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Storm Damage Roof Report in Statenborough
Storm damage roof reports in Statenborough, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
What a storm damage roof report does not cover
It’s useful to know what a survey will not do before you book:
- Damage hidden under coverings or inside the structure, without opening up
- Repair costs or quotes for the work
- Acting for you with the insurer
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Statenborough
- Chimney stacks
- Slate and tile slopes
- Ridges and hips
- Flashings
- Gutters and fascias
- Flat roofs
Storm damage roof report in Statenborough: what you get
The Financial Ombudsman looks at three things when it considers a storm damage complaint: whether there were storm conditions around the date, whether the damage fits a storm, and whether the storm was the main cause. We record what the roof shows about the damage and its likely cause. Weather records for the date are for you or your insurer to check. Typical surveys look at damaged gutters and fascias and ridge tiles that have come loose, on chimney stacks, flat roofs and ridges and hips.
Many homes in small places like Statenborough face open ground, so storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hard. Once water gets into older walls, it takes a long time to dry, so it pays to find the cause quickly. A record with photos is useful if you need to show the damage to anyone else.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, like when you want to compare after future work.
- Place
- Statenborough (CT14)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
Where it is relevant and can be reached safely, the roof space is checked as well as the outside. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey normally takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house, and more on a big or complicated roof. Cottages and farmhouses around Statenborough often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen.
- You let us know when the storm was and what damage you’ve seen.
- We view the roof from wherever it can safely be seen, including the loft where there is access.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- We note the likely cause, including any signs of wear that were there before the storm.
- You get a written report you can pass to your insurer.
How to prepare
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Let us know about parking before the day
Arrange a survey
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 Statenborough
Gusts work at anything on a roof that is loose or exposed. Rain can then blow in where slates or tiles have gone. Most people book a report soon after a storm, when they’ve seen damage or water has come in.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Sandwich Technology School, on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
Before you book anyone
- Is VAT included in the price?
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- What insurance they carry
Tips that help
Getting the most from a storm damage roof report starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Arrange temporary cover with a roofer if rain is getting in
- Keep any slates, tiles or debris that fall, if it is safe to do so
- Read your policy wording on storm damage
- Take photos of stains and damp inside
After the visit, we write up the report with photos of each area of damage. 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.
Clear gutters and outlets before the stormy months. Blocked drainage can add water damage to wind damage.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Statenborough
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed beforehand. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which can make access easier.
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it as you book and we will plan the survey around it.
Statenborough questions
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Statenborough?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Will you come out to Statenborough?
Yes. Statenborough is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
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. Your policy document will say.
What do I do if water is coming in?
Call a roofer for emergency temporary protection. Take photos from ground level first if it’s safe. Keep receipts for any emergency work.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. We check everything that can be seen safely: from ground level, from windows, from inside the roof space, from the roof where it’s safe and by drone where it applies. Anything we can’t see is noted in the report.
What if the roof was already worn?
Insurers normally exclude wear and tear. We describe what looks like fresh storm damage and what looks older. The claim decision is your insurer’s.
How experienced are you?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years.
What we look for on each type of roof
Clay and concrete tiles
A missing tile lets rain reach the underlay. Each gap is recorded with a photo.
Flat roof coverings
On flat roofs, storms can lift edges and tear membranes. Damage is photographed and described.
Leaks and storm damage in Statenborough
The coast is about 4 miles or less from Statenborough, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. In a coastal gale, rain is driven sideways into laps, verges and flashings. About 4.2 miles west lies Goodnestone Park, a reminder of how long the area around Statenborough has been built on. 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.
Living close to Ham Fen is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls. If you let a flat or house near Sandwich station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it.
Statenborough is about 4 miles north-west of Deal, in Kent. We survey roofs in Statenborough across London and South East England. Statenborough is one of the towns and villages in Kent where we work. Canterbury is in our area too.
Postcode districts we cover here for storm damage roof reports: CT14. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Felderland (1 mile east), Ham (1 mile south-east), Woodnesborough (1 mile north-west), Eastry (1 mile south-west) and Worth (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (11 miles west), Margate (9 miles north), Dover (8 miles south), Folkestone (14 miles south-west), Ramsgate (7 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (9 miles north-east).
Near you in Statenborough
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Eastry Church of England Primary School, The Bull Inn And Rear Courtyard and Ham Fen. The closest station to Statenborough is Sandwich station, roughly 1.4 miles north-east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Sandown Castle (3.6 miles east) and The Precinct Toy Collection (1.7 miles north-east). Open spaces near Statenborough include Monk's Wall nature reserve.