Kent · London and the South East
Eccles Storm Damage Roof Report
An experienced roof surveyor for storm damage roof reports in Eccles. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us across London and the South East.
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Water coming in after the storm
Storm damage roof report in Eccles
The Financial Ombudsman asks three questions when it looks at storm complaints: were there storm conditions on or around the date, is the damage consistent with a storm, and was the storm the main cause. We record what the roof shows about the damage and its likely cause. You or your insurer can check the weather for the date. We survey ridges and hips, slate and tile slopes and gutters and fascias, and people most often book us about gaps where slates or tiles have gone and stains appearing after strong winds.
For a small place like Eccles, the inspection is the same as anywhere: we simply plan the journey and access ahead. It is useful to know where the water appears, in what weather, and what you’ve seen outside, along with any repairs done before. Photographs of the stain and of the roof from outside are helpful too.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent, whichever applies.
- Location
- Eccles (ME20)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Eccles roofs and the weather
The wider area around Eccles has a long history of building, with Starkey Castle about 3.2 miles north. On older houses around here, roofs frequently 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. 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. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it’s detailed.
Homes near green spaces such as Burham Marsh can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching. If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of St Peter and St Paul, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in. Shop and office owners around Fremlin Walk may find that a quick answer on where water is coming in keeps a business running.
Eccles is about 3 miles south-west of Chatham, in Kent. We survey roofs in Eccles and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and the South East. Eccles is one of the places in Kent where we work.
Storm damage roof reports in ME20 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your property is on Bull Lane, Springett Close and Jenner Way or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Nearby, we also carry out storm damage roof reports in Burham (1 mile north), Pratling Street (1 mile south-east), Forstal (1 mile south-east), New Hythe (1 mile south-west) and Scarborough (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (4 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (11 miles east), Dartford (14 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (13 miles west), Gravesend (9 miles north-west) and Tonbridge (12 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Eccles
Typical jobs here are in homes near Burham Marsh, The Red Bull Public House and Aylesford School and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is New Hythe station, roughly 1.1 miles south-west. A little further out are Fremlin Walk (3.5 miles south-east) and Allington Castle (2.2 miles south-east). Open spaces near Eccles include Burham Down and Blue Bell Hill.
What happens on the day
We work from the outside in: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the loft space where it can be reached. All told, expect about 1–2 hours for most houses, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. In a hamlet or village like Eccles, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We start with what you’ve seen and any temporary repairs.
- We check inside, including the loft where there’s access, for water damage.
- We view the roof from safe positions.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
Before we arrive
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Arrange a survey
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form, tell us about the property and we will point you to the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Advice
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Eccles
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Eccles?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you cover Eccles?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and the South East, and Eccles is part of that. Just call 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Does your report mean my claim will be accepted?
The decision is your insurer’s, not ours. Our report records what is damaged, with photos, and the likely cause, which you can pass to your insurer.
What does a storm damage report cost?
A storm damage report starts from £150. Larger roofs are quoted for their size. Repair costs aren’t part of the report.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We do not carry out asbestos surveys or testing. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them, and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, and it isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
What if my insurer declines the claim?
Complain to your insurer first. After that, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to look at it. An independent report can add to your evidence, though we cannot predict the outcome.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it when booking and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
Why it is worth a survey now in Eccles
A clear, independent record helps you explain the damage to your insurer. It sets out what we found and the likely cause, so you’re not relying only on your own photos. For older village homes like those around Eccles, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you need to know.
Why book with us
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Plain-English reports with photos
Read our cost guide or our case studies.
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What affects the price in Eccles
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- How big the roof is
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
What we need to know
What helps most when you contact us:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll explain the options and the price.
Practical tips
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Take photos from the ground or a window, never by climbing
- Keep a note of the date of the storm
- Keep any slates, tiles or debris that fall, if it is safe to do so
- Arrange temporary cover with a roofer if rain is getting in
If anything in the report is not clear, just ask us. Standard Surveys come with a follow-up consultation, and Premium Surveys with an in-person one.
Clear gutters and outlets before the stormy months. Blocked drainage can add water damage to wind damage.
Checking the roof from ground level
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date.