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Storm damage roof report in Westmarsh, Kent
Know where you stand with the roof before you decide what to do next. Storm damage roof reports in Westmarsh, with photos and a clear written report.
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Stains appearing after strong winds
About our storm damage roof report in Westmarsh
If your roof has been damaged, stay safe first. Take photos from the ground or from windows, and don’t climb onto the roof. If water is coming in, a roofer can put temporary protection in place. Our report records the damage so you have an independent record to give your insurer. Hold on to receipts for anything you pay for. We survey slate and tile slopes, gutters and fascias and flashings, and people most frequently book us about broken or displaced guttering and slates and tiles blown off the roof.
Many homes in small places like Westmarsh face open ground, where storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hardest. Damp in old stone, brick or timber walls is slow to dry out, so it pays to find the cause quickly. A record with photos is useful if you need to show the damage to anyone else.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, and where it can wait, that’s said too.
- Where
- Westmarsh (CT3)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Do you need a storm damage roof report in Westmarsh?
Landlords and building managers often need a written record after a storm. It helps when explaining damage to a building owner or insurer.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
For landlords with property near Minster station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it.
What to check before booking
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Their insurance cover
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Nearby places to Westmarsh
What else we do in Westmarsh
Checking the roof from the ground
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
A lot can be seen from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Leaks and storm damage in Westmarsh
Westmarsh lies within about 5 miles of the sea, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. In a coastal gale, rain is driven sideways into laps, verges and flashings. Goodnestone Park, about 4.6 miles south-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Westmarsh. If you own one of the older houses, 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.
Westmarsh is about 7 miles west of Ramsgate, in Kent. We survey roofs in Westmarsh as part of our work across London and the South East. Westmarsh is one of the places in Kent where we work for storm damage roof reports. For surveys nearby, see our Canterbury page.
We work across the CT3 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. Other places close to Westmarsh include Ware (1 mile south), East Stourmouth (1 mile north-west), West Stourmouth (2 miles north-west), Preston (2 miles west) and Monkton (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (8 miles west), Margate (7 miles north-east), Dover (12 miles south), Ramsgate (7 miles east), Broadstairs (8 miles north-east) and Whitstable (11 miles west).
What’s near Westmarsh
Around Westmarsh, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Way Out Inn, among other places. The closest station to Westmarsh is Minster station, roughly 2.6 miles north-east of the centre. A little further out are White Mill (3 miles south-east). For a walk, there’s Monk's Wall nature reserve.
Why get it checked now?
Damage left open lets in more rain. That can add to the damage and make it harder to separate from the storm. A roofer should deal with emergency protection quickly. In a small place like Westmarsh, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, inc. VAT. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both with VAT included. You’ll know the exact price before booking.
Why book with us
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Every finding written up with photos
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or our case studies.
Common questions in Westmarsh
Is Westmarsh within the area you cover?
Yes. Westmarsh is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Westmarsh, take more of a battering?
Yes, coastal weather is harder on roofs: there’s more wind, and more salt in the air. Ridges, verges, flashings and fixings are where it usually shows.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only if it is safe. We inspect what can be seen safely: from the ground, from windows and vantage points, from the loft space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where it applies. Anything we cannot see is noted in the report.
Can you tell me if my claim will be paid?
The decision is your insurer’s, not ours. We record the damage, with photographs and the likely cause, which you can pass to your insurer.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys or testing. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We carry out surveys on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a date, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
The survey, step by step
The visit has one job: to look at the roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. It usually takes an hour or two for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Older roofs in small places like Westmarsh 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.
- We note the date of the storm and the damage you’ve seen.
- The roof is inspected from safe positions.
- We record and photograph the damage.
- We note the likely cause and any signs of older wear.
- We send you the report by email for your insurer.
Preparing for the visit
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Getting a price
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form, let us know about the property and we’ll point you to the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
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Honest limits
Every survey has limits, and it’s better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- What’s beneath slates, tiles or membranes
- The work of a loss adjuster appointed by your insurer
- A decision on your insurance claim
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flat roofs
- Flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and fascias
- Ridges and hips
For landlords and managing agents
Landlords and letting agents in Westmarsh book surveys as well as homeowners. A report with photos gives you a clear record of the roof.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work around your tenants.