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Storm damage roof report in Boughton Malherbe, Kent
An independent record of roof damage after a storm in Boughton Malherbe. We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Water coming in after the storm
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
Storm damage roof reports for Boughton Malherbe homes and businesses
What we do, step by step
The aim of the visit is simple: to look at the roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit typically takes between one and two hours for a house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Older rural homes like those around Boughton Malherbe can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen.
- 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.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
Preparing for the visit
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Arrange a survey
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or drop us an email, and we will ask about the building and what you need. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
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Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Boughton Malherbe
High winds normally affect the parts of a roof that are already exposed or loose. Typical damage includes lost slates and tiles, lifted ridges, loose flashings and torn flat roof coverings. Falling branches can cause damage too. We record the damage on your roof and photograph each part. Any older wear we can see is recorded as well. We survey chimney stacks, flat roofs and gutters and fascias, and people most often book us about damaged ridges and hips and broken or displaced guttering.
For a small place like Boughton Malherbe, the inspection is the same as anywhere: the journey and access are just planned in advance. It is useful to know where the water appears, in what weather, and what you’ve seen outside, plus any earlier repairs. Photos of the stain and of the roof from outside are helpful too.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. It’s useful right away, and a good reference for later, such as when you want to compare after future work.
- Place
- Boughton Malherbe (ME17)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in Boughton Malherbe
Is Boughton Malherbe within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
How do I find out if my home in Boughton Malherbe is listed?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
How strong does the wind have to be for a storm claim?
It varies by policy. Many treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but your policy sets the actual test.
Do you act for me with my insurer?
No. We write an independent report, and you decide how to use it. Your insurer may appoint its own loss adjuster.
What does a storm damage report cost?
Our reports start from £150. Commercial and larger roofs are quoted on size. The report does not include repair costs.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. We inspect whatever is safely visible: from ground level, from windows, from inside the roof space, from the roof where it is safe and by drone where applicable. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Towns and villages near Boughton Malherbe
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Landlords, agents and block managers in Boughton Malherbe
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps when budgeting.
Why it is worth a survey now in Boughton Malherbe
Once the storm has passed, damage that looked minor can let water in for months. Acting quickly usually means less damage overall. In a small place like Boughton Malherbe, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you’d like to know.
Why us?
- 98% of clients satisfied
- Every finding written up with photos
- 20+ years’ experience
- Clear package prices, with VAT included
Read what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
How the survey changes by roof type
Slate roofs
After strong winds, we often see cracked and slipped slates. We photograph and describe each one.
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.
Storm damage roof reports in Boughton Malherbe: local notes
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. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts. Leeds Castle, about 3.6 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Boughton Malherbe. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof.
If you let a flat or house near Lenham station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer straight away. Trees in and around Kiln Wood shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters.
Boughton Malherbe is about 8 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. We visit Boughton Malherbe as part of our work across Kent. Boughton Malherbe is one of the places in Kent we cover. There’s also a page for Maidstone.
Storm damage roof reports in ME17 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Other places close to Boughton Malherbe include Liverton Street (1 mile north-west), Grafty Green (1 mile south-west), Platt's Heath (1 mile north-west), Sandway (1 mile north) and Broadstone (1 mile south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (8 miles north-west), Ashford (9 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (9 miles north), Faversham (11 miles north-east), Minster (15 miles north) and Kings Hill (13 miles west).
Around Boughton Malherbe
Around Boughton Malherbe, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Kiln Wood, The Lenham School and The Kings Head Public House. Boughton Malherbe’s nearest station is Lenham station, about 1.5 miles north-east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Coldbridge Castle (1.1 miles south) and The Dog Collar Museum (3.5 miles north-west).
When you need someone else
It’s a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- What’s beneath slates, tiles or membranes
- A decision on your insurance claim
- The work of a loss adjuster appointed by your insurer
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
What we look at
- Flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flat roofs
- Gutters and fascias
- Ridges and hips
Signs you need a storm damage roof report in Boughton Malherbe
Roofs that were already worn are more likely to suffer in a storm. Nail fatigue, eroded ridge mortar and tired flashings can all fail in high winds. Our report notes both the storm damage and any older wear.
Here are some of the things we see frequently:
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
Anyone responsible for a site like Platts Heath Primary School will know that tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
Questions to ask before booking
- Is VAT included in the price?
- What insurance they carry
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- Their drone registration, if they fly one