Kent · London and the South East
Allington Storm Damage Roof Report
Wondering about the roof at a property in Allington? We carry out storm damage roof reports in Allington and across Kent.
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
Allington questions
Do you cover smaller places like Allington?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
How do I find out if my home in Allington is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Is wear and tear covered by insurance?
Most policies don’t cover wear and tear. We note both storm damage and older defects, so it’s clear what we found. Your insurer decides how its policy applies.
How are storm damage reports priced?
Our reports start from £150. Commercial and larger roofs are quoted on size. The report doesn’t include repair costs.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it is applicable. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
How experienced are you?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys.
How long is the visit?
It usually takes an hour or two at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. We will confirm the timing when booking.
Storm damage roof report in Allington
Most policies do not cover wear and tear. That makes the difference between storm damage and old wear important. We note signs of each: recent damage alongside any older defects, like nail fatigue on slates or eroded pointing. We give an honest view of what we see. Your insurer then decides how its policy applies. If you are worried about water coming in after the storm and slipped or missing slates or tiles, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
In a smaller place like Allington, some roofs face open ground, so wind and driving rain find any weakness in ridges, verges and flashings. A leak that only appears in certain weather frequently points to an exposed detail. Let us know when it happens when you contact us. The gutters on the most exposed side can overflow too.
After the visit, you get a written report with photos, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Place
- Allington (ME16, ME20, ME14)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Practical tips
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Check how your policy defines a storm
- Take photos from ground level or a window, never by climbing
- Photograph damage inside the house too
- Report the damage to your insurer as soon as you can
The insurer might appoint a loss adjuster. You’ll have your own independent record to refer to.
Clear gutters and outlets before the stormy months. Overflowing gutters can make storm damage worse.
How we price storm damage roof reports
Our packages start from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Which survey package you book
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Height and safe access
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, from £400 inc. VAT. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Booking your survey
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- What’s prompted the survey
- What kind of property and roof it is
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or send us an email, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
The survey, step by step
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes about one to two hours at a typical home; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Some parts of a survey depend on the weather, so a visit to Allington is booked with the forecast in mind: drone flights and thermal imaging need the right conditions, while a look from the ground and the loft can go ahead in most weather.
- You let us know when the storm was and what damage you’ve seen.
- 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.
- We send you a written report with photos, ready to give to your insurer.
Before we arrive
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Tell us about parking before the day
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
Arrange a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or send us an email whenever suits you.
Advice
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Allington
Many older homes in Kent have handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles held by pegs through two holes, and tile-hanging on their upper walls. You’ll also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts. About 4.2 miles south-east lies Stoneacre, a reminder of how long the area around Allington has been built on. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years.
For businesses in and around places such as Fremlin Walk, finding where water is getting in quickly keeps disruption down. If you let a flat or house near Barming station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it.
Allington is about 2 miles north-west of Maidstone, in Kent. Allington gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. We cover towns and villages across Kent, large and small.
We work across the ME16, ME20 and ME14 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. If you need a storm damage roof report at a property on Wyatt Road, Beaver Road and Godwin Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Other places close to Allington include Aylesford (1 mile north-west), Fant (1 mile south), Ditton (2 miles west), East Farleigh (2 miles south) and Kettle Corner (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Sittingbourne (11 miles east), Sevenoaks (13 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles south-west), Gravesend (11 miles north-west), Tonbridge (11 miles south-west) and Northfleet (12 miles north-west).
Near you in Allington
In Allington, that means homes and buildings near St. Simon Stock Catholic School, Whatman Park and Malta Inn and the streets around them. Allington’s nearest station is Barming station, about 0.8 miles west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Queen's Own Royal West Kent Regiment Museum (1.3 miles south-east) and Fremlin Walk (1.3 miles south-east). Not far away are Burham Down and Boxley Hills.
Nearby places to Allington
Also in Allington
Signs you need a storm damage roof report in Allington
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.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Loose or torn flashings
- Stains appearing after strong winds
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Allington Primary School, on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What experience they bring
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Whether the price includes VAT
What a storm damage roof report does not cover
Before you book, it’s worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- Estimates of repair costs
- Whether your insurer will pay the claim
- Areas we cannot see safely
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will point you to the right survey. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we look at
- Slate and tile slopes
- Ridges and hips
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and fascias
- Flat roofs
- Flashings
Why get it checked now?
Once the storm has passed, damage that looked minor can let water in for months. Acting quickly normally means less damage overall. Around Allington, leaves and moss in gutters lead to overflowing water and damp walls, especially where trees overhang. It’s easy to sort the cause early and slow to dry a damp wall.
Every price we give includes VAT. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for the job before you book.
Why book us in Allington
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID