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Storm Damage Roof Report in Willesborough
An independent record of roof damage after a storm around Willesborough, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
About our storm damage roof report in Willesborough
What counts as a storm depends on your policy, though many use gusts of about 55 mph. Your policy document sets out its own definition. We don’t decide whether a storm met that test. Our part is recording the damage to your roof and its likely cause. Each area of damage is photographed, and the report is yours to pass on. The claim decision rests with your insurer. If you’ve noticed broken or displaced guttering and stains appearing after strong winds, we can find out what’s behind it, on flat roofs, slate and tile slopes and gutters and fascias alike.
In a smaller place like Willesborough, some roofs face open ground, where driving rain gets into any gap at a ridge, verge or flashing. If a leak shows only when the wind is in a certain direction, that is a useful clue. It is useful to know when and where the water appears. Gutters and downpipes on the exposed side are worth a look as well.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent.
- Where
- Willesborough (TN24)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What you can safely check yourself
It helps to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when booking.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Also near Willesborough
What else we do in Willesborough
Why get it checked now?
With an independent report, you have something specific to show your insurer. It sets out what we found and the likely cause, so you are not relying only on your own photos. In a smaller place like Willesborough, wherever a roof is exposed, a loose ridge or flashing does not stay loose for long. Wind gets under it and lifts more.
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included.
What you get with us
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
- Weekday and weekend surveys
Take a look at our cost guide or two real surveys.
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Willesborough
Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it is detailed. With Godinton House about 3.1 miles north-west, Willesborough sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you look after a building such as Willesborough Junior School, on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain. If you run a business near Ashford Designer Outlet, water through a ceiling can damage stock and close a sales floor, so the source needs finding fast.
Willesborough is about 1 mile east of Ashford, in Kent. From houses to flats and shops in Willesborough, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Willesborough is one of the places in Kent where we work for storm damage roof reports. For surveys nearby, see our Canterbury page.
Every address in TN24 is covered for storm damage roof reports. If you need a storm damage roof report at a property on Mead Road, Mill Lane and Milne Road or a nearby road, we can help. Willesborough is on the A2070, so it’s easy for us to get to. We also cover South Willesborough (1 mile south-west), Newtown (1 mile south-west), Ashford (1 mile west), Finberry (1 mile south) and Park Farm (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Canterbury (13 miles north-east), Folkestone (12 miles east), Faversham (12 miles north), Hythe (9 miles south-east), Davington (12 miles north) and Preston (12 miles north).
What’s near Willesborough
Typical jobs here are in homes near The William Harvey Public House, Ashford Green Corridors and The North School. The closest station to Willesborough is Ashford International station, roughly 0.9 miles west. A little further out are William Harvey Hospital (0.8 miles east) and Ashford Designer Outlet (0.8 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Hatch Park.
FAQs for Willesborough
Do you cover Willesborough?
Yes, Willesborough is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Willesborough as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Is my home in Willesborough listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Can I check the roof after a storm?
Safely, from the ground or a window. Never climb onto a roof after a storm. Binoculars can help you see damage from below and we’ll inspect the rest from safe positions.
What does a storm damage report cost?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Larger or more complex roofs are quoted for their size. Repair costs aren’t included, so ask a roofer to quote.
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.
Does your report mean my claim will be accepted?
We cannot say whether a claim will be paid. The decision rests with your insurer and its policy. What we provide is an independent record of the damage.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Not always. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs cannot always be walked on. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where it applies let us see the rest, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
How it works
You do not need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we will take it from there. The survey itself takes an hour or two for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Homes around Willesborough often have gardens on more than one side, which gives us room to step back and see the roof. Let us know if any side is fenced off or hard to reach. Inside, the loft is checked where it can be reached safely.
- 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 is access.
- We photograph and record every area of damage we can see.
- We note the likely cause, including any signs of wear that were there before the storm.
- You get a written report you can pass to your insurer.
How to prepare
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
How to book
If you’re buying, it’s useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or email us whenever suits you.
Related advice
What this survey cannot tell you
A survey is a proper look at the roof, but it cannot do everything. The main limits are:
- Repair costs or quotes for the work
- The work of a loss adjuster appointed by your insurer
- The outcome of a claim
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will suggest the right survey before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flashings
- Gutters and fascias
- Ridges and hips
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
Roof by roof
Lead flashings
Wind can peel back flashings at abutments and stacks. Loose or damaged flashings are photographed and noted.
Flat roof coverings
Lifted trims and laps are common after a storm. The report notes signs of recent damage and older wear.
Do you need a storm damage roof report in Willesborough?
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. We record recent damage alongside older defects.
A survey can pick up problems like:
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
For landlords with property near Ashford International station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?