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Storm damage roof report in Way, Kent
Wondering about the roof at a property in Way? You can book a storm damage roof report in Way and across Kent.
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Roofs hit by falling trees
Why act early in Way
Leaving storm damage can let water into the loft space and rooms below. Further water damage can blur what the storm actually did. A roofer should deal with emergency protection quickly. Older cottages and farmhouses around Way can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
All our prices include VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for your survey before you book.
Why book with us
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Plain-English reports with photos
See our cost guide or our case studies.
Storm damage roof report in Way
Each roof is looked at from the safest viewpoints available: from the ground, from windows and higher points, from the loft space and from the roof where it’s safe. We photograph and describe each area of damage. We note any part we couldn’t see. You get a written report with photos to give to your insurer. If you’ve noticed damaged pots on the stack and gaps where slates or tiles have gone, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
For a small place like Way, the inspection is the same as anywhere: the journey and access are just planned beforehand. Tell us where the water shows, when it appears and anything you’ve noticed outside, along with any repairs done before. Photographs of the stain and of the roof from outside are helpful too.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, each with a short note and a photo. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Where
- Way (CT12)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Towns and villages near Way
Other services in Way
Before and after the survey
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. A few suggestions:
- Read your policy wording on storm damage
- Keep receipts for any emergency work
- Photograph the damage safely from below
- Note the date and time you first saw the damage
Questions about the findings are always welcome. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation.
Keep records of roof work and surveys. They can help show the roof was looked after.
What happens on the day
The visit usually starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the loft space where it can be reached. In total, it takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. In a small place like Way, access is typically the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- The roof is inspected from safe positions.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- The report notes whether the damage fits a storm, older wear or both.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
How to prepare
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
How to book
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email, tell us about the property and we will suggest the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
FAQs for Way
Will you come out to Way?
Yes, Way is covered. We survey roofs across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Way?
Places near the sea get more wind and more salt in the air than inland, and both are hard on roofs. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces.
Can you put a tarpaulin over the damage?
Emergency temporary protection is a job for a roofer. Photograph the damage first if you can do so safely. Our report then records the roof.
Can I check the roof after a storm?
Please do not climb onto the roof. Photograph the damage from below or from a window. Record the date and any damage inside as well.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so whoever owns or manages the building needs to agree access. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
Leaks and storm damage in Way
The coast is about 3 miles or less from Way, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. In a coastal gale, rain is driven sideways into laps, verges and flashings, while salt slowly corrodes metal fixings and flashings. Older houses across Kent frequently have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. 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 is detailed.
Historic houses like Quex Park, about 2 miles north, show how far back building around Way goes. Older roofs in the area may have lead flashings, valleys and gutters that have been patched many times. Landlords with a home close to Minster station may find that a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over. If you look after a building such as Minster Church of England Primary School, tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
Way is about 3 miles west of Ramsgate, in Kent. Anywhere in Way, we can carry out storm damage roof reports at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. We cover towns and villages across Kent. There is also a page for Canterbury.
Storm damage roof reports in CT12 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Whether your property is on Wayborough Hill and Way Hill or a nearby road, we can survey it. Close by, we survey roofs in Mount Pleasant (1 mile north-west), Sevenscore (1 mile south-east), Minster (1 mile west), Acol (1 mile north-west) and Cliffs End (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (12 miles west), Margate (4 miles north-east), Dover (14 miles south), Ramsgate (3 miles east), Broadstairs (5 miles east) and Whitstable (13 miles west).
What’s near Way
In Way, that means homes and buildings near Sandwich and Pegwell Bay and The Bell Inn, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Minster station, roughly 0.9 miles south-west. A little further out are Westwood Cross (3.1 miles north-east) and Ramsgate General Hospital (3.5 miles east). Open spaces near Way include Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
What a survey costs
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- House, block, shop or office
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Booking your survey
What helps most when you contact us:
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- The kind of building and roof involved
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
Unsure which package suits your roof? It’s easiest to call 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
What we look for on each type of roof
Slate roofs
Slates can slip or blow off in a storm, especially where the nails have corroded. We record which slates have moved and any signs of older nail fatigue.
Lead flashings
Lifted flashings let rain run behind them into the roof. The report records the flashing and any damp inside.
When you need someone else
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- Your insurer’s view of the claim
- The work of a loss adjuster appointed by your insurer
- Estimates of repair costs
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll suggest the right survey before you book. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Way
- Ridges and hips
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flat roofs
- Flashings
- Gutters and fascias
- Chimney stacks