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Storm damage roof report in Abbey Gate, Kent
An independent record of roof damage after a storm in Abbey Gate, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Get in touch for a price.
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Water coming in after the storm
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That is where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
About our storm damage roof report in Abbey Gate
Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies by policy. Check your own policy wording. We don’t decide whether a storm met that test. We record the damage and what seems to have caused it. The report includes photos of each area of damage, and you decide what to send. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. We survey flashings, gutters and fascias and ridges and hips, and people most often book us about flat roof edges peeled back and damage from fallen branches or debris.
Roofs in small places like Abbey Gate often stand in the open, 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.
You receive the findings by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Place
- Abbey Gate (ME14, ME16)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What this survey can’t tell you
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- Your insurer’s view of the claim
- Acting for you with the insurer
- Repair costs or quotes for the work
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer before booking. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges and hips
- Gutters and fascias
- Flat roofs
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flashings
Leave it or get it looked at?
Your policy may say how quickly you need to report damage. Check the wording and tell your insurer as soon as you can. Our report can then add a clear record. Older and listed buildings around Abbey Gate may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you need to know.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Abbey Gate
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- An independent look at the roof
See how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
FAQs for Abbey Gate
Do you cover smaller places like Abbey Gate?
Yes. Abbey Gate is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
How do I find out if my home in Abbey Gate is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
How long is the visit?
It typically takes about one to two hours at most homes, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. The report follows by email.
How are storm damage reports priced?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Bigger roofs are quoted on size and access. It doesn’t include repair costs, so you will need a roofer’s quote for those.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. It is a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
How should I record storm damage myself?
Safely, from the ground or a window. Don’t use a ladder or go onto the roof. Binoculars can help you see damage from below and we’ll inspect the rest from safe positions.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where applicable and safe. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where applicable.
What happens on the day
There is not much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll take it from there. The survey itself takes roughly 1–2 hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. Cottages and farmhouses around Abbey Gate frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- We start with what you’ve seen and any temporary repairs.
- We check inside, including the loft where there’s 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.
Before the survey
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Tell us where we can park nearby
How to book
When you’re ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
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Towns and villages near Abbey Gate
Also in Abbey Gate
What affects the price in Abbey Gate
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. You will know the figure before booking.
What we need to know
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- When you need the report by
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email to find out.
What we look for on each type of roof
Chimney stacks
Wind can pull the flashings away from a chimney. We photograph any we find.
Ridge and hip tiles
Water can get in where ridge tiles have moved. We photograph and describe the damage.
Storm damage roof reports around Abbey Gate
Older houses across Kent frequently have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from. Historic houses such as Stoneacre, about 4.2 miles south-east, show how far back building in the area around Abbey Gate goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters.
Trees in and around Tyland Barn shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall. The streets around a church such as St Paul's Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, leaks on older roofs often start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks. If you look after a building such as Sandling Primary School, on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
Abbey Gate is about 1 mile north-west of Foley Park, in Kent. Surveys in Abbey Gate work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful look at whatever is safely visible, photographs and a clear written report. Our Kent coverage includes Abbey Gate and the places around it.
Every address in ME14 and ME16 is covered for storm damage roof reports. We cover properties on Lock Lane, Grange Lane and Tyland Lane and the roads around them. With the M20 close by, Abbey Gate is easy for us to reach. If you’re just outside Abbey Gate, we cover Sandling (1 mile north), Ringlestone (1 mile south), Harbourland (1 mile east), Penenden Heath (1 mile south-east) and Foley Park (1 mile south-east). We also work in nearby towns like Sittingbourne (10 miles east), Sevenoaks (14 miles west), Gravesend (11 miles north-west), Tonbridge (12 miles south-west), Northfleet (12 miles north-west) and Minster (15 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Abbey Gate
In Abbey Gate, that means homes and buildings near The Maplesden Noakes School, The Yew Tree pub and Tyland Barn, among other places. Abbey Gate’s nearest station is Maidstone East station, about 1.4 miles south. Nearby you will also find Allington Castle (less than half a mile south-west) and Fremlin Walk (1.6 miles south). The countryside around Abbey Gate includes Boxley Hills and Burham Down.