Kent · London and the South East
Storm damage roof report in Holborough, Kent
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you spend money on it. We carry out storm damage roof reports in Holborough.
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
Holborough: your questions answered
Is my home in Holborough listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Holborough?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, and Holborough is part of that. Just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the property, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
What do I do if water is coming in?
Emergency cover over a damaged roof should be arranged with a roofer. Take photos from the ground first if it is safe. Keep receipts for any emergency work.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and it’s safe, yes. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, if whoever owns or manages the building agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we’re allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
Do you look in the loft space?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there is safe access. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement, as far as the space allows.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. We check everything that can safely be seen: from ground level, from windows and vantage points, from the roof space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where it applies. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Holborough
Our storm damage report starts from £150. It’s a photo-illustrated written report, sent by email. It is not a repair quote and doesn’t include repair costs, so you’ll need a roofer’s quote for that. 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. If you are worried about holes or cracks caused by debris and stains appearing after strong winds, we can find out what’s behind it.
Houses in smaller places like Holborough can stand more in the open, where driving rain gets into any gap at a ridge, verge or flashing. A leak that only appears in certain weather often points to an exposed detail. Tell us when it happens when you get in touch. Gutters and downpipes on the exposed side are worth a look as well.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Location
- Holborough (ME6, ME1, ME19)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
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. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit usually takes an hour or two at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. Some parts of a survey depend on the weather, so a visit to Holborough is booked with the forecast in mind: the parts that need calm, dry weather are planned around it.
- 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.
- Storm damage and older wear are recorded separately where we can.
- You receive the written report with photographs.
Preparing for the visit
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Getting a price
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or email us, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Advice
Roof by roof
Flat roof coverings
Branches and debris can damage flat roofs or block outlets. We record what we find.
Slate roofs
Slates often outlast the nails that hold them. The report records whether slipped slates look like storm damage or older wear.
Useful tips for Holborough property owners
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Some pointers:
- Take photos of stains and damp inside
- File receipts for anything you pay for
- Ask a roofer for emergency temporary protection if water is coming in
- Read your policy wording on storm damage
If you’re unhappy with how your insurer handles the claim, you can complain to them first. If that does not resolve it, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to help.
A well-maintained roof stands up to storms better. Have loose slates, tiles and flashings seen to promptly.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Holborough
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with the freeholder or managing agent. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work.
Storm damage roof reports in Holborough: local notes
With Starkey Castle about 1.9 miles north, Holborough 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 any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it’s detailed.
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of the New Jerusalem, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in. If you own a rental within reach of Snodland station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it.
Holborough is about 4 miles west of Chatham, in Kent. We provide storm damage roof reports for householders, landlords and businesses in Holborough and the surrounding area. Holborough is one of the places in Kent where we work for storm damage roof reports. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
Storm damage roof reports in ME6, ME1 and ME19 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Whether your property is on Lee Road, Byrne Road and Ladds Lane or a nearby road, we can survey it. If you’re just outside Holborough, we cover Snodland (1 mile south-west), Peters Village (1 mile east), Scarborough (1 mile east), Upper Halling (1 mile north-west) and Wouldham (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (6 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (13 miles east), Dartford (12 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (12 miles west), Gravesend (7 miles north-west) and Tonbridge (12 miles south-west).
Near you in Holborough
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Monks Head pub, Holborough Marshes and The Holmesdale School. For rail, the closest station is Snodland station, about 0.5 miles south of the centre. Well-known places in the area include St. Catherine's Hospital (4.2 miles north-east) and Leybourne Castle (2.5 miles south-west). For a walk, there’s Blue Bell Hill and Burham Down.
Signs you need a storm damage roof report in Holborough
Strong winds lift loose or poorly fixed slates and tiles, ridge pieces and flashings. Rain can then blow in where slates or tiles have gone. Most people book a report soon after a storm, when they’ve seen damage or water has come in.
Problems we come across often include:
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Loose or torn flashings
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
Take a building like Valley Invicta Primary School at Holborough Lakes: tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
What to check before booking
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- How long the report takes to arrive
- What exactly goes into their report
- Whether VAT is added on top
When you need someone else
Before booking, it is worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- Acting for you with the insurer
- A price for the repairs
- 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 will give you a straight answer before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Holborough
- Flat roofs
- Flashings
- Slate and tile slopes
- Ridges and hips
- Gutters and fascias
- Chimney stacks