Kent · London and the South East
Storm Damage Roof Report in Tilmanstone
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Tilmanstone from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Broken or displaced guttering
Different roofs, different checks
Chimney stacks
High winds can loosen pots, cowls and aerials on stacks. We record any damage we can see.
Slate roofs
After strong winds, we frequently see cracked and slipped slates. Each area is photographed and described.
Storm damage roof report in Tilmanstone
What counts as a storm depends on your policy, though many use gusts of about 55 mph. Check your own policy wording. We do not decide whether a storm met that test. Our part is recording the damage to your roof and its likely cause. The report includes photos of each area of damage, and you decide what to send. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. We survey chimney stacks, gutters and fascias and ridges and hips, and the problems we are asked to look at most are new damp or leaks inside and roofs hit by falling trees.
In a village or hamlet like Tilmanstone, 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 look at what can safely be seen and set out what we find. Damp in old walls and timbers is slow to dry, so the sooner the cause is found the better.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later.
- Where
- Tilmanstone (CT14)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Practical tips
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Photograph the damage safely from below
- Check how your policy defines a storm
- Tell your insurer about the damage promptly
- Record any water damage in rooms and the loft
After the visit, we write up the report with photos of each area of damage. 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 gutters and outlets clear so heavy rain can drain away. Blocked drainage can add water damage to wind damage.
Honest limits
We only report everything that’s safely in view on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- A decision on your insurance claim
- How your policy defines a storm
- Repair costs or quotes for the work
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll point you to the right survey. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- Gutters and fascias
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flashings
- Ridges and hips
Nearby places to Tilmanstone
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Prices for storm damage roof reports in Tilmanstone
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The roof’s overall size
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- House, block, shop or office
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and the package you choose.
Helping us price your survey
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- What’s prompted the survey
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Tilmanstone questions
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Tilmanstone?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you cover Tilmanstone?
Yes, Tilmanstone is within the area we cover. Our area covers London and the South East. You can ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys or testing. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, like cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. It’s a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If there is a loft and safe access to it, yes. The roof space can show things the outside cannot, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you when booking.
How do I arrange a storm damage roof report in Tilmanstone?
The quickest way is to ring 07833 053749 or email us. Tell us the address and a little about the roof, and we’ll take it from there. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Storm damage roof reports around Tilmanstone
Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts. Historic houses like Goodnestone Park, about 3.5 miles north-west, show how far back building in the area around Tilmanstone goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
The streets around a church such as Church of St Andrew are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney. If you let a flat or house near Shepherds Well station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer right away.
Tilmanstone is about 4 miles west of Deal, in Kent. Anywhere in Tilmanstone, we can carry out storm damage roof reports at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. We cover towns and villages across Kent. For surveys nearby, see our Canterbury page.
Every address in CT14 is within our area for storm damage roof reports. Whether your property is on Upper Street, Vicarage Lane and Chapel Road or anywhere close by, we can help. We also cover the places around Tilmanstone: Elvington (2 miles west), Heronden (2 miles north), Chillenden (2 miles north-west), Barfrestone (2 miles west) and Hammill Park (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (10 miles north-west), Margate (12 miles north), Dover (5 miles south), Folkestone (11 miles south-west), Ramsgate (10 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (12 miles north-east).
Near you in Tilmanstone
The nearest railway station is Shepherds Well station, roughly 3.3 miles south-west. Nearby you’ll also find Deal Castle (4.7 miles east) and Buckland Hospital (5.7 miles south).
The survey, step by step
Where it’s relevant and can be reached safely, the roof space is checked as well as the outside. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. The whole visit usually takes between one and two hours for a house, and longer for a large or complex roof. Around Tilmanstone, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- You let us know 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.
- The damage is recorded with photos, area by area.
- The likely cause is recorded, along with any evidence of older wear.
- You get a written report you can pass to your insurer.
Before we arrive
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Book a survey
If you are buying, it is useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email when you’re ready.
Related advice
For landlords and managing agents
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget.
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the addresses.