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Storm Damage Roof Report in Greenhithe
Storm damage roof reports around Greenhithe, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
Greenhithe: your questions answered
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Greenhithe, take more of a battering?
Yes, coastal weather is harder on roofs: there’s more wind, and more salt in the air. Exposed details like ridges, verges, flashings and metal fixings are the ones to watch.
Is my home in Greenhithe listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We check the parts we are given access to, and the report makes that clear.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only where it is safe to do so. We inspect whatever is safely visible: from the ground, from windows, from inside the loft space, from the roof where it’s safe and by drone where it applies. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
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, like damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To arrange a date, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you’ll need a RICS survey as well.
How a storm damage roof report works in Greenhithe
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. It’s yours to pass to your insurer. The decision on any claim rests with your insurer and its policy wording. We’re not loss adjusters, and we can’t tell you whether a claim will succeed. We survey gutters and fascias, flashings and ridges and hips, and the problems we are asked to look at most are flashings pulled away from walls or stacks and damaged pots on the stack.
In a smaller place like Greenhithe, some roofs face open ground, where driving rain gets into any gap at a ridge, verge or flashing. If a leak shows only when the wind is in a certain direction, that’s a useful clue. Let us know when it happens when you contact us. The gutters on the most exposed side can overflow too.
Where we cannot see part of the roof, the report says so. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Place
- Greenhithe (DA9, DA10)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Leave it or get it looked at?
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. Homes in smaller places like Greenhithe can face more weather, so a loose ridge or verge soon lets rain in. Wind gets under it and lifts more.
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 safely it can be seen. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
Why book us in Greenhithe
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Surveys on any day of the week
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
See how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
Useful tips for Greenhithe property owners
Getting the most from a storm damage roof report starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Tell your insurer about the damage promptly
- Keep fallen slates or tiles as evidence if safe
- Look at what your policy says about wear and tear
- Take photos from the ground or a window, never by climbing
If you are unhappy with how your insurer handles the claim, you can complain to them first. 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.
Common roof problems in Greenhithe
Branches and trees frequently come down on roofs during storms. We record the damage and where it is, backed up with photos.
Problems we come across frequently include:
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Damaged pots on the stack
- New damp or leaks inside
- Flat roof edges peeled back
Living close to Castle Hill Park is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn.
Before booking anyone
- What exactly goes into their report
- What the survey will not cover
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Greenhithe
Greenhithe is within about 5 miles of the coast, 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, and salt air slowly wears metal fixings. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. If your 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, so check with the council.
If you own a rental within reach of Greenhithe for Bluewater station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer straight away. If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for example near Bluewater, finding where water is getting in quickly keeps disruption down.
Greenhithe is about 3 miles east of Dartford, in Kent. Greenhithe is part of the area we cover across London and South East England. Greenhithe is one of the towns and villages in Kent where we work for storm damage roof reports. For surveys nearby, see our London page.
We work across DA9 and DA10 for storm damage roof reports and the streets around it. If you need a storm damage roof report at a property on Bean Road, The Avenue and Abbey Road or a nearby road, we can help. Greenhithe is on the A206, which makes it straightforward to reach. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Swanscombe (1 mile south-east), Stone (1 mile south-west), Bean (2 miles south), West Thurrock (2 miles north) and Darenth (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Dartford (3 miles west), Sevenoaks (12 miles south), Gravesend (4 miles east), Northfleet (3 miles south-east), Swanley (6 miles south-west) and Kings Hill (13 miles south-east).
Around Greenhithe
In Greenhithe, that means homes and buildings near Castle Hill Park, The Ebbsfleet Academy and The White Hart Public House. There’s a railway station in Greenhithe itself: Greenhithe for Bluewater station. A little further out are Darent Valley Hospital (1.5 miles south-west) and Stone Museum of Geology (1.8 miles west). For a walk, there is Chafford Gorges Nature Park and Sawyers Lake.
Nearby places to Greenhithe
What else we do in Greenhithe
The survey, step by step
There is not much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we will get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes an hour or two for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. In a smaller place like Greenhithe, as anywhere, the forecast plays a part: drone flights and thermal imaging need the right conditions, while a look from the ground and the loft can go ahead in most weather.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- We check the roof from wherever it’s safe.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- We note the likely cause and any signs of older wear.
- We send you the report by email for your insurer.
Preparing for the visit
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Getting a price
If you are buying, it’s useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or send us an email whenever suits you.
Related advice
What affects the price in Greenhithe
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Roof area
- Building height and the viewpoints available
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Helping us price your survey
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or email us, let us know about the property and we will point you to the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
What you can safely check yourself
You can learn a lot from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
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.