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Storm damage roof report in Gravesend, Hertfordshire
Storm damage roof reports across Gravesend, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Water coming in after the storm
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Damaged pots on the stack
Storm damage roof report in Gravesend: what you get
A storm damage roof report is an independent record of the damage to your roof after a storm. We record each area of damage, photograph it and note the likely cause. You can then give it to your insurer with your claim. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. We aren’t loss adjusters and can’t say whether a claim will be paid. If you’ve noticed damaged ridges and hips and stains appearing after strong winds, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Roofs in small places like Gravesend often stand in the open, 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 record with photographs is useful if you need to show the damage to anyone else.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, and where it can wait, that is said too.
- Place
- Gravesend (SG11)
- Wider area
- Hertfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
When you need someone else
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- Damage hidden under coverings or inside the structure, without opening up
- Whether your insurer will pay the claim
- Acting for you with the insurer
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you before you book. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Flat roofs
- Ridges and hips
- Chimney stacks
- Flashings
- Gutters and fascias
- Slate and tile slopes
Practical tips
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Tell your insurer about the damage promptly
- Write down when the storm hit and when you noticed damage
- Photograph damage inside the house too
- File receipts for anything you pay for
If anything in the report isn’t clear, just ask us. Standard Surveys come with a follow-up consultation, and Premium Surveys with an in-person one.
Have overhanging branches looked at by a tree surgeon. Branches can hit or scrape the roof in a storm.
What affects the price in Gravesend
To price your survey, we check:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can be seen safely and which survey you book.
What we need to know
A little information up front helps. It helps to include:
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
When you’re ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
How it works
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you’d like to know. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely. Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Around Gravesend, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it’s useful to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it’s safe.
- We start with the details: when the storm hit and what damage you can see.
- We inspect the roof from safe viewpoints and from the loft where there’s access.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- We note the likely cause, including any signs of wear that were there before the storm.
- The findings are written up with photos for you to share with your insurer.
Before the survey
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Keep pets in another room
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Getting a price
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
Related advice
Leaks and storm damage in Gravesend
Older houses in the South East frequently have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles, and flat-roofed additions turn up almost everywhere. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts. About 3.6 miles south lies Much Hadham Palace, a reminder of how long the area around Gravesend has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary, leaks on older roofs frequently start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks. For site and facilities teams at buildings like Albury Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside. If you let a flat or house near Bishops Stortford station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it.
Gravesend is about 4 miles north-west of Bishop's Stortford, in Hertfordshire. We visit Gravesend as part of our work across Hertfordshire, for homes and businesses alike. Our area takes in places right across Hertfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. For surveys nearby, see our Chelmsford page.
We cover every part of the SG11 postcode area for storm damage roof reports and the streets around it. Close by, we survey roofs in Albury (1 mile west), Clapgate (1 mile south-east), Furneux Pelham (2 miles north), Braughing (3 miles west) and Hay Street (3 miles west). Further out, we also cover Stevenage (12 miles west), Bishop's Stortford (4 miles south-east), Welwyn Garden City (14 miles south-west), Hoddesdon (12 miles south-west), Cheshunt (15 miles south-west) and Hertford (11 miles south-west).
Near you in Gravesend
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Catherine Wheel pub, among other places. The nearest railway station is Bishops Stortford station, about 4.2 miles south-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Herts and Essex Hospital (4.6 miles south-east) and Bishops Stortford Local History Museum (3.1 miles south-east).
Gravesend: your questions answered
Do you cover Gravesend?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Gravesend as anywhere else.
Do you cover smaller places like Gravesend?
Yes, Gravesend is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
How long will you be at the property?
Expect it to take about 1–2 hours at a typical home, and longer for a large or complex roof. The written report follows by email.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a date, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Should I go up on the roof to take photos?
Only from the ground or from windows. Never climb onto a roof after a storm. Binoculars can help you see damage from below, and we will record the rest.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only where it is safe to do so. We inspect whatever is safely visible: from the ground, from windows, from inside the roof space, from the roof where it is safe and by drone where applicable. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
How do I arrange a storm damage roof report in Gravesend?
Just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Knowing whether older wear played a part helps you understand your position. We record storm damage and older defects, so you know what the roof shows. Older and listed buildings around Gravesend may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 with VAT included. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Why book with us
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Plain-English reports with photos
- 20+ years’ experience
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
See what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
DIY checks: what’s safe
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That’s where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.