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Storm damage roof report in Hempstead, Medway
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you decide what to do next. Storm damage roof reports in Hempstead, with photos and a clear written report.
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Water coming in after the storm
What this survey can’t tell you
A survey is a close look at the roof, but it can’t do everything. Its limits include:
- Whether your insurer will pay the claim
- Repair costs or quotes for the work
- Your insurer’s view of the claim
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Flashings
- Gutters and fascias
- Ridges and hips
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- Slate and tile slopes
Storm damage roof report in Hempstead
The Financial Ombudsman asks three questions when it looks at storm complaints: whether there were storm conditions around the date, whether the damage fits a storm, and whether the storm was the main cause. We record what the roof shows about the damage and its likely cause. You or your insurer can check the weather for the date. If you are worried about holes or cracks caused by debris and lead lifted at abutments, we can find out what’s behind it.
Older cottages and houses around Hempstead may have roofs with little or no underlay. Once the slates or tiles let water past, there’s little to stop it reaching the ceiling. Finding where it gets in, and whether it’s old wear or new damage, decides what comes next. Wet battens and insulation in the loft are often the first clue.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. It is useful straight away, and a good reference for later.
- Place
- Hempstead (ME7, ME8)
- Region
- Medway
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Also in Hempstead
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Hempstead
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Hempstead?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Hempstead?
Places near the sea get more wind and more salt in the air than inland, and both are hard on roofs. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, if the building owner or managing agent agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we’re allowed to reach.
What’s the best way to book?
Simply call 07833 053749 or email us with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
Do you cover Hempstead for storm damage roof reports?
Yes. We carry out storm damage roof reports in Hempstead.
Are you loss adjusters?
No. We are not loss adjusters and don’t act for you with the insurer. We give you an independent report of the damage for you to send to your insurer.
Before and after the survey
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Photograph damage inside the house too
- Keep any slates, tiles or debris that fall, if it’s safe to do so
- Get a roofer to make the roof safe if needed
- Keep receipts for any emergency work
Once we’ve been, the findings are written up with photos. It covers the damage, its likely cause and any older defects. Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24 to 48 hours and Premium reports the same day.
Store invoices and reports for any roof work. They help show the roof was in good order before a storm.
How the survey works
The visit has one job: to look at the roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Notes and photos go into the written report. It typically takes an hour or two at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. With a bit of garden around a house, as there often is around Hempstead, the roof can be viewed from several angles. Mention any side of the property we cannot get to. Inside, the loft is checked where it can be reached safely.
- We start with what you’ve seen and any temporary repairs.
- Inside, we look for signs of water in the loft and rooms below.
- We view the roof from safe positions.
- Storm damage and older wear are recorded separately where we can.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
Before we arrive
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
How to book
When you’re ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or email us. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
Related advice
For landlords and managing agents
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the addresses.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photographs included.
Storm damage roof reports around Hempstead
Hempstead lies within about 3 miles of the sea, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. In a coastal gale, rain is driven sideways into laps, verges and flashings, while salt slowly corrodes metal fixings and flashings. Historic houses such as Restoration House, about 3.8 miles north-west, show how far back building in the area around Hempstead goes. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Anyone responsible for a site like Hempstead Infant School will know that a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside. For an older house near a landmark such as All Saints Church, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in. If you let a flat or house near Rainham (Kent) station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
Hempstead is about 2 miles south of Gillingham, in Medway. We provide storm damage roof reports for householders, landlords and businesses in Hempstead. We cover towns and villages across Medway, large and small. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
We cover every part of the ME7 and ME8 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. Local streets include Harrow Road, Spekes Road and Capstone Road. With the A278 close by, Hempstead is easy for us to reach for storm damage roof reports. Close by, we survey roofs in Capstone (1 mile north-west), Darland (1 mile north-west), Wigmore (1 mile east), Hale (1 mile north-west) and Park Wood (1 mile east). Further out, we also cover Rochester (4 miles north-west), Strood (5 miles north-west), Hoo St Werburgh (5 miles north), Chatham Waterfront (3 miles north-west), Rochester Riverside (4 miles north-west) and Peters Village (5 miles west).
Local landmarks in Hempstead
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Rainham School for Girls, Howard School and South Wood and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Rainham (Kent) station, roughly 2.1 miles north-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Pentagon Shopping Centre (3 miles north-west) and Medway megaliths (3.8 miles south-west). For a walk, there is Burham Down and Boxley Hills.
What a survey costs
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Roof area
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, including VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
What to let us know when you get in touch
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, tell us:
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
Unsure which package suits your roof? It is easiest to ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
Different roofs, different checks
Ridge and hip tiles
Ridge tiles bedded in old mortar can loosen in high winds. We note whether the mortar looks recently broken or long worn.
Chimney stacks
Stacks with existing defects tend to suffer more in storms. We record both the storm damage and the older wear.