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Storm damage roof report in Worth, Kent
Storm damage roof reports around Worth, with a written report you can act on. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- New damp or leaks inside
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Damaged ridges and hips
What we look for on each type of roof
Clay and concrete tiles
A missing tile lets rain reach the underlay. Each gap is recorded with a photo.
Ridge and hip tiles
Ridge and hip tiles take the full force of the wind. The survey notes loose, cracked or missing ridge and hip tiles.
Storm damage roof report in Worth: what you get
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. Whether the weather met it is for your insurer. 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. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. Common reasons to book are gutters pulled loose in the wind and torn or lifted flat roof coverings, on gutters and fascias, flat roofs and chimney stacks.
Many homes in small places like Worth face open ground, where storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hardest. Damp in old stone, brick or timber walls is slow to dry out, so it pays to find the cause quickly. A record with photos is useful if you need to show the damage to anyone else.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Location
- Worth (CT14)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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How the survey works
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photographs, emailed to you. On timing, most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Somewhere as small as Worth, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- First you give us the date of the storm and what you’ve noticed, inside and out.
- We inspect the roof from safe viewpoints and from the loft where there is access.
- The damage is recorded with photos, area by area.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
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 get started, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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What affects the price in Worth
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- How big the roof is
- Building height and the viewpoints available
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included.
Booking your survey
We’ll typically ask about:
- What made you get in touch
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
To get a price for storm damage roof reports in Worth, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us give you an accurate price.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Worth
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Worth. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord. Access is agreed with the tenant beforehand.
What a storm damage roof report does not cover
A survey is a close look at the roof, but it can’t do everything. The main limits are:
- Estimates of repair costs
- Your insurer’s view of the claim
- The outcome of a claim
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will point you to the right survey before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
What we look at
- Ridges and hips
- Gutters and fascias
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flat roofs
- Flashings
- Chimney stacks
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Worth
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Worth?
Yes, coastal weather is harder on roofs: there is more wind, and more salt in the air. Ridges, verges, flashings and fixings are where it normally shows, and Worth is within about 3 miles of the coast.
Will you come out to Worth?
Yes, Worth is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Does your report mean my claim will be accepted?
We can’t say whether a claim will be paid. The decision rests with your insurer and its policy. Our report gives you an independent record of the damage and its likely cause.
Can I challenge a declined storm claim?
Start by complaining to the insurer. If it isn’t 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.
Can I check the roof after a storm?
Only from the ground or from windows. Don’t use a ladder or go onto the roof. Binoculars can help you see damage from below and we will inspect the rest from safe positions.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Let us know which days suit you as you book.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and it’s safe, yes. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Worth
Worth is within about 3 miles of the coast, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Strong wind lifts anything already loose, and driving rain gets in wherever it can. Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in.
Historic houses such as Walmer Castle, about 4.5 miles south-east, show how far back building around Worth goes. Older roofs around here can leak at old repairs as readily as at original details. Living close to Ham Fen is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching. If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Church of St Peter and St Paul, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in.
Worth is about 3 miles north-west of Deal, in Kent. Whether the building in Worth is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. Our Kent coverage includes Worth and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Canterbury page.
Surveys in CT14 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. That includes homes and businesses on The Street, Temple Way and St Crispin Close. Close by, we survey roofs in Felderland (1 mile west), Ham (1 mile south-west), Hacklinge (1 mile south-east), Statenborough (1 mile west) and Sandwich (1 mile north). We also work in nearby towns like Canterbury (12 miles west), Margate (9 miles north), Dover (8 miles south), Folkestone (14 miles south-west), Ramsgate (6 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (8 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Worth
Around Worth, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Sandwich Technology School, The Blue Pigeons pub and Ham Fen. The closest station to Worth is Sandwich station, about 1.1 miles north. Other landmarks nearby include Sandown Castle (2.7 miles south-east) and The Precinct Toy Collection (1.5 miles north). Open spaces near Worth include Monk's Wall nature reserve.
Why get it checked now?
A few slipped slates can soon lead to wet timbers. Acting quickly usually means less damage overall. Older cottages and farmhouses around Worth can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, inc. VAT. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both inc. VAT. We confirm the exact price before you book.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Worth
- A written report with photographs
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- An independent view of the roof
Read what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.