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Storm Damage Roof Report in Seaton
An independent record of roof damage after a storm around Seaton, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Damaged pots on the stack
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Seaton
What counts as a storm depends on your policy, though many use gusts of about 55 mph. Check your own policy wording. We do not decide whether a storm met that test. Our part is recording the damage to your roof and its likely cause. Each area of damage is photographed, and the report is yours to pass on. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. We survey slate and tile slopes, flat roofs and flashings, and the problems we are asked to look at most are broken or displaced guttering and loose or torn flashings.
In a village or hamlet like Seaton, older cottages and farmhouses often have roofs that have been patched over many years. 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. The report says what was seen and what it points to. Older walls and timbers hold water for a long time, so it is worth finding the cause soon.
The report does not just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend.
- Place
- Seaton (CT3)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What this survey cannot tell you
We only report whatever is safely visible on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- Repair costs or quotes for the work
- Areas we cannot see safely
- Whether your insurer will pay the claim
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and does not.
What we check
- Flat roofs
- Flashings
- Gutters and fascias
- Ridges and hips
- Slate and tile slopes
- Chimney stacks
Surveys for landlords and agents in Seaton
Landlords, agents and building managers in Seaton and across Kent can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.
Nearby places to Seaton
Also in Seaton
What affects the price in Seaton
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, including VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Booking your survey
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- What kind of property and roof it is
Not sure which survey you need? It’s easiest to call 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll explain the options and the price.
What happens on the day
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes an hour or two for most houses, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Cottages and farmhouses around Seaton often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- We start with the details: when the storm hit and what damage you can see.
- We view the roof from wherever it can safely be seen, including the loft where there’s access.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- The likely cause is recorded, along with any evidence of older wear.
- We send you a written report with photos, ready to give to your insurer.
Getting ready for the survey
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Note where any stains or damp appear
How to book
We survey roofs seven days a week. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Related advice
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Seaton
With Goodnestone Park about 3.2 miles south-east, Seaton sits in an area with a long building history. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Older houses across Kent frequently have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts.
If you look after a building such as Wickhambreaux Church of England Primary School, tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back. The streets around a church such as Church of St Andrew are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in. For landlords with property near Bekesbourne station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
Seaton is about 5 miles east of Canterbury, in Kent. Seaton is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Our area takes in places right across Kent, large and small.
Surveys in CT3 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Other places close to Seaton include Wickhambreaux (1 mile west), Ickham (1 mile south-west), Bramling (1 mile south), Littlebourne (1 mile south-west) and Bekesbourne (3 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (5 miles west), Margate (11 miles north-east), Dover (11 miles south-east), Folkestone (14 miles south), Ramsgate (10 miles east) and Broadstairs (12 miles north-east).
Near you in Seaton
In Seaton, that means homes and buildings near The Rose Inn. The closest station to Seaton is Bekesbourne station, about 2.8 miles south-west of the centre. A little further out are St Martins Hospital (3.6 miles west).
How the survey changes by roof type
Slate roofs
Natural slate can last 100 years or more, but the nails frequently fail first. The report records whether slipped slates look like storm damage or older wear.
Flat roof coverings
Branches and debris can damage flat roofs or block outlets. Any damage is recorded with photos.
Practical tips
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Some pointers:
- Keep invoices for temporary repairs
- Photograph damage inside the house too
- Report the damage to your insurer as soon as you can
- Ask a roofer for emergency temporary protection if water is coming in
Once we’ve been, the findings are written up with photos. It covers the damage, its likely cause and any older defects. Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24 to 48 hours and Premium reports the same day.
Store invoices and reports for any roof work. They help show the roof was in good order before a storm.
Seaton: your questions answered
Is Seaton within the area you cover?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Seaton?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
How long is the visit?
That depends on the size and shape of the roof; most visits take an hour or two at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. The written report follows by email.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where it applies let us see the rest.
Can I check the roof after a storm?
Only from the ground or from windows. Do not use a ladder or go onto the roof. With binoculars, you can see a lot from ground level and we will inspect the rest from safe positions.
How strong does the wind have to be for a storm claim?
Each policy has its own definition. Many treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but your policy sets the actual test.