Kent · London and the South East
Storm damage roof report in Whitehill, Kent
An independent record of roof damage after a storm across Whitehill, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Broken or displaced guttering
How it works
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take an hour or two for most houses, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. In a small place like Whitehill, access is typically the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We start with the details: when the storm hit and what damage you can see.
- The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows and from the loft space where it’s safe.
- We photograph and record every area of damage we can see.
- 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
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Book a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
About our storm damage roof report in Whitehill
Wear and tear is usually excluded from home insurance. So it matters whether the damage came from the storm or from a roof that was already worn. Our report records both: recent damage alongside any older defects, like nail fatigue on slates or eroded pointing. We give an honest view of what we see. Your insurer then decides how its policy applies. We survey flashings, slate and tile slopes and ridges and hips, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are flat roof edges peeled back and loose or broken chimney pots and cowls.
Many homes in small places like Whitehill 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.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Where
- Whitehill (ME13)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Before and after the survey
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Keep a note of the date of the storm
- Photograph damage inside the house too
- Photograph the damage safely from below
- Check how your policy defines a storm
If you’re unhappy with how your insurer handles the claim, you can complain to them first. If that does not resolve it, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to help.
Keep records of roof work and surveys. They can help show the roof was looked after.
What else we do in Whitehill
Storm damage roof reports in Whitehill: local notes
Whitehill lies within about 4 miles of the sea, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Driving rain off the sea can be pushed into gaps that stay dry in calmer weather, and salt air slowly wears metal fixings. About 2.4 miles south-west lies Belmont House and Gardens, a reminder of how long the area around Whitehill has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
The streets around a church such as Church of St Peter and St Paul are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself. A roof leak in a hotel or guest house around Whitehill means lost rooms as well as repairs, so it is worth knowing the roof’s condition.
Whitehill is about 1 mile south-west of Faversham, in Kent. If you are in Whitehill, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Whitehill is one of the towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our Canterbury page covers surveys nearby.
Every address in ME13 is within our area for storm damage roof reports, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Streets in the area include Brogdale Road and Eastling Road, and we cover them all. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Brogdale (1 mile west), Ospringe (1 mile north), Preston (1 mile north-east), Faversham (1 mile north-east) and Davington (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (15 miles west), Ashford (11 miles south), Canterbury (9 miles east), Sittingbourne (7 miles north-west), Whitstable (8 miles north-east) and Herne Bay (12 miles east).
What’s near Whitehill
Around Whitehill, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Maison Dieu pub and The Abbey School and the streets around them. The closest station to Whitehill is Faversham station, roughly 1 mile north-east. Well-known places in the area include Newnham Castle (3.4 miles west).
Can I check my roof myself?
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
You can learn a lot from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Whitehill
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
Landlords and letting agents in Whitehill book surveys as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photos, useful for planning maintenance.
What we look for on each type of roof
Clay and concrete tiles
Tiles without fixings can move more easily in wind. We note what we can see of how tiles are fixed.
Slate roofs
Slates can slip or blow off in a storm, especially where the nails have corroded. We record which slates have moved and any signs of older nail fatigue.
What we’re asked to look at in Whitehill
Landlords and building managers often need a written record after a storm. The report can be shared with owners, tenants or insurers.
People normally book a survey when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Water coming in after the storm
- Damaged pots on the stack
Take a building like Ospringe Church of England Primary School: a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- What insurance they carry
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
Whitehill questions
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Whitehill, take more of a battering?
Places near the sea get more wind and more salt in the air than inland, and both are hard on roofs. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces.
How do I find out if my home in Whitehill 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’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. We inspect what can safely be seen: from the ground, from windows and vantage points, from the loft space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where applicable. Anything we can’t see is noted in the report.
How experienced are you?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in; we will agree the details when you book.
Can you tell me if my claim will be paid?
That’s not something we can promise. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. What we provide is an independent record of the damage.
How are storm damage reports priced?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Bigger roofs are quoted on size and access. Repair costs aren’t included, so ask a roofer to quote.