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Storm damage roof report in Sheldwich Lees, Kent
An independent record of roof damage after a storm for Sheldwich Lees, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- New damp or leaks inside
Storm damage roof report in Sheldwich Lees
A storm damage roof report is an independent record of the damage to your roof after a storm. It sets out what is damaged, with photographs, and what we think the likely cause is. It’s yours to pass to your insurer. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. We aren’t loss adjusters and can’t say whether a claim will be paid. If you’ve noticed stains appearing after strong winds and damaged gutters and fascias, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on ridges and hips, flashings and chimney stacks alike.
Roofs in small places like Sheldwich Lees often stand in the open, where storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hardest. Once water gets into older walls, it takes a long time to dry, which makes finding the cause quickly worthwhile. A written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Place
- Sheldwich Lees (ME13)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Should I look at the roof myself first?
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That is where a survey comes in.
You can learn a lot from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Before and after the survey
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Get a roofer to make the roof safe if needed
- Keep any slates, tiles or debris that fall, if it’s safe to do so
- Photograph damage inside the house too
- Check your policy for how to report damage
The insurer might appoint a loss adjuster. You’ll have your own independent record to refer to.
Clear gutters and outlets before the stormy months. Blocked drainage can add water damage to wind damage.
Storm damage roof reports in Sheldwich Lees: local notes
About 1.7 miles west lies Belmont House and Gardens, a reminder of how long the area around Sheldwich Lees has been built on. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like 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. Across Kent, older roofs are frequently handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. You’ll 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.
The streets around a church like Church of St James are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, leaks on older roofs often start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Sheldwich 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 let a flat or house near Selling station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer right away.
Sheldwich Lees is about 3 miles south of Faversham, in Kent. We survey roofs in Sheldwich Lees and the rest of Kent, as part of our work across London and the South East. We cover towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Canterbury is in our area too.
Here we cover the ME13 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. Nearby, we also carry out storm damage roof reports in Sheldwich (1 mile north-west), Badlesmere (1 mile south), North Street (1 mile north), Throwley (1 mile west) and Throwley Forstal (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns like Ashford (9 miles south), Canterbury (8 miles east), Sittingbourne (8 miles north-west), Whitstable (8 miles north-east), Faversham (3 miles north) and Herne Bay (13 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Sheldwich Lees
For rail, the closest station is Selling station, roughly 2.4 miles east. Nearby you’ll also find Tower keep castle at Chilham (3.7 miles south-east).
What happens on the day
We work from the outside in: outside views come first, then the loft space if there’s safe access. In total, it takes about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. In a small place like Sheldwich Lees, access is typically the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- You tell us when the storm was and what damage you’ve seen.
- The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows and from the loft space where it is safe.
- We photograph and record every area of damage we can see.
- We check whether the damage fits storm damage, older wear or both.
- You get a written report you can pass to your insurer.
How to prepare
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
How to book
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
Different roofs, different checks
Slate roofs
After strong winds, we frequently see cracked and slipped slates. Each area is photographed and described.
Ridge and hip tiles
Worn mortar under ridge tiles can let them lift in a storm. Our report says whether it looks freshly damaged or worn over time.
Why act early in Sheldwich Lees
Before temporary repairs, photograph the damage from the ground if it is safe. That keeps a record of how it looked. In a small place like Sheldwich Lees, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
Why book us in Sheldwich Lees
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- 20+ years’ experience
- Surveys on weekdays and at weekends
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or two real surveys.
For landlords and managing agents
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, putting the urgent items at the top.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Sheldwich Lees and across Kent can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Sheldwich Lees
Is Sheldwich Lees in the area you cover?
Yes, Sheldwich Lees is within the area we cover. Our area covers London and South East England. You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details.
Is my home in Sheldwich Lees listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Is wear and tear covered by insurance?
Wear and tear is typically excluded from home insurance. Our report records storm damage and any older wear we see, so it is clear what we found. Your insurer decides how its policy applies.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
We carry out surveys seven days a week. To find a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
What does a storm damage report cost?
A storm damage report starts from £150. Commercial and larger roofs are quoted on size. The report does not include repair costs.
How should I record storm damage myself?
Stay off the roof. Photograph the damage from below or from a window. Note the date and time, and photograph any damage inside.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.