Kent · London and the South East
Storm damage roof report in Kingswood, Kent
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Kingswood from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Damaged gutters and fascias
Storm damage roof report in Kingswood: what you get
We inspect the roof from wherever it can safely be seen: the ground, windows and vantage points, the loft where there’s access, and the roof itself where that’s safe. We photograph and describe each area of damage. If part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. The report, with photos, is yours to pass to your insurer. We survey flashings, slate and tile slopes and chimney stacks, and the problems we are asked to look at most are slates and tiles blown off the roof and gutters pulled loose in the wind.
Roofs in small places like Kingswood often stand in the open, so storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hard. Once water gets into older walls, it takes a long time to dry, which makes finding the cause quickly worthwhile. A written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
The report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photos show what each point refers to, with the urgent items made clear.
- Place
- Kingswood (ME17)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What a storm damage roof report doesn’t cover
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- Acting for you with the insurer
- A price for the repairs
- Areas we cannot see safely
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we look at
- Flashings
- Flat roofs
- Slate and tile slopes
- Ridges and hips
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and fascias
What a survey costs
Our packages start from £150, inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
All our prices include VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
Helping us price your survey
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- The property’s address and postcode
For a price for storm damage roof reports in Kingswood, ring 07833 053749 or email us. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us price the survey accurately.
What we do, step by step
The visit has one job: to look at the roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Notes and photos go into the written report. It normally takes about one to two hours at a typical home, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Rural addresses near Kingswood can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- We look at the roof from wherever it’s safe.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- We note the likely cause and any signs of older wear.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
How to prepare
- Check pets are kept safely away
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Book a survey
When you are ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or email us. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
Advice
DIY checks: what’s safe
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Kingswood
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Kingswood. To discuss a property or a block, call 07833 053749 or email us.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords. Bigger roofs take more time, so they’re priced to suit.
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Kingswood
Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in. About 1.5 miles north lies Leeds Castle, a reminder of how long the area around Kingswood has been built on. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Kingswood Primary School, on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain. For landlords with property near Harrietsham station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer straight away. If you live in an older home near Kingswood Church, leaks on older roofs frequently start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks.
Kingswood is about 5 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. We visit Kingswood as part of our work across Kent. Our area takes in places right across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages.
We cover every part of ME17 for storm damage roof reports. We cover properties on Chestnut Drive, Bushy Grove and Tall Trees Close and the roads around them. We also cover Chartway Street (1 mile south-west), Ulcombe (1 mile south-east), Broomfield (1 mile north), Fairbourne Heath (1 mile east) and Chegworth (1 mile north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (5 miles north-west), Ashford (12 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (9 miles north-east), Tonbridge (15 miles west), Faversham (13 miles north-east) and Minster (15 miles north-east).
Near you in Kingswood
Kingswood’s nearest station is Harrietsham station, roughly 2.1 miles north-east. Other landmarks nearby include Leeds Castle (1.5 miles north) and KIMS hospital (5.2 miles north-west).
FAQs for Kingswood
Do you cover smaller places like Kingswood?
Yes, Kingswood is covered. We work right across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Kingswood?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
Do you act for me with my insurer?
No. We aren’t loss adjusters and do not act for you with the insurer. We provide an independent record of the roof for you to send to your insurer.
Is there a set wind speed for storm damage?
There’s no single figure. Many use gusts of about 55 mph, but each policy sets its own definition. Your policy document will say.
Do you look in the loft space?
Typically, if there is one and it can be reached safely. From inside, the underside of the roof frequently shows damp, staining or daylight that can’t be seen from outside.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might 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 climb onto every roof?
Not always. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs cannot always be walked on. We use safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where applicable.
Roof by roof
Ridge and hip tiles
Ridge tiles bedded in old mortar can loosen in high winds. We note whether the mortar looks recently broken or long worn.
Lead flashings
Lifted flashings let rain run behind them into the roof. We note where this has happened and any damp inside.