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Storm damage roof report in Tickham, Kent
Need a storm damage roof report in Tickham? We can help, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Stains appearing after strong winds
How it works
Where it’s relevant and can be reached safely, the loft space is checked as well as the outside. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey usually takes about one to two hours on an ordinary house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. For a village or hamlet like Tickham, the journey is planned ahead of time: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect what can safely be seen, inside and out.
- We start with the details: when the storm hit and what damage you can see.
- We inspect the roof from safe viewpoints and from the loft where there’s 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 photographs for you to share with your insurer.
Preparing for the visit
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Keep pets in another room
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Getting a price
If you are buying, it’s useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or use the contact form whenever suits you.
Advice
About our storm damage roof report in Tickham
Storms tend to find the weak points on a roof. Typical damage includes lost slates and tiles, lifted ridges, loose flashings and torn flat roof coverings. Falling branches can cause damage too. Our report records what has happened to your roof, with photos. Where we also see signs of older wear, the report records that too. Typical surveys look at damaged gutters and fascias and damage from fallen branches or debris, on ridges and hips, flat roofs and chimney stacks.
For a small place like Tickham, the inspection is the same as anywhere: we simply plan the journey and access ahead. Tell us where the water shows, when it appears and anything you’ve noticed outside, plus any earlier repairs. If you have photos of the water coming in, they help as well.
After the visit, you get a report with photos, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Place
- Tickham (ME9)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Towns and villages near Tickham
Other services in Tickham
Signs you need a storm damage roof report in Tickham
Storms don’t only affect pitched roofs. Wind can lift edges and tear coverings, and blocked outlets can leave water ponding after heavy rain. Our report covers flat and pitched roofs.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
For an older house near a landmark like Church of St Mary, leaks on older roofs frequently start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks.
What to check before booking
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- What the survey will not cover
- Their insurance cover
Why it’s worth a survey now in Tickham
Knowing whether older wear played a part helps you understand your position. We record storm damage and older defects, so you know what the roof shows. Around Tickham, older homes often have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
To find out what your survey will cost, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why book with us
- Surveys seven days a week
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Every finding written up with photos
- Clear package prices, with VAT included
Read what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
Before and after the survey
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Don’t go onto the roof to take pictures
- Look at what your policy says about wear and tear
- Keep invoices for temporary repairs
- Keep fallen slates or tiles as evidence if safe
If a claim is declined and you disagree, the first step is a complaint to the insurer. If that does not resolve it, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to help.
Ask a tree specialist about branches over the roof. Branches can hit or scrape the roof in a storm.
Common questions in Tickham
Do you cover smaller places like Tickham?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Is the coastal weather around Tickham hard on roofs?
Generally, yes: wind and salt air take more of a toll near the sea. Exposed details such as ridges, verges, flashings and metal fixings are the ones to watch, and Tickham is within about 4 miles of the coast.
How are storm damage reports priced?
A storm damage report starts from £150. Commercial and larger roofs are quoted on size. The report doesn’t include repair costs.
What’s the best way to book?
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
How long will you be at the property?
It normally takes between one and two hours on an ordinary house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. The report follows by email.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys run seven days a week. To find a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
My storm claim was turned down. What now?
Start by complaining to the insurer. If it is not resolved, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to help. The Ombudsman looks at whether there were storm conditions, whether the damage fits a storm and whether the storm was the main cause.
Leaks and storm damage in Tickham
Tickham lies within about 4 miles of the sea. Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies, and the insurer decides the claim. The wider area around Tickham has a long history of building, with Belmont House and Gardens about 3.2 miles south-east. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If you let a flat or house near Teynham station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over. Take a building like Lynsted and Norton Primary School: a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside.
Tickham is about 3 miles west of Faversham, in Kent. We visit Tickham as part of our work across Kent. Tickham is one of the towns and villages in Kent we cover for storm damage roof reports. Canterbury is in our area too.
Storm damage roof reports in ME9 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We offer storm damage roof reports to properties on Nouds Lane and Tickham Lane and the roads around them. We also cover Lewson Street (1 mile north-east), Loyterton (1 mile south-west), Norton Ash (1 mile north-east), Teynham (1 mile north) and Deerton Street (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (13 miles west), Ashford (12 miles south), Canterbury (12 miles east), Sittingbourne (4 miles north-west), Whitstable (10 miles east) and Faversham (3 miles east).
Local landmarks in Tickham
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Plough Inn. The nearest railway station is Teynham station, about 1.4 miles north of the centre. A little further out are Sittingbourne Heritage Museum (3.4 miles north-west) and Newnham Castle (1.9 miles south).
Should I look at the roof myself first?
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Prices for storm damage roof reports in Tickham
To price your survey, we check:
- How big the roof is
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Basic, Standard or Premium
All our prices include VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for your survey before you book.
What to tell us when you get in touch
There’s no need for technical words. It’s enough to tell us:
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- The property’s address and postcode
When you’re ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or email us. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.