Kent · London and the South East
Storm damage roof report in Westwood, Kent
A careful look at the roof at your property in Westwood, with photos and a written report.
- New damp or leaks inside
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Broken or displaced guttering
About our storm damage roof report in Westwood
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. We survey ridges and hips, chimney stacks and slate and tile slopes, and the problems we are asked to look at most are new damp or leaks inside and torn or lifted flat roof coverings.
Somewhere as small as Westwood, older roofs have often been repaired many times. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old wear, and the difference matters, especially to an insurer. We look at whatever is safely visible and set out what we find. Older walls and timbers hold water for a long time, so it is worth finding the cause soon.
You receive the findings by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Place
- Westwood (CT4)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Do you need a storm damage roof report in Westwood?
Landlords and managing agents book reports to keep a record for owners and insurers. It helps when explaining damage to a building owner or insurer.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Stains appearing after strong winds
The streets around a church like Church of St Peter and St Paul are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- When you’ll get the report
- Which limits apply to the survey
- What experience they bring
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Surveys for landlords and agents in Westwood
Landlords and letting agents in Westwood book surveys as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photos, useful for planning maintenance.
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Towns and villages near Westwood
Also in Westwood
Westwood roofs and the weather
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. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from. Historic houses such as Acrise Place, about 4.9 miles south, show how far back building in the area around Westwood goes. 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, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Living close to Jumping Downs is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls. If you own a rental within reach of Bekesbourne station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
Westwood is about 5 miles south of Canterbury, in Kent. Westwood is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Westwood is one of the places in Kent we cover for storm damage roof reports.
We work across CT4 for storm damage roof reports. Other places close to Westwood include Marley (1 mile east), Heart's Delight (2 miles east), Bishopsbourne (2 miles north-east), Kingston (2 miles north-east) and Derringstone (2 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Ashford (11 miles south-west), Canterbury (5 miles north), Dover (10 miles south-east), Folkestone (9 miles south), Whitstable (11 miles north) and Deal (13 miles east).
Local landmarks in Westwood
We work in homes and buildings around Jumping Downs, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Bekesbourne station, roughly 4.1 miles north. Nearby you will also find Canterbury Castle (5 miles north) and Kent and Canterbury Hospital (4.2 miles north).
What happens on the day
We look at the roof from outside and, where it’s relevant and there’s safe access, from inside the loft space too. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey normally takes about 1–2 hours for most houses, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Somewhere like Westwood needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- First you give us the date of the storm and what you’ve noticed, inside and out.
- We view the roof from wherever it can be seen safely, including the loft where there’s access.
- The damage is recorded with photos, area by area.
- We look at whether the damage fits storm damage, older wear or both.
- We send you a written report with photos, ready to give to your insurer.
How to prepare
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Booking a survey
We confirm the price for your roof before you book, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
Different roofs, different checks
Lead flashings
Flashings with older defects frequently fail in high winds. We record what looks recent and what looks older.
Flat roof coverings
Edge trims and laps are often where flat roof coverings start to peel back. The report notes signs of recent damage and older wear.
Checking the roof from ground level
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we look at the roof.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
What we can’t see
It helps to know what a survey will not do before booking:
- Your insurer’s view of the claim
- The work of a loss adjuster appointed by your insurer
- Areas we cannot see safely
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will suggest the right survey before booking. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flashings
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges and hips
- Gutters and fascias
Common questions in Westwood
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Westwood?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Do you cover smaller places like Westwood?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
How do I book a survey in Westwood?
Simply call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
Can you put a tarpaulin over the damage?
A roofer should handle temporary protection. If it is safe, take photos before it goes on. Our report then records the roof.
How many surveys have you done?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. We’ll talk about access when you book.
Will you deal with the insurance company for me?
No. We aren’t loss adjusters and don’t act for you with the insurer. We give you an independent report of the damage for you to send to your insurer.