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Storm damage roof report in Burham, Medway
An independent record of roof damage after a storm around Burham, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Loose or torn flashings
How a storm damage roof report works in Burham
Storms tend to find the weak points on a roof. Typical damage includes lost slates and tiles, lifted ridges, loose flashings and torn flat roof coverings. Falling branches can cause damage too. We record the damage on your roof and photograph each part. Where we also see signs of older wear, the report records that too. We survey gutters and fascias, ridges and hips and flashings, and people most often book us about roofs hit by falling trees and flat roof edges peeled back.
Many homes in small places like Burham face open ground, so storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hard. Damp in old stone, brick or timber walls is slow to dry out, so it pays to find the cause quickly. A written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, each with a short note and a photo. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Where
- Burham (ME1)
- Region
- Medway
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Burham: your questions answered
Do you cover Burham?
Yes, Burham is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Burham as anywhere else.
Is my home in Burham listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, if whoever owns or manages the building agrees access. We look at the parts we are given access to.
What if my insurer declines the claim?
Raise it with your insurer first. The Financial Ombudsman Service may look at it if that doesn’t resolve it. The Ombudsman looks at whether there were storm conditions, whether the damage fits a storm and whether the storm was the main cause.
Should I go up on the roof to take photos?
Please don’t climb onto the roof. Take photos from ground level or from windows. Note the date and time, and photograph any damage inside.
Does your report mean my claim will be accepted?
That’s not something we can promise. The decision rests with your insurer and its policy. Our report gives you an independent record of the damage and its likely cause.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it’s applicable and safe, yes. We are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. It is included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where it applies, the Premium Survey.
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Leave it or get it looked at?
With an independent report, you have something specific to show your insurer. It sets out what we found and the likely cause, so you are not relying only on your own photos. Outbuildings and barns around Burham are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Prices start from £150, with VAT included, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. You’ll know the price for your survey before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Burham
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Over 20 years’ experience
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Every finding written up with photos
Take a look at our cost guide and our case studies.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
A lot can be seen from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
How the survey changes by roof type
Lead flashings
Lifted flashings let rain run behind them into the roof. We note where this has happened and any damp inside.
Clay and concrete tiles
A missing tile lets rain reach the underlay. Each gap is recorded with a photo.
Signs you need a storm damage roof report in Burham
When you claim, your insurer may ask for evidence of the damage and its cause. An independent report gives you a clear record to send. The decision still rests with the insurer.
Here are some of the things we see frequently:
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
If you live near a park such as Burham Marsh, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Their report turnaround times
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Whether you get a written report with photos
Storm damage roof reports around Burham
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. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from. About 2.4 miles north lies Starkey Castle, a reminder of how long the area around Burham has been built on. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you let a flat or house near Snodland station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Burham Church of England Primary School, water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot.
Burham is about 3 miles south-west of Chatham, in Medway. Bookings from Burham are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. We cover towns and villages across Medway, from the larger towns to small villages.
We survey roofs across ME1 for storm damage roof reports and the streets around it. We cover properties on New Road, St Mary's Walk and Brisley's Row. Nearby, we also carry out storm damage roof reports in Scarborough (1 mile north-west), Eccles (1 mile south), Peters Village (1 mile north-west), Holborough (2 miles west) and Wouldham (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Gillingham (5 miles north-east), Chatham (3 miles north-east), Rochester (4 miles north), Rainham (6 miles east), Strood (4 miles north) and Luton (4 miles north-east).
Near you in Burham
We work in homes and buildings around The Windmill pub, The Holmesdale School and Burham Marsh and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Snodland station, roughly 1.3 miles west of the centre. A little further out are St. Catherine's Hospital (3.8 miles north) and Medway megaliths (1.3 miles south-east). The countryside around Burham includes Burham Down and Blue Bell Hill.
How the survey works
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you need to know. After that, we check everything we can see safely, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where applicable. The survey typically takes about 1–2 hours for a house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Older roofs in small places like Burham can have low, tight loft spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it’s safe.
- 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 is safe.
- Storm damage and older wear are recorded separately where we can.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
Arrange a survey
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or email us with the details.
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Useful tips for Burham property owners
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Ask a roofer for emergency temporary protection if water is coming in
- Check how your policy defines a storm
- Tell your insurer about the damage promptly
- Note the date and time you first saw the damage
If you’re unhappy with how your insurer handles the claim, you can complain to them first. After that, you may be able to take it to the Financial Ombudsman Service.
After a storm, look at the roof from the street or garden. With binoculars, you can often spot problems without climbing. Do not go up a ladder to look.