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Storm damage roof report in Shalmsford Street, Kent
Not sure what state the roof is in? We carry out storm damage roof reports in Shalmsford Street and across Kent.
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Roofs hit by falling trees
Storm damage roof reports for Shalmsford Street homes and businesses
Storm damage roof report in Shalmsford Street: what you get
When a storm has damaged your roof, a written record can help you explain it to your insurer. Our report shows the damage in photos and says whether it looks like storm damage, wear and tear, or a mix. We are not loss adjusters, and we cannot say whether a claim will be paid. What we give you is an independent record of the roof. We survey slate and tile slopes, ridges and hips and chimney stacks, and common reasons people get in touch are holes or cracks caused by debris and torn or lifted flat roof coverings.
Around Shalmsford Street, chimneys on older homes are a common source of leaks, at the flashings, the pointing or the mortar round the pots. Damp in a chimney breast can have more than one cause, so it is not always obvious where it starts. It is worth looking at the stack from outside and at the timbers beside it in the loft.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible.
- Place
- Shalmsford Street (CT4)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
When you need someone else
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Keep these in mind:
- How your policy defines a storm
- Damage hidden under coverings or inside the structure, without opening up
- Negotiating a claim settlement
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Flat roofs
- Gutters and fascias
- Chimney stacks
- Flashings
- Ridges and hips
- Slate and tile slopes
Towns and villages near Shalmsford Street
What else we do in Shalmsford Street
The survey, step by step
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit typically takes between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Being in a smaller place like Shalmsford Street does not change how the visit works: outside, inside and from any safe vantage point, in that order. It’s useful to show us anything you’ve already noticed.
- You tell us when the storm was and what damage you’ve seen.
- We inspect the roof from safe viewpoints and from the loft where there’s access.
- The damage is recorded with photographs, area by area.
- We note the likely cause, including any signs of wear that were there before the storm.
- The findings are written up with photographs for you to share with your insurer.
Before the survey
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Tell us where we can park nearby
Arrange a survey
We survey roofs on any day of the week. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and the days you’d prefer.
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Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Landlords, agents and building managers in Shalmsford Street and across Kent can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
Questions from Shalmsford Street
Is Shalmsford Street within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Is Shalmsford Street in the area you cover?
Yes, Shalmsford Street is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. You can phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details.
How long does the survey take?
It typically takes an hour or two for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. The report follows by email.
Can you put a tarpaulin over the damage?
Emergency temporary protection is a job for a roofer. Photograph the damage first if you can do so safely. Our report then records the roof.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it is applicable. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator.
How experienced are you?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
How do I arrange a storm damage roof report in Shalmsford Street?
To book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know the address and what you need to know. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
When to book a survey in Shalmsford Street
Branches and trees often come down on roofs during storms. The report shows what was hit and the damage caused, with photographs.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
Trees in and around Broadham Down shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- What happens after the report arrives
- How soon the report will arrive
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
Checking the roof from ground level
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That’s where a survey comes in.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Shalmsford Street roofs and the weather
Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list, ideally before any re-roofing is planned. Older houses across Kent often 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. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it is detailed.
For businesses in and around places like Whitefriars Shopping Centre, a quick answer on where water is coming in keeps a business running. For landlords with property near Chartham station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it.
Shalmsford Street is about 3 miles south-west of Canterbury, in Kent. We survey roofs in Shalmsford Street across London and South East England. Across Kent, we cover Shalmsford Street and the places around it.
Storm damage roof reports in CT4 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We cover properties on Old Church Road, Pomfret Road and Summer Piece Grove. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Chartham (1 mile north), Mystole (1 mile west), Garlinge Green (1 mile south), Chartham Hatch (1 mile north) and Thanington (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Ashford (10 miles south-west), Canterbury (3 miles north-east), Dover (14 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (14 miles north-west), Folkestone (13 miles south-east) and Whitstable (7 miles north).
What’s near Shalmsford Street
Around Shalmsford Street, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Artichoke Inn and Broadham Down. The nearest railway station is Chartham station, roughly 0.5 miles north of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Chilham Castle (2.6 miles west) and Whitefriars Shopping Centre (3.3 miles north-east). Not far away are Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
Roof by roof
Slate roofs
Broken slates and slates that have slid out of place are common after a storm. We photograph and describe each one.
Ridge and hip tiles
Water can get in where ridge tiles have moved. Each one is recorded with photos.