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Hollybushes Storm Damage Roof Report
An independent record of roof damage after a storm in Hollybushes, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Get in touch for a price.
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Lead lifted at abutments
About our storm damage roof report in Hollybushes
Our storm damage report gives you an independent, written record of how a storm has affected your roof. We record each area of damage, photograph it and note the likely cause. You can then give it to your insurer with your claim. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. We are not loss adjusters and cannot say whether a claim will be paid. Common reasons to book are loose or torn flashings and holes or cracks caused by debris, across flashings, ridges and hips and slate and tile slopes.
Roofs in small places like Hollybushes often stand in the open, where storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hardest. Damp in old stone, brick or timber walls is slow to dry out, which makes finding the cause quickly worthwhile. A written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
The written findings come by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Place
- Hollybushes (ME9)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
When you need someone else
No survey can tell you everything, and it is better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- Repair costs or quotes for the work
- Your insurer’s view of the claim
- What’s beneath slates, tiles or membranes
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will point you to the right survey before you book. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Flashings
- Gutters and fascias
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- Ridges and hips
- Slate and tile slopes
Tips that help
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Take photos from the ground or a window, never by climbing
- Photograph damage inside the house too
- Note the date and time you first saw the damage
- Keep receipts for any emergency work
You will need a roofer’s quote for the repairs. They can use our report to see what needs doing.
Ask a tree specialist about branches over the roof. Branches can hit or scrape the roof in a storm.
The survey, step by step
It is useful to start with what’s prompted the survey: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit usually takes about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. In a small place like Hollybushes, access is typically the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We start with the details: when the storm hit and what damage you can see.
- We inspect the roof from safe viewpoints and from the loft where there’s access.
- We photograph and record every area of damage we can see.
- We note the likely cause, including any signs of wear that were there before the storm.
- You get a written report you can pass to your insurer.
Getting ready for the survey
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Book a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Related advice
Leave it or get it looked at?
With an independent report, you have something specific to show your insurer. It records the damage and what seems to have caused it, alongside any photos you took yourself. For older village homes like those around Hollybushes, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
What you get with us
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Every finding written up with photos
- 98% of clients satisfied
- Visits on any day of the week
See our cost guide or two real surveys.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we check the roof.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
What we are asked to look at in Hollybushes
Some people book because a claim has been questioned. You get an independent record of what the roof shows. We can’t say whether the decision will change.
Look out for signs like these:
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Damaged ridges and hips
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Church of St Mary and the Holy Cross, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in.
Before booking anyone
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Are they insured for the work?
Hollybushes questions
Will you come out to Hollybushes?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Is my home in Hollybushes listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and it is safe, yes. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator.
Does your report mean my claim will be accepted?
Only your insurer can decide that. We record the damage, with photographs and the likely cause, for you to give to your insurer.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. It’s a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
Who handles emergency protection after a storm?
Emergency cover over a damaged roof should be arranged with a roofer. Take photos from ground level first if it’s safe. Keep receipts for any emergency work.
How long will you be at the property?
Time on site depends on the roof; most visits take between one and two hours for most houses, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. The report is sent afterwards by email.
Storm damage roof reports around Hollybushes
With Belmont House and Gardens about 4.8 miles east, Hollybushes sits in an area with a long building history. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. 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. Take a building like Milstead and Frinsted Church of England Primary School: on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
Hollybushes is about 4 miles south of Sittingbourne, in Kent. Anywhere in Hollybushes, we can carry out storm damage roof reports at your property. Across Kent, we cover Hollybushes and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Maidstone page.
All of ME9 is covered for storm damage roof reports, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We also cover the places around Hollybushes: Bluetown (1 mile east), Milstead (1 mile north-west), Wichling (1 mile south-east), Doddington (1 mile east) and Frinsted (2 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (9 miles west), Ashford (12 miles south-east), Canterbury (15 miles east), Sittingbourne (4 miles north), Whitstable (13 miles east) and Faversham (7 miles east).
Local landmarks in Hollybushes
We work in homes and buildings around Cromers Wood, among other places. The closest station to Hollybushes is Sittingbourne station, about 3.7 miles north of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Sittingbourne Heritage Museum (3.5 miles north) and Newnham Castle (2.7 miles east).