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Storm damage roof report in Danaway, Kent
Independent storm damage roof reports in Danaway. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
Before and after the survey
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Tell your insurer about the damage promptly
- Keep fallen slates or tiles as evidence if safe
- Take photos from the ground or a window, never by climbing
- Keep a note of the date of the storm
The report is emailed to you, and you decide what to send to your insurer. It’s your record to use.
After a storm, look at the roof from the street or garden. With binoculars, you can often spot problems without climbing. Never climb onto the roof yourself.
Storm damage roof report in Danaway: what you get
Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies by policy. Your policy document sets out its own definition. Whether the weather met it is for your insurer. We record the damage and what seems to have caused it. The report includes photographs of each area of damage, and you decide what to send. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. If you’ve noticed holes or cracks caused by debris and damaged flat roof membrane, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Being in a small place like Danaway makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: the journey and access are just planned ahead of time. Let us know where the water shows, when it appears and anything you’ve noticed outside, plus any earlier repairs. If you have photographs of the water coming in, they help as well.
The Standard Survey adds 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
- Danaway (ME9)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
We work from the outside in: outside views come first, then the loft space if there’s safe access. All told, expect an hour or two at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. Older roofs in small places like Danaway can have low, tight loft spaces, so it helps to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it is safe.
- We start with what you’ve seen and any temporary repairs.
- 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.
- You receive the written report with photos.
Before we arrive
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
Booking a survey
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and give us some details about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Advice
What affects the cost of storm damage roof reports
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Height and safe access
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before you book.
Getting in touch
A little information up front helps. It helps to include:
- What made you get in touch
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- When you need the report by
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
Storm damage roof reports in Danaway: local notes
Danaway is within about 4 miles of the coast. Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies, and the insurer decides the claim. Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts.
Anyone responsible for a site like Borden Church of England Primary School will know that tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back. The streets around a church such as Church of St Peter and St Paul are frequently 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. If you own a rental within reach of Newington station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
Danaway is about 3 miles west of Sittingbourne, in Kent. We cover Danaway and the rest of Kent, as part of our work across London and the South East. Across Kent, we cover Danaway and the places around it. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
Here we cover the ME9 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. Streets in the area include Westfield Gardens, Oak Close and Wormdale Hill, and we cover them all. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Oad Street (1 mile south-east), Chestnut Street (1 mile north-east), Newington (1 mile north), Keycol (1 mile north-east) and Bobbing (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (8 miles south-west), Sittingbourne (3 miles east), Gravesend (14 miles north-west), Whitstable (15 miles east), Faversham (9 miles east) and Minster (8 miles north-east).
What’s near Danaway
In Danaway, that means homes and buildings near Westlands School and Plough & Harrow pub. For rail, the closest station is Newington station, about 1.2 miles north of the centre. A little further out are Bayford Court (3 miles east) and Court Hall Museum (2.7 miles east). The countryside around Danaway includes Detling Hill.
Towns and villages near Danaway
Other services in Danaway
What we look for on each type of roof
Ridge and hip tiles
A lifted ridge tile can let water into the roof. We photograph and describe the damage.
Chimney stacks
High winds can loosen pots, cowls and aerials on stacks. We record any damage we can see.
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Danaway
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Danaway?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Is the coastal weather around Danaway hard on roofs?
Places near the sea get more wind and more salt in the air than inland, and both are hard on roofs. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, while strong wind lifts anything already loose.
How do I book a survey in Danaway?
Just call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address. We’ll ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so we need permission from the building owner or managing agent. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We are 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.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
What does a storm damage report cost?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Bigger roofs are quoted on size and access. Repair costs aren’t included, so ask a roofer to quote.
What happens if roof problems are left?
If a roofer needs to make the roof safe, take photos first if you can do so safely from ground level. Those photos show the damage as it was. Older and listed buildings around Danaway may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, including VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Why book us in Danaway
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
Can I check my roof myself?
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Do not go up yourself.
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground.