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Storm Damage Roof Report in Hoo St Werburgh
We carry out storm damage roof reports in Hoo St Werburgh and the rest of Medway. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Damaged pots on the stack
Prices for storm damage roof reports in Hoo St Werburgh
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- How big the roof is
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all including VAT. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you need to know.
What we need to know
You do not need to know any roofing terms. Just tell us:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- What kind of property and roof it is
- What’s prompted the survey
When you’re ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Storm damage roof report in Hoo St Werburgh
Our storm damage report starts from £150. It is a written report with photos, sent by email. It is not a repair quote and doesn’t include repair costs, so ask a roofer to quote for the work. The insurer may still send a loss adjuster of its own. What you get is an independent record of the damage and what seems to have caused it. Common reasons to book are lead lifted at abutments and damaged ridges and hips, on slate and tile slopes, ridges and hips and gutters and fascias.
In older homes around places like Hoo St Werburgh, the underlay may be old bitumen felt, or there may be none at all. Without a sound underlay, any gap in the coverings lets water straight through. Finding where it gets in, and whether it’s old wear or new damage, decides what comes next. In the loft, damp battens or wet insulation are often the first clues.
Where we can’t see part of the roof, the report says so. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Place
- Hoo St Werburgh (ME3)
- Region
- Medway
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
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Surveys for landlords and agents in Hoo St Werburgh
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.
FAQs for Hoo St Werburgh
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Hoo St Werburgh?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do you cover smaller places like Hoo St Werburgh?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not always. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
How long will you be at the property?
Most surveys take an hour or two at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. We will confirm the timing when you book.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 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.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. We inspect whatever is safely visible: from the ground, from windows, from inside the roof space, from the roof where it’s safe and by drone where applicable. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling are not something we do. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it is disturbed.
What a storm damage roof report does not cover
Every survey has limits, and it is better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- Whether your insurer will pay the claim
- Acting for you with the insurer
- Areas we can’t see safely
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Ridges and hips
- Flat roofs
- Flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Slate and tile slopes
- Gutters and fascias
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. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit usually takes between one and two hours for a house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Being in a smaller place like Hoo St Werburgh doesn’t change how the visit works: we look from the ground, from windows, from the loft and from the roof where it’s safe. Point out any stains, cracks or loose pieces you’ve spotted.
- You tell us what happened and whether a roofer has made the roof safe.
- Inside, we look for signs of water in the loft and rooms below.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, windows and the roof where it is safe.
- Storm damage and older wear are recorded separately where we can.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
Before we arrive
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Keep pets in another room
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Booking a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from ground level or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Related advice
Why get it checked now?
Before temporary repairs, photograph the damage from ground level if it is safe. That keeps a record of how it looked. Around Hoo St Werburgh, leaves and moss in gutters lead to overflowing water and damp walls, particularly where trees overhang. It is easy to sort the cause early and slow to dry a damp wall.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Why book us in Hoo St Werburgh
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Clear package prices, including VAT
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
Read what a roof survey costs or our case studies.
Leaks and storm damage in Hoo St Werburgh
Hoo St Werburgh is within about 1 mile of the coast, where storms can bring strong gusts off the sea. 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. You’ll also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts.
Historic houses such as Restoration House, about 3.6 miles south-west, show how far back building around Hoo St Werburgh goes. Older roofs around here can leak at old repairs as readily as at original details. If you look after a building such as Hoo St Werburgh Primary School and Marlborough Centre, water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot.
Hoo St Werburgh is about 4 miles north-east of Rochester, in Medway. Hoo St Werburgh is part of the area we cover across London and South East England. Our area takes in places right across Medway, from the larger towns to small villages. For surveys nearby, see our Maidstone page.
Every address in ME3 is within our area for storm damage roof reports. If you need a storm damage roof report at a property on Walters Road, St Johns Road and Bell's Lane or a nearby road, we can help. Nearby, we also carry out storm damage roof reports in Chattenden (1 mile west), Sharnal Street (1 mile north-east), Lower Upnor (2 miles south-west), Kingsnorth (2 miles east) and Tunbridge Hill (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Gillingham (4 miles south), Chatham (5 miles south), Rochester (4 miles south-west), Rainham (5 miles south-east), Strood (4 miles south-west) and Luton (4 miles south). As one of the bigger places in Medway, Hoo St Werburgh has every kind of building, from houses and flats to offices.
What’s near Hoo St Werburgh
We work in homes and buildings around The Hundred of Hoo Academy and The Chequer's Public House and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Gillingham (Kent) station, roughly 2.7 miles south. Other landmarks nearby include Upnor Castle (1.9 miles south-west) and Huguenot Museum (3.5 miles south-west). Open spaces near Hoo St Werburgh include Bishop Saltings and Gad's Hill.
What we’re asked to look at in Hoo St Werburgh
A storm often finds a roof’s existing weak spots. Corroded nails on slate roofs, worn mortar on ridges and old flashings can all give way. Our report notes both the storm damage and any older wear.
Problems we come across often include:
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Werburgh, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself.
What to check before booking
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?