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Storm Damage Roof Report in Halling
An independent record of roof damage after a storm in Halling, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Call or email for a price.
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- New damp or leaks inside
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
When to book a survey in Halling
Falling trees and branches can damage roofs in high winds. The report shows what was hit and the damage caused, backed up with photos.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Water coming in after the storm
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
If you let a flat or house near Halling station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer right away.
Questions to ask before booking
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- What exactly goes into their report
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
How a storm damage roof report works in Halling
A storm damage roof report is an independent record of the damage to your roof after a storm. It sets out what is damaged, with photos, and what we think the likely cause is. You can then give it to your insurer with your claim. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. We’re not loss adjusters, and we cannot tell you whether a claim will succeed. Common reasons to book are stains appearing after strong winds and broken or displaced guttering, on chimney stacks, gutters and fascias and slate and tile slopes.
Roofs in small places like Halling often stand in the open, where storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hardest. Damp in old stone, brick or timber walls is slow to dry out, so it pays to find the cause quickly. A record with photographs is useful if you need to show the damage to anyone else.
After the visit, you get a written report with photos, sent by email. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Where
- Halling (ME2)
- Wider area
- Medway
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
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 cottages and farmhouses around Halling can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why book us in Halling
- Surveys seven days a week
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- A written report with photographs
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
See what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
Before and after the survey
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Record any water damage in rooms and the loft
- Check how your policy defines a storm
- Keep fallen slates or tiles as evidence if safe
- Keep invoices for temporary repairs
The report is emailed to you, and you decide what to send to your insurer. It is your record to use.
Clear gutters and outlets before the stormy months. Overflowing gutters can make storm damage worse.
Halling questions
How do I find out if my home in Halling is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Halling?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
What’s the best way to book?
The quickest way is to ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Let us know the address and a little about the roof. We survey on any day of the week.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
Does your report mean my claim will be accepted?
The decision is your insurer’s, not ours. Our report records what is damaged, with photos, and the likely cause, which you can pass to your insurer.
How long will you be at the property?
Time on site depends on the roof, but most surveys 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.
How strong does the wind have to be for a storm claim?
It depends on your policy. Many use gusts of about 55 mph, but each policy sets its own definition. Check your policy wording.
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How we price storm damage roof reports
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- How big the roof is
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Basic, Standard or Premium
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
Helping us price your survey
You do not need to know any roofing terms. Just let us know:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
What we can’t see
Before you book, it’s worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- Whether your insurer will pay the claim
- Areas we can’t see safely
- Estimates of repair costs
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Ridges and hips
- Slate and tile slopes
- Gutters and fascias
- Flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
Wind, rain and roofs in Halling
The wider area around Halling has a long history of building, with Starkey Castle about 1 mile north-east. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Across Kent, older roofs are frequently handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. 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.
Trees in and around Holborough Marshes shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters. If you live in an older home near Church of St John the Baptist, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in.
Halling is about 3 miles south-west of Rochester, in Medway. Anywhere in Halling, we can carry out storm damage roof reports at your property. We cover towns and villages across Medway, from the larger towns to small villages. For surveys nearby, see our Maidstone page.
We work across the ME2 postcode area for storm damage roof reports and the streets around it. We cover properties on High Street, Kent Road and Essex Road and the roads around them. We also cover Wouldham (1 mile east), Upper Halling (1 mile south-west), North Halling (1 mile north), Holborough (1 mile south) and Peters Village (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cover Gillingham (6 miles east), Chatham (4 miles east), Rochester (3 miles north-east), Rainham (7 miles east), Strood (3 miles north-east) and Luton (4 miles east).
What’s near Halling
In Halling, that means homes and buildings near Holborough Marshes, The Homeward Bound pub and The Holmesdale School. Halling has its own railway station: Halling station. A little further out are St. Catherine's Hospital (3.4 miles north-east) and Rochester Castle (3.5 miles north-east). The countryside around Halling includes Blue Bell Hill and Ranscombe Farm.
What happens on the day
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes roughly 1–2 hours for most houses; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Rural addresses near Halling can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- First you give us the date of the storm and what you’ve noticed, inside and out.
- We view the roof from wherever it can safely be seen, including the loft where there’s access.
- 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.
Getting ready for the survey
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Leave side gates unlocked
Getting a price
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.