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Storm damage roof report in Westbere, Kent
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Westbere. We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Lead lifted at abutments
- New damp or leaks inside
- Damaged ridges and hips
How a storm damage roof report works in Westbere
A storm damage roof report is priced from £150. You get a written report with photos by email. It isn’t a repair quote and does not include repair costs, so you’ll need a roofer’s quote for that. Your insurer may also send its own loss adjuster. What you get is an independent record of the damage and what seems to have caused it. We survey gutters and fascias, chimney stacks and ridges and hips, and people most frequently book us about roofs hit by falling trees and new damp or leaks inside.
Roofs in small places like Westbere often stand in the open, so storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hard. Damp in old stone, brick or timber walls is slow to dry out, so it pays to find the cause quickly. A written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Place
- Westbere (CT2)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Do you need a storm damage roof report in Westbere?
Flat roofs can be damaged too. Coverings can tear or peel back at the edges, and water can pond where outlets are blocked. We record what we find on flat and pitched roofs alike.
Most people get in touch after spotting one of these:
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- New damp or leaks inside
- Loose or torn flashings
Take a building like Spires Academy: on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Will the report include photos?
- How soon the report will arrive
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
Practical tips
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. Our suggestions:
- Do not go onto the roof to take pictures
- Check how your policy defines a storm
- Keep a note of the date of the storm
- File receipts for anything you pay for
If a claim is declined and you disagree, the first step is a complaint to the insurer. After that, you may be able to take it to the Financial Ombudsman Service.
Store invoices and reports for any roof work. They can help show the roof was looked after.
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Honest limits
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- The work of a loss adjuster appointed by your insurer
- Areas we cannot see safely
- The outcome of a claim
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you before booking. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Ridges and hips
- Flat roofs
- Gutters and fascias
- Chimney stacks
- Flashings
- Slate and tile slopes
Westbere questions
Do you cover smaller places like Westbere?
Yes, Westbere is covered. We survey roofs across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Westbere?
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.
How are storm damage reports priced?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Bigger roofs are quoted on size and access. It does not include repair costs, so you will need a roofer’s quote for those.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
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 will you be at the property?
It typically takes an hour or two for most houses, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. We’ll confirm the timing when booking.
What if my insurer declines the claim?
Raise it with your insurer first. The Financial Ombudsman Service may look at it if that does not resolve it. The Ombudsman looks at whether there were storm conditions, whether the damage fits a storm and whether the storm was the main cause.
What happens if roof problems are left?
The sooner the damage is recorded, the clearer the evidence. Later weather and temporary repairs can make it harder to see what happened. Older and listed buildings around Westbere may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
Every price we give includes VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
Why book us in Westbere
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Surveys seven days a week
Read our cost guide and two real surveys.
How the survey works
We work from the outside in: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. In total, it takes about 1–2 hours for most houses; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Older roofs in small places like Westbere can have low, tight loft spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- You tell us what happened and whether a roofer has made the roof safe.
- Inside, we look for signs of water in the loft and rooms below.
- We view the roof from safe positions.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
Getting ready for the survey
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Arrange a survey
If you are buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or email us whenever suits you.
Related advice
Roof by roof
Lead flashings
Old flashings that were already loose can give way in a storm. Our report separates fresh damage from older wear where we can.
Chimney stacks
High winds can loosen pots, cowls and aerials on stacks. The report notes any damage to the stack.
Westbere roofs and the weather
Westbere lies within about 5 miles of the sea, where storms can bring strong gusts off the sea. Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies, and the insurer decides the claim. Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in.
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Church of All Saints, leaks on older roofs often start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks. If you run a business near Whitefriars Shopping Centre, a quick answer on where water is coming in keeps a business running.
Westbere is about 3 miles north-east of Canterbury, in Kent. We carry out storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Westbere and the surrounding area. Westbere is one of the towns and villages in Kent where we work.
Every address in CT2 is covered for storm damage roof reports, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We cover properties on Island Road, Pennington Close and Bushy Hill Road. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Hersden (1 mile north-east), Sturry (1 mile west), Calcott (2 miles north-west), Broad Oak (2 miles west) and Stodmarsh (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (3 miles south-west), Margate (11 miles north-east), Dover (14 miles south-east), Ramsgate (12 miles east), Broadstairs (13 miles east) and Whitstable (6 miles north-west).
Around Westbere
Around Westbere, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Hersden Village Primary School, Ye Olde Yew Tree Inn and Frank Montgomery School. For rail, the closest station is Sturry station, about 1.2 miles south-west of the centre. A little further out are Canterbury Castle (3.9 miles south-west) and Canterbury Roman Museum (3.5 miles south-west). The countryside around Westbere includes West Blean and Thornden Woods.