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Storm damage roof report in Upton, Kent
An independent record of roof damage after a storm in Upton, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Get in touch for a price.
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Stains appearing after strong winds
Common questions in Upton
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Upton?
Near the coast, roofs face more wind and more salt than further inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, while strong wind lifts anything already loose.
Is my home in Upton listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Will you deal with the insurance company for me?
No. We’re not loss adjusters, and we don’t negotiate claims. We provide an independent record of the roof, which you can pass to your insurer.
What’s the best way to book?
To book, call 07833 053749 or email us and let us know the address and what you’d like to know. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Let us know which days suit you as you book.
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 looks at whether there were storm conditions, whether the damage fits a storm and whether the storm was the main cause.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. We’ll talk about access when booking.
About our storm damage roof report in Upton
When a storm has damaged your roof, a written record can help you explain it to your insurer. Our report shows the damage in photos and says whether it looks like storm damage, wear and tear, or a mix. We are not loss adjusters and cannot tell you if your claim will succeed. What you get is an independent view of the roof’s condition. We’re often asked to look into lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles and loose or broken chimney pots and cowls, on chimney stacks, slate and tile slopes and flat roofs.
Houses in smaller places like Upton can stand more in the open, where driving rain gets into any gap at a ridge, verge or flashing. If a leak shows only when the wind is in a certain direction, that’s a useful clue. It is useful to know when and where the water appears. Gutters and downpipes on the exposed side are worth a look as well.
Nothing in the report is left vague: where something needs attention, it says so plainly.
- Place
- Upton (CT10, CT11, CT12)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Upton
Upton is within about 1 mile of the coast, so there is more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. In a coastal gale, rain is driven sideways into laps, verges and flashings, and salt air slowly wears metal fixings. Many older homes in Kent have handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles held by pegs through two holes, and tile-hanging on their upper walls. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in.
Landlords with a home close to Broadstairs station may find that tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it. Hotels and guest houses near Upton can’t easily close rooms for a leak, so it pays to find faults before guests do. Take a building like Upton Junior School: a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside.
Upton is about 1 mile south-west of Broadstairs, in Kent. We provide storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Upton and nearby. Upton is one of the places in Kent where we work. There’s also a page for Canterbury.
Every address in CT10, CT11 and CT12 is within our area for storm damage roof reports. That includes homes and businesses on Vale Road, Lawn Road and Upton Road. Upton sits on or near the A255. We also cover Broadstairs (1 mile north-east), St Peter's (1 mile north-west), Northwood (1 mile west), Ramsgate (1 mile south-west) and St Lawrence (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Deal (10 miles south), Herne Bay (13 miles west), Walmer (11 miles south), Whitfield (15 miles south), Sandwich (7 miles south-west) and Aylesham (13 miles south-west).
Near you in Upton
In Upton, that means homes and buildings near The Charles Dickens School, The Charles Dickens School and The Little Albion Inn, among other places. Upton has its own railway station: Broadstairs station. A little further out are Westwood Cross (1.2 miles west) and Crampton Tower (within half a mile east). The countryside around Upton includes Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
Tips from our surveys
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Keep invoices for temporary repairs
- Report the damage to your insurer as soon as you can
- Hold on to fallen pieces of the roof where you can
- Arrange temporary cover with a roofer if rain is getting in
The report is emailed to you, and you decide what to send to your insurer. It’s your record to use.
Check the roof from ground level after strong winds. With binoculars, you can frequently spot problems without climbing. Do not go up a ladder to look.
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What we look for on each type of roof
Clay and concrete tiles
Tiles without fixings can move more easily in wind. We record what we can see of the fixings.
Ridge and hip tiles
A lifted ridge tile can let water into the roof. Each one is recorded with photos.
The survey, step by step
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where applicable. Most surveys take an hour or two at a typical home, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Some parts of a survey depend on the weather, so a visit to Upton is booked with the forecast in mind: drone flights and thermal imaging need the right conditions, while a look from the ground and the loft can go ahead in most weather.
- We note the date of the storm and the damage you’ve seen.
- We look at the roof from wherever it’s safe.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- We note the likely cause and any signs of older wear.
- We send you the report by email for your insurer.
Before we arrive
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Arrange a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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What a survey costs
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- The shape of the roof and its details
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we will tell you which fits.
What we need to know
A few details help us suggest the right survey and price. When you contact us, let us know:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- What’s prompted the survey
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- What kind of property and roof it is
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, putting the urgent items at the top.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Upton and across Kent can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Why act early in Upton
Your policy may say how quickly you need to report damage. Check the wording and tell your insurer as soon as you can. An independent report can follow. Tradespeople may need to travel further to a smaller place like Upton, so it’s useful to plan roof work rather than call someone out in a hurry. A survey gives you that notice.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Why book us in Upton
- 98% of customers satisfied
- Plain-English reports with photos
- An independent look at the roof
- Clear package prices, with VAT included
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