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South Alkham Storm Damage Roof Report
Know where you stand with the roof before you spend money on it. Storm damage roof reports in South Alkham, with photos and a clear written report.
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- New damp or leaks inside
About our storm damage roof report in South Alkham
If your roof has been damaged, stay safe first. Take photos from ground level or from windows, and don’t climb onto the roof. If water is coming in, a roofer can put temporary protection in place. We then record the damage in a report you can pass to your insurer. Keep receipts for any emergency work. If you’re worried about damage from fallen branches or debris and stains appearing after strong winds, we can find out what’s behind it.
Being in a small place like South Alkham makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: we simply plan the journey and access ahead. Let us know where the water shows, when it appears and anything you’ve noticed outside, plus any earlier repairs. If you have photographs of the water coming in, they help as well.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Where
- South Alkham (CT15)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Why it’s worth a survey now in South Alkham
A clear, independent record helps you explain the damage to your insurer. It records the damage and what seems to have caused it, alongside any photos you took yourself. Around South Alkham, older homes often have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included.
Why book with us
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Surveys on any day of the week
See what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
What we do, step by step
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from each safe vantage point, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Older rural homes like those around South Alkham can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- We look at the roof from wherever it is safe.
- We record and photograph the damage.
- We note the likely cause and any signs of older wear.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
Preparing for the visit
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
Booking a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Related advice
What affects the cost of storm damage roof reports
Survey packages start from £150, including VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Which survey package you book
Prices start from £150, inc. VAT, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
Booking your survey
These details help when you contact us:
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Storm damage roof reports in South Alkham: local notes
The coast is about 2 miles or less from South Alkham, so there is more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Strong wind lifts anything already loose, and driving rain gets in wherever it can, and salt air slowly wears metal fixings. Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts.
Trees in and around Sladden Wood shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters. Take an older house close to Church of St Anthony the Martyr: old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in.
South Alkham is about 4 miles west of Dover, in Kent. We survey roofs in South Alkham as part of our work across London and South East England. We cover towns and villages across Kent. Our Canterbury page covers surveys nearby.
Surveys in CT15 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your property is on Meggett Lane and Alkham Valley Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. If you are just outside South Alkham, we cover Alkham (1 mile north-east), Drellingore (1 mile south-west), Chalksole Green (1 mile north), Ewell Minnis (1 mile north-east) and Wolverton (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Ashford (15 miles west), Canterbury (12 miles north-west), Dover (4 miles east), Folkestone (4 miles south-west), Deal (10 miles north-east) and Hythe (7 miles south-west).
Near you in South Alkham
We work in homes and buildings around Sladden Wood, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Kearsney station, about 2.8 miles north-east. A little further out are Folkestone Castle (3.2 miles south-west) and Crabble Corn Mill (3.1 miles east). Not far away are Dover Western Heights and Sugar Loaf Hill.
Roof by roof
Clay and concrete tiles
Tiles without fixings can move more easily in wind. We note what we can see of how tiles are fixed.
Lead flashings
Wind can peel back flashings at abutments and stacks. Loose or damaged flashings are photographed and noted.
Nearby places to South Alkham
Also in South Alkham
For landlords and managing agents
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which helps when tenants work during the week.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord. Access is agreed with the tenant in advance.
Questions from South Alkham
Do roofs near the sea, like those around South Alkham, take more of a battering?
Yes, coastal weather is harder on roofs: there’s more wind, and more salt in the air. Ridges, verges, flashings and fixings are where it normally shows.
Is my home in South Alkham listed or in a conservation area?
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.
Is wear and tear covered by insurance?
Wear and tear is not usually covered. We describe what looks like fresh storm damage and what looks older. The claim decision is your insurer’s.
How long will you be at the property?
Time on site depends on the roof; most visits take about one to two hours for most houses, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. The report is sent afterwards by email.
What’s the best way to book?
It is easiest to ring 07833 053749 or email us. Tell us the address and a little about the roof, and we’ll point you to the right survey. Surveys run on any day of the week.
Will you check the loft?
If it’s needed and safe to reach, yes. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.
Do you cover South Alkham for storm damage roof reports?
Yes. South Alkham is part of the area we cover.
What we are asked to look at in South Alkham
Branches and trees frequently come down on roofs during storms. We record the damage and where it is, with photographs.
Things that frequently lead to a survey include:
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
Historic houses such as Acrise Place, about 3.5 miles west, show how far back building around South Alkham goes. Leaks in period homes nearby often come from lead work and valleys that have been patched before.
What to check before booking
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Whether VAT is added on top
- What the survey won’t cover
- What insurance they carry