Kent · London and the South East
Storm Damage Roof Report in Gold Street
A careful look at the roof at your property in Gold Street, with photographs and a written report.
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Loose or torn flashings
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
About our storm damage roof report in Gold Street
Wear and tear is normally excluded from home insurance. So it matters whether the damage came from the storm or from a roof that was already worn. Our report records both: recent damage alongside any older defects, like nail fatigue on slates or eroded pointing. We describe what we see, whichever way it points. How the policy applies is for your insurer to decide. We’re often asked to look into flat roof edges peeled back and slipped or missing slates or tiles, on flat roofs, ridges and hips and chimney stacks.
Many homes in small places like Gold Street face open ground, where storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hardest. Once water gets into older walls, it takes a long time to dry, which makes finding the cause quickly worthwhile. A record with photographs is useful if you need to show the damage to anyone else.
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
- Gold Street (DA12)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
DIY checks: what’s safe
A DIY look is useful, but it is not 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.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Also near Gold Street
What else we do in Gold Street
Gold Street roofs and the weather
The coast is about 5 miles or less from Gold Street, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, and driving rain finds any gap they leave, while salt slowly corrodes metal fixings and flashings. With Cobham College about 0.6 miles north-east, Gold Street 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 any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Anyone responsible for a site like Cobham Primary School will know that tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back. Living close to Camer Park Country Park is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn.
Gold Street is about 3 miles south of Gravesend, in Kent. We carry out storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Gold Street. Our area takes in places right across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Maidstone is in our area too.
Storm damage roof reports in DA12 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Nearby, we also carry out storm damage roof reports in Sole Street (1 mile west), Round Street (1 mile north-west), Henley Street (1 mile south-east), Luddesdown (1 mile south-east) and Meopham (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (10 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (15 miles east), Dartford (8 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (11 miles south-west), Gravesend (3 miles north) and Tonbridge (14 miles south).
Around Gold Street
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Railway Inn, Camer Park Country Park and Meopham School and the streets around them. There’s a railway station in Gold Street itself: Sole Street station. Nearby you will also find Gravesham Community Hospital (4 miles north) and Gravesham Museum (3.9 miles north). Not far away are Gad's Hill and Ranscombe Farm.
Different roofs, different checks
Lead flashings
Flashings can lift or pull away from walls and chimneys in strong winds. We record which are loose or damaged.
Flat roof coverings
On flat roofs, storms can lift edges and tear membranes. Damage is photographed and described.
When to book a survey in Gold Street
Landlords and building managers often need a written record after a storm. The report can be shared with owners, tenants or insurers.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Water coming in after the storm
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near St Mary's Room, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Their report turnaround times
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Their track record with similar roofs
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Gold Street
Is my home in Gold Street listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Gold Street?
Often, yes. Gold Street is within about 5 miles of the sea, and coastal roofs tend to see faster wear on metal parts and more wind lifting loose pieces.
Can you tell me if my claim will be paid?
Only your insurer can decide that. We record the damage, with photos and the likely cause, for you to give to your insurer.
Is Gold Street in your area?
Yes. We cover Gold Street and the rest of Kent, as part of our work across London and the South East. For a price, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We look at the parts we’re given access to, and the report makes that clear.
What if my insurer declines the claim?
Raise it with your insurer first. 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.
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 every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
What affects the cost of storm damage roof reports
Our packages start from £150, inc. VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- The roof’s overall size
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all including VAT. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you’d like to know.
Getting in touch
A few details help us suggest the right survey and price. When you get in touch, it is useful to mention:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- The address and postcode of the property
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
If you’re buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form when you are ready.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Gold Street
Landlords, agents and building managers in Gold Street and across Kent can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photos included.
What happens on the day
We work from the outside in: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. In total, it takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Around Gold Street, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it is safe.
- We start with the details: when the storm hit and what damage you can see.
- The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows and from the loft space where it is safe.
- We photograph and record every area of damage we can see.
- We look at whether the damage fits storm damage, older wear or both.
- You get a written report you can pass to your insurer.
Before the survey
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
How to book
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.