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Storm Damage Roof Report in Snowdown
Wondering about the roof at a property in Snowdown? You can book a storm damage roof report in Snowdown and across Kent, with plain-English findings.
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
Why it’s worth a survey now in Snowdown
A clear, independent record helps you explain the damage to your insurer. It records the damage and what seems to have caused it, so you’re not relying only on your own photos. For older village homes like those around Snowdown, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, access and the package you choose.
Why book us in Snowdown
- Over 20 years’ experience
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- A photo-illustrated written report
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
Take a look at our cost guide and our case studies.
Storm damage roof report in Snowdown
Our storm damage report gives you an independent, written record of how a storm has affected your roof. It sets out what is damaged, with photos, and what we think the likely cause is. You can then give it to your insurer with your claim. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. We’re not loss adjusters, and we can’t tell you whether a claim will succeed. Common reasons to book are gaps where slates or tiles have gone and damaged flat roof membrane, on gutters and fascias, ridges and hips and flat roofs.
Roofs in small places like Snowdown often stand in the open, so storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hard. Damp in old stone, brick or timber walls is slow to dry out, so it pays to find the cause quickly. A written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
The report is written in plain words, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Photos show what each point refers to, with the urgent items made clear.
- Place
- Snowdown (CT15)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
We do not take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can be seen safely is inspected, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. Most visits take about one to two hours for a house, and more on a big or complicated roof. Older roofs in small places like Snowdown can have low, tight loft spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it’s safe.
- We start with what you’ve seen and any temporary repairs.
- Inside, we look for signs of water in the loft and rooms below.
- We view the roof from safe positions.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
Before the survey
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
How to book
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from the ground or a window. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Related advice
Signs you need a storm damage roof report in Snowdown
A storm often finds a roof’s existing weak spots. Nail fatigue, eroded ridge mortar and tired flashings can all fail in high winds. Our report notes both the storm damage and any older wear.
People typically book a survey when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Water coming in after the storm
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
For landlords with property near Snowdown station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer right away.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- What follow-up you get after the report
- What the survey won’t cover
- How soon the report will arrive
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
Snowdown: your questions answered
Will you come out to Snowdown?
Yes, Snowdown is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Is my home in Snowdown listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Is there a set wind speed for storm damage?
There is no single figure. Many use gusts of about 55 mph, but each policy sets its own definition. Check your policy wording.
What’s the best way to book?
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Do I need to be at home?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access; we’ll agree the details when you book.
How long does the survey take?
Time on site depends on the roof; most visits take roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. The report is sent afterwards by email.
What do I do if water is coming in?
Emergency cover over a damaged roof should be arranged with a roofer. Take photos from ground level first if it is safe. Keep receipts for any emergency work.
Storm damage roof reports in Snowdown: local notes
The wider area around Snowdown has a long history of building, with Goodnestone Park about 2 miles north. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. 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. You’ll also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain. If your house is among the older ones in the streets near St Peter, leaks on older roofs often start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks.
Snowdown is about 7 miles north-west of Dover, in Kent. Roofs in Snowdown get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Kent. Our Kent coverage includes Snowdown and the places around it. You can also see our page for Canterbury.
All of CT15 is within our area for storm damage roof reports, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Local streets include The Crescent, South Avenue and Weston Mews. If you’re just outside Snowdown, we cover Nonington (1 mile north-east), Woolage Village (1 mile south-west), Frogham (1 mile south-east), Ratling (1 mile north) and Barfrestone (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (7 miles north-west), Margate (14 miles north-east), Dover (7 miles south-east), Folkestone (9 miles south), Ramsgate (12 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (14 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Snowdown
Snowdown has its own railway station: Snowdown station.
Before and after the survey
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Some pointers:
- Record any water damage in rooms and the loft
- Keep receipts for any emergency work
- Photograph the damage safely from below
- Write down when the storm hit and when you noticed damage
Once we’ve been, the findings are written up with photos. It sets out what is damaged, the likely cause and any signs of older wear. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
A well-maintained roof stands up to storms better. Have loose slates, tiles and flashings seen to promptly.
Honest limits
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- How your policy defines a storm
- Negotiating a claim settlement
- Whether your insurer will pay the claim
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flashings
- Flat roofs
- Gutters and fascias
- Slate and tile slopes
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges and hips
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
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. Do not go up yourself.