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Doddington Storm Damage Roof Report
Storm damage roof reports in Doddington, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Doddington
We inspect the roof from wherever it can be seen safely: the ground, windows and vantage points, the loft where there is access, and the roof itself where that is safe. We photograph and describe each area of damage. We note any part we couldn’t see. You get a written report with photos to give to your insurer. Typical surveys look at ridge tiles that have come loose and gutters pulled loose in the wind, across ridges and hips, flat roofs and flashings.
For a small place like Doddington, the inspection is the same as anywhere: we simply plan the journey and access ahead. Let us know where the water shows, when it appears and anything you’ve noticed outside, along with any repairs done before. Photographs of the stain and of the roof from outside are helpful too.
With the Standard Survey, you also get 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.
- Where
- Doddington (ME9)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Useful tips for Doddington property owners
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Record any water damage in rooms and the loft
- Check your policy for how to report damage
- Check how your policy defines a storm
- Do not go onto the roof to take pictures
If you’re unhappy with how your insurer handles the claim, you can complain to them first. After that, you may be able to take it to the Financial Ombudsman Service.
Keep gutters and outlets clear so heavy rain can drain away. Blocked drainage can add water damage to wind damage.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Doddington
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, which helps when tenants work during the week.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.
Different roofs, different checks
Ridge and hip tiles
Worn mortar under ridge tiles can let them lift in a storm. Our report says whether it looks freshly damaged or worn over time.
Lead flashings
Flashings can lift or pull away from walls and chimneys in strong winds. Loose or damaged flashings are photographed and noted.
What affects the price in Doddington
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and the package you choose.
Booking your survey
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- What’s prompted the survey
- The address and postcode of the property
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, 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.
How the survey works
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will take it from there. The survey itself takes about one to two hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. For a village or hamlet like Doddington, the journey is planned beforehand: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- We note the date of the storm and the damage you’ve seen.
- We look at the roof from wherever it is safe.
- We record and photograph the damage.
- The report notes whether the damage fits a storm, older wear or both.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
Booking a survey
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email, and we will ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
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Can I check my roof myself?
It helps to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when you book, as it helps us focus the survey.
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That’s where a survey comes in.
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Doddington
How do I find out if my home in Doddington is listed?
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 Doddington?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Do you look in the loft space?
Normally, 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.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We do not sample or test for asbestos. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it’s disturbed.
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 the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
How long is the visit?
It typically takes an hour or two at a typical home, and longer for a large or complex roof. The written report follows by email.
Do you act for me with my insurer?
No. Our report is an independent record for you to use. Your insurer may appoint its own loss adjuster.
Wind, rain and roofs in Doddington
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. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in. Belmont House and Gardens, about 3.3 miles east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Doddington. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of the Beheading of St John the Baptist, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself. If you own a rental within reach of Teynham station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over. Homes near green spaces such as Doddington Place Gardens can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Doddington is about 5 miles south of Sittingbourne, in Kent. We cover Doddington and the rest of Kent, as part of our work across London and South East England. Doddington is one of the towns and villages in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
We survey roofs across ME9 for storm damage roof reports and the streets around it. We cover properties on The Street, Old Lenham Road and Northdown and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Wichling (1 mile south-west), Bluetown (1 mile north-west), Newnham (1 mile east), Hollybushes (1 mile west) and Payden Street (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (11 miles west), Ashford (11 miles south-east), Canterbury (13 miles east), Sittingbourne (5 miles north), Whitstable (12 miles north-east) and Faversham (6 miles north-east).
Around Doddington
Around Doddington, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Chequers Inn and Doddington Place Gardens, among other places. The nearest railway station is Teynham station, roughly 4 miles north-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Newnham Castle (1.4 miles east).