Kent · London and the South East
Storm damage roof report in Addington, Kent
An independent record of roof damage after a storm around Addington, with a written report you can act on. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Loose or torn flashings
Storm damage roof reports around Addington
Old Soar Manor, about 3.9 miles south-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Addington. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Across Kent, older roofs are frequently handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it’s detailed.
Anyone responsible for a site like Offham Primary School will know that water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot. If you let a flat or house near West Malling station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over. If you live near a park like Manor Park Country Park, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
Addington is about 7 miles north-west of Maidstone, in Kent. We survey roofs in Addington and the rest of Kent. Our Kent coverage includes Addington. Maidstone is in our area too.
Here we cover the ME19 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. You’ll find streets such as London Road, The Links and Trottiscliffe Road, all of which we cover. We also cover Ryarsh (1 mile north-east), Trottiscliffe (1 mile north-west), Vigo Village (2 miles north-west), Culverstone Green (3 miles north-west) and Harvel (3 miles north). We also work in nearby towns like Maidstone (7 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (15 miles east), Dartford (12 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (9 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles south-west) and Gravesend (9 miles north).
Local landmarks in Addington
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Angel Inn, The Malling School and Manor Park Country Park, among other places. The nearest railway station is West Malling station, roughly 1.8 miles south-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Coldrum Long Barrow (1.2 miles north) and Leybourne Castle (1.7 miles east).
Storm damage roof report in Addington: what you get
After a storm, safety comes first. Photograph the damage from the ground or a window, and never climb up. If water is coming in, a roofer can put temporary protection in place. Our report records the damage so you have an independent record to give your insurer. Keep receipts for any emergency work. If you are worried about slipped or missing slates or tiles and damaged flat roof membrane, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Roofs in small places like Addington frequently stand in the open, so storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hard. Once water gets into older walls, it takes a long time to dry, which makes finding the cause quickly worthwhile. A record with photographs is useful if you need to show the damage to anyone else.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, along with how urgent it is.
- Place
- Addington (ME19)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant.
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.
How we price storm damage roof reports
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- House, block, shop or office
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before you book.
Booking your survey
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Dates you are working to, like exchange
- The property’s address and postcode
If you are buying, it’s useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or email us whenever suits you.
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Addington
Do you cover Addington?
Yes. Our area covers London and the South East, and Addington is part of that. You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details.
How do I find out if my home in Addington is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years, across London and South East England.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If the survey needs it and the roof space can be reached safely, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps, and if the loft can’t be reached safely, the report says so.
Can I challenge a declined storm claim?
Complain to your insurer first. If you are still unhappy, you may be able to take it to the Financial Ombudsman Service. Our report gives you an independent record of the roof, but we can’t say how it will turn out.
Is there a set wind speed for storm damage?
Each policy has its own definition. Many treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but check your own wording.
Why act early in Addington
Leaving storm damage can let water into the loft space and rooms below. That can add to the damage and make it harder to separate from the storm. A roofer should deal with emergency protection quickly. In a place like Addington, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
All our prices include VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for the job before booking.
Why us?
- 20+ years’ experience
- A photo-illustrated written report
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Surveys on any day of the week
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.
What we do, step by step
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes an hour or two at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Around Addington, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it helps to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We start with the details: when the storm hit and what damage you can see.
- We view the roof from wherever it can be seen safely, including 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.
- The findings are written up with photos for you to share with your insurer.
How to prepare
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Book a survey
We survey roofs on any day of the week. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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When you need someone else
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- Negotiating a claim settlement
- How your policy defines a storm
- Damage hidden under coverings or inside the structure, without opening up
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you before you book. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Ridges and hips
- Slate and tile slopes
- Gutters and fascias
- Chimney stacks
- Flashings
- Flat roofs
Tips from our surveys
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Check your policy for how to report damage
- Keep fallen slates or tiles as evidence if safe
- Keep receipts for any emergency work
- Ask a roofer for emergency temporary protection if water is coming in
You get the report by email and pass it to your insurer yourself. We do not deal with the insurer on your behalf.
After a storm, look at the roof from the street or garden. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or lifted ridges. Never climb onto the roof yourself.