Kent · London and the South East
Storm damage roof report in Shelvin, Kent
Wondering about the roof at a property in Shelvin? You can book a storm damage roof report in Shelvin and across Kent.
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
Why it’s worth a survey now in Shelvin
Many policies expect damage to be reported promptly. Check the wording and tell your insurer as soon as you can. An independent report can follow. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Shelvin, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can safely be seen and which survey you book.
What you get with us
- An independent look at the roof
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Take a look at our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
About our storm damage roof report in Shelvin
We inspect the roof from wherever it can be seen safely: the ground, windows and vantage points, the loft where there is access, and the roof itself where that’s safe. Every area of damage is photographed and described. If part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. You get a report with photos to give to your insurer. If you’re worried about loose or broken chimney pots and cowls and loose or torn flashings, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Being in a small place like Shelvin 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. Photographs of the stain and of the roof from outside are helpful too.
Nothing in the report is left vague: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, along with how urgent it is.
- Location
- Shelvin (CT4)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
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Questions from Shelvin
Will you come out to Shelvin?
Yes, Shelvin is covered. Our area covers London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
How do I find out if my home in Shelvin is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Will you check the loft?
Where it is relevant to the survey and there is safe access, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch, and if the loft cannot be reached safely, the report says so.
Is wear and tear covered by insurance?
Insurers normally exclude wear and tear. Our report gives an honest view of what’s recent damage and what’s older wear. Your insurer decides the claim.
Who handles emergency protection after a storm?
A roofer should handle temporary protection. Photograph the damage first if you can do so safely. Our report then records the roof.
How long is the visit?
Time on site depends on the roof; most visits take about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. The written report follows by email.
Does your report mean my claim will be accepted?
That is not something we can promise. The decision rests with your insurer and its policy. Our report gives you an independent record of the damage and its likely cause.
What affects the price in Shelvin
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Building height and the viewpoints available
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
What we need to know
These details help when you get in touch:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Where the property is, with the postcode
If you’re buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form whenever suits you.
Leaks and storm damage in Shelvin
Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. 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. About 4 miles south-west lies Acrise Place, a reminder of how long the area around Shelvin 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.
Landlords with a home close to Shepherds Well station may find that a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer straight away.
Shelvin is about 6 miles north-west of Dover, in Kent. Surveys in Shelvin work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. We cover towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury.
Storm damage roof reports in CT4 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Local streets include Clints Lane and Shelvin Lane, and we cover them all. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Wootton (1 mile south-west), Denton (1 mile west), Lodge Lees (1 mile west), Breach (2 miles west) and Selsted (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (14 miles west), Canterbury (8 miles north-west), Dover (6 miles south-east), Folkestone (7 miles south), Ramsgate (14 miles north-east) and Whitstable (13 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Shelvin
In Shelvin, that means homes and buildings near Coach House Hotel. The nearest railway station is Shepherds Well station, roughly 1.9 miles east. Well-known places in the area include Buckland Hospital (5.9 miles south-east).
When to book a survey in Shelvin
A storm frequently finds a roof’s existing weak spots. Nail fatigue, eroded ridge mortar and tired flashings can all fail in high winds. We record recent damage alongside older defects.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Broken or displaced guttering
The streets around a church such as Church of St Martin are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What exactly goes into their report
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Their insurance cover
- What they will not be able to tell you
For landlords and managing agents
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. Surveys run seven days a week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
How the survey works
The visit typically starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the roof space if there’s safe access. All told, expect an hour or two on an ordinary house, and longer for a large or complex roof. Around Shelvin, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. 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.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- The report notes whether the damage fits a storm, older wear or both.
- We send you the report by email for your insurer.
Preparing for the visit
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Getting a price
For a price for storm damage roof reports in Shelvin, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us give you an accurate price.
Advice
What you can safely check yourself
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.