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Storm damage roof report in Bearsted, Kent
Need a storm damage roof report in Bearsted? We can help, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Broken or displaced guttering
About our storm damage roof report in Bearsted
A storm damage roof report is an independent record of the damage to your roof after a storm. It sets out what is damaged, with photographs, and what we think the likely cause is. You can then give it to your insurer with your claim. The decision on any claim rests with your insurer and its policy wording. We aren’t loss adjusters and can’t say whether a claim will be paid. We survey slate and tile slopes, flat roofs and ridges and hips, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are damaged gutters and fascias and flashings pulled away from walls or stacks.
Older cottages and houses around Bearsted may have roofs with little or no underlay. Without a sound underlay, any gap in the coverings lets water straight through. Finding where it gets in, and whether it is old wear or new damage, decides what comes next. In the loft, damp battens or wet insulation are often the first clues.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Place
- Bearsted (ME14, ME15)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips that help
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Keep invoices for temporary repairs
- Check how your policy defines a storm
- Keep a note of the date of the storm
- Tell your insurer about the damage promptly
If you are unhappy with how your insurer handles the claim, you can complain to them first. After that, you may be able to take it to the Financial Ombudsman Service.
Have overhanging branches looked at by a tree surgeon. They can damage the roof in high winds.
How the survey works
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you’d like to know. After that, we look at everything we can see safely. The survey typically takes roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. In a smaller place like Bearsted, as anywhere, the forecast plays a part: the parts that need calm, dry weather are planned around it.
- 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.
- Storm damage and older wear are recorded separately where we can.
- You receive the written report with photographs.
Getting ready for the survey
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Book a survey
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.
Related advice
Prices for storm damage roof reports in Bearsted
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Basic, Standard or Premium
Every price we give includes VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for the job before booking.
Booking your survey
We will usually ask about:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from the ground or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
What this survey cannot tell you
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- The work of a loss adjuster appointed by your insurer
- Areas we can’t see safely
- The outcome of a claim
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Ridges and hips
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- Slate and tile slopes
- Gutters and fascias
- Flashings
What we look for on each type of roof
Chimney stacks
Older stacks with worn pointing or cracked flaunching are more likely to suffer. We record both the storm damage and the older wear.
Ridge and hip tiles
Water can get in where ridge tiles have moved. Each one is recorded with photos.
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Storm damage roof reports in Bearsted: local notes
The wider area around Bearsted has a long history of building, with Stoneacre about 1.3 miles south. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. 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. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts.
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Holy Cross Church, leaks on older roofs frequently start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks. For landlords with property near Bearsted station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it. Take a building like Thurnham Church of England Infant School: water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot.
Bearsted is about 2 miles east of Maidstone, in Kent. We survey roofs in Bearsted and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and the South East. Our Kent coverage includes Bearsted.
We cover every part of the ME14 and ME15 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. If you need a storm damage roof report at a property on The Street, Tower Lane and Roseacre Lane or a nearby road, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Weavering (1 mile west), Grove Green (1 mile north-west), Caring (1 mile south-east), Thurnham (1 mile north-east) and Willington (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Sittingbourne (9 miles north-east), Gravesend (14 miles north-west), Tonbridge (14 miles west), Faversham (14 miles east), Northfleet (15 miles north-west) and Minster (14 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Bearsted
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Mote Park, Valley Park School and The Kentish Yeoman pub and the streets around them. There’s a railway station in Bearsted itself: Bearsted station. Well-known places in the area include KIMS hospital (1.2 miles north-west) and The Mall Maidstone (2 miles west). For a walk, there is Detling Hill.
Bearsted questions
Is Bearsted within the area you cover?
Yes, Bearsted is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Is Bearsted in the area you cover?
Yes. We work right across London and the South East, and Bearsted is part of that. You can ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
How do I book a survey in Bearsted?
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Is there a set wind speed for storm damage?
It depends on your policy. Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies. Your policy document will say.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years, with 98% customer satisfaction.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Where it’s relevant to the survey and there’s safe access, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps, and if the loft cannot be reached safely, the report says so.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll plan the survey around it.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Many policies expect damage to be reported promptly. Let your insurer know early, and check what your policy asks for. Our report can then add a clear record. Homes in smaller places like Bearsted can face more weather, so a loose ridge or verge soon lets rain in. Each storm lifts it a little further.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Why book with us
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Package prices that include VAT
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- PI and public liability insurance
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.