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East Farleigh Storm Damage Roof Report
Storm damage roof reports across East Farleigh, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photos.
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
What we are asked to look at in East Farleigh
Landlords and managing agents book reports to keep a record for owners and insurers. The report can be shared with owners, tenants or insurers.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Lead lifted at abutments
Take a building like East Farleigh Primary School: on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
What to check before booking
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
Storm damage roof report in East Farleigh
Each roof is looked at from the safest viewpoints available: the ground, windows and vantage points, the loft where there’s access, and the roof itself where that’s safe. We photograph and describe each area of damage. We note any part we couldn’t see. The report, with photos, is yours to pass to your insurer. If you are worried about damaged ridges and hips and roofs hit by falling trees, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Roofs in small places like East Farleigh often stand in the open, so storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hard. Damp in old stone, brick or timber walls is slow to dry out, so it pays to find the cause quickly. A written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later.
- Where
- East Farleigh (ME15, ME16)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we can’t see
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- A price for the repairs
- Negotiating a claim settlement
- Your insurer’s view of the claim
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer before booking. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Gutters and fascias
- Flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- Ridges and hips
- Slate and tile slopes
Nearby places to East Farleigh
Other services in East Farleigh
How the survey changes by roof type
Slate roofs
Natural slate can last 100 years or more, but the nails often fail first. We look at whether slipped slates suggest storm damage, older wear or both.
Flat roof coverings
Wind can lift the edges of flat roof coverings or tear them. We record any damage and where it is.
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in East Farleigh
Will you come out to East Farleigh?
Yes. East Farleigh 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.
Do you carry out roof surveys in East Farleigh?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Just let us know the days that suit you.
Will you check the loft?
If it’s needed and safe to reach, yes. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement, as far as the space allows.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only when it is safe. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs cannot always be walked on. We use safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where it applies.
Do you act for me with my insurer?
No. We write an independent report, and you decide how to use it. Your insurer may appoint its own loss adjuster.
Useful tips for East Farleigh property owners
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Read your policy wording on storm damage
- Report the damage to your insurer as soon as you can
- Hold on to fallen pieces of the roof where you can
- Take photos of stains and damp inside
If a claim is declined and you disagree, the first step is a complaint to the insurer. If that does not resolve it, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to help.
A well-maintained roof stands up to storms better. Have loose slates, tiles and flashings seen to promptly.
How the survey works
Photos are taken throughout the visit, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. Most surveys take between one and two hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. Somewhere like East Farleigh needs a little journey planning: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- We note the date of the storm and the damage you’ve seen.
- We check the roof from wherever it is safe.
- We record and photograph the damage.
- We note the likely cause and any signs of older wear.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
Before we arrive
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Booking a survey
Not sure which survey you need? It’s easiest to ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will explain the options and the price.
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Wind, rain and roofs in East Farleigh
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. You will also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in. With Stoneacre about 4 miles east, East Farleigh sits in an area with a long building history. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you live in an older home near Church of Saint Mary, leaks on older roofs often start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks. Trees in and around Quarry Wood shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
East Farleigh is about 2 miles south-west of Maidstone, in Kent. We cover East Farleigh and the rest of Kent. We cover towns and villages across Kent, large and small.
We work across ME15 and ME16 for storm damage roof reports. That includes homes and businesses on Station Road, Lower Road and Kilnbridge Close and the roads around them. East Farleigh is on the B2010, which makes it simple to reach. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Dean Street (1 mile east), Kettle Corner (1 mile west), Farleigh Green (1 mile west), Hoppers Corner (1 mile west) and Fant (1 mile north). We also work in nearby towns such as Sittingbourne (12 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (13 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles south-west), Gravesend (13 miles north), Tonbridge (10 miles south-west) and Northfleet (14 miles north-west).
Landmarks near East Farleigh
Around East Farleigh, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Oakwood Park Grammar School, The Bull Inn and St Augustine Academy, among other places. East Farleigh has its own railway station: East Farleigh station. Well-known places in the area include Fremlin Walk (2.2 miles north-east) and Oakwood Hospital (1.2 miles north). For a walk, there’s Boxley Hills.
How we price storm damage roof reports
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, access and the package you choose.
What to let us know when you get in touch
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- What made you get in touch
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.