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Storm Damage Roof Report in Brogdale
An independent record of roof damage after a storm in Brogdale, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- New damp or leaks inside
Before and after the survey
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Look at what your policy says about wear and tear
- Do not go onto the roof to take pictures
- Keep a note of the date of the storm
- Keep invoices for temporary repairs
You will need a roofer’s quote for the repairs. The report gives them a clear list of the damage.
After a storm, look at the roof from the street or garden. With binoculars, you can often spot problems without climbing. Never climb onto the roof yourself.
Storm damage roof report in Brogdale: what you get
After a storm, it is useful to have a clear record of what happened to your roof. We photograph the damage, describe it and note whether it fits storm damage, older wear or both. We’re not loss adjusters and cannot tell you if your claim will succeed. What we give you is an independent record of the roof. We survey ridges and hips, slate and tile slopes and chimney stacks, and the problems we are asked to look at most are slipped or missing slates or tiles and loose or broken chimney pots and cowls.
Being in a small place like Brogdale makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: the journey and access are just planned ahead of time. It is useful to know where the water appears, in what weather, and what you’ve seen outside, plus any earlier repairs. Photos of the stain and of the roof from outside are helpful too.
Where we cannot see part of the roof, the report says so. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Where
- Brogdale (ME13)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What this survey cannot tell you
Before you book, it’s worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- What your policy covers, which depends on its wording
- Damage hidden under coverings or inside the structure, without opening up
- A decision on your insurance claim
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will recommend the right survey. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Chimney stacks
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flashings
- Gutters and fascias
- Flat roofs
- Ridges and hips
Brogdale questions
Will you come out to Brogdale?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Brogdale?
Generally, yes: wind and salt air take more of a toll near the sea. Exposed details such as ridges, verges, flashings and metal fixings are the ones to watch.
What does a storm damage report cost?
Our reports start from £150. Commercial and larger roofs are quoted on size. The report doesn’t include repair costs.
What if my insurer declines the claim?
The first step is a complaint to your insurer. If you are 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 can’t say how it will turn out.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it when you book and we will plan the survey around it.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We carry out surveys on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a date, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Storm damage roof reports in Brogdale: local notes
Brogdale lies within about 4 miles of the sea. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording, and many treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, though it varies. 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.
Hotels and guest houses near Brogdale can’t easily close rooms for a leak, so it is worth knowing the roof’s condition. For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Peter and St Paul, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in.
Brogdale is about 1 mile south-west of Preston, in Kent. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Brogdale can all book storm damage roof reports. We cover towns and villages across Kent, large and small. You can also see our page for Canterbury.
Here we cover the ME13 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. Nearby, we also carry out storm damage roof reports in Whitehill (1 mile east), Ospringe (1 mile north), Preston (1 mile north-east), Faversham (1 mile north-east) and Davington (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (15 miles west), Ashford (11 miles south), Canterbury (9 miles east), Sittingbourne (6 miles north-west), Whitstable (8 miles north-east) and Herne Bay (12 miles east).
What’s near Brogdale
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Alma pub and The Abbey School, among other places. Brogdale’s nearest station is Faversham station, roughly 1.3 miles north-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Newnham Castle (3 miles west).
What else we do in Brogdale
The survey, step by step
Photos are taken throughout the visit, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. A typical visit takes about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Older rural homes like those around Brogdale can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- We look at the roof from wherever it’s safe.
- We record and photograph the damage.
- The report notes whether the damage fits a storm, older wear or both.
- We send you the report by email for your insurer.
Before the survey
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Booking a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Checking the roof from ground level
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That is where a survey comes in.
Signs you need a storm damage roof report in Brogdale
Strong winds lift loose or poorly fixed slates and tiles, ridge pieces and flashings. Rain can then blow in where slates or tiles have gone. People usually call us after a storm, once they’ve noticed damage or a leak.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- New damp or leaks inside
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Broken or displaced guttering
For landlords with property near Faversham station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
What to check before booking
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- What experience they bring
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
Surveys for landlords and agents in Brogdale
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant in advance.