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Storm Damage Roof Report in Stelling Minnis
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Stelling Minnis, and put it all in a written report with photos.
- New damp or leaks inside
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Lead lifted at abutments
What we do, step by step
We do not take risks to get a closer look. We inspect whatever is safely visible, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. Most visits take about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, and more on a big or complicated roof. Cottages and farmhouses around Stelling Minnis frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- We start with the details: when the storm hit and what damage you can see.
- We view the roof from wherever it can be seen safely, including the loft where there’s access.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- We look at whether the damage fits storm damage, older wear or both.
- The findings are written up with photographs for you to share with your insurer.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep pets in another room
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Book a survey
We confirm the exact price before you book, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £150, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Related advice
Storm damage roof report in Stelling Minnis
What counts as a storm depends on your policy, though many use gusts of about 55 mph. Check your own policy wording. Whether the weather met it is for your insurer. We record the damage and what seems to have caused it. Each area of damage is photographed, and the report is yours to pass on. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. We’re often asked to look into broken or displaced guttering and water coming in after the storm, on gutters and fascias, slate and tile slopes and flashings.
Being in a small place like Stelling Minnis makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: the journey and access are just planned ahead of time. Tell us where the water shows, when it appears and anything you’ve noticed outside, along with any repairs done before. If you have photos of the water coming in, they help as well.
It isn’t only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend.
- Place
- Stelling Minnis (CT4)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Letting agents and landlords in Stelling Minnis book surveys as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photos, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord. Access is agreed with the tenant beforehand.
Do you need a storm damage roof report in Stelling Minnis?
Landlords and building managers often need a written record after a storm. It helps when explaining damage to a building owner or insurer.
Look out for signs like these:
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Water coming in after the storm
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Stelling Minnis Church of England Primary School, a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside.
Before you book anyone
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- How soon the report will arrive
Different roofs, different checks
Lead flashings
Old flashings that were already loose can give way in a storm. Our report separates fresh damage from older wear where we can.
Clay and concrete tiles
Strong gusts can lift and break tiles. We record which are damaged and where.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
You can learn a lot from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That is where a survey comes in.
Common questions in Stelling Minnis
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Stelling Minnis?
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.
Will you come out to Stelling Minnis?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
How strong does the wind have to be for a storm claim?
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 if the roof was already worn?
Most policies don’t cover wear and tear. We note both storm damage and older defects, so you know what the roof shows. Your insurer decides how its policy applies.
Does someone need to be in?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We check the roof, not the whole building, so it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Do you act for me with my insurer?
No. We aren’t loss adjusters and do not act for you with the insurer. We provide an independent record of the roof for you to send to your insurer.
Stelling Minnis roofs and the weather
Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts. The wider area around Stelling Minnis has a long history of building, with Acrise Place about 4.4 miles south-east. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters.
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of St Mary, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in. Living close to Spong Wood is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Stelling Minnis is about 6 miles south of Canterbury, in Kent. We carry out storm damage roof reports in Stelling Minnis for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Across Kent, we cover Stelling Minnis. Our Canterbury page covers surveys nearby.
Postcode districts we cover here for storm damage roof reports: CT4. We cover properties on Bossingham Road, Ponycart Lane and Minnis Lane and the roads around them. Nearby, we also carry out storm damage roof reports in Bossingham (1 mile north-east), Waltham (2 miles west), Rhodes Minnis (3 miles south), Stowting Common (3 miles south-west) and Ottinge (3 miles south). Larger places within reach include Ashford (9 miles west), Canterbury (6 miles north), Dover (11 miles east), Folkestone (8 miles south-east), Whitstable (12 miles north) and Deal (14 miles east).
Near you in Stelling Minnis
We work in homes and buildings around Spong Wood and the streets around them. Well-known places in the area include Kent and Canterbury Hospital (5.6 miles north).
Also near Stelling Minnis
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Why act early in Stelling Minnis
Once the storm has passed, damage that looked minor can let water in for months. Acting quickly normally means less damage overall. Outbuildings and barns around Stelling Minnis are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
For a price for your roof in Stelling Minnis, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the roof. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Why book with us
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Package prices that include VAT
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Read our cost guide or two real surveys.