Kent · London and the South East
Storm damage roof report in Westbrook, Kent
An independent record of roof damage after a storm around Westbrook, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Loose or torn flashings
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Westbrook
The coast is about 1 mile or less from Westbrook, where storms can bring strong gusts off the sea. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording, and many treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, though it varies. Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. You will also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in.
The streets around a church such as Church of All Saints are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney. Historic houses such as Quex Park, about 2.2 miles south-west, show how far back building around Westbrook goes. Leaks in period homes nearby often come from lead work and valleys that have been patched before. If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for example near Westwood Cross, a leak can close part of a shop or office, so finding the cause quickly matters.
Westbrook is about 1 mile west of Margate, in Kent. Anywhere in Westbrook, we can carry out storm damage roof reports at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Our Kent coverage includes Westbrook. Our Canterbury page covers surveys nearby.
We survey roofs across CT9 for storm damage roof reports. Local streets include Bridge Road, Caxton Road and Albert Road, all of which we cover. Nearby, we also carry out storm damage roof reports in Garlinge (1 mile south-west), Margate (1 mile east), Westgate-on-Sea (1 mile west), Flete (2 miles south) and Westwood (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (14 miles south-west), Ramsgate (4 miles south-east), Broadstairs (3 miles south-east), Whitstable (14 miles west), Deal (12 miles south) and Herne Bay (10 miles west).
What’s near Westbrook
We work in homes and buildings around Cinque Ports Public House and Hartsdown Academy and the streets around them. There is a railway station in Westbrook itself: Margate station. Well-known places in the area include Westwood Cross (2.3 miles south-east) and Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital (1.3 miles south-east). For a walk, there’s Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
About our storm damage roof report in Westbrook
What counts as a storm depends on your policy, though many use gusts of about 55 mph. Check your own policy wording. We don’t decide whether a storm met that test. Our part is recording the damage to your roof and its likely cause. The report includes photographs of each area of damage, and you decide what to send. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. Typical surveys look at damaged pots on the stack and damaged gutters and fascias, on gutters and fascias, chimney stacks and flashings.
Older cottages and houses around Westbrook may have roofs with little or no underlay. Once the slates or tiles let water past, there is little to stop it reaching the ceiling. Finding where it gets in, and whether it’s old wear or new damage, decides what comes next. In the loft, damp battens or wet insulation are often the first clues.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. It is useful right away, and a good reference for later, for instance when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Location
- Westbrook (CT9)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Westbrook
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Westbrook?
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.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Westbrook?
Yes, coastal weather is harder on roofs: there is more wind, and more salt in the air. Exposed details such as ridges, verges, flashings and metal fixings are the ones to watch.
Do you act for me with my insurer?
No. We write an independent report, and you decide how to use it. Your insurer may appoint its own loss adjuster.
How much is a storm damage roof report?
Our reports start from £150. Larger roofs are quoted for their size. The report does not include repair costs.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
How many surveys have you done?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys.
Do you look in the roof space?
If there’s a loft and safe access to it, yes. The loft space can show things the outside can’t, like damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Different roofs, different checks
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
Pots, cowls and aerials on chimneys can be damaged or dislodged in a storm. We record any damage we can see.
How we price storm damage roof reports
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- House, block, shop or office
- How big the roof is
- Which survey package you book
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
Getting in touch
These details help when you get in touch:
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- What’s prompted the survey
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
We confirm the price for your survey before booking, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
What else we do in Westbrook
What a storm damage roof report does not cover
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Bear these in mind:
- Whether your insurer will pay the claim
- Your insurer’s view of the claim
- Acting for you with the insurer
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flashings
- Flat roofs
- Ridges and hips
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and fascias
What we do, step by step
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll take it from there. A typical survey takes roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, and more on a big or complicated roof. A visit to a smaller place like Westbrook is no different on the day: outside, inside and from any safe vantage point, in that order. It is useful to show us anything you’ve already noticed.
- We start with the details: when the storm hit and what damage you can see.
- We inspect the roof from safe viewpoints and from the loft where there is access.
- We photograph and record every area of damage we can see.
- The likely cause is recorded, along with any evidence of older wear.
- You get a written report you can pass to your insurer.
Preparing for the visit
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Getting a price
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Checking the roof from the ground
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
Why it is worth a survey now in Westbrook
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. Homes in smaller places like Westbrook can face more weather, so a loose ridge or verge soon lets rain in. Each storm lifts it a little further, and water follows.
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you’d like to know.
Why us?
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Clear package prices, including VAT
Read how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.