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Storm damage roof report in Wootton, Kent
Storm damage roof reports across Wootton, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photos.
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Roofs hit by falling trees
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.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us as you book and it will help the survey.
How a storm damage roof report works in Wootton
Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies by policy. Check your own policy wording. Whether the weather met it is for your insurer. Our part is recording the damage to your roof and its likely cause. The report includes photos of each area of damage, and you decide what to send. The claim decision rests with your insurer. Common reasons to book are damaged flat roof membrane and broken or displaced guttering, across ridges and hips, chimney stacks and slate and tile slopes.
In a village or hamlet like Wootton, older cottages and farmhouses often have roofs that have been patched over many years. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old wear, which matters if you are thinking of an insurance claim. We check everything that’s safely in view 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 report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, with a note and a photo for each point. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Place
- Wootton (CT4)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Honest limits
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- The outcome of a claim
- What’s beneath slates, tiles or membranes
- A price for the repairs
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flashings
- Flat roofs
- Ridges and hips
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and fascias
Roof by roof
Ridge and hip tiles
Ridge and hip tiles take the full force of the wind. We record any that have lifted, cracked or come away.
Flat roof coverings
Debris blown onto a flat roof can puncture the covering or block outlets. Any damage is recorded with photos.
Before and after the survey
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Note the date and time you first saw the damage
- Check your policy for how to report damage
- Keep fallen slates or tiles as evidence if safe
- Take photos of stains and damp inside
The report is emailed to you, and you decide what to send to your insurer. We don’t deal with the insurer on your behalf.
A well-maintained roof stands up to storms better. Fix slipped slates, loose ridges and lifted flashings when you spot them.
Storm damage roof reports in Wootton: local notes
Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. You’ll also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in. Acrise Place, about 3.3 miles south-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Wootton. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters.
Take an older house close to Church of St Martin: leaks on older roofs frequently start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks.
Wootton is about 6 miles north-west of Dover, in Kent. Roofs in Wootton get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Kent. Wootton is one of the places in Kent where we work. There’s also a page for Canterbury.
We work across the CT4 postcode area for storm damage roof reports and the streets around it. Whether your property is on Shelvin Lane, Denton Lane and Wootton Lane or anywhere close by, we can help. Close by, we survey roofs in Denton (1 mile north-west), Shelvin (1 mile north-east), Lodge Lees (1 mile north-west), Selsted (1 mile south) and Breach (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Ashford (14 miles west), Canterbury (8 miles north-west), Dover (6 miles south-east), Folkestone (6 miles south), Ramsgate (15 miles north-east) and Whitstable (14 miles north-west).
Near you in Wootton
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Endeavour Public House and the streets around them. Wootton’s nearest station is Shepherds Well station, about 2.4 miles east. Other landmarks nearby include Buckland Hospital (5.8 miles south-east). Open spaces near Wootton include Cheriton Hill.
Towns and villages near Wootton
Also in Wootton
When to book a survey in Wootton
When you claim, your insurer may ask for evidence of the damage and its cause. A written report with photos gives you something clear to pass on. The decision still rests with the insurer.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Loose or torn flashings
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
If you own a rental within reach of Shepherds Well station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- How soon the report will arrive
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
Wootton questions
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Wootton?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Is Wootton within the area you cover?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Do you look in the loft space?
Typically, if there is one and it can be reached safely. From inside, the underside of the roof often shows damp, staining or daylight that cannot be seen from outside.
Is there a set wind speed for storm damage?
There’s no single figure. Many use gusts of about 55 mph, but each policy sets its own definition. Check your policy wording.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is frequently shared, so we need permission from whoever owns or manages the building. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it is applicable. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
How should I record storm damage myself?
Only from the ground or from windows. Never climb onto a roof after a storm. Binoculars can help you see damage from below and we will inspect the rest from safe positions.
How the survey works
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, like when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes an hour or two for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Somewhere as small as Wootton, access is frequently the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- 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.
- The damage is recorded with photographs, area by area.
- The likely cause is recorded, along with any evidence of older wear.
- You get a written report you can pass to your insurer.
Before the survey
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Booking a survey
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and give us some details about the property and we will explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.