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Storm damage roof report in Kent Street, Kent
Storm damage roof reports around Kent Street, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
Storm damage roof report in Kent Street: what you get
The Financial Ombudsman looks at three things when it considers a storm damage complaint: whether there were storm conditions around the date, whether the damage fits a storm, and whether the storm was the main cause. We record what the roof shows about the damage and its likely cause. Weather records for the date are for you or your insurer to check. We survey chimney stacks, ridges and hips and flat roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are damaged pots on the stack and damage from fallen branches or debris.
Somewhere as small as Kent Street, older roofs have frequently been repaired many times. A new leak may be fresh damage or the latest sign of long-term wear, which matters if you are thinking of an insurance claim. We check everything that’s safely in view and set out what we find. Damp in old walls and timbers is slow to dry, so the sooner the cause is found the better.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Kent Street (ME18)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How we price storm damage roof reports
We confirm the exact price before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Roof area
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
What we need to know
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, tell us:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
Unsure which package suits your roof? It is easiest to phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will explain the options and the price.
What this survey cannot tell you
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- Estimates of repair costs
- A decision on your insurance claim
- Areas we can’t see safely
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Kent Street
- Flat roofs
- Ridges and hips
- Gutters and fascias
- Chimney stacks
- Flashings
- Slate and tile slopes
Nearby places to Kent Street
What else we do in Kent Street
Kent Street roofs and the weather
Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in. With Old Soar Manor about 2.8 miles west, Kent Street sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years.
Take an older house close to St Lawrence's Church: leaks on older roofs often start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks. Living close to Manor Park Country Park is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn. Landlords with a home close to Wateringbury station may find that a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
Kent Street is about 6 miles west of Maidstone, in Kent. Wherever you are in Kent Street, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Our area takes in places right across Kent, large and small. Our Maidstone page covers surveys nearby.
We survey roofs across ME18 for storm damage roof reports. If you need a storm damage roof report at a property on Kent Street and Malling Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Herne Pound (1 mile south-west), Mereworth (1 mile south), New Pound (1 mile west), Pizien Well (1 mile south-east) and Swanton (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (6 miles east), Dartford (14 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (9 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles south-west), Gravesend (11 miles north) and Tonbridge (7 miles south-west).
Around Kent Street
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Queens Head Public House and Manor Park Country Park and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Wateringbury station, about 2.1 miles south-east. Other landmarks nearby include Beechin Wood Archery Museum (2.5 miles north-west) and Maidstone Hospital (4.3 miles east).
Tips that help
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Hold on to fallen pieces of the roof where you can
- Write down when the storm hit and when you noticed damage
- Arrange temporary cover with a roofer if rain is getting in
- File receipts for anything you pay for
If a claim is declined and you disagree, the first step is a complaint to the insurer. After that, you may be able to take it to the Financial Ombudsman Service.
Clear gutters and outlets before the stormy months. Blocked drainage can add water damage to wind damage.
How the survey works
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes roughly 1–2 hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. If you have questions on the day, just ask. In a small place like Kent Street, access is normally the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- You tell us when the storm was and what damage you’ve seen.
- We view the roof from wherever it can be seen safely, including the loft where there is access.
- The damage is recorded with photographs, area by area.
- The likely cause is recorded, along with any evidence of older wear.
- You get a written report you can pass to your insurer.
Preparing for the visit
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Tell us where we can park nearby
How to book
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email, let us know about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
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Kent Street questions
Is Kent Street in the area you cover?
Yes, Kent Street is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs.
Is Kent Street within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Let us know about it when you book and we will plan the survey around it.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
Can you tell me if my claim will be paid?
That’s not something we can promise. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. What we provide is an independent record of the damage.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
How long is the visit?
It normally takes roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. We will confirm the timing when booking.
What happens if roof problems are left?
A few slipped slates can soon lead to wet timbers. Acting quickly typically means less damage overall. Older cottages and farmhouses around Kent Street can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
Why us?
- Surveys seven days a week
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Plain-English reports with photos
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Take a look at our cost guide or two real surveys.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Kent Street
Landlords, agents and building managers in Kent Street and across Kent can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Bigger roofs take more time.