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Swalecliffe Storm Damage Roof Report
An independent record of roof damage after a storm for Swalecliffe, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
About our storm damage roof report in Swalecliffe
Our storm damage report gives you an independent, written record of how a storm has affected your roof. We record each area of damage, photograph it and note the likely cause. It is yours to pass to your insurer. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. We aren’t loss adjusters and can’t say whether a claim will be paid. Typical surveys look at loose or torn flashings and damage from fallen branches or debris, across gutters and fascias, ridges and hips and slate and tile slopes.
Around Swalecliffe, chimneys on older homes are a common source of leaks, at the flashings, the pointing or the mortar round the pots. Damp on a chimney breast is not always rain from above, which is why it is worth tracing properly. The stack, its flashings and the loft space beside it are all worth checking.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, each with a short note and a photograph. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Location
- Swalecliffe (CT5)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips that help
You do not need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Photograph the damage safely from below
- Report the damage to your insurer as soon as you can
- Keep any slates, tiles or debris that fall, if it is safe to do so
- Check how your policy defines a storm
If you are unhappy with how your insurer handles the claim, you can complain to them first. After that, you may be able to take it to the Financial Ombudsman Service.
Ask a tree specialist about branches over the roof. They can damage the roof in high winds.
Storm damage roof reports around Swalecliffe
Swalecliffe is within about 1 mile of the coast, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. In a coastal gale, rain is driven sideways into laps, verges and flashings, and salt air slowly wears metal fixings. Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from.
The streets around a church such as Church of St John the Baptist are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney. Take a building like Swalecliffe Community Primary School: on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
Swalecliffe is about 2 miles east of Whitstable, in Kent. Anywhere in Swalecliffe, we can carry out storm damage roof reports at your property. Swalecliffe is one of the places in Kent we cover. We also survey roofs in Canterbury.
Every address in CT5 is covered for storm damage roof reports. That includes homes and businesses on Kemp Road, Brook Road and Burnan Road. Main roads around Swalecliffe include the A2990. If you’re just outside Swalecliffe, we cover Chestfield (1 mile south), Tankerton (1 mile west), West End (1 mile south-east), Hampton (2 miles north-east) and Whitstable (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Canterbury (6 miles south), Margate (14 miles east), Sittingbourne (14 miles west), Ramsgate (15 miles east), Faversham (8 miles west) and Herne Bay (3 miles east).
Local landmarks in Swalecliffe
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Whitstable School and The Plough pub and the streets around them. Swalecliffe has its own railway station: Chestfield & Swalecliffe station. A little further out are Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (0.7 miles west) and Tankerton Castle (1.3 miles west). Open spaces near Swalecliffe include West Blean and Thornden Woods.
FAQs for Swalecliffe
Is the coastal weather around Swalecliffe hard on roofs?
It can do. Swalecliffe is within about 1 mile of the sea, and coastal roofs tend to see faster wear on metal parts and more wind lifting loose pieces.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Swalecliffe?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We do not sample or test for asbestos. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with the freeholder or managing agent. Mention it when you get in touch and we will plan the survey around it.
Will my insurer pay for an old roof?
Most policies do not cover wear and tear. Our report records storm damage and any older wear we see, so you know what the roof shows. How the policy applies is up to your insurer.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only where it is safe to do so. We check everything that can safely be seen: from ground level, from windows and vantage points, from the roof space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where it applies. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not necessarily. If we only need the outside, we can agree that in advance, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Landlords and agents in Swalecliffe book surveys as well as homeowners. A written report with photographs gives you a clear record of the roof, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.
How the survey works
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you want to find out. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely. Most surveys take about 1–2 hours at most homes, and longer for a large or complex roof. Some parts of a survey depend on the weather, so a visit to Swalecliffe is booked with the forecast in mind: drone flights and thermal imaging need the right conditions, while a look from ground level and the loft can go ahead in most weather.
- You tell us when the storm was and what damage you’ve seen.
- We inspect the roof from safe viewpoints and from the loft where there is access.
- 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.
- The findings are written up with photos for you to share with your insurer.
Before we arrive
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Booking a survey
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or email us and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. You will know the price before anything is booked.
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What affects the cost of storm damage roof reports
Survey packages start from £150, with VAT included. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Height and safe access
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Which survey package you book
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, including VAT, and we’ll tell you which fits.
Booking your survey
These details help when you contact us:
- What made you get in touch
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- The property’s address and postcode
- When you need the report by
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Roof by roof
Clay and concrete tiles
A missing tile lets rain reach the underlay. We photograph each gap.
Chimney stacks
High winds can loosen pots, cowls and aerials on stacks. The report notes any damage to the stack.
What we’re asked to look at in Swalecliffe
When you claim, your insurer may ask for evidence of the damage and its cause. A written report with photos gives you something clear to pass on. The decision still rests with the insurer.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Lead lifted at abutments
For landlords with property near Chestfield & Swalecliffe station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
Questions to ask before you book
- When you will get the report
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- What experience they bring
- What insurance they carry