Kent · London and the South East
Storm Damage Roof Report in Bicknor
An independent record of roof damage after a storm around Bicknor, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Stains appearing after strong winds
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.
Flat roof coverings
Edge trims and laps are often where flat roof coverings start to peel back. The report notes signs of recent damage and older wear.
Storm damage roof report in Bicknor
If your roof has been damaged, stay safe first. Take photos from ground level or from windows, and do not climb onto the roof. Emergency temporary protection, such as covering an opening, is a job for a roofer. Our report records the damage so you have an independent record to give your insurer. Hold on to receipts for anything you pay for. We survey gutters and fascias, ridges and hips and flashings, and common reasons people get in touch are damage from fallen branches or debris and loose or broken chimney pots and cowls.
Roofs in small places like Bicknor frequently stand in the open, where storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hardest. Once water gets into older walls, it takes a long time to dry, so it pays to find the cause quickly. A record with photographs is useful if you need to show the damage to anyone else.
Where we cannot see part of the roof, the report says so. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Location
- Bicknor (ME9)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlords, agents and block managers in Bicknor
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we will plan the survey around it.
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the addresses.
When to book a survey in Bicknor
Landlords and building managers often need a written record after a storm. The report can be shared with owners, tenants or insurers.
Problems we come across often include:
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
The streets around a church like Church of St James are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself.
Before booking anyone
- Will the report include photos?
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- Is VAT included in the price?
- What insurance they carry
Checking the roof from ground level
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
Nearby places to Bicknor
Other services in Bicknor
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Bicknor
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. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in. Leeds Castle, about 3.7 miles south-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Bicknor. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs.
If you let a flat or house near Hollingbourne station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
Bicknor is about 4 miles south-west of Sittingbourne, in Kent. Wherever you are in Bicknor, we can carry out storm damage roof reports at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. We cover towns and villages across Kent. Our Maidstone page covers surveys nearby.
We survey roofs across the ME9 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. We also cover Hucking (1 mile west), Wormshill (1 mile south-east), Broad Street (2 miles south-west), Hollingbourne (2 miles south-west) and Eyhorne Street (3 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (6 miles west), Ashford (14 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (4 miles north-east), Faversham (9 miles east), Minster (10 miles north-east) and Kings Hill (12 miles west).
Local landmarks in Bicknor
For rail, the closest station is Hollingbourne station, about 2.8 miles south-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Leeds Castle (3.7 miles south-west) and KIMS hospital (4.9 miles west). Not far away are Detling Hill.
Bicknor questions
Is Bicknor in the area you cover?
Yes, Bicknor is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs.
Do you cover smaller places like Bicknor?
Yes. Bicknor is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
What wind speed counts as a storm?
Each policy has its own definition. About 55 mph is a common figure in many policies, but check your own wording.
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.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and it’s safe, yes. 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.
What do I do if water is coming in?
Emergency temporary protection is a job for a roofer. Photograph the damage first if you can do so safely. We can record the damage in our report.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, if the building owner or managing agent agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we’re allowed to reach.
Why get it checked now?
Knowing whether older wear played a part helps you understand your position. We record storm damage and older defects, so you know what the roof shows. Outbuildings and barns around Bicknor are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Why book us in Bicknor
- Every finding written up with photos
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Package prices that include VAT
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
See what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
The survey, step by step
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings as a written report with photos, emailed to you. As for time on site, most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours for a house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. For a village or hamlet like Bicknor, the journey is planned beforehand: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- We start with what you’ve seen and any temporary repairs.
- Inside, we look for signs of water in the loft and rooms below.
- We view the roof from safe positions.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- You receive the written report with photos.
Getting ready for the survey
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Arrange a survey
Not sure which survey you need? It is easiest to ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll explain the options and the price.