Kent · London and the South East
Bobbing Storm Damage Roof Report
Independent storm damage roof reports in Bobbing. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- New damp or leaks inside
About our storm damage roof report in Bobbing
The Financial Ombudsman asks three questions when it looks at storm complaints: were there storm conditions on or around the date, is the damage consistent with a storm, and was the storm the main cause. Our report focuses on the second and third points. Weather records for the date are for you or your insurer to check. We survey ridges and hips, flat roofs and slate and tile slopes, and common reasons people get in touch are ridge tiles that have come loose and torn or lifted flat roof coverings.
For a small place like Bobbing, the inspection is the same as anywhere: the journey and access are just planned beforehand. Tell us where the water shows, when it appears and anything you’ve noticed outside, along with any repairs done before. Photos of the stain and of the roof from outside are helpful too.
You receive the findings by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Place
- Bobbing (ME9)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
There is not much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll take it from there. A typical survey takes about one to two hours at most homes, and more on a big or complicated roof. Older rural homes like those around Bobbing can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely.
- First you give us the date of the storm and what you’ve noticed, inside and out.
- We inspect the roof from safe viewpoints and from the loft where there is access.
- We photograph and record every area of damage we can see.
- The likely cause is recorded, along with any evidence of older wear.
- You get a written report you can pass to your insurer.
Before the survey
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
How to book
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
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When to book a survey in Bobbing
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.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Water coming in after the storm
The streets around a church such as Church of St Bartholomew are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Their track record with similar roofs
- What follow-up you get after the report
What affects the cost of storm damage roof reports
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. You will know the figure before booking.
What we need to know
A few details help us recommend the right survey and price. When you get in touch, it helps to mention:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
What a storm damage roof report doesn’t cover
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- A price for the repairs
- Negotiating a claim settlement
- Damage hidden under coverings or inside the structure, without opening up
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Gutters and fascias
- Flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- Ridges and hips
- Slate and tile slopes
What else we do in Bobbing
How the survey changes by roof type
Ridge and hip tiles
The ridge and hips are among the most exposed parts of a roof. We record any that have lifted, cracked or come away.
Clay and concrete tiles
Older tiles held only by nibs, without nails or clips, can lift more easily. We note what we can see of how tiles are fixed.
FAQs for Bobbing
How do I find out if my home in Bobbing is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Will you come out to Bobbing?
Yes. Bobbing 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 as you book.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you’ll need a RICS survey as well.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it’s applicable and safe, yes. We fly a sub-250g drone and we are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). It’s included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where it applies, the Premium Survey.
Can you tell me if my claim will be paid?
The decision is your insurer’s, not ours. We record the damage, with photographs and the likely cause, which you can pass to your insurer.
How many surveys have you done?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, and 98% of customers are satisfied.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey seven days a week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Just let us know the days that suit you.
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Bobbing
Bobbing lies within about 3 miles of the sea, where storms can bring strong gusts off the sea. What counts as a storm is set by each policy, often gusts of around 55 mph, and the insurer makes the decision. 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. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in.
If you let a flat or house near Newington station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over. Anyone responsible for a site like Grove Park Primary School will know that on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
Bobbing is about 2 miles west of Sittingbourne, in Kent. Wherever you are in Bobbing, we can carry out storm damage roof reports at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Bobbing is one of the towns and villages in Kent where we work for storm damage roof reports. Our Maidstone page covers surveys nearby.
Every address in ME9 is within our area for storm damage roof reports. Whether your property is on Bobbing Hill, Cold Harbour Lane and Ladyfields Close or a nearby road, we can help. Other places close to Bobbing include Keycol (1 mile west), Chestnut Street (1 mile south-west), Danaway (1 mile south-west), Newington (1 mile west) and Oad Street (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (9 miles south-west), Gravesend (15 miles west), Whitstable (14 miles east), Faversham (8 miles east), Minster (7 miles north-east) and Kings Hill (14 miles south-west).
Around Bobbing
Around Bobbing, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Westlands School, among other places. The closest station to Bobbing is Newington station, about 1.4 miles west of the centre. A little further out are Court Hall Museum (1.4 miles east) and Bayford Court (1.9 miles east).
Tips from our surveys
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- File receipts for anything you pay for
- Look at what your policy says about wear and tear
- Ask a roofer for emergency temporary protection if water is coming in
- Don’t go onto the roof to take pictures
If a claim is declined and you disagree, the first step is a complaint to the insurer. After that, you may be able to take it to the Financial Ombudsman Service.
A well-maintained roof stands up to storms better. Fix slipped slates, loose ridges and lifted flashings when you spot them.