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Wingham Storm Damage Roof Report
An independent record of roof damage after a storm for Wingham, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- New damp or leaks inside
Storm damage roof report in Wingham
Our storm damage report gives you an independent, written record of how a storm has affected your roof. It sets out what is damaged, with photographs, and what we think the likely cause is. You can then give it to your insurer with your claim. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. We are not loss adjusters, and we can’t tell you whether a claim will succeed. If you are worried about torn or lifted flat roof coverings and lead lifted at abutments, we can find out what’s behind it, on slate and tile slopes, gutters and fascias and chimney stacks alike.
Somewhere as small as Wingham, older roofs have frequently been repaired many times. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old wear, which matters if you are thinking of an insurance claim. 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.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- Wingham (CT3)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
DIY checks: what’s safe
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.
It is useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
How we price storm damage roof reports
To price your survey, we check:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- House, block, shop or office
To find out what your survey will cost, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us about the roof. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Helping us price your survey
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It helps to include:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- The address and postcode of the property
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form whenever suits you.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Once the storm has passed, damage that looked minor can let water in for months. Getting it recorded and repaired sooner is normally better. For older village homes like those around Wingham, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, access and which survey you book.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Wingham
- A written report with photos
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- 98% of clients satisfied
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
Take a look at our cost guide and our case studies.
FAQs for Wingham
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Wingham?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Wingham?
Yes, Wingham is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Wingham as anywhere else.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it is applicable. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator.
What if my insurer declines the claim?
Raise it with your insurer first. If it is not resolved, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to help. The Ombudsman looks at whether there were storm conditions, whether the damage fits a storm and whether the storm was the main cause.
Are you loss adjusters?
No. We are not loss adjusters, and we don’t negotiate claims. We provide an independent record of the roof for you to send to your insurer.
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.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only when it is safe. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs cannot always be walked on. We use safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where applicable, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
Wind, rain and roofs in Wingham
Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. 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. The wider area around Wingham has a long history of building, with Goodnestone Park about 2 miles south. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, such as 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.
Landlords with a home close to Adisham station may find that a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over. Take an older house close to St Mary's Church: water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney. Take a building like Wingham Primary School: on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
Wingham is about 6 miles east of Canterbury, in Kent. Wherever you are in Wingham, we can carry out storm damage roof reports at your property. Our area takes in places right across Kent. Canterbury is in our area too.
Postcode districts we cover here for storm damage roof reports: CT3. You will find streets such as High Street, St Mary's Meadow and Harris's Alley, all of which we cover. Nearby, we also carry out storm damage roof reports in Broomhill (1 mile north), Well Head (1 mile south-east), Wingham Green (1 mile west), Wingham Well (1 mile south-west) and Shatterling (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (6 miles west), Margate (10 miles north-east), Dover (10 miles south), Folkestone (13 miles south), Ramsgate (10 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (11 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Wingham
We work in homes and buildings around The Red Lion pub and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Adisham station, roughly 2.3 miles south. Nearby you will also find St Martins Hospital (4.7 miles west).
Towns and villages near Wingham
Also in Wingham
What happens on the day
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. Somewhere like Wingham needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- We look at the roof from wherever it is safe.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- We note the likely cause and any signs of older wear.
- We send you the report by email for your insurer.
How to prepare
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Getting a price
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Honest limits
It’s a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- What’s beneath slates, tiles or membranes
- Negotiating a claim settlement
- The outcome of a claim
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Wingham
- Gutters and fascias
- Ridges and hips
- Flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- Slate and tile slopes
How the survey changes by roof type
Ridge and hip tiles
A lifted ridge tile can let water into the roof. We photograph and describe the damage.
Lead flashings
Flashings with older defects often fail in high winds. We record what looks recent and what looks older.