Kent · London and the South East
Storm Damage Roof Report in Waltham
Wondering about the roof at a property in Waltham? You can book a storm damage roof report in Waltham and across Kent.
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Flat roof edges peeled back
When you need someone else
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Repair costs or quotes for the work
- Areas we cannot see safely
- Whether your insurer will pay the claim
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll suggest the right survey. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Flashings
- Gutters and fascias
- Flat roofs
- Ridges and hips
- Chimney stacks
- Slate and tile slopes
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Waltham
After a storm, safety comes first. Photograph the damage from ground level or a window, and never climb up. If water is coming in, a roofer can put temporary protection in place. Our report records the damage so you have an independent record to give your insurer. Keep receipts for any emergency work. We survey slate and tile slopes, ridges and hips and flashings, and the problems we are asked to look at most are water coming in after the storm and loose or broken chimney pots and cowls.
For a small place like Waltham, the inspection is the same as anywhere: we simply plan the journey and access ahead. It helps to know where the water appears, in what weather, and what you’ve seen outside, plus any earlier repairs. If you have photos of the water coming in, they help as well.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Waltham (CT4)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we look for on each type of roof
Chimney stacks
Older stacks with worn pointing or cracked flaunching are more likely to suffer. Our report notes recent damage and older defects.
Ridge and hip tiles
The ridge and hips are among the most exposed parts of a roof. The survey notes loose, cracked or missing ridge and hip tiles.
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What you can safely check yourself
A lot can be seen from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Tips from our surveys
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Keep a note of the date of the storm
- Keep fallen slates or tiles as evidence if safe
- Read your policy wording on storm damage
- File receipts for anything you pay for
After the visit, we write up the report with photographs of each area of damage. It sets out what is damaged, the likely cause and any signs of older wear. Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24 to 48 hours and Premium reports the same day.
Ask a tree specialist about branches over the roof. Branches can hit or scrape the roof in a storm.
How the survey works
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Older rural homes like those around Waltham can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- We note the date of the storm and the damage you’ve seen.
- We check the roof from wherever it’s safe.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- The report notes whether the damage fits a storm, older wear or both.
- We send you the report by email for your insurer.
Before we arrive
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Getting a price
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Related advice
FAQs for Waltham
How do I find out if my home in Waltham is listed?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Is Waltham within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
How long is the visit?
It normally takes roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. The report follows by email.
What do I do if water is coming in?
A roofer should handle temporary protection. Photograph the damage first if you can do so safely. We can record the damage in our report.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, if whoever owns or manages the building agrees access. We look at the parts we are given access to, and the report makes that clear.
Do you look in the loft space?
If it is needed and safe to reach, yes. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.
Will you walk on the roof?
Not always. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs cannot always be walked on. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where it applies let us see the rest, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
Storm damage roof reports around Waltham
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. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it’s detailed. Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent.
If you own a rental within reach of Chilham station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it. For an older house near a landmark like Church of St Bartholomew, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself.
Waltham is about 6 miles south-west of Canterbury, in Kent. Anywhere in Waltham, we can come and survey your property. We cover towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. For surveys nearby, see our Canterbury page.
Every address in CT4 is covered for storm damage roof reports. Streets in the area include Church Lane, Richdore Road and Kake Street. Close by, we survey roofs in Stelling Minnis (2 miles east), Bossingham (2 miles east), Stowting Common (4 miles south), Stowting (4 miles south) and Rhodes Minnis (4 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Ashford (8 miles south-west), Canterbury (6 miles north-east), Dover (13 miles east), Folkestone (10 miles south-east), Whitstable (11 miles north) and Faversham (10 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Waltham
Typical jobs here are in homes near Compasses Inn. Waltham’s nearest station is Chilham station, roughly 3.7 miles north-west. Nearby you’ll also find Chilham Castle (4.1 miles north-west) and Kent and Canterbury Hospital (5.5 miles north-east).
How we price storm damage roof reports
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- How big the roof is
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
Helping us price your survey
A little information up front helps. It’s useful to include:
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- The address and postcode of the property
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
If you are buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or drop us an email whenever suits you.