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Storm damage roof report in Linton, Kent
A careful look at the roof at your property in Linton, and put it all in a written report with photographs.
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Loose or torn flashings
- Damaged flat roof membrane
Can I check my roof myself?
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Linton
Our storm damage report gives you an independent, written record of how a storm has affected your roof. We record each area of damage, photograph it and note the likely cause. You can then give it to your insurer with your claim. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. We are not loss adjusters and can’t say whether a claim will be paid. Common reasons to book are lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles and damaged pots on the stack, across chimney stacks, gutters and fascias and flashings.
For a small place like Linton, the inspection is the same as anywhere: the journey and access are just planned in advance. Let us know where the water shows, when it appears and anything you’ve noticed outside, plus any earlier repairs. If you have photos of the water coming in, they help as well.
You receive the findings by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Where
- Linton (ME17)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from each safe vantage point, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. It normally takes an hour or two for a house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. In a hamlet or village like Linton, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We start with what you’ve seen and any temporary repairs.
- We check inside, including the loft where there’s access, for water damage.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, windows and the roof where it is safe.
- Storm damage and older wear are recorded separately where we can.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
Preparing for the visit
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Arrange a survey
If you are buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or email us whenever suits you.
Related advice
How we price storm damage roof reports
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Height and safe access
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
What to let us know when you get in touch
What helps most when you contact us:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- When you need the report by
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
What this survey can’t tell you
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- What your policy covers, which depends on its wording
- Damage hidden under coverings or inside the structure, without opening up
- The work of a loss adjuster appointed by your insurer
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Linton
- Ridges and hips
- Flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flat roofs
- Gutters and fascias
Questions from Linton
How do I find out if my home in Linton is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Do you cover Linton?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and Linton is part of that. You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Will you go up on the roof?
Not always. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs cannot always be walked on. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where it applies let us see the rest.
Do you look in the roof space?
Where it’s relevant to the survey and there is safe access, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps, and if the loft cannot be reached safely, the report says so.
Common roof problems in Linton
Strong winds lift loose or poorly fixed slates and tiles, ridge pieces and flashings. Rain can then blow in where slates or tiles have gone. Most people book a report soon after a storm, when they’ve seen damage or water has come in.
People usually book a survey when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Broken or displaced guttering
Take a building like Cornwallis Academy: water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Whether VAT is added on top
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
Nearby places to Linton
More services for Linton
Storm damage roof reports around Linton
Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in. Stoneacre, about 3.8 miles north-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Linton. 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.
If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for instance near The Mall Maidstone, a leak can close part of a shop or office, so finding the cause quickly matters. If you own a rental within reach of East Farleigh station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
Linton is about 3 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. Roofs in Linton get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Kent. Our area takes in places right across Kent, large and small.
We cover every part of ME17 for storm damage roof reports. Local streets include Wheeler's Lane, Vicarage Fields and Linton Hill, all of which we cover. Nearby, we also carry out storm damage roof reports in Boughton Green (1 mile north-east), Loose (1 mile north), Boughton Monchelsea (2 miles north-east), Wierton (2 miles east) and Park Wood (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (3 miles north), Sittingbourne (13 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (15 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles south-west), Tonbridge (10 miles west) and Kings Hill (6 miles north-west).
What’s near Linton
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Bull Inn, among other places. For rail, the closest station is East Farleigh station, roughly 2.8 miles north-west. Well-known places in the area include Kent Fire Brigade Museum (2.9 miles north) and The Mall Maidstone (3.9 miles north).
Roof by roof
Slate roofs
Broken slates and slates that have slid out of place are common after a storm. Each area is photographed and described.
Chimney stacks
Pots, cowls and aerials on chimneys can be damaged or dislodged in a storm. We record any damage we can see.