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Storm damage roof report in Grubb Street, Kent
Wondering about the roof at a property in Grubb Street? We carry out storm damage roof reports in Grubb Street and across Kent, with plain-English findings.
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Damaged ridges and hips
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Grubb Street
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. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. We are not loss adjusters and cannot say whether a claim will be paid. We survey flat roofs, gutters and fascias and flashings, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are lead lifted at abutments and roofs hit by falling trees.
Somewhere as small as Grubb Street, older roofs have frequently been repaired many times. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old wear, which matters if you are thinking of an insurance claim. The report says what was seen and what it points to. Damp in old walls and timbers is slow to dry, so the sooner the cause is found the better.
After the visit, you get a report with photographs, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Place
- Grubb Street (DA2)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Grubb Street roofs and the weather
Historic houses such as Lullingstone Castle, about 5 miles south-west, show how far back building in the area around Grubb Street goes. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years. Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. You’ll also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it is detailed.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Greenlands Primary School, on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain. If you live in an older home near Church of Saint Mary Magdalene, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in.
Grubb Street is about 3 miles south-west of Northfleet, in Kent. Bookings from Grubb Street are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. We cover towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
Here we cover the DA2 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. If you are just outside Grubb Street, we cover Green Street Green (1 mile north), Westwood (1 mile north-east), St Margarets (1 mile west), South Darenth (1 mile west) and Bean (1 mile north). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (14 miles south-east), Dartford (4 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (10 miles south-west), Gravesend (5 miles north-east), Tonbridge (14 miles south) and Northfleet (3 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Grubb Street
In Grubb Street, that means homes and buildings near Longfield Chalk Bank, Railway Tavern and Longfield Academy, among other places. The closest station to Grubb Street is Longfield station, roughly 1 mile south-east. A little further out are Stone Castle (2.6 miles north) and Darent Valley Hospital (2.3 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Sawyers Lake.
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Do you need a storm damage roof report in Grubb Street?
Landlords and managing agents book reports to keep a record for owners and insurers. The report can be shared with owners, tenants or insurers.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
Trees in and around Longfield Chalk Bank shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Before booking anyone
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
Before and after the survey
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Ask a roofer for emergency temporary protection if water is coming in
- Keep invoices for temporary repairs
- Read your policy wording on storm damage
- Take photos of stains and damp inside
Once we have been, the findings are written up with photos. It covers the damage, its likely cause and any older defects. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
Keep records of roof work and surveys. They can help show the roof was looked after.
FAQs for Grubb Street
Will you come out to Grubb Street?
Yes, Grubb Street is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Do you cover Grubb Street?
Yes. We work right across London and the South East, and Grubb Street is part of that. You can ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Who handles emergency protection after a storm?
Emergency temporary protection is a job for a roofer. Photograph the damage first if you can do so safely. Our report then records the roof.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access; we will agree the details as you book.
How long will you be at the property?
It normally takes about one to two hours at a typical home, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. The written report follows by email.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We check the roof, not the whole building, so it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
How do I arrange a storm damage roof report in Grubb Street?
The quickest way is to ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. Give us the address and some details about the roof. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
How the survey changes by roof type
Flat roof coverings
Debris blown onto a flat roof can puncture the covering or block outlets. We record what we find.
Slate roofs
Slates frequently outlast the nails that hold them. We look at whether slipped slates suggest storm damage, older wear or both.
What happens on the day
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes about 1–2 hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. You’re welcome to ask questions while we are there. For a village or hamlet like Grubb Street, the journey is planned beforehand: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- You let us know what happened and whether a roofer has made the roof safe.
- Inside, we look for signs of water in the loft and rooms below.
- We view the roof from safe positions.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- You receive the written report with photos.
How to prepare
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
How to book
When you’re ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
Related advice
Why act early in Grubb Street
A clear, independent record helps you explain the damage to your insurer. It sets out what we found and the likely cause, alongside any photos you took yourself. Older and listed buildings around Grubb Street may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
Why book us in Grubb Street
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Surveys on any day of the week
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Prices that include VAT
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
DIY checks: what’s safe
You can learn a lot from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Do not go up yourself.