Medway · London and the South East
Bredhurst Storm Damage Roof Report
Not sure what state the roof is in? We carry out storm damage roof reports in Bredhurst and across Medway, with plain-English findings.
- Water coming in after the storm
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Damaged flat roof membrane
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Bredhurst
Wear and tear is normally excluded from home insurance. That makes the difference between storm damage and old wear important. Our report records both: fresh breaks and recently moved slates or tiles, and older problems such as corroded nails or worn mortar. We describe what we see, whichever way it points. How the policy applies is for your insurer to decide. If you’ve noticed ridge tiles that have come loose and water coming in after the storm, we can find out what’s behind it.
Many homes in small places like Bredhurst face open ground, so storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hard. Once water gets into older walls, it takes a long time to dry, which makes finding the cause quickly worthwhile. A record with photographs is useful if you need to show the damage to anyone else.
After the visit, you get a report with photographs, sent by email. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Place
- Bredhurst (ME7)
- Wider area
- Medway
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect whatever is safely visible, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. The survey typically takes about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Older rural homes like those around Bredhurst can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- First you give us the date of the storm and what you’ve noticed, inside and out.
- We view the roof from wherever it can be seen safely, including the loft where there is access.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- We note the likely cause, including any signs of wear that were there before the storm.
- You get a written report you can pass to your insurer.
Before the survey
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Keep pets in another room
Arrange a survey
We survey roofs on weekdays and at weekends. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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Questions from Bredhurst
Do you cover smaller places like Bredhurst?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
How do I find out if my home in Bredhurst is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Is there a set wind speed for storm damage?
Each policy has its own definition. Many treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but check your own wording.
How long is the visit?
It usually takes an hour or two for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. The report follows by email.
Will you check the loft?
Usually, if there’s one and it can be reached safely. From inside, the underside of the roof frequently shows damp, staining or daylight that cannot be seen from outside.
Can you put a tarpaulin over the damage?
A roofer should handle temporary protection. If it’s safe, take photos before it goes on. Our report then records the roof.
Will my insurer pay out if I get a storm damage report?
The decision is your insurer’s, not ours. Our report records what is damaged, with photos, and the likely cause, which you can pass to your insurer.
What we’re asked to look at in Bredhurst
Storms don’t only affect pitched roofs. Wind can lift edges and tear coverings, and blocked outlets can leave water ponding after heavy rain. We record what we find on flat and pitched roofs alike.
Problems we come across often include:
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Broken or displaced guttering
Anyone responsible for a site like Deanwood Primary School will know that tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- When you’ll get the report
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
What a storm damage roof report does not cover
We only report what can be seen safely on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- A decision on your insurance claim
- Your insurer’s view of the claim
- Repair costs or quotes for the work
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will suggest the right survey. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Gutters and fascias
- Flat roofs
- Ridges and hips
- Flashings
- Slate and tile slopes
- Chimney stacks
Towns and villages near Bredhurst
Also in Bredhurst
Leave it or get it looked at?
Knowing whether older wear played a part helps you understand your position. We record storm damage and older defects, so you know what the roof shows. Older cottages and farmhouses around Bredhurst can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT.
What you get with us
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Package prices that include VAT
- An independent view of the roof
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photos included.
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the addresses.
Bredhurst roofs and the weather
Bredhurst is within about 5 miles of the coast, so there’s more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. In a coastal gale, rain is driven sideways into laps, verges and flashings, and salt air slowly wears metal fixings. With Restoration House about 5 miles north-west, Bredhurst sits in an area with a long building history. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of St Peter, leaks on older roofs often start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks. For landlords with property near Rainham (Kent) station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer straight away.
Bredhurst is about 3 miles south-east of Chatham, in Medway. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Bredhurst can all book storm damage roof reports, with a written report and photographs every time. Across Medway, we cover Bredhurst and the places around it.
All of ME7 is covered for storm damage roof reports. We cover properties on The Street, Fir Tree Grove and Hurstwood Road and the roads around them. We also cover Dunn Street (1 mile south-west), Kemsley Street (1 mile east), Lidsing (1 mile west), Scragged Oak (1 mile south-east) and Lower Cox Street (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cover Gillingham (3 miles north), Chatham (3 miles north-west), Rochester (5 miles north-west), Strood (6 miles north-west), Luton (3 miles north-west) and Twydall (3 miles north).
Local landmarks in Bredhurst
In Bredhurst, that means homes and buildings near Levan Strice, Rainham School for Girls and The Harrow pub. For rail, the closest station is Rainham (Kent) station, roughly 2.9 miles north-east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Allington Castle (3.8 miles south-west) and KIMS hospital (3.2 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Boxley Hills and Burham Down.
Roof by roof
Ridge and hip tiles
A lifted ridge tile can let water into the roof. We photograph and describe the damage.
Lead flashings
Wind can peel back flashings at abutments and stacks. Loose or damaged flashings are photographed and noted.