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Storm damage roof report in Sandling, Kent
An independent record of roof damage after a storm in Sandling, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Water coming in after the storm
- Roofs hit by falling trees
Different roofs, different checks
Lead flashings
Flashings with older defects often fail in high winds. We record what looks recent and what looks older.
Clay and concrete tiles
Older tiles held only by nibs, without nails or clips, can lift more easily. We record what we can see of the fixings.
How a storm damage roof report works in Sandling
We inspect the roof from wherever it can be seen safely: the ground, windows and vantage points, the loft where there’s access, and the roof itself where that’s safe. Every area of damage is photographed and described. If part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. The report, with photos, is yours to pass to your insurer. We’re often asked to look into damaged pots on the stack and new damp or leaks inside, on slate and tile slopes, flat roofs and ridges and hips.
In a village or hamlet like Sandling, older cottages and farmhouses frequently have roofs that have been patched over many years. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old wear, and the difference matters, particularly to an insurer. We look at whatever is safely visible and set out what we find. Older walls and timbers hold water for a long time, so it is worth finding the cause soon.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, such as when you want to compare after future work.
- Where
- Sandling (CT21)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Storm damage roof reports in Sandling: local notes
The coast is about 2 miles or less from Sandling, so storms can arrive with strong gusts off the water. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording, and many treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, though it varies. With Westenhanger Castle about 1.6 miles west, Sandling sits in an area with a long building history. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Peter and St Paul, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself. Homes near green spaces like Brockhill Country Park can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Sandling is about 1 mile north-west of Hythe, in Kent. Surveys in Sandling work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. Sandling is one of the places in Kent where we work for storm damage roof reports. Our Canterbury page covers surveys nearby.
All of CT21 is within our area for storm damage roof reports. Nearby, we also carry out storm damage roof reports in Saltwood (1 mile south-east), Pedlinge (1 mile south-west), Hythe (1 mile south-east), Westenhanger (1 mile west) and Newingreen (1 mile west). Further out, we also cover Ashford (9 miles north-west), Canterbury (13 miles north), Dover (11 miles east), Folkestone (4 miles east), Tower Hamlets (11 miles east) and Hawkinge (4 miles north-east).
Near you in Sandling
We work in homes and buildings around St Augustine's Catholic Primary School and Brockhill Country Park. There is a railway station in Sandling itself: Sandling station. A little further out are Saltwood Castle (0.9 miles south-east) and Hythe Museum (1.4 miles south-east). Open spaces near Sandling include Tolsford Hill.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Leaving storm damage can let water into the loft space and rooms below. Further water damage can blur what the storm actually did. Emergency temporary protection should be arranged with a roofer. Matching old materials, like handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can be seen safely and which survey you book.
What you get with us
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- A written report with photos
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Take a look at our cost guide or our case studies.
Practical tips
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- File receipts for anything you pay for
- Take photos from the ground or a window, never by climbing
- Report the damage to your insurer as soon as you can
- Keep fallen slates or tiles as evidence if safe
Your insurer may send a loss adjuster to look at the damage. You’ll have your own independent record to refer to.
Ask a tree specialist about branches over the roof. Branches can hit or scrape the roof in a storm.
What happens on the day
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes about one to two hours on an ordinary house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Somewhere like Sandling needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- 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.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
Getting ready for the survey
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Arrange a survey
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or email us to find out.
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Questions from Sandling
Do you cover smaller places like Sandling?
Yes, Sandling is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Is the coastal weather around Sandling hard on roofs?
Generally, yes: wind and salt air take more of a toll near the sea. Ridges, verges, flashings and fixings are where it typically shows, and Sandling is within about 2 miles of the coast.
Can I challenge a declined storm claim?
The first step is a complaint to your insurer. After that, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to look at it. An independent report can add to your evidence, though we can’t predict the outcome.
How long does the survey take?
That depends on the size and shape of the roof, but most surveys take between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. The report is sent afterwards by email.
Do I need to be at home?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it is applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
What you can safely check yourself
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Don’t go up yourself.
Nearby places to Sandling
What else we do in Sandling
Do you need a storm damage roof report in Sandling?
When you claim, your insurer may ask for evidence of the damage and its cause. An independent report gives you a clear record to send. The decision still rests with the insurer.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Broken or displaced guttering
For landlords with property near Sandling station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Their report turnaround times
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one