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Storm Damage Roof Report in Lidsing
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Lidsing from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
What we do, step by step
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit usually takes an hour or two at most homes, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. In a hamlet or village like Lidsing, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- The roof is inspected from safe positions.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- We note the likely cause and any signs of older wear.
- We send you the report by email for your insurer.
Getting ready for the survey
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Getting a price
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
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Storm damage roof report in Lidsing: 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. You or your insurer can check the weather for the date. If you’ve noticed flat roof edges peeled back and slates and tiles blown off the roof, we can find out what’s behind it.
Many homes in small places like Lidsing face open ground, so storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hard. Damp in old stone, brick or timber walls is slow to dry out, which makes finding the cause quickly worthwhile. A written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
After the visit, you get a written report with photos, sent by email. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Location
- Lidsing (ME7)
- Wider area
- Medway
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Before and after the survey
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Take photos of stains and damp inside
- Hold on to fallen pieces of the roof where you can
- Ask a roofer for emergency temporary protection if water is coming in
- Tell your insurer about the damage promptly
You get the report by email and pass it to your insurer yourself. We do not deal with the insurer on your behalf.
Store invoices and reports for any roof work. They help show the roof was in good order before a storm.
What else we do in Lidsing
What happens if roof problems are left?
Many policies expect damage to be reported promptly. Check the wording and tell your insurer as soon as you can. An independent report can follow. For older village homes like those around Lidsing, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
Why us?
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Clear package prices, inc. VAT
- Surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
See what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
Do you need a storm damage roof report in Lidsing?
Storms do not only affect pitched roofs. Wind can lift edges and tear coverings, and blocked outlets can leave water ponding after heavy rain. We record what we find on flat and pitched roofs alike.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- New damp or leaks inside
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
Anyone responsible for a site like Swingate Primary School will know that on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
Questions to ask before you book
- What the survey won’t cover
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Will the report include photos?
Questions from Lidsing
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Lidsing?
It can do. Lidsing is within about 5 miles of the sea, and coastal roofs tend to see faster wear on metal parts and more wind lifting loose pieces.
How do I find out if my home in Lidsing is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Will you check the loft?
If there’s a loft and safe access to it, yes. From inside, the underside of the roof often shows damp, staining or daylight that cannot be seen from outside.
How much is a storm damage roof report?
Our reports start from £150. Commercial and larger roofs are quoted on size. Repair costs aren’t part of the report.
How long will you be at the property?
It usually takes about 1–2 hours at most homes, and more on a big or complicated roof. The written report follows by email, on the timescale of your package.
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.
Are you loss adjusters?
No. We write an independent report, and you decide how to use it. Your insurer may appoint its own loss adjuster.
Lidsing roofs and the weather
Lidsing lies within about 5 miles of the sea, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. In a coastal gale, rain is driven sideways into laps, verges and flashings, and salt air slowly wears metal fixings. 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. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in.
For landlords with property near Rainham (Kent) station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer straight away. Homes near green spaces such as South Wood can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Lidsing is about 2 miles south-east of Chatham, in Medway. Wherever you are in Lidsing, we can carry out storm damage roof reports at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. We cover towns and villages across Medway.
Postcode districts we cover here for storm damage roof reports: ME7. Close by, we survey roofs in Dunn Street (1 mile south-east), Bredhurst (1 mile east), Lordswood (1 mile north-west), Kemsley Street (1 mile east) and Scragged Oak (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Gillingham (3 miles north), Rochester (5 miles north-west), Rainham (3 miles north-east), Strood (6 miles north-west), Luton (3 miles north) and Twydall (3 miles north).
Around Lidsing
Around Lidsing, our work takes us to homes and buildings near South Wood, The Harrow pub and Greenacre Academy and the streets around them. The closest station to Lidsing is Rainham (Kent) station, roughly 3.3 miles north-east. A little further out are Allington Castle (3.3 miles south-west) and Medway megaliths (2.8 miles west). The countryside around Lidsing includes Boxley Hills and Burham Down.
What we look for on each type of roof
Slate roofs
Slates can slip or blow off in a storm, particularly where the nails have corroded. We record which slates have moved and any signs of older nail fatigue.
Chimney stacks
Older stacks with worn pointing or cracked flaunching are more likely to suffer. Our report notes recent damage and older defects.
Honest limits
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- Negotiating a claim settlement
- Repair costs or quotes for the work
- Areas we cannot see safely
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
What we look at
- Slate and tile slopes
- Gutters and fascias
- Ridges and hips
- Chimney stacks
- Flashings
- Flat roofs