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Storm damage roof report in Upper Harbledown, Kent
We carry out storm damage roof reports in Upper Harbledown and the rest of Kent. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Loose or torn flashings
Storm damage roof report in Upper Harbledown
If your roof has been damaged, stay safe first. Take photos from ground level or from windows, and don’t climb onto the roof. Emergency temporary protection, such as covering an opening, is a job for a roofer. Our report records the damage so you have an independent record to give your insurer. Keep receipts for any emergency work. Typical surveys look at roofs hit by falling trees and gaps where slates or tiles have gone, across flashings, gutters and fascias and ridges and hips.
Somewhere as small as Upper Harbledown, older roofs have often been repaired many times. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old wear, which matters if you are thinking of an insurance claim. 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.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Location
- Upper Harbledown (CT2)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What a survey costs
To price your survey, we check:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. You’ll know the figure before booking.
What we need to know
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- What’s prompted the survey
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email, let us know about the property and we will explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
FAQs for Upper Harbledown
How do I find out if my home in Upper Harbledown 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 Upper Harbledown within the area you cover?
Yes, Upper Harbledown is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We carry out surveys on any day of the week. To find a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Who handles emergency protection after a storm?
Call a roofer for emergency temporary protection. Take photos from the ground first if it is safe. Keep receipts for any emergency work.
How long will you be at the property?
Most surveys take between one and two hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. We will confirm the timing as you book.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing aren’t part of what we do. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, like cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings.
Is wear and tear covered by insurance?
Insurers typically exclude wear and tear. Our report gives an honest view of what’s recent damage and what’s older wear. The claim decision is your insurer’s.
What a storm damage roof report doesn’t cover
A survey is a careful look at the roof, but it can’t do everything. Its limits include:
- Repair costs or quotes for the work
- What your policy covers, which depends on its wording
- Whether your insurer will pay the claim
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll point you to the right survey. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Chimney stacks
- Slate and tile slopes
- Gutters and fascias
- Ridges and hips
- Flashings
- Flat roofs
Before and after the survey
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Photograph damage inside the house too
- File receipts for anything you pay for
- Keep fallen slates or tiles as evidence if safe
- Look at what your policy says about wear and tear
Once we’ve been, the findings are written up with photos. It sets out what is damaged, the likely cause and any signs of older wear. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
After a storm, look at the roof from the street or garden. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or lifted ridges. Never climb onto the roof yourself.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Upper Harbledown
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out by urgency where it matters, which helps when budgeting.
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the addresses.
Upper Harbledown roofs and the weather
The coast is about 5 miles or less from Upper Harbledown, so there is more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, and driving rain finds any gap they leave. Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list.
Shop and office owners around Whitefriars Shopping Centre may find that finding where water is getting in quickly keeps disruption down. Living close to No Man's Orchard is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching. The streets around a church such as Church of St. Gabriel are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself.
Upper Harbledown is about 2 miles west of Canterbury, in Kent. Bookings from Upper Harbledown are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. We cover towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages.
Storm damage roof reports in CT2 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need a storm damage roof report at a property on Roman Road, The Green and Limes Place or a nearby road, we can help. Nearby, we also carry out storm damage roof reports in Rough Common (1 mile north-east), Harbledown (1 mile east), Chartham Hatch (1 mile south-west), Thanington (1 mile south-east) and Wincheap (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Ashford (12 miles south-west), Dover (15 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (14 miles west), Folkestone (15 miles south-east), Whitstable (5 miles north) and Faversham (7 miles west).
Near you in Upper Harbledown
In Upper Harbledown, that means homes and buildings near No Man's Orchard, The Canterbury Academy and The Dog and Bear pub. Upper Harbledown’s nearest station is Canterbury West station, roughly 1.8 miles east. Other landmarks nearby include Canterbury Castle (1.9 miles east) and Eastbridge Hospital of St Thomas the Martyr (2 miles east). Not far away are Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
Roof by roof
Clay and concrete tiles
Tiles without fixings can move more easily in wind. We record what we can see of the fixings.
Chimney stacks
Older stacks with worn pointing or cracked flaunching are more likely to suffer. Our report notes recent damage and older defects.
How it works
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes between one and two hours for most houses, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Somewhere like Upper Harbledown needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- You let us know when the storm was and what damage you’ve seen.
- We view the roof from wherever it can safely be seen, including the loft where there’s access.
- The damage is recorded with photographs, area by area.
- We look at whether the damage fits storm damage, older wear or both.
- The findings are written up with photographs for you to share with your insurer.
Before we arrive
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Getting a price
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.