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Storm Damage Roof Report in Throwley Forstal
An independent record of roof damage after a storm for Throwley Forstal, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Roofs hit by falling trees
Leave it or get it looked at?
With an independent report, you have something specific to show your insurer. It sets out what we found and the likely cause, alongside any photos you took yourself. In a place like Throwley Forstal, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
What you get with us
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Visits on any day of the week
- An independent view of the roof
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
How a storm damage roof report works in Throwley Forstal
The Financial Ombudsman looks at three things when it considers a storm damage complaint: were there storm conditions on or around the date, is the damage consistent with a storm, and was the storm the main cause. Our report focuses on the second and third points. Weather records for the date are for you or your insurer to check. We’re often asked to look into lead lifted at abutments and damaged gutters and fascias, on gutters and fascias, flashings and ridges and hips.
Many homes in small places like Throwley Forstal face open ground, so storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hard. Damp in old stone, brick or timber walls is slow to dry out, so it pays to find the cause quickly. A written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Where
- Throwley Forstal (ME13)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Storm damage roof reports in Throwley Forstal: local notes
Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in. With Belmont House and Gardens about 1.1 miles north, Throwley Forstal sits in an area with a long building history. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Michael and All Angels, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in.
Throwley Forstal is about 4 miles south of Faversham, in Kent. We survey roofs in Throwley Forstal and the rest of Kent, as part of our work across London and South East England. Throwley Forstal is one of the towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our Canterbury page covers surveys nearby.
Surveys in ME13 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you are just outside Throwley Forstal, we cover Throwley (1 mile north), Badlesmere (1 mile east), Sheldwich (2 miles north-east), Sheldwich Lees (2 miles north-east) and The Valley (2 miles west). We also work in nearby towns like Maidstone (14 miles west), Ashford (8 miles south), Canterbury (10 miles east), Sittingbourne (8 miles north-west), Whitstable (10 miles north-east) and Faversham (4 miles north).
Near you in Throwley Forstal
The nearest railway station is Selling station, roughly 4.1 miles east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Newnham Castle (3 miles north-west).
When to book a survey in Throwley Forstal
Flat roofs can be damaged too. Coverings can tear or peel back at the edges, and water can pond where outlets are blocked. Our report covers flat and pitched roofs.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Water coming in after the storm
- Loose or torn flashings
Landlords with a home close to Selling station may find that tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
What you can safely check yourself
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Don’t go up yourself.
Towns and villages near Throwley Forstal
What else we do in Throwley Forstal
What this survey can’t tell you
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Bear these in mind:
- How your policy defines a storm
- Areas we can’t see safely
- Negotiating a claim settlement
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will point you to the right survey. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Throwley Forstal
- Flat roofs
- Flashings
- Ridges and hips
- Slate and tile slopes
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and fascias
Common questions in Throwley Forstal
How do I find out if my home in Throwley Forstal 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.
Is Throwley Forstal within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
What does a storm damage report cost?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Bigger roofs are quoted on size and access. It doesn’t include repair costs, so you’ll need a roofer’s quote for those.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only if it’s safe. We inspect what can safely be seen: from the ground, from windows, from inside the loft space, from the roof where it is safe and by drone where applicable. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it is applicable. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
How long will you be at the property?
It usually takes about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. You will then get the report by email, on the timescale of your package.
For landlords and managing agents
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
How the survey works
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photos, emailed to you. On timing, most surveys take between one and two hours for a house, and longer for a large or complex roof. In a small place like Throwley Forstal, access is normally the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We start with what you’ve seen and any temporary repairs.
- We check inside, including the loft where there is access, for water damage.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, windows and the roof where it is safe.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- You receive the written report with photos.
Preparing for the visit
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Arrange a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.