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Storm damage roof report in Kemsley, Kent
Storm damage roof reports in Kemsley from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us across London and South East England.
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
How the survey works
It’s useful 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 roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, and longer for a large or complex roof. With a bit of garden around a house, as there frequently is around Kemsley, the roof can be viewed from several angles. Mention any side of the property we cannot get to. Inside, the loft is checked where it can be reached safely.
- We start with what you’ve seen and any temporary repairs.
- We check inside, including the loft where there is access, for water damage.
- We view the roof from safe positions.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- You receive the written report with photographs.
Getting ready for the survey
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Getting a price
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from the ground or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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About our storm damage roof report in Kemsley
If your roof has been damaged, stay safe first. Take photos from ground level or from windows, and do not climb onto the roof. Emergency temporary protection, like covering an opening, is a job for a roofer. We then record the damage in a report you can pass to your insurer. Hold on to receipts for anything you pay for. Common reasons to book are roofs hit by falling trees and gutters pulled loose in the wind, across gutters and fascias, ridges and hips and chimney stacks.
Around Kemsley, chimneys on older homes are a common source of leaks, at the flashings, the pointing or the mortar round the pots. Damp on a chimney breast is not always rain from above, which is why it is worth tracing properly. The stack, its flashings and the loft space beside it are all worth checking.
The report does not just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend.
- Location
- Kemsley (ME10, ME9)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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DIY checks: what’s safe
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight.
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 look at the roof.
Tips that help
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Ask a roofer for emergency temporary protection if water is coming in
- Read your policy wording on storm damage
- Report the damage to your insurer as soon as you can
- Photograph the damage safely from below
You get the report by email and pass it to your insurer yourself. It’s your record to use.
Check the roof from ground level after strong winds. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or lifted ridges. Do not go up a ladder to look.
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Kemsley
Is my home in Kemsley 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, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Is the coastal weather around Kemsley hard on roofs?
Generally, yes: wind and salt air take more of a toll near the sea. Exposed details like ridges, verges, flashings and metal fixings are the ones to watch, and Kemsley is within about 2 miles of the coast.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so the building owner or managing agent needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
What does a storm damage report cost?
A storm damage report starts from £150. Larger roofs are quoted for their size. The report does not include repair costs.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Typically, if there’s one and it can be reached safely. From inside, the underside of the roof often shows damp, staining or daylight that can’t be seen from outside.
Should I go up on the roof to take photos?
Please do not climb onto the roof. Photograph the damage from below or from a window. Record the date and any damage inside as well.
Wind, rain and roofs in Kemsley
Kemsley lies within about 2 miles of the sea, so storms can arrive with strong gusts off the water. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording, and many treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, though it varies. What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list, before anyone quotes for re-roofing.
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Parish Church of the Holy Trinity, leaks on older roofs often start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks. Hotels and guest houses near Kemsley cannot easily close rooms for a leak, so it pays to find faults before guests do.
Kemsley is about 1 mile north of Sittingbourne, in Kent. Wherever you are in Kemsley, we can come and survey your property. Kemsley is one of the places in Kent we cover. Maidstone is in our area too.
Postcode districts we cover here for storm damage roof reports: ME10 and ME9. We cover properties on Court Road, Menin Road and Hurst Lane and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Howt Green (1 mile west), Milton Regis (1 mile south-east), Sittingbourne (1 mile south), Iwade (1 mile north-west) and Murston (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (11 miles south-west), Whitstable (13 miles east), Faversham (7 miles south-east), Minster (5 miles north-east), Davington (7 miles south-east) and Foley Park (10 miles south-west).
Around Kemsley
In Kemsley, that means homes and buildings near Milton Creek Country Park, The Three Hats Inn and Borden Grammar School, among other places. Kemsley has its own railway station: Kemsley station. A little further out are Castle Rough (0.6 miles east) and Court Hall Museum (0.8 miles south-west).
Why get it checked now?
If a roofer needs to make the roof safe, take photos first if you can do so safely from ground level. Those photos show the damage as it was. On a bungalow or cottage around Kemsley, the roof sits close to the rooms below, so water can show inside quickly once it gets past the covering. Catching the cause first saves redecorating as well.
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, including VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Why us?
- An independent view of the roof
- Plain-English reports with photos
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Prices that include VAT
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
Do you need a storm damage roof report in Kemsley?
When you claim, your insurer may ask for evidence of the damage and its cause. A written report with photos gives you something clear to pass on. Your insurer still makes the decision.
Common reasons to book include:
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Roofs hit by falling trees
If you let a flat or house near Kemsley station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it.
Before booking anyone
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- What exactly goes into their report
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
Landlords, agents and block managers in Kemsley
Letting agents frequently book on a landlord’s behalf, and the report can go to both. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Kemsley. To discuss a property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.