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Storm damage roof report in Ripple, Kent
An independent record of roof damage after a storm across Ripple, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Lead lifted at abutments
Honest limits
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- How your policy defines a storm
- Repair costs or quotes for the work
- Areas we cannot see safely
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you. What a survey covers and does not.
What we look at
- Gutters and fascias
- Flat roofs
- Flashings
- Ridges and hips
- Chimney stacks
- Slate and tile slopes
How a storm damage roof report works in Ripple
Our storm damage report gives you an independent, written record of how a storm has affected your roof. It sets out what is damaged, with photographs, and what we think the likely cause is. It is yours to pass to your insurer. The decision on any claim rests with your insurer and its policy wording. We are not loss adjusters and can’t say whether a claim will be paid. If you’ve noticed lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles and holes or cracks caused by debris, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Roofs in small places like Ripple often stand in the open, where storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hardest. Damp in old stone, brick or timber walls is slow to dry out, which makes finding the cause quickly worthwhile. A record with photographs is useful if you need to show the damage to anyone else.
It is not only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Location
- Ripple (CT14)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Different roofs, different checks
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.
Chimney stacks
High winds can loosen pots, cowls and aerials on stacks. The report notes any damage to the stack.
What affects the cost of storm damage roof reports
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The roof’s overall size
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you need to know.
Helping us price your survey
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, it helps to mention:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- The address and postcode of the property
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
We survey roofs on any day of the week. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
FAQs for Ripple
Do you cover smaller places like Ripple?
Yes, Ripple is covered. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Ripple?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, if the building owner or managing agent agrees access. We check the parts we are given access to, and the report makes that clear.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing are not part of what we do. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, like cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings, and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
How much is a storm damage roof report?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Bigger roofs are quoted on size and access. Repair costs aren’t included, so ask a roofer to quote.
How experienced are you?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
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.
Nearby places to Ripple
What else we do in Ripple
Storm damage roof reports around Ripple
The coast is about 3 miles or less from Ripple, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Strong wind lifts anything already loose, and driving rain gets in wherever it can, and salt air slowly wears metal fixings. Walmer Castle, about 1.9 miles east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Ripple. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary the Virgin, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself. Landlords with a home close to Walmer station may find that finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
Ripple is about 2 miles south-west of Deal, in Kent. Anywhere in Ripple, we can carry out storm damage roof reports at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Ripple is one of the towns and villages in Kent we cover. There’s also a page for Canterbury.
Here we cover the CT14 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. We offer storm damage roof reports to properties on Mongeham Road, Sunnyside Close and Sutton Lane. Nearby, we also carry out storm damage roof reports in Great Mongeham (1 mile north), Mill Hill (1 mile north-east), Northbourne (2 miles north-west), Sholden Meadows (2 miles north) and Sholden (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Canterbury (13 miles north-west), Margate (12 miles north), Dover (5 miles south-west), Folkestone (12 miles south-west), Ramsgate (10 miles north) and Broadstairs (12 miles north).
Around Ripple
We work in homes and buildings around Goodwin Academy, among other places. Ripple’s nearest station is Walmer station, about 1.1 miles east of the centre. A little further out are Royal Victoria Hospital (5.5 miles south-west) and Kent Museum of the Moving Image (2.4 miles north-east).
Can I check my roof myself?
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: 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.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
How the survey works
You do not need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. In a hamlet or village like Ripple, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We note the date of the storm and the damage you’ve seen.
- The roof is inspected from safe positions.
- We record and photograph the damage.
- The report notes whether the damage fits a storm, older wear or both.
- We send you the report by email for your insurer.
Before we arrive
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Keep pets in another room
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Booking a survey
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email to find out.
Related advice
Common roof problems in Ripple
A storm often finds a roof’s existing weak spots. Corroded nails on slate roofs, worn mortar on ridges and old flashings can all give way. We record recent damage alongside older defects.
Look out for signs like these:
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Loose or torn flashings
For site and facilities teams at buildings like St Mary's Catholic Primary School, on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- When you’ll get the report
- Their insurance cover
- Will the report include photos?
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?