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Storm damage roof report in Higham, Medway
A careful look at the roof at your property in Higham, and put it all in a written report with photos.
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- New damp or leaks inside
- Lead lifted at abutments
About our storm damage roof report in Higham
Our storm damage report starts from £150. It’s a written report with photos, sent by email. It doesn’t price the repairs, so ask a roofer to quote for the work. The insurer may still send a loss adjuster of its own. Our report gives you an independent record of the damage and its likely cause. Typical surveys look at roofs hit by falling trees and flat roof edges peeled back, on flat roofs, ridges and hips and chimney stacks.
Roofs in small places like Higham frequently stand in the open, where storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hardest. Once water gets into older walls, it takes a long time to dry, so it pays to find the cause quickly. A record with photos is useful if you need to show the damage to anyone else.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Where
- Higham (ME3, DA12)
- Region
- Medway
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Older rural homes like those around Higham can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- We check the roof from wherever it is safe.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- The report notes whether the damage fits a storm, older wear or both.
- We send you the report by email for your insurer.
Before we arrive
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Arrange a survey
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form to find out.
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What a storm damage roof report looks like in Higham
Higham lies within about 4 miles of the sea, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Strong wind lifts anything already loose, and driving rain gets in wherever it can. Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts.
The streets around a church such as Church of St John are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself. Anyone responsible for a site like Higham Primary School will know that on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain. For businesses in and around places like Pentagon Shopping Centre, a quick answer on where water is coming in keeps a business running.
Higham is about 2 miles north-west of Rochester, in Medway. Whether the building in Higham is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed. We cover towns and villages across Medway. There’s also a page for Maidstone.
All of ME3 and DA12 is covered for storm damage roof reports, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We cover properties on Villa Road, Darby Gardens and Ash Crescent. We also cover Gadshill (1 mile south), Lower Higham (1 mile north), Shorne (1 mile west), Shorne Ridgeway (1 mile south-west) and Mockbeggar (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Gillingham (6 miles south-east), Chatham (5 miles south-east), Rainham (8 miles south-east), Luton (5 miles south-east), Park Wood (8 miles south-east) and Lordswood (7 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Higham
Typical jobs here are in homes near Rede Common, Sir John Falstaff Public House and Strood Academy. For rail, the closest station is Higham station, roughly 0.9 miles north-east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Rochester Castle (2.6 miles south-east) and French Hospital (2.8 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Gad's Hill and Rede Common.
When you need someone else
It helps to know what a survey won’t do before you book:
- The work of a loss adjuster appointed by your insurer
- What’s beneath slates, tiles or membranes
- Repair costs or quotes for the work
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Higham
- Flat roofs
- Flashings
- Ridges and hips
- Slate and tile slopes
- Gutters and fascias
- Chimney stacks
How we price storm damage roof reports
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- House, block, shop or office
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- How big the roof is
To find out what your survey will cost, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Helping us price your survey
These details help when you get in touch:
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- The kind of building and roof involved
When you are ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Before and after the survey
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Take photos of stains and damp inside
- Ask a roofer for emergency temporary protection if water is coming in
- Take photos from ground level or a window, never by climbing
- Hold on to fallen pieces of the roof where you can
For repair costs, ask a roofer to quote. They can use our report to see what needs doing.
Keep records of roof work and surveys. They help show the roof was in good order before a storm.
Roof by roof
Flat roof coverings
Debris blown onto a flat roof can puncture the covering or block outlets. We record what we find.
Ridge and hip tiles
A lifted ridge tile can let water into the roof. We photograph and describe the damage.
Higham: your questions answered
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Higham?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Is the coastal weather around Higham hard on roofs?
Near the coast, roofs face more wind and more salt than further inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces.
Do you act for me with my insurer?
No. Our report is an independent record for you to use. Your insurer may appoint its own loss adjuster.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We check the roof, not the whole building, so it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only if it is safe. We inspect what can safely be seen: from ground level, from windows, from inside the loft space, from the roof where it is safe and by drone where it applies. Anything we can’t see is noted in the report.
How should I record storm damage myself?
Please don’t climb onto the roof. Take photos from the ground or from windows. Record the date and any damage inside as well.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling are not something we do. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000.