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Storm Damage Roof Report in Capstone
An independent record of roof damage after a storm in Capstone, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Capstone
The Financial Ombudsman asks three questions when it looks at storm complaints: were there storm conditions on or around the date, is the damage consistent with a storm, and was the storm the main cause. Our report focuses on the second and third points. Weather records for the date are for you or your insurer to check. If you’ve noticed cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind and slates and tiles blown off the roof, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Many homes in small places like Capstone 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 record with photos is useful if you need to show the damage to anyone else.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Capstone (ME7)
- Region
- Medway
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Common roof problems in Capstone
Landlords and managing agents book reports to keep a record for owners and insurers. It helps when explaining damage to a building owner or insurer.
Look out for signs like these:
- Water coming in after the storm
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
Trees in and around Darland Banks shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
Can I check my roof myself?
It helps to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when you book, as it helps us focus the survey.
A lot can be seen from the ground. 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.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Capstone
If the damage is partly wear and tear, it’s better to know. We record storm damage and older defects, so you know what the roof shows. Older and listed buildings around Capstone may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Capstone
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
- 98% of clients satisfied
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
Read what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
What affects the price in Capstone
Survey packages start from £150, with VAT included. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Which survey package you book
- How big the roof is
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
What we need to know
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Also in Capstone
What a storm damage roof report does not cover
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- Damage hidden under coverings or inside the structure, without opening up
- A price for the repairs
- The outcome of a claim
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Slate and tile slopes
- Gutters and fascias
- Flat roofs
- Ridges and hips
- Flashings
- Chimney stacks
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Capstone
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Capstone?
Often, yes. Capstone is within about 3 miles of the sea, and coastal roofs tend to see faster wear on metal parts and more wind lifting loose pieces.
Is my home in Capstone listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We do not sample or test for asbestos. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so we need permission from whoever owns or manages the building. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
Will you deal with the insurance company for me?
No. We write an independent report, and you decide how to use it. Your insurer may appoint its own loss adjuster.
How experienced are you?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
What if the roof was already worn?
Wear and tear is usually excluded from home insurance. Our report records storm damage and any older wear we see, so you know what the roof shows. How the policy applies is up to your insurer.
Leaks and storm damage in Capstone
Capstone lies within about 3 miles of the sea, where storms can bring strong gusts off the sea. Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies, and the insurer decides the claim. About 3.1 miles north-west lies Restoration House, a reminder of how long the area around Capstone has been built on. 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.
Anyone responsible for a site like Hempstead Infant School will know that tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back. If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for example near Pentagon Shopping Centre, finding where water is getting in quickly keeps disruption down.
Capstone is about 1 mile south-west of Gillingham, in Medway. Roofs in Capstone get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Medway. Our area takes in places right across Medway. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
Storm damage roof reports in ME7 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you’re just outside Capstone, we cover Darland (1 mile north), Hale (1 mile north-west), Hempstead (1 mile south-east), Gillingham (1 mile north-east) and Chatham (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Rochester (4 miles north-west), Strood (4 miles north-west), Hoo St Werburgh (5 miles north), Rochester Riverside (3 miles north-west), Peters Village (4 miles west) and Brompton (3 miles north-west).
Near you in Capstone
Around Capstone, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Chatham Grammar School for Girls, The Star pub and The Robert Napier School. The nearest railway station is Gillingham (Kent) station, roughly 2 miles north of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Medway Maritime Hospital (1.7 miles north-west) and Pentagon Shopping Centre (2.3 miles north-west). For a walk, there’s Burham Down and Blue Bell Hill.
What we do, step by step
We do not take risks to get a closer look. We inspect everything that’s safely in view, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. The survey normally takes about 1–2 hours at a typical home, and longer for a large or complex roof. Cottages and farmhouses around Capstone frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- 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 safely be seen, including the loft where there’s access.
- We photograph and record every area of damage we can see.
- 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.
Getting ready for the survey
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Leave side gates unlocked
Arrange a survey
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so call 07833 053749 or email us with the details.