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Storm damage roof report in Ditton, Kent
A careful look at the roof at your property in Ditton, with photographs and a written report.
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
Storm damage roof report in Ditton
Our storm damage report gives you an independent, written record of how a storm has affected your roof. It sets out what is damaged, with photos, and what we think the likely cause is. It is yours to pass to your insurer. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. We aren’t loss adjusters and can’t say whether a claim will be paid. If you’ve noticed torn or lifted flat roof coverings and cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind, we can find out what’s behind it.
Chimney stacks on older houses around places like Ditton can let water in, at the flashings, the pointing or the mortar round the pots. Damp in a chimney breast can have more than one cause, so it is not always obvious where it starts. It’s worth looking at the stack from outside and at the timbers beside it in the loft.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Place
- Ditton (ME20)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit typically takes an hour or two for most houses, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Some parts of a survey depend on the weather, so a visit to Ditton is booked with the forecast in mind: the parts that need calm, dry weather are planned around it.
- 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.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, windows and the roof where it’s safe.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- You receive the written report with photographs.
How to prepare
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Book a survey
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You will know the price before anything is booked.
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FAQs for Ditton
Is Ditton within the area you cover?
Yes. Ditton is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Is my home in Ditton listed or in a conservation area?
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?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there’s safe access. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement, as far as the space allows.
How strong does the wind have to be for a storm claim?
There’s no single figure. Many use gusts of about 55 mph, but each policy sets its own definition. Check your policy wording.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is frequently shared, so the building owner or managing agent needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 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.
How long will you be at the property?
Time on site depends on the roof; most visits take an hour or two for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. The report is sent afterwards by email.
Why it is worth a survey now in Ditton
If the damage is partly wear and tear, it’s better to know. We record storm damage and older defects, so you know what the roof shows. Arranging work in a smaller place like Ditton is easier with notice than in an emergency. A survey gives you that notice.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can be seen safely and the package you choose.
Why book us in Ditton
- 98% customer satisfaction
- 20+ years’ experience
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
See our cost guide and two real surveys.
Ditton roofs and the weather
Many older homes in Kent have handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles held by pegs through two holes, and tile-hanging on their upper walls. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts. About 4.8 miles north lies Starkey Castle, a reminder of how long the area around Ditton has been built on. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you live in an older home near St Peter's Church, leaks on older roofs frequently start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks. Take a building like Ditton Infant School: on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
Ditton is about 4 miles north-west of Maidstone, in Kent. We provide storm damage roof reports for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Ditton. Our area takes in places right across Kent, large and small.
We cover every part of the ME20 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. We cover properties on London Road, Station Road and Scott Close and the roads around them. We also cover Aylesford (1 mile east), East Malling (1 mile west), Well Street (1 mile south-west), Allington (2 miles east) and West Malling (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (4 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (13 miles east), Dartford (14 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (12 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles south-west) and Gravesend (10 miles north).
Local landmarks in Ditton
We work in homes and buildings around Aylesford School, The Malling School and Kentish Quarryman pub and the streets around them. The closest station to Ditton is Aylesford station, roughly 0.6 miles north-east. Nearby you will also find Leybourne Castle (1.6 miles north-west) and Fremlin Walk (3.1 miles south-east). For a walk, there is Burham Down and Blue Bell Hill.
What this survey cannot tell you
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- A price for the repairs
- Negotiating a claim settlement
- A decision on your insurance claim
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Ridges and hips
- Flat roofs
- Slate and tile slopes
- Chimney stacks
- Flashings
- Gutters and fascias
What affects the price in Ditton
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- The size of the roof
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, inc. VAT.
Helping us price your survey
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- The property’s address and postcode
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Do you need a storm damage roof report in Ditton?
Storms don’t only affect pitched roofs. Coverings can tear or peel back at the edges, and water can pond where outlets are blocked. We record what we find on flat and pitched roofs alike.
Most people get in touch after spotting something like this:
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Lead lifted at abutments
Shop and office owners around Fremlin Walk may find that finding where water is getting in quickly keeps disruption down.
Questions to ask before you book
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
Landlords, agents and block managers in Ditton
We survey roofs for landlords and agents as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photos, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Ditton and across Kent can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.