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Storm damage roof report in Howt Green, Kent
Wondering about the roof at a property in Howt Green? You can book a storm damage roof report in Howt Green and across Kent, with plain-English findings.
- Water coming in after the storm
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
Different roofs, different checks
Lead flashings
Lifted flashings let rain run behind them into the roof. The report records the flashing and any damp inside.
Clay and concrete tiles
Tiles without fixings can move more easily in wind. We record what we can see of the fixings.
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Howt Green
Our storm damage report starts from £150. You get a written report with photos by email. It does not price the repairs, so you will need a roofer’s quote for that. 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 flashings pulled away from walls or stacks and ridge tiles that have come loose, on flashings, slate and tile slopes and gutters and fascias.
For a small place like Howt Green, the inspection is the same as anywhere: we simply plan the journey and access ahead. Let us know where the water shows, when it appears and anything you’ve noticed outside, plus any earlier repairs. If you have photographs of the water coming in, they help as well.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Location
- Howt Green (ME9)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the cost of storm damage roof reports
We confirm the price for your roof before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- House, block, shop or office
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before booking.
Getting in touch
A few details help us recommend the right survey and price. When you get in touch, it is useful to mention:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- When you need the report by
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
When you’re ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Howt Green roofs and the weather
The coast is about 2 miles or less from Howt Green, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Strong wind lifts anything already loose, and driving rain gets in wherever it can, while salt slowly corrodes metal fixings and flashings. An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent.
Homes near green spaces like Milton Creek Country Park can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching. For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Bartholomew, leaks on older roofs often start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks.
Howt Green is about 1 mile north-west of Sittingbourne, in Kent. Howt Green gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. We cover towns and villages across Kent, large and small. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
All of ME9 is within our area for storm damage roof reports, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Nearby, we also carry out storm damage roof reports in Kemsley (1 mile east), Iwade (1 mile north), Sittingbourne (1 mile south-east), Milton Regis (1 mile south-east) and Murston (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns like Maidstone (11 miles south-west), Whitstable (13 miles east), Faversham (8 miles south-east), Minster (5 miles north-east), Kings Hill (15 miles south-west) and Davington (8 miles south-east).
What’s near Howt Green
We work in homes and buildings around Milton Creek Country Park, The Three Hats Inn and Westlands School and the streets around them. The closest station to Howt Green is Kemsley station, about 0.6 miles east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Castle Rough (1.4 miles east) and Court Hall Museum (0.9 miles south-east).
Nearby places to Howt Green
What else we do in Howt Green
Questions from Howt Green
Is Howt Green within the area you cover?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Is my home in Howt Green listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it’s applicable and safe, yes. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. It’s included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where it applies, the Premium Survey.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
My storm claim was turned down. What now?
Raise it with your insurer first. If it isn’t resolved, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to help. The Ombudsman looks at whether there were storm conditions, whether the damage fits a storm and whether the storm was the main cause.
Will you go up on the roof?
Not unless it is safe. Safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where it applies cover most of what’s needed, and anything out of sight is recorded in the report.
Will you deal with the insurance company for me?
No. We’re not loss adjusters, and we do not negotiate claims. We provide an independent record of the roof for you to send to your insurer.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll plan the survey around it.
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
What we do, step by step
We’ll ask a few questions first, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes about 1–2 hours at most homes, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Cottages and farmhouses around Howt Green frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- 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 is access.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- We note the likely cause, including any signs of wear that were there before the storm.
- The findings are written up with photographs for you to share with your insurer.
Preparing for the visit
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Booking a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or send us an email whenever suits you.
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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. For an older or listed building in a place like Howt Green, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, inc. VAT. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both inc. VAT. You’ll know the price for your survey before booking.
What you get with us
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Prices that include VAT
- 98% of clients satisfied
Read our cost guide and our case studies.
Signs you need a storm damage roof report in Howt Green
Landlords and managing agents book reports to keep a record for owners and insurers. It helps when explaining damage to a building owner or insurer.
Problems we come across often include:
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Loose or torn flashings
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
For landlords with property near Kemsley station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
Before you book anyone
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- What happens after the report arrives
- What experience they bring
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see