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Storm damage roof report in Grafty Green, Kent
An independent record of roof damage after a storm across Grafty Green, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Lead lifted at abutments
Storm damage roof report in Grafty Green
If your roof has been damaged, stay safe first. Photograph the damage from the ground or a window, and never climb up. Emergency temporary protection, such as covering an opening, is a job for a roofer. We then record the damage in a report you can pass to your insurer. Keep receipts for any emergency work. We’re frequently asked to look into slates and tiles blown off the roof and damaged pots on the stack, across ridges and hips, flashings and chimney stacks.
Somewhere as small as Grafty Green, older roofs have often been repaired many times. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old wear, which matters if you’re thinking of an insurance claim. We check whatever is safely visible and set out what we find. Older walls and timbers hold water for a long time, so it is worth finding the cause soon.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent.
- Place
- Grafty Green (ME17)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Honest limits
It’s a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- Negotiating a claim settlement
- Estimates of repair costs
- The outcome of a claim
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you. What a survey covers and does not.
What we look at
- Flat roofs
- Flashings
- Ridges and hips
- Gutters and fascias
- Chimney stacks
- Slate and tile slopes
For landlords and managing agents
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Grafty Green. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier.
Leaks and storm damage in Grafty Green
Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in. Historic houses like Leeds Castle, about 3.5 miles north-west, show how far back building in the area around Grafty Green goes. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years.
Landlords with a home close to Lenham station may find that finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused. Trees in and around Kiln Wood shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters.
Grafty Green is about 8 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. We carry out storm damage roof reports in Grafty Green for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Our Kent coverage includes Grafty Green and the places around it. Our Maidstone page covers surveys nearby.
Here we cover the ME17 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. Whether your property is on Church Road, Woodcock Lane and Headcorn Road or anywhere close by, we can help. We also cover the places around Grafty Green: Liverton Street (1 mile north), Boughton Malherbe (1 mile north-east), Broadstone (1 mile south-west), Eastwood (1 mile west) and Platt's Heath (1 mile north). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (8 miles north-west), Ashford (9 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (10 miles north), Faversham (12 miles north-east), Minster (15 miles north) and Kings Hill (13 miles west).
Near you in Grafty Green
Typical jobs here are in homes near Kiln Wood, The Kings Head Public House and The Lenham School and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Lenham station, about 2.1 miles north-east of the centre. Nearby you will also find The Dog Collar Museum (3.4 miles north-west) and Coldbridge Castle (1 mile south-east).
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Questions from Grafty Green
Is my home in Grafty Green listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Do you cover Grafty Green?
Yes, Grafty Green is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Grafty Green as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Does someone need to be in?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that in advance, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
What if the roof was already worn?
Most policies do not cover wear and tear. Our report records storm damage and any older wear we see, so it’s clear what we found. How the policy applies is up to your insurer.
How long is the visit?
Expect it to take about 1–2 hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. The written report follows by email.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, if the building owner or managing agent agrees access. We check the parts we’re given access to, and the report makes that clear.
Will you check the loft?
If there’s a loft and safe access to it, yes. The loft space can show things the outside cannot, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
What we do, step by step
We check the roof from outside and, where it’s relevant and there’s safe access, from inside the loft space too. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. The whole visit usually takes about one to two hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. Somewhere as small as Grafty Green, access is often the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- You tell us when the storm was and what damage you’ve seen.
- We inspect the roof from safe viewpoints and from the loft where there’s access.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- The likely cause is recorded, along with any evidence of older wear.
- You get a written report you can pass to your insurer.
How to prepare
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Booking a survey
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.
Related advice
Roof by roof
Chimney stacks
Older stacks with worn pointing or cracked flaunching are more likely to suffer. We record both the storm damage and the older wear.
Slate roofs
Natural slate can last 100 years or more, but the nails frequently fail first. The report records whether slipped slates look like storm damage or older wear.
What affects the cost of storm damage roof reports
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Roof area
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can safely be seen and which survey you book.
Booking your survey
We’ll normally ask about:
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know the cost up front. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Signs you need a storm damage roof report in Grafty Green
Landlords and building managers often need a written record after a storm. It helps when explaining damage to a building owner or insurer.
Problems we come across frequently include:
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Water coming in after the storm
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Damaged pots on the stack
Take a building like Platts Heath Primary School: on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Are they insured for the work?
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Whether the price includes VAT