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Saltwood Storm Damage Roof Report
Independent storm damage roof reports in Saltwood. We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
Honest limits
It helps to know what a survey will not do before booking:
- Negotiating a claim settlement
- A decision on your insurance claim
- How your policy defines a storm
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Saltwood
- Gutters and fascias
- Slate and tile slopes
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges and hips
- Flashings
- Flat roofs
About our storm damage roof report in Saltwood
Our storm damage report gives you an independent, written record of how a storm has affected your roof. We record each area of damage, photograph it and note the likely cause. You can then give it to your insurer with your claim. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. We are not loss adjusters and can’t say whether a claim will be paid. We survey flashings, flat roofs and chimney stacks, and common reasons people get in touch are torn or lifted flat roof coverings and holes or cracks caused by debris.
Somewhere as small as Saltwood, older roofs have often been repaired many times. A new leak may be fresh damage or the latest sign of long-term wear, which matters if you are thinking of an insurance claim. We look at whatever is safely visible 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.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Place
- Saltwood (CT21)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Places near Saltwood
What else we do in Saltwood
Common questions in Saltwood
Is my home in Saltwood listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Saltwood?
Near the coast, roofs face more wind and more salt than further inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, while strong wind lifts anything already loose.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and it is safe, yes. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
How experienced are you?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years.
Do I need to be at home?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that in advance, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Can you tell me if my claim will be paid?
That is not something we can promise. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. Our report gives you an independent record of the damage and its likely cause.
What’s the best way to book?
Simply ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
Can I check my roof myself?
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Do not go up yourself.
Prices for storm damage roof reports in Saltwood
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- House, block, shop or office
- The roof’s overall size
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Booking your survey
When you call or email, these details help:
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- What made you get in touch
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- The property’s address and postcode
When you are ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
How it works
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings as a report with photos. On timing, most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. Older roofs in small places like Saltwood can have low, tight loft spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We note the date of the storm and the damage you’ve seen.
- We check the roof from wherever it is safe.
- 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
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
How to book
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or email us.
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Common roof problems in Saltwood
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. Most people book a report soon after a storm, when they’ve seen damage or water has come in.
Common reasons to book include:
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Loose or torn flashings
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
Take an older house close to Church of St Peter and St Paul: old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- What experience they bring
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- How soon the report will arrive
Saltwood roofs and the weather
Saltwood is within about 1 mile of the coast, so storms can arrive with strong gusts off the water. What counts as a storm is set by each policy, often gusts of around 55 mph, and the insurer makes the decision. Historic houses such as Westenhanger Castle, about 2.2 miles north-west, show how far back building in the area around Saltwood goes. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Living close to Brockhill Country Park is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn. If you look after a building like Saltwood CofE Primary School, a leak through a large roof is frequently found some distance from where the water shows inside.
Saltwood is about 1 mile north of Hythe, in Kent. We cover Saltwood and the rest of Kent. Saltwood is one of the towns and villages in Kent we cover for storm damage roof reports. We also survey roofs in Canterbury.
Storm damage roof reports in CT21 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. That includes homes and businesses on Old Saltwood Lane, The Green and Bartholomew Lane. Other places close to Saltwood include Hythe (1 mile south), Sandling (1 mile north-west), Pedlinge (1 mile west), Palmarsh (2 miles south-west) and Newingreen (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Ashford (10 miles north-west), Canterbury (14 miles north), Dover (10 miles north-east), Folkestone (4 miles east), Tower Hamlets (10 miles east) and Hawkinge (4 miles north-east).
What’s near Saltwood
Around Saltwood, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Brockhill Park Performing Arts College, Brockhill Country Park and Red Lion Public House, among other places. The nearest railway station is Sandling station, about 0.9 miles north-west. A little further out are Royal Victoria Hospital (4.1 miles east) and Hythe Museum (0.8 miles south). Not far away are Tolsford Hill.
Useful tips for Saltwood property owners
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- File receipts for anything you pay for
- Keep a note of the date of the storm
- Take photos of stains and damp inside
- Keep fallen slates or tiles as evidence if safe
The report is emailed to you, and you decide what to send to your insurer. We don’t deal with the insurer on your behalf.
Keep the roof in good order between storms. Fix slipped slates, loose ridges and lifted flashings when you spot them.