Kent · London and the South East
Storm damage roof report in Boxley, Kent
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Boxley, with photos and a written report.
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
How a storm damage roof report works in Boxley
When a storm has damaged your roof, a written record can help you explain it to your insurer. Our report shows the damage in photos and says whether it looks like storm damage, wear and tear, or a mix. We’re not loss adjusters and cannot tell you if your claim will succeed. What you get is an independent view of the roof’s condition. Common reasons to book are holes or cracks caused by debris and new damp or leaks inside, across slate and tile slopes, chimney stacks and ridges and hips.
Roofs in small places like Boxley often stand in the open, where storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hardest. Damp in old stone, brick or timber walls is slow to dry out, which makes finding the cause quickly worthwhile. A record with photographs is useful if you need to show the damage to anyone else.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Location
- Boxley (ME14)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Wind, rain and roofs in Boxley
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. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts. Stoneacre, about 4 miles south, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Boxley. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If you live near a park like The Larches, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall. If you run a business near Fremlin Walk, finding where water is getting in quickly keeps disruption down. Take an older house close to St Mary's and All Saints Church: leaks on older roofs often start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks.
Boxley is about 3 miles north of Maidstone, in Kent. We carry out storm damage roof reports in Boxley for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. We cover towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages.
All of ME14 is covered for storm damage roof reports. That includes homes and businesses on The Street, Styles Lane and Pilgrims Way. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Dunn Street (2 miles north-east), Lidsing (2 miles north-east), Kit's Coty (2 miles north-west), Lordswood (2 miles north) and Scragged Oak (2 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (3 miles south), Sittingbourne (9 miles east), Gravesend (11 miles north-west), Tonbridge (14 miles south-west), Faversham (15 miles east) and Northfleet (12 miles north-west).
Around Boxley
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Valley Park School, The King's Arms and The Larches. For rail, the closest station is Maidstone East station, about 2.2 miles south-west. Nearby you’ll also find KIMS hospital (1.4 miles south) and Allington Castle (1.6 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Burham Down and Boxley Hills.
Why it is worth a survey now in Boxley
It is useful to get a record soon after the storm, while the damage is fresh. Later weather and temporary repairs can make it harder to see what happened. Outbuildings and barns around Boxley are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all including VAT. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What you get with us
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- An independent look at the roof
- Plain-English reports with photos
- 20+ years’ experience
Can I check my roof myself?
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
It helps to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when you book, as it helps us focus the survey.
Questions from Boxley
Do you cover smaller places like Boxley?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Is my home in Boxley listed or in a conservation area?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it is applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.
What wind speed counts as a storm?
It varies by policy. Many treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but check your own wording.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Not always. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs cannot always be walked on. We use safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where applicable, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Boxley
Letting agents and landlords in Boxley book surveys as well as householders. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the roof.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.
What happens on the day
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a report with photos. As for time on site, it usually takes an hour or two on an ordinary house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Somewhere as small as Boxley, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We start with what you’ve seen and any temporary repairs.
- Inside, we look for signs of water in the loft and rooms below.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, windows and the roof where it’s safe.
- Storm damage and older wear are recorded separately where we can.
- You receive the written report with photos.
Preparing for the visit
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Booking a survey
If you are buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or drop us an email whenever suits you.
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Tips that help
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Write down when the storm hit and when you noticed damage
- Don’t go onto the roof to take pictures
- Tell your insurer about the damage promptly
- Keep any slates, tiles or debris that fall, if it’s safe to do so
The report is emailed to you, and you decide what to send to your insurer. We do not deal with the insurer on your behalf.
Keep gutters and outlets clear so heavy rain can drain away. Blocked drainage can add water damage to wind damage.
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
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The size of the roof
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, access and which survey you book.
What we need to know
A little information up front helps. It’s useful to include:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
When you’re ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.