Kent · London and the South East
Storm damage roof report in Harvel, Kent
An independent record of roof damage after a storm for Harvel, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
Before and after the survey
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Check your policy for how to report damage
- Photograph damage inside the house too
- Keep a note of the date of the storm
- Arrange temporary cover with a roofer if rain is getting in
If a claim is declined and you disagree, the first step is a complaint to the insurer. If that doesn’t resolve it, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to help.
Store invoices and reports for any roof work. They help show the roof was in good order before a storm.
Storm damage roof report in Harvel: what you get
After a storm, safety comes 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. Common reasons to book are gutters pulled loose in the wind and slipped or missing slates or tiles, on gutters and fascias, ridges and hips and chimney stacks.
Being in a small place like Harvel makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: the journey and access are just planned in advance. It’s useful to know where the water appears, in what weather, and what you’ve seen outside, plus any earlier repairs. Photos of the stain and of the roof from outside are helpful too.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Each point is backed by a photo where possible, with the urgent items made clear.
- Where
- Harvel (DA13)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you’d like to know. After that, we check everything we can see safely, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where applicable. Most surveys take an hour or two at a typical home; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Cottages and farmhouses around Harvel frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- 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.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Book a survey
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
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What we look for on each type of roof
Flat roof coverings
Branches and debris can damage flat roofs or block outlets. Any damage is recorded with photos.
Clay and concrete tiles
Strong gusts can lift and break tiles. We record which are damaged and where.
Leave it or get it looked at?
With an independent report, you have something specific to show your insurer. It sets out what we found and the likely cause, alongside any photos you took yourself. Around Harvel, older homes frequently have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, inc. VAT. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
What you get with us
- An independent look at the roof
- Plain-English reports with photos
- 98% of clients satisfied
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
Read what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Harvel
Do you cover Harvel?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and the South East, and Harvel is part of that. Just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us about the property.
Do you cover smaller places like Harvel?
Yes, Harvel is covered. Our area covers London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Are you loss adjusters?
No. Our report is an independent record for you to use. The insurer may send a loss adjuster of its own.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. It’s a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Who handles emergency protection after a storm?
Emergency cover over a damaged roof should be arranged with a roofer. If it is safe, photograph the damage before it is covered. Keep receipts in case your insurer asks for them.
How long will you be at the property?
That depends on the size and shape of the roof, but most surveys take an hour or two for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. The report is sent afterwards by email.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys or testing. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, like cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings, and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
For landlords and managing agents
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed in advance. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which can make access easier.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
Places near Harvel
Also in Harvel
What this survey cannot tell you
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Negotiating a claim settlement
- Whether your insurer will pay the claim
- What’s beneath slates, tiles or membranes
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Harvel
- Flat roofs
- Slate and tile slopes
- Chimney stacks
- Flashings
- Gutters and fascias
- Ridges and hips
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Harvel
Many older homes in Kent have handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles held by pegs through two holes, and tile-hanging on their upper walls. You will also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts. With Cobham College about 3.4 miles north-east, Harvel sits in an area with a long building history. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
For landlords with property near Sole Street station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it. If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of Our Lady of the Meadow, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney. If you look after a building such as Culverstone Green Primary School, a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside.
Harvel is about 6 miles south of Gravesend, in Kent. From houses to flats and shops in Harvel, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Harvel is one of the towns and villages in Kent we cover for storm damage roof reports. Our Maidstone page covers surveys nearby.
Every address in DA13 is within our area for storm damage roof reports, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you need a storm damage roof report at a property on St Francis Road, Hart Lane and Harvel Street or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Nearby, we also carry out storm damage roof reports in Priestwood Green (1 mile north), Culverstone Green (1 mile south-west), Priestwood (1 mile north), South Street (1 mile north-west) and Vigo Village (1 mile south). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (9 miles south-east), Dartford (9 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (9 miles south-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles south), Gravesend (6 miles north) and Tonbridge (11 miles south).
Around Harvel
In Harvel, that means homes and buildings near Meopham School and Trosley Country Park, among other places. The nearest railway station is Sole Street station, roughly 2.7 miles north of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Leybourne Castle (3.6 miles south-east) and Coldrum Long Barrow (1.6 miles south). The countryside around Harvel includes Ranscombe Farm.