Kent · London and the South East
Storm Damage Roof Report in Chart Sutton
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Chart Sutton, with photographs and a written report.
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Water coming in after the storm
Common questions in Chart Sutton
Do you cover smaller places like Chart Sutton?
Yes, Chart Sutton is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Chart Sutton?
Yes, Chart Sutton is within the area we cover. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Just call 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the property.
Should I go up on the roof to take photos?
Please do not climb onto the roof. Photograph the damage from below or from a window. Record the date and any damage inside as well.
How long does the survey take?
Expect it to take about one to two hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. The written report follows by email, on the timescale of your package.
How are storm damage reports priced?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Larger or more complex roofs are quoted for their size. Repair costs are not included, so ask a roofer to quote.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
Are you loss adjusters?
No. We are not loss adjusters, and we do not negotiate claims. We give you an independent report of the damage for you to send to your insurer.
How a storm damage roof report works in Chart Sutton
The Financial Ombudsman looks at three things when it considers a storm damage complaint: whether there were storm conditions around the date, whether the damage fits a storm, and whether the storm was the main cause. We record what the roof shows about the damage and its likely cause. Weather records for the date are for you or your insurer to check. We’re often asked to look into loose or broken chimney pots and cowls and damaged gutters and fascias, across gutters and fascias, flashings and slate and tile slopes.
Roofs in small places like Chart Sutton frequently stand in the open, so storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hard. Once water gets into older walls, it takes a long time to dry, which makes finding the cause quickly worthwhile. A written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
Nothing in the report is left vague: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, along with how urgent it is.
- Place
- Chart Sutton (ME17)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What you can safely check yourself
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Chart Sutton
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, putting the urgent items at the top.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant, which helps when budgeting.
Storm damage roof reports around Chart Sutton
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. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from. Stoneacre, about 2 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Chart Sutton. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If you look after a building such as Langley Park Primary Academy, tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back. If you let a flat or house near Bearsted station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
Chart Sutton is about 3 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. From houses to flats and shops in Chart Sutton, we can survey the roof. Our area takes in places right across Kent, large and small.
Surveys in ME17 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Local streets include Plough Wents Road, Amber Lane and Marsham Crescent, all of which we cover. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Wierton (1 mile south-west), Five Wents (1 mile east), Warmlake (1 mile east), Langley (1 mile north-east) and Sutton Valence (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (3 miles north-west), Ashford (14 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (11 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles south-west), Tonbridge (13 miles west) and Faversham (15 miles north-east).
What’s near Chart Sutton
In Chart Sutton, that means homes and buildings near The Plough Inn, Cornwallis Academy and Senacre Technology College and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Bearsted station, roughly 3.6 miles north of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include KIMS hospital (4.4 miles north) and The Dog Collar Museum (3.1 miles north-east).
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Different roofs, different checks
Clay and concrete tiles
A missing tile lets rain reach the underlay. We photograph each gap.
Slate roofs
In high winds, slates can slip or go, often where nails have rusted. Our report notes moved slates and any sign of older corrosion.
How the survey works
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings as a photo-illustrated written report. As for time on site, it usually takes an hour or two at a typical home, and longer for a large or complex roof. Cottages and farmhouses around Chart Sutton often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- 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 be seen safely, including the loft where there is access.
- The damage is recorded with photographs, area by area.
- We look at whether the damage fits storm damage, older wear or both.
- The findings are written up with photos for you to share with your insurer.
How to prepare
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
- Find any records of previous roof work
How to book
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and give us some details about the property and we’ll suggest the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
Do you need a storm damage roof report in Chart Sutton?
Roofs that were already worn are more likely to suffer in a storm. Corroded nails on slate roofs, worn mortar on ridges and old flashings can all give way. We record recent damage alongside older defects.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Flat roof edges peeled back
Shop and office owners around The Mall Maidstone may find that a quick answer on where water is coming in keeps a business running.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Their insurance cover
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
What a storm damage roof report does not cover
A survey is a close look at the roof, but it cannot do everything. The main limits are:
- A decision on your insurance claim
- How your policy defines a storm
- Repair costs or quotes for the work
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Flashings
- Gutters and fascias
- Flat roofs
- Ridges and hips
- Slate and tile slopes
- Chimney stacks