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Sevenscore Storm Damage Roof Report
An independent record of roof damage after a storm in Sevenscore, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Get in touch for a price.
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Loose or torn flashings
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Sevenscore
Will you come out to Sevenscore?
Yes, Sevenscore is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Sevenscore, take more of a battering?
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 tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling are not something we do. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it.
What do I do if water is coming in?
Emergency cover over a damaged roof should be arranged with a roofer. Take photos from the ground first if it is safe. Keep receipts in case your insurer asks for them.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If the survey needs it and the loft space can be reached safely, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch, and if the loft cannot be reached safely, the report says so.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
How long does the survey take?
It normally takes between one and two hours for most houses, and more on a big or complicated roof. You will then get the report by email, on the timescale of your package.
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Sevenscore
We inspect the roof from wherever it can be seen safely: from ground level, from windows and higher points, from the loft space and from the roof where it is safe. We photograph and describe each area of damage. If part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. The report, with photos, is yours to pass to your insurer. If you’re worried about lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles and water coming in after the storm, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Roofs in small places like Sevenscore frequently stand in the open, so storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hard. Damp in old stone, brick or timber walls is slow to dry out, which makes finding the cause quickly worthwhile. A record with photos is useful if you need to show the damage to anyone else.
Where we cannot see part of the roof, the report says so. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Place
- Sevenscore (CT12)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Prices for storm damage roof reports in Sevenscore
Survey packages start from £150, with VAT included. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- The size of the roof
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
For a price for your roof in Sevenscore, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Helping us price your survey
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- What’s prompted the survey
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or email us and give us some details about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
How the survey changes by roof type
Flat roof coverings
Branches and debris can damage flat roofs or block outlets. Any damage is recorded with photos.
Lead flashings
Flashings with older defects frequently fail in high winds. We record what looks recent and what looks older.
What we’re asked to look at in Sevenscore
Roofs that were already worn are more likely to suffer in a storm. Corroded nails on slate roofs, worn mortar on ridges and old flashings can all give way. Our report notes both the storm damage and any older wear.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Loose or torn flashings
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
For businesses in and around places like Westwood Cross, finding where water is getting in quickly keeps disruption down.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- How soon the report will arrive
Leaks and storm damage in Sevenscore
The coast is about 2 miles or less from Sevenscore. Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies, and the insurer decides the claim. Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. You will also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts.
Take an older house close to St Mary: lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in. If you let a flat or house near Thanet Parkway station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer right away.
Sevenscore is about 3 miles west of Ramsgate, in Kent. From houses to flats and shops in Sevenscore, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Sevenscore is one of the places in Kent where we work for storm damage roof reports. You can also see our page for Canterbury.
Every address in CT12 is covered for storm damage roof reports. If you’re just outside Sevenscore, we cover Cliffs End (1 mile east), Way (1 mile north-west), Ebbsfleet (1 mile south), Richborough Port (2 miles south) and Manston (2 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Canterbury (12 miles west), Margate (4 miles north-east), Dover (13 miles south), Ramsgate (3 miles east), Broadstairs (4 miles north-east) and Whitstable (14 miles west).
Around Sevenscore
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Sportsman pub and Sandwich and Pegwell Bay and the streets around them. The closest station to Sevenscore is Thanet Parkway station, roughly 0.7 miles east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Westwood Cross (3 miles north-east) and Ramsgate General Hospital (2.8 miles east). For a walk, there is Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
What we do, step by step
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from every safe vantage point, take photos as we go and record our findings for the written report. It normally takes about 1–2 hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. Cottages and farmhouses around Sevenscore frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen.
- We start with what you’ve seen and any temporary repairs.
- Inside, we look for signs of water in the loft and rooms below.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, windows and the roof where it’s safe.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
Before we arrive
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Arrange a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? It is easiest to call 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll explain the options and the price.
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What this survey cannot tell you
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Bear these in mind:
- The work of a loss adjuster appointed by your insurer
- What’s beneath slates, tiles or membranes
- Repair costs or quotes for the work
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Ridges and hips
- Flat roofs
- Flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Slate and tile slopes
- Gutters and fascias
Before and after the survey
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Take photos of stains and damp inside
- Read your policy wording on storm damage
- Do not go onto the roof to take pictures
- File receipts for anything you pay for
Once we’ve been, the findings are written up with photos. It sets out what is damaged, the likely cause and any signs of older wear. Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24 to 48 hours and Premium reports the same day.
Have overhanging branches looked at by a tree surgeon. Branches can hit or scrape the roof in a storm.