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Storm Damage Roof Report in Shadoxhurst
Storm damage roof reports in Shadoxhurst, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Water coming in after the storm
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
Why get it checked now?
Knowing whether older wear played a part helps you understand your position. We record storm damage and older defects, so there are no surprises later. Outbuildings and barns around Shadoxhurst are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all including VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Why book with us
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- Plain-English reports with photos
- PI and public liability insurance
- Surveys seven days a week
Read our cost guide and our case studies.
Storm damage roof report in Shadoxhurst
After a storm, safety comes first. Photograph the damage from the ground or a window, and never climb up. Emergency temporary protection, like covering an opening, is a job for a roofer. Our report records the damage so you have an independent record to give your insurer. Keep receipts for any emergency work. If you’ve noticed broken or displaced guttering and loose or broken chimney pots and cowls, we can find out what’s behind it.
Somewhere as small as Shadoxhurst, older roofs have often been repaired many times. A new leak may be fresh damage or the latest sign of long-term wear, and the difference matters, especially to an insurer. We check what can safely be seen and set out what we find. Older walls and timbers hold water for a long time, so it is worth finding the cause soon.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photos show what each point refers to.
- Location
- Shadoxhurst (TN26)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in Shadoxhurst
Will you come out to Shadoxhurst?
Yes. Shadoxhurst is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Shadoxhurst?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Will you walk on the roof?
Not unless it is safe. Safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where it applies cover most of what’s needed, and the report notes anything we couldn’t see.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
What do I do if water is coming in?
Call a roofer for emergency temporary protection. Take photos from the ground first if it’s safe. Keep receipts for any emergency work.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Where it is relevant to the survey and there’s safe access, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch, and if the loft can’t be reached safely, the report says so.
What if the roof was already worn?
Wear and tear is not typically covered. We describe what looks like fresh storm damage and what looks older. The claim decision is your insurer’s.
What happens on the day
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes between one and two hours on an ordinary house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. In a small place like Shadoxhurst, access is normally the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We start with what you’ve seen and any temporary repairs.
- We check inside, including the loft where there is access, for water damage.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
Getting a price
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Storm damage roof reports in Shadoxhurst: local notes
Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. You will also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in. Godinton House, about 3.7 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Shadoxhurst. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof.
Take an older house close to Church of St Peter and St Paul: the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself. If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for example near Ashford Designer Outlet, water through a ceiling can damage stock and close a sales floor, so the source needs finding fast.
Shadoxhurst is about 3 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. We carry out storm damage roof reports in Shadoxhurst for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Our Kent coverage includes Shadoxhurst and the places around it. Canterbury is in our area too.
Every address in TN26 is covered for storm damage roof reports, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We cover properties on The Street, Park Farm Close and Woodchurch Road and the roads around them. We also cover Stubb's Cross (1 mile north-east), Chilmington Green (2 miles north), Kingsnorth (2 miles east), Fleeden (2 miles north) and Stanhope (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Ashford (3 miles north-east), Folkestone (15 miles east), Faversham (15 miles north), Hythe (12 miles east), Davington (15 miles north) and Preston (14 miles north).
Landmarks near Shadoxhurst
We work in homes and buildings around Stone Wood, among other places. Shadoxhurst’s nearest station is Ham Street station, about 3.1 miles south-east of the centre. A little further out are Woodchurch Village Life Museum (2.9 miles south-west) and William Harvey Hospital (4.8 miles north-east). Not far away are Orlestone Forest.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Shadoxhurst
Landlords and agents in Shadoxhurst book surveys as well as homeowners. A report with photographs gives you a clear record of the roof.
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant beforehand.
Practical tips
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Read your policy wording on storm damage
- File receipts for anything you pay for
- Keep fallen slates or tiles as evidence if safe
- Take photos from ground level or a window, never by climbing
If anything in the report is not clear, just ask us. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation.
Keep records of roof work and surveys. They help show the roof was in good order before a storm.
Roof by roof
Ridge and hip tiles
Ridge and hip tiles take the full force of the wind. The survey notes loose, cracked or missing ridge and hip tiles.
Lead flashings
When flashings lift, water can get behind them. We note where this has happened and any damp inside.
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Common roof problems in Shadoxhurst
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.
We’re often asked to look at:
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
Take a building like John Wallis Academy: on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
Before booking anyone
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Which limits apply to the survey