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Storm Damage Roof Report in Yorkletts
An independent record of roof damage after a storm in Yorkletts, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Stains appearing after strong winds
How it works
We will ask a few questions first, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes about 1–2 hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. Somewhere as small as Yorkletts, 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 what you’ve seen and any temporary repairs.
- We check inside, including the loft where there is access, for water damage.
- We view the roof from safe positions.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
Preparing for the visit
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Let us know where we can park nearby
Booking a survey
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Related advice
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Yorkletts
A storm damage roof report is an independent record of the damage to your roof after a storm. We record each area of damage, photograph it and note the likely cause. It is yours to pass to your insurer. The decision on any claim rests with your insurer and its policy wording. We aren’t loss adjusters and cannot say whether a claim will be paid. We survey flashings, flat roofs and slate and tile slopes, and common reasons people get in touch are stains appearing after strong winds and roofs hit by falling trees.
For a small place like Yorkletts, the inspection is the same as anywhere: the journey and access are just planned beforehand. It helps to know where the water appears, in what weather, and what you’ve seen outside, plus any earlier repairs. Photos of the stain and of the roof from outside are helpful too.
The report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photographs show what each point refers to.
- Location
- Yorkletts (CT5)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we can’t see
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- The work of a loss adjuster appointed by your insurer
- Areas we can’t see safely
- How your policy defines a storm
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will recommend the right survey. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Yorkletts
- Gutters and fascias
- Ridges and hips
- Chimney stacks
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flat roofs
- Flashings
Yorkletts questions
How do I find out if my home in Yorkletts is listed?
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.
Is the coastal weather around Yorkletts hard on roofs?
Yes, coastal weather is harder on roofs: there is more wind, and more salt in the air. Exposed details such as ridges, verges, flashings and metal fixings are the ones to watch, and Yorkletts is within about 2 miles of the coast.
Is Yorkletts in your area?
Yes. Yorkletts is part of the area we cover, and the service is the same as everywhere else we work.
How long is the visit?
That depends on the size and shape of the roof, but most surveys take an hour or two at a typical home, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. The report is sent afterwards by email.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling are not something we do. Where a material might contain it, like old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it is disturbed.
What does a storm damage report cost?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Larger or more complex roofs are quoted for their size. It doesn’t include repair costs, so you’ll need a roofer’s quote for those.
How do I arrange a storm damage roof report in Yorkletts?
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Yorkletts roofs and the weather
Yorkletts is within about 2 miles of the coast, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, and driving rain finds any gap they leave, and salt air slowly wears metal fixings. Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in.
Living close to Foxes Cross Bottom is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls. If you live in an older home near St Alphege, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in.
Yorkletts is about 2 miles south-west of Whitstable, in Kent. In Yorkletts, as across Kent, every roof gets the same careful survey. Yorkletts is one of the towns and villages in Kent we cover.
We survey roofs across the CT5 postcode area for storm damage roof reports and the streets around it. Whether your property is on Ford Walk, Glen Walk and Coombe Walk or a nearby road, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Denstroude (1 mile south-east), Honey Hill (2 miles south-east), Whitstable (2 miles north-east), Blean (2 miles south-east) and Radfall (3 miles east). Larger places within reach include Ashford (14 miles south-west), Canterbury (5 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (12 miles west), Faversham (5 miles west), Herne Bay (6 miles north-east) and Minster (11 miles north-west).
What’s near Yorkletts
Typical jobs here are in homes near Foxes Cross Bottom, among other places. The closest station to Yorkletts is Whitstable station, about 2.6 miles north-east. A little further out are Tankerton Castle (2.9 miles north-east) and Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (3.2 miles north-east). The countryside around Yorkletts includes Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Yorkletts
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant in advance.
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the addresses.
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How the survey changes by roof type
Slate roofs
In high winds, slates can slip or go, often where nails have rusted. We record which slates have moved and any signs of older nail fatigue.
Chimney stacks
Wind can pull the flashings away from a chimney. We photograph any we find.
DIY checks: what’s safe
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Don’t go up yourself.
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
When to book a survey in Yorkletts
Storms don’t only affect pitched roofs. Wind can lift edges and tear coverings, and blocked outlets can leave water ponding after heavy rain. We record what we find on flat and pitched roofs alike.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Damaged ridges and hips
Anyone responsible for a site like The Whitstable School will know that tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
Before you book anyone
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?