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Storm Damage Roof Report in Westwell Leacon
Storm damage roof reports around Westwell Leacon, with a written report you can act on. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
About our storm damage roof report in Westwell Leacon
Most policies don’t cover wear and tear. That makes the difference between storm damage and old wear important. We note signs of each: fresh breaks and recently moved slates or tiles, and older problems such as corroded nails or worn mortar. We describe what we see, whichever way it points. How the policy applies is for your insurer to decide. If you are worried about ridge tiles that have come loose and slipped or missing slates or tiles, we can find out what’s behind it, on slate and tile slopes, chimney stacks and ridges and hips alike.
Somewhere as small as Westwell Leacon, older roofs have often been repaired many times. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old wear, and the difference matters, particularly to an insurer. The report says what was seen and what it points to. Damp in old walls and timbers is slow to dry, so the sooner the cause is found the better.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters, with a note and a photo for each point. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Where
- Westwell Leacon (TN27)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Surveys for landlords and agents in Westwell Leacon
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with the freeholder or managing agent. Let us know about it when you book and we’ll plan the survey around it.
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.
Slate roofs
In high winds, slates can slip or go, frequently where nails have rusted. We record which slates have moved and any signs of older nail fatigue.
Westwell Leacon roofs and the weather
Older houses across Kent frequently have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. You’ll also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in. Godinton House, about 2.7 miles south-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Westwell Leacon. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years.
If you own a rental within reach of Charing station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer right away. The streets around a church like Charing Methodist Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, leaks on older roofs often start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks. For site and facilities teams at buildings like The Hayesbrook School, tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
Westwell Leacon is about 5 miles north-west of Ashford, in Kent. We carry out storm damage roof reports for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Westwell Leacon. Across Kent, we cover Westwell Leacon. Maidstone is in our area too.
Here we cover the TN27 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. If you’re just outside Westwell Leacon, we cover Ram Lane (1 mile south-east), Tutt Hill (1 mile south-east), Westwell (2 miles east), Hothfield (2 miles south) and Potters Corner (3 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (13 miles west), Ashford (5 miles south-east), Canterbury (13 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (11 miles north), Whitstable (15 miles north-east) and Faversham (9 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Westwell Leacon
The closest station to Westwell Leacon is Charing station, roughly 1.2 miles north-west. Nearby you will also find Coldbridge Castle (4.8 miles west) and William Harvey Hospital (5.9 miles south-east).
How we price storm damage roof reports
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Height and safe access
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
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 need to know.
Getting in touch
What helps most when you contact us:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- What’s prompted the survey
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or email us, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
Questions from Westwell Leacon
How do I find out if my home in Westwell Leacon is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Will you come out to Westwell Leacon?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Will my insurer pay for an old roof?
Wear and tear is not normally covered. We describe what looks like fresh storm damage and what looks older. The claim decision is your insurer’s.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you when you book.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys run on any day of the week. To arrange a date, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
How are storm damage reports priced?
A storm damage report starts from £150. Commercial and larger roofs are quoted on size. Repair costs aren’t part of the report.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We do not sample or test for asbestos. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey.
How it works
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. You’re welcome to ask questions while we are there. Rural addresses near Westwell Leacon can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- 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’s access.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Arrange a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? It’s easiest to call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll explain the options and the price.
Advice
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Tips that help
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Keep fallen slates or tiles as evidence if safe
- File receipts for anything you pay for
- Tell your insurer about the damage promptly
- Look at what your policy says about wear and tear
After the visit, we write up the report with photos of each area of damage. It sets out what is damaged, the likely cause and any signs of older wear. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
Keep gutters and outlets clear so heavy rain can drain away. Overflowing gutters can make storm damage worse.