How it works
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a photo-illustrated written report, emailed to you. On timing, it usually takes about 1–2 hours for most houses, and more on a big or complicated roof. Older rural homes like those around Ringwould can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- We note the date of the storm and the damage you’ve seen.
- The roof is inspected from safe positions.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- We note the likely cause and any signs of older wear.
- We send you the report by email for your insurer.
How to prepare
- Keep pets in another room
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Getting a price
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Related advice
Landlords, agents and block managers in Ringwould
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work around your tenants.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photos included.
Ringwould: your questions answered
Is the coastal weather around Ringwould hard on roofs?
It can do. Within about 2 miles of the sea, as Ringwould is, metal fixings wear faster and gales find any loose ridge or slate.
Is Ringwould within the area you cover?
Yes. Ringwould is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Can you put a tarpaulin over the damage?
Call a roofer for emergency temporary protection. If it’s safe, photograph the damage before it’s covered. Keep receipts in case your insurer asks for them.
How do I book a survey in Ringwould?
The quickest way is to phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Let us know the address and a little about the roof, and we will take it from there. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Will my insurer pay out if I get a storm damage report?
We can’t say whether a claim will be paid. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. Our report gives you an independent record of the damage and its likely cause.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Not unless it’s safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where it applies, a drone.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We check the roof, not the whole building, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.