Kent · London and the South East
Storm Damage Roof Report in Bowmans
An independent record of roof damage after a storm for Bowmans, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Water coming in after the storm
- Damaged gutters and fascias
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Bowmans
A storm damage roof report is priced from £150. It is a photo-illustrated written report, sent by email. It is not a repair quote and doesn’t include repair costs, so ask a roofer to quote for the work. The insurer may still send a loss adjuster of its own. What you get is an independent record of the damage and what seems to have caused it. We survey gutters and fascias, ridges and hips and chimney stacks, and the problems we are asked to look at most are damage from fallen branches or debris and water coming in after the storm.
In older homes around places like Bowmans, the underlay may be old bitumen felt, or there may be none at all. Without a sound underlay, any gap in the coverings lets water straight through. Whether it is long-term wear or recent damage makes a difference to what happens next. Wet battens and insulation in the loft are often the first clue.
Nothing in the report is left vague: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, along with how urgent it is.
- Where
- Bowmans (DA1, DA2, DA5)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Checking the roof from ground level
A lot can be seen from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
How the survey works
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. The inspection then takes an hour or two for a house, and more on a big or complicated roof. In a smaller place like Bowmans, as anywhere, the forecast plays a part: drone flights and thermal imaging need the right conditions, while a look from the ground and the loft can go ahead in most weather.
- 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.
Getting ready for the survey
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
Arrange a survey
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Related advice
What this survey cannot tell you
Before you book, it’s worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- Acting for you with the insurer
- What’s beneath slates, tiles or membranes
- What your policy covers, which depends on its wording
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will suggest the right survey before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Slate and tile slopes
- Gutters and fascias
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges and hips
- Flat roofs
- Flashings
Bowmans: your questions answered
How do I find out if my home in Bowmans is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Is Bowmans within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Do you act for me with my insurer?
No. We write an independent report, and you decide how to use it. The insurer may send a loss adjuster of its own.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Not unless it’s safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where it applies, a drone, and anything out of sight is recorded in the report.
What does a storm damage report cost?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Larger or more complex roofs are quoted for their size. It does not include repair costs, so you will need a roofer’s quote for those.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We do not carry out asbestos surveys or testing. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, like cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before any work.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Bowmans
A clear, independent record helps you explain the damage to your insurer. It records the damage and what seems to have caused it, so you’re not relying only on your own photos. Blocked gutters on homes around Bowmans overflow and soak walls. It is easy to sort the cause early and slow to dry a damp wall.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can be seen safely and the package you choose.
What you get with us
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- PI and public liability insurance
- An independent look at the roof
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
Read what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
Nearby places to Bowmans
Also in Bowmans
Wind, rain and roofs in Bowmans
With Hall Place and Gardens about 1.1 miles north-west, Bowmans sits in an area with a long building history. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. 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 look after a building such as Wentworth Primary School, water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot. If you live near a park such as Dartford Heath, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Bowmans is about 2 miles west of Dartford, in Kent. We cover Bowmans and the rest of Kent, as part of our work across London and the South East. Our area takes in places right across Kent, large and small. London is in our area too.
Storm damage roof reports in DA1, DA2 and DA5 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We offer storm damage roof reports to properties on Swan Lane, Dale Road and Ross Road and the roads around them. With the A2018 close by, Bowmans is easy for us to reach for storm damage roof reports. We also cover the places around Bowmans: Wilmington (1 mile south), Crayford (1 mile north), Coldblow (1 mile west), Joyden's Wood (1 mile south-west) and Barnes Cray (1 mile north-east). We also work in nearby towns like Sevenoaks (11 miles south), Gravesend (9 miles east), Northfleet (7 miles east), Swanley (3 miles south), Kings Hill (15 miles south-east) and Swanscombe (5 miles east).
Landmarks near Bowmans
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Wilmington Grammar School for Girls, Bird in Hand pub and St Columba's Catholic Boys' School. For rail, the closest station is Crayford station, roughly 0.6 miles north. A little further out are Stone Castle (4.1 miles east) and West Hill Hospital (1.3 miles east). Open spaces near Bowmans include Wansunt Pit.
What affects the cost of storm damage roof reports
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before you book.
What we need to know
When you call or email, these details help:
- What’s prompted the survey
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Anything about access we should know
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know where you stand. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
When to book a survey in Bowmans
Flat roofs can be damaged too. Coverings can tear or peel back at the edges, and water can pond where outlets are blocked. We record what we find on flat and pitched roofs alike.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Water coming in after the storm
- Damaged flat roof membrane
Landlords with a home close to Crayford station may find that tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it.
Questions to ask before booking
- When you will get the report
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report