Kent · London and the South East
Dartford Storm Damage Roof Report
Storm damage roof reports across Dartford, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photos.
- Water coming in after the storm
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
How a storm damage roof report works in Dartford
If your roof has been damaged, stay safe first. Take photos from ground level or from windows, and do not climb onto the roof. If water is coming in, a roofer can put temporary protection in place. We then record the damage in a report you can pass to your insurer. Keep receipts for any emergency work. We are frequently asked to look into damage from fallen branches or debris and slipped or missing slates or tiles, on gutters and fascias, flashings and ridges and hips.
Many homes around Dartford have been extended, often with flat roofs or dormers, and where an extension meets the house is a common leak point. The flashings and upstands at those joints get a close look. Water can run along the top of a wall or a joist before it shows, so the stain is not always the place to look.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Location
- Dartford (DA1, DA2, DA5, DA13)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey changes by roof type
Chimney stacks
Pots, cowls and aerials on chimneys can be damaged or dislodged in a storm. We record any damage we can see.
Slate roofs
Natural slate can last 100 years or more, but the nails often fail first. The report records whether slipped slates look like storm damage or older wear.
What happens on the day
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the roof as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit normally takes an hour or two at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. In Dartford, many roofs join a neighbour’s, so we look at what can be seen of the shared parts from your side. It’s useful to know about previous repairs, leaks or recent work.
- We note the date of the storm and the damage you’ve seen.
- The roof is inspected from safe positions.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep pets in another room
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Book a survey
If you are buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email when you’re ready.
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When to book a survey in Dartford
Some people book because a claim has been questioned. An independent report gives you another view of the roof. We can’t say whether the decision will change.
People normally book a survey after spotting something like this:
- Water coming in after the storm
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Loose or torn flashings
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
Trees in and around Central Park shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- What follow-up you get after the report
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Whether VAT is added on top
FAQs for Dartford
Is Dartford in the area you cover?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Dartford as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Is my home in Dartford listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once access has been agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so whoever owns or manages the building needs to agree access. We can only inspect what we’re given access to.
Do I need to be at home?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that ahead of time, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
How do I arrange a storm damage roof report in Dartford?
Just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address. We’ll ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling are not something we do. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Where it’s relevant to the survey and there is safe access, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps.
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Dartford
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. About 2.8 miles west lies Hall Place and Gardens, a reminder of how long the area around Dartford has been built on. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Anyone responsible for a site like Dartford Primary Academy will know that on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain. Landlords with a home close to Dartford station may find that a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
Dartford is about 14 miles east of London, in Kent. We cover Dartford and the rest of Kent, as part of our work across London and South East England. Dartford is one of the places in Kent we cover. We also survey roofs in London.
Here we cover the DA1, DA2, DA5 and DA13 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. Streets in the area include High Street, Market Street and Temple Hill Square, and we cover them all. Main roads around Dartford include the A2 and A206, which makes travel easy. Nearby, we also carry out storm damage roof reports in Temple Hill (1 mile north), Hawley (1 mile south), Stone (2 miles east), Clement Street (2 miles south) and Darenth (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Sevenoaks (11 miles south), Gravesend (7 miles east), Northfleet (5 miles east), Swanley (4 miles south-west), Kings Hill (14 miles south-east) and Swanscombe (3 miles east). Being one of Kent’s larger places, Dartford has every kind of building, from houses and flats to offices.
Landmarks near Dartford
We work in homes and buildings around The Rose pub, Stone Lodge School and Leigh Academy, among other places. There’s a railway station in Dartford itself: Dartford station. A little further out are Dartford Library (within half a mile west) and Bluewater (2.1 miles east). For a walk, there is Wansunt Pit and Sawyers Lake.
What we cannot see
It’s a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- What your policy covers, which depends on its wording
- What’s beneath slates, tiles or membranes
- Acting for you with the insurer
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will suggest the right survey before you book. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flat roofs
- Gutters and fascias
- Ridges and hips
- Chimney stacks
- Flashings
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What affects the cost of storm damage roof reports
When we price a survey, we consider:
- House, block, shop or office
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- The size of the roof
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. You’ll know the figure before booking.
What we need to know
We will typically ask about:
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- The address and postcode of the property
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
When you are ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
It helps to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry.
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.