Kent · London and the South East
Tankerton Storm Damage Roof Report
An independent record of roof damage after a storm in Tankerton. We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- New damp or leaks inside
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
Common questions in Tankerton
Will you come out to Tankerton?
Yes, Tankerton is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
How do I find out if my home in Tankerton is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. We’ll talk about access when booking.
Will my insurer pay for an old roof?
Most policies don’t cover wear and tear. We note both storm damage and older defects, so it is clear what we found. Your insurer decides how its policy applies.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so the freeholder or managing agent needs to agree access. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a date, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Storm damage roof report in Tankerton: what you get
Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies by policy. Your policy document sets out its own definition. Whether the weather met it is for your insurer. Our part is recording the damage to your roof and its likely cause. 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 gutters pulled loose in the wind and lead lifted at abutments, on chimney stacks, slate and tile slopes and flat roofs.
Older cottages and houses around Tankerton may have roofs with little or no underlay. Without a sound underlay, any gap in the coverings lets water straight through. Finding where it gets in, and whether it is old wear or new damage, decides what comes next. Wet battens and insulation in the loft are frequently the first clue.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it is clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Where
- Tankerton (CT5)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Prices for storm damage roof reports in Tankerton
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Height and safe access
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
All our prices include VAT. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your roof before booking.
What to tell us when you contact us
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Dates you’re working to, like exchange
- Anything about access we should know
For a price for storm damage roof reports in Tankerton, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. A few details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
Wind, rain and roofs in Tankerton
The coast is about 1 mile or less from Tankerton, so there’s more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. In a coastal gale, rain is driven sideways into laps, verges and flashings. What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list, ideally before any re-roofing is planned.
If you own a rental within reach of Whitstable station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it. If you live in an older home near Church of All Saints, leaks on older roofs frequently start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks.
Tankerton is about 1 mile north-east of Whitstable, in Kent. Tankerton is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and the South East. Tankerton is one of the places in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury.
Storm damage roof reports in CT5 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We cover properties on Gann Road, Clare Road and Athol Road. We also cover Swalecliffe (1 mile east), Chestfield (1 mile south-east), Whitstable (1 mile south-west), Radfall (2 miles south-east) and West End (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (6 miles south), Margate (15 miles east), Sittingbourne (14 miles west), Faversham (8 miles south-west), Herne Bay (4 miles east) and Minster (11 miles west).
Around Tankerton
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Whitstable School and Monument Public House. For rail, the closest station is Whitstable station, about 0.7 miles south-west. Nearby you’ll also find Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (less than half a mile south-east) and Tankerton Castle (0.5 miles west). Not far away are West Blean and Thornden Woods.
How it works
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a report with photographs, emailed to you. As for time on site, it typically takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. In a smaller place like Tankerton, as anywhere, the forecast plays a part: drone flights and thermal imaging need the right conditions, while a look from the ground and the loft can go ahead in most weather.
- You tell us what happened and whether a roofer has made the roof safe.
- We check inside, including the loft where there’s access, for water damage.
- We view the roof from safe positions.
- Storm damage and older wear are recorded separately where we can.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
Before we arrive
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Arrange a survey
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You will know the price before anything is booked.
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Signs you need a storm damage roof report in Tankerton
Storms don’t only affect pitched roofs. Coverings can tear or peel back at the edges, and water can pond where outlets are blocked. We record what we find on flat and pitched roofs alike.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
Take a building like St Mary's Catholic Primary School: water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- What insurance they carry
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Whether you get a written report with photos
Landlord and commercial surveys in Tankerton
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out in order of urgency where relevant, which helps with budgets and planning.
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it as you book and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Once the storm has passed, damage that looked minor can let water in for months. Getting it recorded and repaired sooner is normally better. Blocked gutters on homes around Tankerton overflow and soak walls. It’s easy to sort the cause early and slow to dry a damp wall.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before you book.
Why book with us
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Every finding written up with photos
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.
Practical tips
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Keep a note of the date of the storm
- Do not go onto the roof to take pictures
- Record any water damage in rooms and the loft
- Keep fallen slates or tiles as evidence if safe
You get the report by email and pass it to your insurer yourself. We do not deal with the insurer on your behalf.
A well-maintained roof stands up to storms better. Fix slipped slates, loose ridges and lifted flashings when you spot them.