Kent · London and the South East
Storm damage roof report in Bridge, Kent
An independent record of roof damage after a storm in Bridge. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
About our storm damage roof report in Bridge
Each roof is looked at from the safest viewpoints available: the ground, windows and vantage points, the loft where there is access, and the roof itself where that’s safe. We photograph and describe each area of damage. If part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. You get a written report with photos to give to your insurer. We survey flat roofs, gutters and fascias and ridges and hips, and people most often book us about new damp or leaks inside and flat roof edges peeled back.
Somewhere as small as Bridge, older roofs have often been repaired many times. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old wear, which matters if you’re thinking of an insurance claim. The report says what was seen and what it points to. Older walls and timbers hold water for a long time, so it’s worth finding the cause soon.
Report times depend on the survey you book: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Where
- Bridge (CT4)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What a survey costs
To price your survey, we look at:
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, inc. VAT, and we can help you choose.
Booking your survey
What helps most when you contact us:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- What’s prompted the survey
- Where the property is, with the postcode
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and give us some details about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Bridge questions
Do you cover smaller places like Bridge?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Bridge?
Yes, Bridge is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Bridge as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Will my insurer pay for an old roof?
Wear and tear is typically excluded from home insurance. Our report records storm damage and any older wear we see, so it’s clear what we found. How the policy applies is up to your insurer.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, if whoever owns or manages the building agrees access. We check the parts we are given access to.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys or testing. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them.
How strong does the wind have to be for a storm claim?
There is no single figure. Many use gusts of about 55 mph, but each policy sets its own definition. Your policy document will say.
Does your report mean my claim will be accepted?
We can’t say whether a claim will be paid. The decision rests with your insurer and its policy. What we provide is an independent record of the damage.
What happens if roof problems are left?
A few slipped slates can soon lead to wet timbers. Acting quickly normally means less damage overall. For an older or listed building in a place like Bridge, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and the package you choose.
Why book us in Bridge
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- Plain-English reports with photos
Read our cost guide or two real surveys.
What we do, step by step
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes about one to two hours on an ordinary house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. You’re welcome to ask questions while we are there. Around Bridge, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it’s safe.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- The roof is inspected from safe positions.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- We note the likely cause and any signs of older wear.
- We send you the report by email for your insurer.
Preparing for the visit
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Leave side gates unlocked
How to book
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email to find out.
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What we cannot see
Before you book, it is worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- Repair costs or quotes for the work
- Negotiating a claim settlement
- A decision on your insurance claim
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we look at
- Ridges and hips
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flat roofs
- Gutters and fascias
- Chimney stacks
- Flashings
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Letting agents and landlords in Bridge book surveys as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photos, useful for planning maintenance.
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the addresses.
Wind, rain and roofs in Bridge
Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. You will also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it is detailed. About 4.4 miles east lies Goodnestone Park, a reminder of how long the area around Bridge has been built on. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you own a rental within reach of Bekesbourne station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over. The streets around a church such as Church of St Peter are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in. Anyone responsible for a site like Bridge and Patrixbourne Church of England Primary School will know that on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
Bridge is about 3 miles south-east of Canterbury, in Kent. Anywhere in Bridge, we can carry out storm damage roof reports at your property. Our area takes in places right across Kent, large and small.
We work across CT4 for storm damage roof reports. Local streets include High Street, Station Road and Western Avenue, and we cover them all. We also cover the places around Bridge: Patrixbourne (1 mile north-east), Bishopsbourne (1 mile south), Bekesbourne Hill (1 mile north-east), Bekesbourne (1 mile north-east) and Kingston (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (13 miles south-west), Canterbury (3 miles north-west), Margate (15 miles north-east), Dover (11 miles south-east), Folkestone (11 miles south) and Ramsgate (14 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Bridge
We work in homes and buildings around The Bridge Arms and St. Anselm's Catholic School and the streets around them. Bridge’s nearest station is Bekesbourne station, about 1.2 miles north-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Canterbury Roman Museum (2.9 miles north-west) and Kent and Canterbury Hospital (2.1 miles north-west). The countryside around Bridge includes Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
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What we look for on each type of roof
Chimney stacks
Flashings around stacks can lift in strong winds. Loose flashings are recorded.
Slate roofs
Natural slate can last 100 years or more, but the nails often fail first. The report records whether slipped slates look like storm damage or older wear.