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Kings Hill Storm Damage Roof Report
Storm damage roof reports in Kings Hill from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Roofs hit by falling trees
Storm damage roof reports around Kings Hill
About 3.7 miles west lies Old Soar Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Kings Hill has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Across Kent, older roofs are frequently handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts.
Living close to Manor Park Country Park is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching. Landlords with a home close to West Malling station may find that finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused. Take a building like Kings Hill School: on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
Kings Hill is about 5 miles west of Maidstone, in Kent. In Kings Hill, as across Kent, every roof gets the same careful survey. Kings Hill is one of the places in Kent where we work for storm damage roof reports.
Surveys in ME19 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need a storm damage roof report at a property on Churchill Square, Townsend Square and Ruton Square or a nearby road, we can help. Nearby, we also carry out storm damage roof reports in Well Street (1 mile north-east), Red Hill (1 mile south-east), Wateringbury (1 mile south-east), West Malling (2 miles north) and Nettlestead (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (5 miles east), Sittingbourne (15 miles east), Dartford (14 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (9 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (11 miles south-west) and Gravesend (11 miles north).
Near you in Kings Hill
Around Kings Hill, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Manor Park Country Park and The Malling School and the streets around them. The closest station to Kings Hill is West Malling station, about 1.5 miles north-east. A little further out are Maidstone Hospital (3.4 miles east) and Leybourne Castle (2.3 miles north).
Storm damage roof report in Kings Hill
Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies by policy. Your policy document sets out its own definition. Whether the weather met it is for your insurer. Our part is recording the damage to your roof and its likely cause. The report includes photographs of each area of damage, and you decide what to send. The claim decision rests with your insurer. If you’re worried about new damp or leaks inside and ridge tiles that have come loose, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Around Kings Hill, chimneys on older homes are a common source of leaks, at the flashings, the pointing or the mortar round the pots. Damp in a chimney breast can have more than one cause, so it is not always obvious where it starts. The stack, its flashings and the loft space beside it are all worth checking.
The Standard Survey adds 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.
- Location
- Kings Hill (ME19)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What a storm damage roof report does not cover
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- Damage hidden under coverings or inside the structure, without opening up
- Repair costs or quotes for the work
- The outcome of a claim
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Kings Hill
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flashings
- Gutters and fascias
- Ridges and hips
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
Places near Kings Hill
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Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Kings Hill
Will you come out to Kings Hill?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Is Kings Hill in the area you cover?
Yes. We work right across London and South East England, and Kings Hill is part of that. Just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Can I check the roof after a storm?
Safely, from the ground or a window. Never climb onto a roof after a storm. Binoculars can help you see damage from below, and we’ll record the rest.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and it is safe, yes. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator.
Is wear and tear covered by insurance?
Most policies do not cover wear and tear. We note both storm damage and older defects, so you know what the roof shows. Your insurer decides how its policy applies.
Will you deal with the insurance company for me?
No. We aren’t loss adjusters and do not act for you with the insurer. We give you an independent report of the damage, which you can pass to your insurer.
What’s the best way to book?
It’s easiest to phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Tell us the address and a little about the roof, and we will take it from there. We survey seven days a week.
How we price storm damage roof reports
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- How big the roof is
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 including VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you need to know.
Booking your survey
You do not need to know any roofing terms. It is enough to tell us:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- When you need the report by
For a price for storm damage roof reports in Kings Hill, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us give you an accurate price.
DIY checks: what’s safe
It’s useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Don’t go up yourself.
What we do, step by step
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. If you have questions on the day, just ask. A visit to Kings Hill is planned like any other: the time, the access and where to park are agreed ahead of time. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. If there are outbuildings or garages you want looked at, mention them.
- You let us know what happened and whether a roofer has made the roof safe.
- We check inside, including the loft where there’s access, for water damage.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, windows and the roof where it’s safe.
- Storm damage and older wear are recorded separately where we can.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
How to prepare
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
How to book
When you’re ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or email us. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
Advice
Landlord and commercial surveys in Kings Hill
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work with less disruption.
What happens if roof problems are left?
It helps to get a record soon after the storm, while the damage is fresh. Further storms and quick fixes can make the picture less clear. In a smaller place like Kings Hill, wherever a roof is exposed, a loose ridge or flashing doesn’t stay loose for long. Wind gets under it and lifts more, and water follows.
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all with VAT included. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
What you get with us
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Clear package prices, with VAT included
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Read how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.