Medway · London and the South East
Dunn Street Storm Damage Roof Report
Wondering about the roof at a property in Dunn Street? We carry out storm damage roof reports in Dunn Street and across Medway.
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Damaged flat roof membrane
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps when budgeting.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, putting the urgent items at the top.
About our storm damage roof report in Dunn Street
Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies by policy. Check your own policy wording. We do not decide whether a storm met that test. Our part is recording the damage to your roof and its likely cause. 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 slates and tiles blown off the roof and loose or broken chimney pots and cowls, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Many homes in small places like Dunn Street face open ground, so storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hard. Once water gets into older walls, it takes a long time to dry, which makes finding the cause quickly worthwhile. A written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
The report is written in plain words, so you don’t need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photo where possible.
- Location
- Dunn Street (ME7)
- Region
- Medway
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Practical tips
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Write down when the storm hit and when you noticed damage
- File receipts for anything you pay for
- Record any water damage in rooms and the loft
- Check how your policy defines a storm
You get the report by email and pass it to your insurer yourself. It is your record to use.
Keep gutters and outlets clear so heavy rain can drain away. Overflowing gutters can make storm damage worse.
How the survey works
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes about 1–2 hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Around Dunn Street, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it’s useful to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- You tell us what happened and whether a roofer has made the roof safe.
- Inside, we look for signs of water in the loft and rooms below.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, windows and the roof where it is safe.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- You receive the written report with photos.
How to prepare
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Getting a price
Unsure which package suits your roof? It is easiest to call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
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What we cannot see
We only report what can be seen safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Whether your insurer will pay the claim
- Your insurer’s view of the claim
- Damage hidden under coverings or inside the structure, without opening up
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we check
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- Slate and tile slopes
- Gutters and fascias
- Ridges and hips
- Flashings
Why get it checked now?
The sooner the damage is recorded, the clearer the evidence. Further storms and quick fixes can make the picture less clear. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Dunn Street, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, which starts from £400, including VAT. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Why book with us
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- An independent look at the roof
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
See how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
Storm damage roof reports in Dunn Street: local notes
The coast is about 5 miles or less from Dunn Street. What counts as a storm is set by each policy, often gusts of around 55 mph, and the insurer makes the decision. Across Kent, older roofs are often 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. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Swingate Primary School, water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot. If you own a rental within reach of Rainham (Kent) station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused. If you live near a park such as South Wood, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Dunn Street is about 3 miles south-east of Chatham, in Medway. In Dunn Street, as across Medway, every roof gets the same careful survey. Across Medway, we cover Dunn Street.
Postcode districts we cover here for storm damage roof reports: ME7. We also cover the places around Dunn Street: Lidsing (1 mile north-west), Bredhurst (1 mile north-east), Scragged Oak (1 mile south-east), Kemsley Street (1 mile north-east) and Lower Cox Street (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Gillingham (3 miles north), Chatham (3 miles north-west), Rochester (5 miles north-west), Rainham (3 miles north-east), Strood (6 miles north-west) and Luton (3 miles north-west).
Near you in Dunn Street
Around Dunn Street, our work takes us to homes and buildings near South Wood and The Harrow pub. The closest station to Dunn Street is Rainham (Kent) station, about 3.3 miles north-east. Nearby you will also find KIMS hospital (2.8 miles south) and Allington Castle (3.4 miles south-west). The countryside around Dunn Street includes Boxley Hills and Burham Down.
Common questions in Dunn Street
Is my home in Dunn Street listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Will you come out to Dunn Street?
Yes. Dunn Street 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 as you book.
Who handles emergency protection after a storm?
A roofer should handle temporary protection. Photograph the damage first if you can do so safely. We can record the damage in our report.
My storm claim was turned down. What now?
Start by complaining to the insurer. If it is not resolved, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to help. The Ombudsman asks about storm conditions, whether the damage is consistent with a storm and whether the storm was the main cause.
Should I go up on the roof to take photos?
Only from ground level or from windows. Never climb onto a roof after a storm. Binoculars can help you see damage from below and we will inspect the rest from safe positions.
Will you walk on the roof?
Not always. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs can’t always be walked on. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where applicable let us see the rest.
Does your report mean my claim will be accepted?
The decision is your insurer’s, not ours. We record the damage, with photographs and the likely cause, for you to give to your insurer.
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Should I look at the roof myself first?
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.