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Storm damage roof report in Small Hythe, Kent
Storm damage roof reports around Small Hythe, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Damaged gutters and fascias
How a storm damage roof report works in Small Hythe
The Financial Ombudsman looks at three things when it considers a storm damage complaint: were there storm conditions on or around the date, is the damage consistent with a storm, and was the storm the main cause. We record what the roof shows about the damage and its likely cause. You or your insurer can check the weather for the date. We survey slate and tile slopes, chimney stacks and ridges and hips, and the problems we are asked to look at most are flashings pulled away from walls or stacks and slipped or missing slates or tiles.
For a small place like Small Hythe, the inspection is the same as anywhere: we simply plan the journey and access ahead. It is useful to know where the water appears, in what weather, and what you’ve seen outside, along with any repairs done before. If you have photos of the water coming in, they help as well.
The report is written in plain words, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible.
- Place
- Small Hythe (TN30)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Practical tips
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Keep receipts for any emergency work
- Report the damage to your insurer as soon as you can
- Arrange temporary cover with a roofer if rain is getting in
- Photograph the damage safely from below
You get the report by email and pass it to your insurer yourself. It is your record to use.
Check the roof from ground level after strong winds. With binoculars, you can often spot problems without climbing. Never climb onto the roof yourself.
Storm damage roof reports in Small Hythe: local notes
Many older homes in Kent have handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles held by pegs through two holes, and tile-hanging on their upper walls. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from. The wider area around Small Hythe has a long history of building, with Smallhythe Place about 0.2 miles south. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead.
Take an older house close to Church of St John the Baptist: the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself. Anyone responsible for a site like Homewood School and Sixth Form Centre will know that a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside.
Small Hythe is about 10 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. We carry out storm damage roof reports for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Small Hythe and the surrounding area. Our Kent coverage includes Small Hythe and the places around it. There is also a page for Maidstone.
Surveys in TN30 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Broad Tenterden (1 mile north), Tenterden (2 miles north), Strood (2 miles north-west), Rolvenden Layne (3 miles west) and Rolvenden (3 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Ashford (10 miles north-east), Park Wood (15 miles north-west), Kennington (12 miles north-east), New Romney (11 miles east), Staplehurst (11 miles north-west) and Stanhope (9 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Small Hythe
Well-known places in the area include Benenden Hospital (4.8 miles north-west) and Smallhythe Place (under half a mile south). Open spaces near Small Hythe include Flatropers Wood.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Small Hythe
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work around your tenants.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
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What else we do in Small Hythe
Small Hythe questions
Do you cover Small Hythe?
Yes, Small Hythe is within the area we cover. We survey roofs across London and the South East. You can call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details.
Will you come out to Small Hythe?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
Does someone need to be in?
It depends on what we need to see. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in; we will agree the details when you book.
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 have you been surveying roofs?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
Are you loss adjusters?
No. We aren’t loss adjusters and do not act for you with the insurer. We provide an independent record of the roof, which you can pass to your insurer.
Can you tell me if my claim will be paid?
The decision is your insurer’s, not ours. We record the damage, with photographs and the likely cause, which you can pass to your insurer.
How we price storm damage roof reports
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Which survey package you book
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included.
Helping us price your survey
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Dates you’re working to, like exchange
- What kind of property and roof it is
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
Why act early in Small Hythe
Many policies expect damage to be reported promptly. Let your insurer know early, and check what your policy asks for. Our report can then add a clear record. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Small Hythe, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all inc. VAT. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why book with us
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Packages from £150, inc. VAT
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or two real surveys.
Different roofs, different checks
Chimney stacks
Pots, cowls and aerials on chimneys can be damaged or dislodged in a storm. The report notes any damage to the stack.
Clay and concrete tiles
Strong gusts can lift and break tiles. The report shows each damaged area.
How the survey works
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. The inspection then takes between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. In a small place like Small Hythe, access is normally the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You let us know what happened and whether a roofer has made the roof safe.
- We check inside, including the loft where there is access, for water damage.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, windows and the roof where it is safe.
- Storm damage and older wear are recorded separately where we can.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
Before we arrive
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
Getting a price
We survey roofs on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.