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Storm damage roof report in Highsted, Kent
Storm damage roof reports around Highsted, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Flat roof edges peeled back
How the survey works
We do not take risks to get a closer look. We inspect whatever is safely visible, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. Most visits take about one to two hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. Somewhere as small as Highsted, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We note the date of the storm and the damage you’ve seen.
- The roof is inspected from safe positions.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- The report notes whether the damage fits a storm, older wear or both.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
Before we arrive
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
How to book
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Advice
Storm damage roof report in Highsted: what you get
When a storm has damaged your roof, a written record can help you explain it to your insurer. We photograph the damage, describe it and note whether it fits storm damage, older wear or both. We are not loss adjusters, and we can’t say whether a claim will be paid. What we give you is an independent record of the roof. Common reasons to book are ridge tiles that have come loose and lead lifted at abutments, across slate and tile slopes, flashings and chimney stacks.
Many homes in small places like Highsted face open ground, so storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hard. Damp in old stone, brick or timber walls is slow to dry out, so it pays to find the cause quickly. A written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Location
- Highsted (ME9)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Questions from Highsted
Is the coastal weather around Highsted hard on roofs?
Yes, coastal weather is harder on roofs: there is more wind, and more salt in the air. Ridges, verges, flashings and fixings are where it typically shows, and Highsted is within about 4 miles of the coast.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Highsted?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Can I challenge a declined storm claim?
The first step is a complaint to your insurer. After that, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to look at it. An independent report can add to your evidence, but we cannot say how it will turn out.
Can you put a tarpaulin over the damage?
Emergency cover over a damaged roof should be arranged with a roofer. Take photos from ground level first if it’s safe. Keep receipts in case your insurer asks for them.
Will my insurer pay for an old roof?
Insurers normally exclude wear and tear. Our report gives an honest view of what’s recent damage and what’s older wear. Your insurer decides the claim.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you’ll need a RICS survey as well.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where it applies let us see the rest, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
Storm damage roof reports in Highsted: local notes
Highsted is within about 4 miles of the coast. What counts as a storm is set by each policy, frequently gusts of around 55 mph, and the insurer makes the decision. 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. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from.
Living close to Cromers Wood is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls. For landlords with property near Sittingbourne station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it. Take a building like Rodmersham School: water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot.
Highsted is about 2 miles south of Sittingbourne, in Kent. Highsted is one of many places we visit across Kent, for homes and businesses alike. We cover towns and villages across Kent, large and small. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
Here we cover the ME9 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. Whether your property is on Stockers Hill and Highsted Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Nearby, we also carry out storm damage roof reports in Rodmersham Green (1 mile east), Rodmersham (1 mile east), Tunstall (1 mile west), Bapchild (1 mile east) and Dungate (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (10 miles west), Ashford (13 miles south-east), Canterbury (15 miles east), Whitstable (13 miles east), Faversham (6 miles east) and Minster (7 miles north).
Around Highsted
Around Highsted, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Fulston Manor School and Cromers Wood, among other places. The closest station to Highsted is Sittingbourne station, roughly 1.6 miles north of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Sittingbourne Heritage Museum (1.4 miles north) and Bayford Court (1.7 miles north).
What we look for on each type of roof
Slate roofs
Slates can slip or blow off in a storm, particularly where the nails have corroded. We record which slates have moved and any signs of older nail fatigue.
Flat roof coverings
Lifted trims and laps are common after a storm. The report notes signs of recent damage and older wear.
Useful tips for Highsted property owners
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- File receipts for anything you pay for
- Get a roofer to make the roof safe if needed
- Photograph the damage safely from below
- Record any water damage in rooms and the loft
Questions about the findings are always welcome. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation.
Keep the roof in good order between storms. Fix slipped slates, loose ridges and lifted flashings when you spot them.
Nearby places to Highsted
Other services in Highsted
What affects the cost of storm damage roof reports
To price your survey, we check:
- Height and safe access
- The roof’s overall size
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
Every price we give includes VAT. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the exact price before booking.
What we need to know
A little information up front helps. It’s useful to include:
- When you need the report by
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- Anything about access we should know
We survey roofs on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed in advance. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which can make access easier.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the building owner or managing agent. Let us know about it when you book and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Why act early in Highsted
Once the storm has passed, damage that looked minor can let water in for months. Acting quickly usually means less damage overall. Older cottages and farmhouses around Highsted 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.
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all with VAT included. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Highsted
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- 20+ years’ experience
- An independent view of the roof