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Storm damage roof report in Stodmarsh, Kent
An independent record of roof damage after a storm in Stodmarsh, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Get in touch for a price.
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Stains appearing after strong winds
How the survey works
You don’t need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll take it from there. A typical survey takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Around Stodmarsh, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it helps to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We start with the details: when the storm hit and what damage you can see.
- The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows and from the loft space where it is safe.
- We photograph and record every area of damage we can see.
- We note the likely cause, including any signs of wear that were there before the storm.
- We send you a written report with photos, ready to give to your insurer.
Before we arrive
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Arrange a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
Storm damage roof report in Stodmarsh
Storms tend to find the weak points on a roof. Slates and tiles slip or blow off, ridge and hip tiles lift, flashings pull away and flat roof coverings can tear. Falling branches can cause damage too. We record the damage on your roof and photograph each part. Where we also see signs of older wear, the report records that too. If you’re worried about flashings pulled away from walls or stacks and gutters pulled loose in the wind, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on gutters and fascias, chimney stacks and ridges and hips alike.
Somewhere as small as Stodmarsh, older roofs have often been repaired many times. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old wear, which matters if you are thinking of an insurance claim. The report says what was seen and what it points to. Older walls and timbers hold water for a long time, so it’s worth finding the cause soon.
The report is written in plain words, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Photographs show what each point refers to, with the urgent items made clear.
- Location
- Stodmarsh (CT3)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Stodmarsh: your questions answered
Do you cover smaller places like Stodmarsh?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Is my home in Stodmarsh listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Does your report mean my claim will be accepted?
That is not something we can promise. The decision rests with your insurer and its policy. Our report gives you an independent record of the damage and its likely cause.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, and it isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. We’ll talk about access when booking.
How much is a storm damage roof report?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Bigger roofs are quoted on size and access. Repair costs are not included, so ask a roofer to quote.
Who handles emergency protection after a storm?
A roofer should handle temporary protection. If it is safe, take photos before it goes on. We can record the damage in our report.
Checking the roof from the ground
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. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Roof by roof
Chimney stacks
Stacks with existing defects tend to suffer more in storms. We record both the storm damage and the older wear.
Lead flashings
Old flashings that were already loose can give way in a storm. We record what looks recent and what looks older.
Stodmarsh roofs and the weather
About 4.4 miles south-east lies Goodnestone Park, a reminder of how long the area around Stodmarsh has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in. If you own a rental within reach of Sturry station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
Stodmarsh is about 5 miles east of Canterbury, in Kent. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Stodmarsh can all book storm damage roof reports, with a written report and photographs every time. Stodmarsh is one of the places in Kent where we work for storm damage roof reports.
All of CT3 is covered for storm damage roof reports, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Other places close to Stodmarsh include Hersden (1 mile north-west), Westbere (2 miles west), Hollow Street (2 miles north), Hoath (2 miles north) and Chislet (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (5 miles west), Margate (10 miles north-east), Dover (12 miles south-east), Folkestone (15 miles south), Ramsgate (10 miles east) and Broadstairs (12 miles east).
Local landmarks in Stodmarsh
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Red Lion pub, Spires Academy and Grove Ferry Picnic Area, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Sturry station, about 2.6 miles west of the centre. Nearby you will also find St Martins Hospital (3.6 miles south-west) and Canterbury Castle (4.9 miles west). Open spaces near Stodmarsh include West Blean and Thornden Woods.
Towns and villages near Stodmarsh
What else we do in Stodmarsh
What we’re asked to look at in Stodmarsh
Falling trees and branches can damage roofs in high winds. The report shows what was hit and the damage caused, with photos.
We are often asked to look at:
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Water coming in after the storm
- Damaged pots on the stack
Homes near green spaces like Grove Ferry Picnic Area can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Whether the price includes VAT
- What happens after the report arrives
What this survey cannot tell you
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Bear these in mind:
- Whether your insurer will pay the claim
- Repair costs or quotes for the work
- Acting for you with the insurer
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges and hips
- Gutters and fascias
- Flat roofs
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flashings
Landlord and commercial surveys in Stodmarsh
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed beforehand. Surveys run seven days a week, which can make access easier.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget.