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Chegworth Storm Damage Roof Report
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Chegworth. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
Storm damage roof report in Chegworth: what you get
Wear and tear is typically excluded from home insurance. That makes the difference between storm damage and old wear important. Our report records both: fresh breaks and recently moved slates or tiles, and older problems such as corroded nails or worn mortar. We describe what we see, whichever way it points. Your insurer then decides how its policy applies. We survey flat roofs, chimney stacks and flashings, and common reasons people get in touch are damaged flat roof membrane and water coming in after the storm.
Roofs in small places like Chegworth often 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, so it pays to find the cause quickly. A record with photos is useful if you need to show the damage to anyone else.
The report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photographs show what each point refers to, with the urgent items made clear.
- Location
- Chegworth (ME17)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Leaks and storm damage in Chegworth
Leeds Castle, about 0.9 miles west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Chegworth. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. 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.
If you look after a building such as Harrietsham 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. The streets around a church such as Church of St Margaret are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in.
Chegworth is about 6 miles east of Maidstone, in Kent. We survey roofs in Chegworth and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and the South East. We cover towns and villages across Kent, large and small. Our Maidstone page covers surveys nearby.
We work across the ME17 postcode area for storm damage roof reports and the streets around it. If you’re just outside Chegworth, we cover Broomfield (1 mile west), Pollhill (1 mile south-east), Harrietsham (1 mile east), Kingswood (1 mile south-west) and Eyhorne Street (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (6 miles west), Ashford (12 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (8 miles north-east), Faversham (11 miles north-east), Minster (14 miles north-east) and Kings Hill (11 miles west).
Landmarks near Chegworth
Around Chegworth, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Park Gate Inn and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Harrietsham station, roughly 1 mile east. Well-known places in the area include KIMS hospital (4.9 miles north-west) and Leeds Castle (0.9 miles west). For a walk, there’s Detling Hill.
When to book a survey in Chegworth
Others book after an insurer has queried a claim. An independent report gives you another view of the roof. We can’t say whether the decision will change.
We are frequently asked to look at:
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Lead lifted at abutments
For landlords with property near Harrietsham station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it.
Before booking anyone
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- What insurance they carry
- Their report turnaround times
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Chegworth
Do you cover Chegworth?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Chegworth as anywhere else.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Chegworth?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Will you check the loft?
Usually, if there is one and it can be reached safely. From inside, the underside of the roof often shows damp, staining or daylight that can’t be seen from outside.
How long does the survey take?
Most surveys take between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. We will confirm the timing when you book.
How do I book a survey in Chegworth?
It’s easiest to ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Let us know the address and a little about the roof, and we will recommend the right survey. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
Do I need to be at home?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access, while outside access can be discussed when you book.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
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What we do, step by step
The visit normally starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the loft space where it can be reached. In total, it takes an hour or two for most houses, and more on a big or complicated roof. In a small place like Chegworth, access is normally the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- You let us know what happened and whether a roofer has made the roof safe.
- We check inside, including the loft where there’s access, for water damage.
- We view the roof from safe positions.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
Before we arrive
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Keep pets in another room
Arrange a survey
We confirm the price for your survey before you book, so you know where you stand. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
Checking the roof from the ground
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Damage left open lets in more rain. Further water damage can blur what the storm actually did. Emergency temporary protection should be arranged with a roofer. Around Chegworth, older homes often have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Chegworth
- 98% of clients satisfied
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Prices that include VAT
What affects the price in Chegworth
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Roof area
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
Booking your survey
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- The property’s address and postcode
We survey roofs seven days a week. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
What this survey can’t tell you
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- Whether your insurer will pay the claim
- Negotiating a claim settlement
- A price for the repairs
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Chegworth
- Flat roofs
- Ridges and hips
- Gutters and fascias
- Slate and tile slopes
- Chimney stacks
- Flashings