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Shatterling Storm Damage Roof Report
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Shatterling from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Lead lifted at abutments
What we do, step by step
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: 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. Most visits take about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, and more on a big or complicated roof. Around Shatterling, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it helps to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We note the date of the storm and the damage you’ve seen.
- The roof is inspected from safe positions.
- We record and photograph the damage.
- We note the likely cause and any signs of older wear.
- We send you the report by email for your insurer.
Before we arrive
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Arrange a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form when you are ready.
Advice
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Shatterling
After a storm, safety comes first. Take photos from the ground or from windows, and do not climb onto the roof. Emergency temporary protection, like covering an opening, is a job for a roofer. We then record the damage in a report you can pass to your insurer. Keep receipts for any emergency work. We are often asked to look into water coming in after the storm and ridge tiles that have come loose, on gutters and fascias, flashings and chimney stacks.
Being in a small place like Shatterling makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: we simply plan the journey and access ahead. Tell us where the water shows, when it appears and anything you’ve noticed outside, along with any repairs done before. Photos of the stain and of the roof from outside are helpful too.
It is not only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend.
- Where
- Shatterling (CT3)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Shatterling roofs and the weather
Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in. With Goodnestone Park about 2.5 miles south, Shatterling sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Take a building like Wingham Primary School: water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot. If you live in an older home near St Mary's Church, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself.
Shatterling is about 6 miles east of Canterbury, in Kent. Anywhere in Shatterling, we can carry out storm damage roof reports at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Our Kent coverage includes Shatterling and the places around it. You can also see our page for Canterbury.
Every address in CT3 is covered for storm damage roof reports. We also cover the places around Shatterling: Broomhill (1 mile west), Perry (1 mile north), Nash (1 mile north-east), Wingham (1 mile south-west) and Twitham (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (6 miles west), Margate (10 miles north-east), Dover (10 miles south), Folkestone (14 miles south), Ramsgate (9 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (10 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Shatterling
In Shatterling, that means homes and buildings near The Red Lion pub. For rail, the closest station is Adisham station, about 3 miles south-west. Other landmarks nearby include St Martins Hospital (5.4 miles west). For a walk, there is Monk's Wall nature reserve.
Other services in Shatterling
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it as you book and we will plan the survey around it.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That is where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level.
Before and after the survey
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Keep invoices for temporary repairs
- Hold on to fallen pieces of the roof where you can
- Record any water damage in rooms and the loft
- Keep a note of the date of the storm
Your insurer may send a loss adjuster to look at the damage. You will have your own independent record to refer to.
After a storm, look at the roof from the street or garden. With binoculars, you can frequently spot problems without climbing. Never climb onto the roof yourself.
What we are asked to look at in Shatterling
Flat roofs can be damaged too. Wind can lift edges and tear coverings, and blocked outlets can leave water ponding after heavy rain. Our report covers flat and pitched roofs.
Look out for signs like these:
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- New damp or leaks inside
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
If you let a flat or house near Adisham station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Are they insured for the work?
- Which limits apply to the survey
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
Shatterling questions
Do you cover Shatterling?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Do you cover smaller places like Shatterling?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, with 98% customer satisfaction.
How long does the survey take?
Time on site depends on the roof; most visits take between one and two hours on an ordinary house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. The report is sent afterwards by email.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
Can I check the roof after a storm?
Stay off the roof. Photograph the damage from below or from a window. Record the date and any damage inside as well.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Not always. 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.
Honest limits
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- A decision on your insurance claim
- Repair costs or quotes for the work
- What’s beneath slates, tiles or membranes
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will point you to the right survey. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Shatterling
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges and hips
- Flashings
- Gutters and fascias
- Slate and tile slopes