Kent · London and the South East
Storm damage roof report in Broad Street, Kent
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you spend money on it. We carry out storm damage roof reports in Broad Street, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Damaged ridges and hips
Storm damage roof report in Broad Street: what you get
Our storm damage report starts from £150. It is a written report with photos, sent by email. It does not price the repairs, so ask a roofer to quote for the work. Your insurer may also send its own loss adjuster. What you get is an independent record of the damage and what seems to have caused it. If you’ve noticed gaps where slates or tiles have gone and torn or lifted flat roof coverings, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on chimney stacks, gutters and fascias and ridges and hips alike.
In a village or hamlet like Broad Street, older cottages and farmhouses frequently have roofs that have been patched over many years. A new leak may be fresh damage or the latest sign of long-term wear, which matters if you are 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 is worth finding the cause soon.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Location
- Broad Street (ME17)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the price in Broad Street
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- The size of the roof
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Which survey package you book
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, inc. VAT, and we will tell you which fits.
Getting in touch
Before you get in touch, it’s useful to have:
- The property’s address and postcode
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
We survey roofs on any day of the week. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Checking the roof from the ground
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when you book and it will help the survey.
A lot can be seen from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Broad Street
The wider area around Broad Street has a long history of building, with Leeds Castle about 2.3 miles south. 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 any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Older houses across Kent frequently have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in.
Living close to White Horse Wood is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Broad Street is about 4 miles east of Maidstone, in Kent. Anywhere in Broad Street, we can come and survey your property. We cover towns and villages across Kent, large and small.
Postcode districts we cover here for storm damage roof reports: ME17. That includes homes and businesses on Broad Street Hill and Pilgrims Way. If you’re just outside Broad Street, we cover Hucking (1 mile north-east), Hollingbourne (1 mile south-east), Eyhorne Street (1 mile south), Ashbank (2 miles south) and Bicknor (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (4 miles west), Ashford (14 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (6 miles north-east), Gravesend (15 miles north-west), Faversham (12 miles east) and Minster (12 miles north-east).
Around Broad Street
In Broad Street, that means homes and buildings near Hook and Hatchet pub and White Horse Wood, among other places. The closest station to Broad Street is Hollingbourne station, roughly 1.1 miles south of the centre. Nearby you will also find Leeds Castle (2.3 miles south) and KIMS hospital (2.9 miles west). For a walk, there is Detling Hill.
What we’re asked to look at in Broad Street
Flat roofs can be damaged too. Wind can lift edges and tear coverings, and blocked outlets can leave water ponding after heavy rain. Our report covers flat and pitched roofs.
Common reasons to book include:
- New damp or leaks inside
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
If you let a flat or house near Hollingbourne station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- How soon the report will arrive
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Whether the price includes VAT
Common questions in Broad Street
Will you come out to Broad Street?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Broad Street?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
We carry out surveys on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a date, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
My storm claim was turned down. What now?
The first step is a complaint to your insurer. If you’re still unhappy, you may be able to take it to the Financial Ombudsman Service. Our report gives you an independent record of the roof, but we cannot say how it will turn out.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there’s safe access. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging, as far as the space allows.
How long is the visit?
It normally takes between one and two hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. The report follows by email.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We look at the roof, not the whole building, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Roof by roof
Slate roofs
Natural slate can last 100 years or more, but the nails frequently fail first. We check whether slipped slates suggest storm damage, older wear or both.
Chimney stacks
Pots, cowls and aerials on chimneys can be damaged or dislodged in a storm. The report notes any damage to the stack.
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What else we do in Broad Street
Honest limits
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Your insurer’s view of the claim
- Whether your insurer will pay the claim
- Negotiating a claim settlement
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you before you book. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Broad Street
- Flat roofs
- Ridges and hips
- Flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and fascias
- Slate and tile slopes
How the survey works
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the roof as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Notes and photos go into the written report. It usually takes an hour or two at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. Somewhere like Broad Street needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect what can safely be seen, inside and out.
- We note the date of the storm and the damage you’ve seen.
- We check the roof from wherever it is safe.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- The report notes whether the damage fits a storm, older wear or both.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
Before the survey
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Booking a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll explain the options and the price.