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Storm Damage Roof Report in Longfield Hill
Storm damage roof reports in Longfield Hill and the rest of Kent. Surveys run seven days a week.
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Loose or torn flashings
About our storm damage roof report in Longfield Hill
Each roof is looked at from the safest viewpoints available: from the ground, from windows and higher points, from the loft space and from the roof where it is 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 ridges and hips, flat roofs and flashings, and the problems we are asked to look at most are loose or broken chimney pots and cowls and roofs hit by falling trees.
For a small place like Longfield Hill, the inspection is the same as anywhere: the journey and access are just planned ahead of time. Tell us where the water shows, when it appears and anything you’ve noticed outside, along with any repairs done before. Photos of the stain and of the roof from outside are helpful too.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. It’s useful straight away, and a good reference for later, for instance when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Place
- Longfield Hill (DA3)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What a survey costs
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT.
Booking your survey
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- What’s prompted the survey
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
Before and after the survey
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
- Arrange temporary cover with a roofer if rain is getting in
- Check how your policy defines a storm
- Tell your insurer about the damage promptly
The insurer might appoint a loss adjuster. Our report gives you an independent record alongside theirs.
Have overhanging branches looked at by a tree surgeon. Branches can hit or scrape the roof in a storm.
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How the survey works
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect everything that’s safely in view, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. Most visits take between one and two hours on an ordinary house, and more on a big or complicated roof. For a village or hamlet like Longfield Hill, the journey is planned ahead of time: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- You tell us what happened and whether a roofer has made the roof safe.
- Inside, we look for signs of water in the loft and rooms below.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, windows and the roof where it is safe.
- Storm damage and older wear are recorded separately where we can.
- You receive the written report with photographs.
How to prepare
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Let us know about parking near the property
Book a survey
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or email us and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price before booking.
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Why it’s worth a survey now in Longfield Hill
A few slipped slates can soon lead to wet timbers. Acting quickly typically means less damage overall. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Longfield Hill, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, from £400 including VAT. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Why book us in Longfield Hill
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
Read our cost guide or two real surveys.
Different roofs, different checks
Slate roofs
Natural slate can last 100 years or more, but the nails often fail first. We check whether slipped slates suggest storm damage, older wear or both.
Flat roof coverings
Edge trims and laps are often where flat roof coverings start to peel back. We look at whether the damage is recent or older.
Common roof problems in Longfield Hill
Some people book because a claim has been questioned. An independent report gives you another view of the roof. What happens next is up to the insurer.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
Trees in and around Rectory Meadow shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Whether VAT is added on top
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
Common questions in Longfield Hill
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Longfield Hill, take more of a battering?
Near the coast, roofs face more wind and more salt than further inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces.
Is Longfield Hill within the area you cover?
Yes. Longfield Hill is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Does your report mean my claim will be accepted?
Only your insurer can decide that. We record the damage, with photos and the likely cause, which you can pass to your insurer.
How do I arrange a storm damage roof report in Longfield Hill?
Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.
How long will you be at the property?
It normally takes about one to two hours for most houses, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. The report follows by email.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling are not something we do. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it is disturbed.
Storm damage roof reports in Longfield Hill: local notes
Longfield Hill lies within about 5 miles of the sea, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Strong wind lifts anything already loose, and driving rain gets in wherever it can, while salt slowly corrodes metal fixings and flashings. Cobham College, about 2.8 miles east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Longfield Hill. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you own a rental within reach of Meopham station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer straight away. The streets around a church such as Church of St Mildred are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, leaks on older roofs often start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks.
Longfield Hill is about 3 miles south of Northfleet, in Kent. From houses to flats and shops in Longfield Hill, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. Our Kent coverage includes Longfield Hill. There is also a page for Maidstone.
We survey roofs across DA3 for storm damage roof reports and the streets around it. Whether your property is on Main Road, Nurstead Lane and Ryecroft or a nearby road, we can survey it. We also cover the places around Longfield Hill: New Barn (1 mile north-west), Hartley (1 mile west), Nash Street (1 mile north-east), Meopham (1 mile south-east) and Longfield (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (12 miles south-east), Dartford (6 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (10 miles south-west), Gravesend (4 miles north-east), Tonbridge (13 miles south) and Northfleet (3 miles north).
Around Longfield Hill
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Rectory Meadow and Longfield Academy. The nearest railway station is Meopham station, about 1 mile east of the centre. A little further out are Stone Castle (4.5 miles north-west) and Gravesham Community Hospital (4 miles north). The countryside around Longfield Hill includes Sawyers Lake.