Kent · London and the South East
Storm damage roof report in Westenhanger, Kent
A careful look at the roof at your property in Westenhanger, with photos and a written report.
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Lead lifted at abutments
About our storm damage roof report in Westenhanger
Storms tend to find the weak points on a roof. Typical damage includes lost slates and tiles, lifted ridges, loose flashings and torn flat roof coverings. Trees and branches can also hit roofs in a storm. We record the damage on your roof and photograph each part. Any older wear we can see is recorded as well. We survey flashings, chimney stacks and slate and tile slopes, and common reasons people get in touch are damaged ridges and hips and stains appearing after strong winds.
Many homes in small places like Westenhanger face open ground, where storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hardest. Once water gets into older walls, it takes a long time to dry, so it pays to find the cause quickly. A written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later.
- Place
- Westenhanger (CT21)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlords, agents and block managers in Westenhanger
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out in order of urgency where relevant, which helps with budgets and planning.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, and the report can go to both. Access is agreed with the tenant in advance.
Leaks and storm damage in Westenhanger
The coast is about 3 miles or less from Westenhanger, 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. 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. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it’s detailed.
Westenhanger Castle, about 0.3 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Westenhanger. Leaks in period homes nearby frequently come from lead work and valleys that have been patched before. For landlords with property near Westenhanger station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over. If you live in an older home near All Saints Church, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in.
Westenhanger is about 2 miles north-west of Hythe, in Kent. We survey roofs in Westenhanger and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and South East England. Westenhanger is one of the towns and villages in Kent where we work for storm damage roof reports. Our Canterbury page covers surveys nearby.
Every address in CT21 is covered for storm damage roof reports, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Newingreen (1 mile south), Berwick (1 mile south), Pedlinge (1 mile south-east), Lympne (1 mile south-west) and Sandling (1 mile east). We also work in nearby towns such as Ashford (8 miles north-west), Canterbury (13 miles north), Dover (12 miles east), Folkestone (6 miles east), Tower Hamlets (12 miles east) and Hawkinge (6 miles east).
Local landmarks in Westenhanger
Typical jobs here are in homes near Brockhill Park Performing Arts College, Sandling Park and The Royal Oak Public House and the streets around them. There is a railway station in Westenhanger itself: Westenhanger station. Other landmarks nearby include Hythe Museum (2.5 miles south-east) and Royal Victoria Hospital (5.8 miles east). Open spaces near Westenhanger include Hatch Park and Tolsford Hill.
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Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Westenhanger
How do I find out if my home in Westenhanger is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Westenhanger?
Places near the sea get more wind and more salt in the air than inland, and both are hard on roofs. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, while strong wind lifts anything already loose.
Is wear and tear covered by insurance?
Most policies do not cover wear and tear. Our report records storm damage and any older wear we see, so you know what the roof shows. Your insurer decides how its policy applies.
How long does the survey take?
It normally takes about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. You will then get the report by email, on the timescale of your package.
Do you look in the roof space?
Usually, if there is one and it can be reached safely. From inside, the underside of the roof often shows damp, staining or daylight that can’t be seen from outside.
How do I arrange a storm damage roof report in Westenhanger?
Simply call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
How should I record storm damage myself?
Safely, from ground level or a window. Never climb onto a roof after a storm. With binoculars, you can see a lot from the ground and we will inspect the rest from safe positions.
What affects the price in Westenhanger
Our packages start from £150, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- The roof’s overall size
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Getting in touch
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, it’s useful to mention:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
We confirm the exact price before you book, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
What this survey can’t tell you
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- What’s beneath slates, tiles or membranes
- A decision on your insurance claim
- Negotiating a claim settlement
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll suggest the right survey before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Westenhanger
- Slate and tile slopes
- Gutters and fascias
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges and hips
- Flat roofs
- Flashings
Tips that help
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Tell your insurer about the damage promptly
- Keep receipts for any emergency work
- Photograph the damage safely from below
- Ask a roofer for emergency temporary protection if water is coming in
Questions about the findings are always welcome. Standard Surveys come with a follow-up consultation, and Premium Surveys with an in-person one.
Keep the roof in good order between storms. Have loose slates, tiles and flashings seen to promptly.
How the survey works
We check the roof from outside and, where it’s relevant and there is safe access, from inside the loft space too. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey typically takes about one to two hours at a typical home, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Older roofs in small places like Westenhanger 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.
- First you give us the date of the storm and what you’ve noticed, inside and out.
- The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows and from the roof space where it is safe.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- The likely cause is recorded, along with any evidence of older wear.
- You get a written report you can pass to your insurer.
Before we arrive
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Tell us about parking before the day
How to book
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Advice
How the survey changes by roof type
Lead flashings
Flashings with older defects often fail in high winds. We record what looks recent and what looks older.
Clay and concrete tiles
Older tiles held only by nibs, without nails or clips, can lift more easily. We note what we can see of how tiles are fixed.