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Storm damage roof report in Westgate-on-Sea, Kent
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Westgate-on-Sea, and put it all in a report with photos.
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Westgate-on-Sea
When a storm has damaged your roof, a written record can help you explain it to your insurer. Our report shows the damage in photos and says whether it looks like storm damage, wear and tear, or a mix. We are not loss adjusters and cannot tell you if your claim will succeed. What you get is an independent view of the roof’s condition. If you’ve noticed lead lifted at abutments and lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
In older homes around places like Westgate-on-Sea, the underlay may be old bitumen felt, or there may be none at all. Once the slates or tiles let water past, there’s little to stop it reaching the ceiling. Finding where it gets in, and whether it is old wear or new damage, decides what comes next. In the loft, damp battens or wet insulation are often the first clues.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Where
- Westgate-on-Sea (CT8, CT9, CT7)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey changes by roof type
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.
Clay and concrete tiles
Tiles can lift, crack or blow off in high winds. The report shows each damaged area.
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Westgate-on-Sea
Will you come out to Westgate-on-Sea?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Westgate-on-Sea?
Generally, yes: wind and salt air take more of a toll near the sea. Exposed details such as ridges, verges, flashings and metal fixings are the ones to watch, and Westgate-on-Sea is within about 1 mile of the coast.
What do I do if water is coming in?
Emergency cover over a damaged roof should be arranged with a roofer. Take photos from the ground first if it’s safe. Keep receipts for any emergency work.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Let us know about it when you book and we’ll plan the survey around it.
How are storm damage reports priced?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Bigger roofs are quoted on size and access. It doesn’t include repair costs, so you will need a roofer’s quote for those.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. Safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where applicable cover most of what’s needed, and anything out of sight is recorded in the report.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days when you book.
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What we do, step by step
There is not much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, like stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll take it from there. A typical survey takes about 1–2 hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. A visit to Westgate-on-Sea is planned like any other: the time, the access and where to park are agreed beforehand. Weekday and weekend visits are both possible. Tell us about any garages, outbuildings or extensions you want included.
- We start with the details: when the storm hit and what damage you can see.
- We view the roof from wherever it can safely be seen, including the loft where there is access.
- The damage is recorded with photos, area by area.
- We note the likely cause, including any signs of wear that were there before the storm.
- The findings are written up with photographs for you to share with your insurer.
Getting ready for the survey
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Getting a price
To get a price for storm damage roof reports in Westgate-on-Sea, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us give you an accurate price.
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When you need someone else
Before booking, it is worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- A price for the repairs
- What’s beneath slates, tiles or membranes
- Whether your insurer will pay the claim
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Westgate-on-Sea
- Gutters and fascias
- Ridges and hips
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flashings
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
Landlord and commercial surveys in Westgate-on-Sea
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the freeholder or managing agent. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Do you need a storm damage roof report in Westgate-on-Sea?
A storm often finds a roof’s existing weak spots. Corroded nails on slate roofs, worn mortar on ridges and old flashings can all give way. Our report notes both the storm damage and any older wear.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- New damp or leaks inside
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
For landlords with property near Westgate-On-Sea station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Their report turnaround times
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
Wind, rain and roofs in Westgate-on-Sea
Westgate-on-Sea is within about 1 mile of the coast, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. In a coastal gale, rain is driven sideways into laps, verges and flashings. The wider area around Westgate-on-Sea has a long history of building, with Quex Park about 1.2 miles south-west. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Shop and office owners around Westwood Cross may find that water through a ceiling can damage stock and close a sales floor, so the source needs finding fast. Take an older house close to Church of St Saviour: old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in.
Westgate-on-Sea is about 2 miles west of Margate, in Kent. We provide storm damage roof reports for householders, landlords and businesses in Westgate-on-Sea and nearby. We cover towns and villages across Kent, large and small. You can also see our page for Canterbury.
Here we cover the CT8, CT9 and CT7 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. That includes homes and businesses on Sea Road, Thanet Road and Cedric Road. Westgate-on-Sea is on the A28, which makes it simple to reach. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Garlinge (1 mile east), Westbrook (1 mile east), Birchington (1 mile west), Flete (2 miles south-east) and Acol (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (13 miles south-west), Ramsgate (4 miles south-east), Broadstairs (4 miles east), Whitstable (13 miles west), Deal (12 miles south) and Herne Bay (9 miles west).
Local landmarks in Westgate-on-Sea
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Ursuline College and the streets around them. Westgate-on-Sea has its own railway station: Westgate-On-Sea station. Other landmarks nearby include Powell-Cotton Museum (1.4 miles south-west) and Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital (2.3 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
Why act early in Westgate-on-Sea
Leaving storm damage can let water into the roof space and rooms below. Further water damage can blur what the storm actually did. Emergency temporary protection should be arranged with a roofer. In an older home around Westgate-on-Sea, water from a roof defect can get into timber and plaster, which is far harder to put right than the roof fault itself.
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why book with us
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- A written report with photos
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
Read our cost guide or two real surveys.