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Storm damage roof report in Borden, Kent
Storm damage roof reports across Borden, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- New damp or leaks inside
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
Storm damage roof report in Borden: what you get
We inspect the roof from wherever it can safely be seen: the ground, windows and vantage points, the loft where there is access, and the roof itself where that’s safe. Every area of damage is photographed and described. If part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. You get a report with photographs to give to your insurer. Typical surveys look at stains appearing after strong winds and damaged pots on the stack, on flat roofs, ridges and hips and slate and tile slopes.
Roofs in small places like Borden frequently stand in the open, so storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hard. Damp in old stone, brick or timber walls is slow to dry out, so it pays to find the cause quickly. A record with photographs is useful if you need to show the damage to anyone else.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Where
- Borden (ME9)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Leave it or get it looked at?
The sooner the damage is recorded, the clearer the evidence. Further storms and quick fixes can make the picture less clear. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Prices start from £150, inc. VAT, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both including VAT. You will know the price for your roof before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Borden
- Every finding written up with photos
- An independent look at the roof
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Weekday and weekend surveys
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
How we price storm damage roof reports
Our packages start from £150, inc. VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Roof area
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
What we need to know
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- What’s prompted the survey
- The address and postcode of the property
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or send us an email whenever suits you.
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Borden
The coast is about 4 miles or less from Borden, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Strong wind lifts anything already loose, and driving rain gets in wherever it can, and salt air slowly wears metal fixings. Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in.
The streets around a church such as Church of St Peter and St Paul are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney. Homes near green spaces such as Cromers Wood can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Borden is about 1 mile south-west of Sittingbourne, in Kent. Roofs in Borden get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Kent. Our area takes in places right across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our Maidstone page covers surveys nearby.
Postcode districts we cover here for storm damage roof reports: ME9. If you need a storm damage roof report at a property on The Street, Mountview and Homestead View or anywhere close by, we can help. Nearby, we also carry out storm damage roof reports in Heart's Delight (1 mile south-east), Tunstall (1 mile south-east), Sittingbourne (1 mile north-east), Highsted (2 miles south-east) and Rodmersham Green (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns like Maidstone (9 miles south-west), Ashford (15 miles south-east), Whitstable (14 miles east), Faversham (8 miles east), Minster (7 miles north-east) and Kings Hill (14 miles west).
Landmarks near Borden
Around Borden, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Westlands School and Cromers Wood. The nearest railway station is Sittingbourne station, about 1.4 miles north-east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Court Hall Museum (1.6 miles north-east) and Bayford Court (1.7 miles north-east).
Places near Borden
Other services in Borden
Different roofs, different checks
Chimney stacks
Older stacks with worn pointing or cracked flaunching are more likely to suffer. Our report notes recent damage and older defects.
Slate roofs
Slates frequently outlast the nails that hold them. The report records whether slipped slates look like storm damage or older wear.
Before and after the survey
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- File receipts for anything you pay for
- Take photos from the ground or a window, never by climbing
- Take photos of stains and damp inside
- Keep fallen slates or tiles as evidence if safe
The insurer might appoint a loss adjuster. You’ll have your own independent record to refer to.
Ask a tree specialist about branches over the roof. Branches can hit or scrape the roof in a storm.
Do you need a storm damage roof report in Borden?
Landlords and managing agents book reports to keep a record for owners and insurers. It helps when explaining damage to a building owner or insurer.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Lead lifted at abutments
If you look after a building such as Borden Church of England Primary School, a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Their track record with similar roofs
How the survey works
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take about 1–2 hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. Older roofs in small places like Borden can have low, tight loft spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- 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.
- Storm damage and older wear are recorded separately where we can.
- You receive the written report with photographs.
Before the survey
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Booking a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from ground level or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Related advice
Questions from Borden
Will you come out to Borden?
Yes. Borden is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Is the coastal weather around Borden hard on roofs?
Places near the sea get more wind and more salt in the air than inland, and both are hard on roofs. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces.
Can you tell me if my claim will be paid?
We cannot say whether a claim will be paid. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. What we provide is an independent record of the damage.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
What if my insurer declines the 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, though we can’t predict the outcome.
How should I record storm damage myself?
Stay off the roof. Photograph the damage from below or from a window. Note the date and time, and photograph any damage inside.
Can you put a tarpaulin over the damage?
Emergency temporary protection is a job for a roofer. If it is safe, take photos before it goes on. We can record the damage in our report.