Kent · London and the South East
Coxheath Storm Damage Roof Report
An independent record of roof damage after a storm for Coxheath, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Coxheath
A storm damage roof report is priced from £150. It’s a photo-illustrated written report, sent by email. It is not a repair quote and does not include repair costs, so ask a roofer to quote for the work. The insurer may still send a loss adjuster of its own. What you get is an independent record of the damage and what seems to have caused it. If you’re worried about damage from fallen branches or debris and ridge tiles that have come loose, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Around Coxheath, chimneys on older homes are a common source of leaks, through worn flaunching, failed pointing or lifted flashings. Damp on a chimney breast isn’t always rain from above, which is why it’s worth tracing properly. It is worth looking at the stack from outside and at the timbers beside it in the loft.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Coxheath (ME17, ME15)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Before and after the survey
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Check how your policy defines a storm
- Don’t go onto the roof to take pictures
- Ask a roofer for emergency temporary protection if water is coming in
- File receipts for anything you pay for
You get the report by email and pass it to your insurer yourself. We don’t deal with the insurer on your behalf.
Ask a tree specialist about branches over the roof. They can damage the roof in high winds.
Coxheath questions
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Coxheath?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you cover smaller places like Coxheath?
Yes, Coxheath is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.
Can you tell me if my claim will be paid?
We cannot say whether a claim will be paid. The decision rests with your insurer and its policy. What we provide is an independent record of the damage.
What if my insurer declines the claim?
The first step is a complaint to your insurer. After that, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to look at it. An independent report can add to your evidence, though we can’t predict the outcome.
How do I book a survey in Coxheath?
The quickest way is to call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Tell us the address and a little about the roof, and we’ll point you to the right survey. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
What if the roof was already worn?
Wear and tear is not typically covered. Our report gives an honest view of what’s recent damage and what’s older wear. Your insurer decides the claim.
Wind, rain and roofs in Coxheath
Across Kent, older roofs are frequently handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from. Historic houses like Stoneacre, about 3.7 miles east, show how far back building in the area around Coxheath goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Holy Trinity Church, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in. If you let a flat or house near East Farleigh station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer right away. If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for instance near The Mall Maidstone, a quick answer on where water is coming in keeps a business running.
Coxheath is about 3 miles south-west of Maidstone, in Kent. We provide storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Coxheath. Coxheath is one of the places in Kent we cover.
Every address in ME17 and ME15 is covered for storm damage roof reports. Local streets include Westway, Stockett Lane and Orchard Close, and we cover them all. Nearby, we also carry out storm damage roof reports in Dean Street (1 mile north), East Farleigh (1 mile north-west), Farleigh Green (2 miles north-west), Kettle Corner (2 miles north-west) and Hunton (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (3 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (14 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles south-west), Gravesend (14 miles north) and Tonbridge (10 miles west).
Local landmarks in Coxheath
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Horse Shoes Public House, Cornwallis Academy and Quarry Wood, among other places. The closest station to Coxheath is East Farleigh station, about 1.5 miles north. Other landmarks nearby include The Mall Maidstone (3 miles north-east) and Oakwood Hospital (2.4 miles north).
For landlords and managing agents
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as householders. A written report with photographs gives you a clear record of the roof.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps when budgeting.
Leave it or get it looked at?
It helps to get a record soon after the storm, while the damage is fresh. Later weather and temporary repairs can make it harder to see what happened. Arranging work in a smaller place like Coxheath is easier with notice than in an emergency. A survey gives you that notice.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Coxheath
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Visits on any day of the week
- A written report with photos
Read our cost guide and our case studies.
The survey, step by step
We do not take risks to get a closer look. We inspect everything that’s safely in view, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. Most visits take an hour or two for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. A visit to a smaller place like Coxheath is no different on the day: outside, inside and from any safe vantage point, in that order. It helps to show us anything you’ve already noticed.
- We note the date of the storm and the damage you’ve seen.
- We look at the roof from wherever it’s safe.
- We record and photograph the damage.
- We note the likely cause and any signs of older wear.
- We send you the report by email for your insurer.
Getting ready for the survey
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Let us know about parking near the property
Booking a survey
If you’re buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email when you’re ready.
Related advice
Should I look at the roof myself first?
It helps to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when booking.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we check the roof.
Also in Coxheath
How we price storm damage roof reports
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. You will know the figure before booking.
Helping us price your survey
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, tell us:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
You can call us seven days a week. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or email us.