Kent · London and the South East
Storm Damage Roof Report in Stone Hill
An independent record of roof damage after a storm across Stone Hill, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
FAQs for Stone Hill
Is Stone Hill within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
How do I find out if my home in Stone Hill is listed?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you look in the roof space?
If there is a loft and safe access to it, yes. The roof space can show things the outside can’t, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
What does a storm damage report cost?
Our reports start from £150. Larger roofs are quoted for their size. Repair costs are not part of the report.
Should I go up on the roof to take photos?
Only from ground level or from windows. Don’t use a ladder or go onto the roof. With binoculars, you can see a lot from the ground, and we will record the rest.
How experienced are you?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day. Just say which days work for you.
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Stone Hill
We inspect the roof from wherever it can safely be seen: the ground, windows and vantage points, the loft where there is access, and the roof itself where that is safe. Every area of damage is photographed and described. We note any part we couldn’t see. You get a photo-illustrated written report to give to your insurer. Typical surveys look at damaged gutters and fascias and slates and tiles blown off the roof, on ridges and hips, chimney stacks and gutters and fascias.
For a small place like Stone Hill, the inspection is the same as anywhere: the journey and access are just planned in advance. It is useful to know where the water appears, in what weather, and what you’ve seen outside, plus any earlier repairs. Photos of the stain and of the roof from outside are helpful too.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Each point is backed by a photo where possible, with the urgent items made clear.
- Location
- Stone Hill (TN25)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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Do you need a storm damage roof report in Stone Hill?
Some people book because a claim has been questioned. An independent report gives you another view of the roof. We cannot say whether the decision will change.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Water coming in after the storm
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Damaged pots on the stack
Anyone responsible for a site like Sellindge Primary School will know that water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- How soon the report will arrive
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Whether VAT is added on top
What we do, step by step
We don’t take risks to get a closer look. We inspect whatever is safely visible, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. The survey usually takes about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Around Stone Hill, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We note the date of the storm and the damage you’ve seen.
- We look at the roof from wherever it’s safe.
- We record and photograph the damage.
- The report notes whether the damage fits a storm, older wear or both.
- We send you the report by email for your insurer.
Before the survey
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Book a survey
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We’ll confirm the price before booking.
Advice
Honest limits
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Areas we can’t see safely
- Estimates of repair costs
- A decision on your insurance claim
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Flat roofs
- Slate and tile slopes
- Ridges and hips
- Flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and fascias
Useful tips for Stone Hill property owners
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Take photos of stains and damp inside
- Check how your policy defines a storm
- Keep fallen slates or tiles as evidence if safe
- Report the damage to your insurer as soon as you can
After the visit, we write up the report with photographs of each area of damage. It sets out what is damaged, the likely cause and any signs of older wear. Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24 to 48 hours and Premium reports the same day.
Keep gutters and outlets clear so heavy rain can drain away. Overflowing gutters can make storm damage worse.
Why get it checked now?
Before temporary repairs, photograph the damage from the ground if it is safe. That keeps a record of how it looked. For older village homes like those around Stone Hill, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before you book.
Why book us in Stone Hill
- Clear package prices, including VAT
- Visits on any day of the week
- 20+ years’ experience
- PI and public liability insurance
See our cost guide and two real surveys.
Storm damage roof reports around Stone Hill
Stone Hill is within about 5 miles of the coast, so storms can arrive with strong gusts off the water. Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies, and the insurer decides the claim. Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. You will also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts.
Westenhanger Castle lies about 2.2 miles south-east, so building around Stone Hill goes back a long way. On older roofs nearby, leaks often trace back to lead flashings, valleys and gutters. Take an older house close to Church of St Mary: water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney.
Stone Hill is about 5 miles north-west of Hythe, in Kent. We cover Stone Hill and the rest of Kent, as part of our work across London and South East England. Stone Hill is one of the places in Kent where we work for storm damage roof reports. We also survey roofs in Canterbury.
Surveys in TN25 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. You’ll find streets such as Stone Hill, Southenay Lane and Cooper's Lane, and we cover them all. If you are just outside Stone Hill, we cover Lilyvale (1 mile north-west), Brabourne Lees (1 mile north-west), Smeeth (1 mile north-west), Ridgeway (1 mile north-west) and Bircholt Forstal (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (6 miles west), Canterbury (12 miles north), Dover (14 miles east), Folkestone (8 miles east), Faversham (15 miles north) and Hythe (5 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Stone Hill
The nearest railway station is Westenhanger station, roughly 2.4 miles south-east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Lympne Castle (3.1 miles south-east) and William Harvey Hospital (3.8 miles north-west). The countryside around Stone Hill includes Hatch Park and Tolsford Hill.
Roof by roof
Ridge and hip tiles
The ridge and hips are among the most exposed parts of a roof. The survey notes loose, cracked or missing ridge and hip tiles.
Chimney stacks
Stacks with existing defects tend to suffer more in storms. We record both the storm damage and the older wear.