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Storm damage roof report in Temple Ewell, Kent
Storm damage roof reports in Temple Ewell from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Loose or torn flashings
- Roofs hit by falling trees
About our storm damage roof report in Temple Ewell
We inspect the roof from wherever it can safely be seen: from ground level, from windows and higher points, from the roof space and from the roof where it 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. We survey gutters and fascias, flat roofs and flashings, and people most often book us about holes or cracks caused by debris and lead lifted at abutments.
In a village or hamlet like Temple Ewell, older cottages and farmhouses frequently have roofs that have been patched over many years. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old wear, and the difference matters, particularly to an insurer. We check everything that’s safely in view and set out what we find. Older walls and timbers hold water for a long time, so it is worth finding the cause soon.
The written findings come by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Where
- Temple Ewell (CT16, CT17)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Different roofs, different checks
Flat roof coverings
On flat roofs, storms can lift edges and tear membranes. Damage is photographed and described.
Clay and concrete tiles
Tiles can lift, crack or blow off in high winds. We record which are damaged and where.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
You can learn a lot from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Temple Ewell
Do you cover smaller places like Temple Ewell?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Temple Ewell, take more of a battering?
Yes, coastal weather is harder on roofs: there’s more wind, and more salt in the air. Ridges, verges, flashings and fixings are where it normally shows, and Temple Ewell is within about 3 miles of the coast.
Who handles emergency protection after a storm?
Call a roofer for emergency temporary protection. Take photos from ground level first if it’s safe. Keep receipts in case your insurer asks for them.
How many surveys have you done?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
How do I book a survey in Temple Ewell?
It’s easiest to call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Let us know the address and a little about the roof. We survey on any day of the week.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only if it’s safe. We inspect whatever is safely visible: from the ground, from windows, from inside the roof space, from the roof where it is safe and by drone where applicable. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
What if my insurer declines the claim?
Start by complaining to the insurer. If it is not resolved, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to help. The Ombudsman asks about storm conditions, whether the damage is consistent with a storm and whether the storm was the main cause.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
We survey roofs for landlords and agents as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photographs, useful for planning maintenance.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Temple Ewell. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Also in Temple Ewell
Tips from our surveys
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Hold on to fallen pieces of the roof where you can
- Keep invoices for temporary repairs
- Record any water damage in rooms and the loft
- Take photos from the ground or a window, never by climbing
Once we’ve been, the findings are written up with photos. It covers the damage, its likely cause and any older defects. Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24 to 48 hours and Premium reports the same day.
Keep records of roof work and surveys. They can help show the roof was looked after.
How it works
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, like when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Somewhere like Temple Ewell needs a little journey planning: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- 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’s access.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- The likely cause is recorded, along with any evidence of older wear.
- The findings are written up with photos for you to share with your insurer.
Before we arrive
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Getting a price
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will explain the options and the price.
Advice
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Temple Ewell
The coast is about 3 miles or less from Temple Ewell, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Driving rain off the sea can be pushed into gaps that stay dry in calmer weather, and salt air slowly wears metal fixings. Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from.
For landlords with property near Kearsney station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over. If you look after a building such as Temple Ewell Church of England Primary School, on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
Temple Ewell is about 2 miles north-west of Dover, in Kent. From houses to flats and shops in Temple Ewell, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. Temple Ewell is one of the towns and villages in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury.
Storm damage roof reports in CT16 and CT17 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. That includes homes and businesses on Park Road, Lower Road and Green Lane. Other places close to Temple Ewell include Kearsney (1 mile south), River (1 mile south-east), Whitfield (1 mile north-east), Lydden (1 mile north-west) and Wolverton (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (12 miles north-west), Folkestone (6 miles south-west), Ramsgate (14 miles north-east), Deal (7 miles north-east), Hythe (10 miles south-west) and Walmer (7 miles north-east).
Around Temple Ewell
In Temple Ewell, that means homes and buildings near Dover Christ Church Academy, Royal Oak Cottage The Royal Oak Public House and Old Park Hill, among other places. There is a railway station in Temple Ewell itself: Kearsney station. Other landmarks nearby include Dover Castle (2.9 miles south-east) and Dover Transport Museum (0.9 miles east). The countryside around Temple Ewell includes Dover Western Heights.
What we are asked to look at in Temple Ewell
Landlords and managing agents book reports to keep a record for owners and insurers. It helps when explaining damage to a building owner or insurer.
We’re often asked to look at:
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Loose or torn flashings
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
Trees in and around Old Park Hill shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Which limits apply to the survey
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Whether you get a written report with photos