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Storm damage roof report in Longfield, Kent
An independent record of roof damage after a storm across Longfield, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
Landlord and commercial surveys in Longfield
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, with the most urgent items set out first.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photographs included.
Storm damage roof report in Longfield: what you get
What counts as a storm depends on your policy, though many use gusts of about 55 mph. Check your own policy wording. Whether the weather met it is for your insurer. Our part is recording the damage to your roof and its likely cause. Each area of damage is photographed, and the report is yours to pass on. The claim decision rests with your insurer. Common reasons to book are cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind and lead lifted at abutments, across gutters and fascias, flat roofs and ridges and hips.
In a village or hamlet like Longfield, older cottages and farmhouses frequently have roofs that have been patched over many years. A new leak may be fresh damage or the latest sign of long-term wear, which matters if you are thinking of an insurance claim. We look at what can be seen safely and set out what we find. Older walls and timbers hold water for a long time, so it’s worth finding the cause soon.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Location
- Longfield (DA3)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Should I look at the roof myself first?
A lot can be seen from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Leaks and storm damage in Longfield
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. Cobham College, about 4 miles east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Longfield. 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 look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for example near Bluewater, finding where water is getting in quickly keeps disruption down. Landlords with a home close to Longfield station may find that a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer straight away.
Longfield is about 3 miles south-west of Northfleet, in Kent. Longfield is one of many places we visit across Kent. Our Kent coverage includes Longfield and the places around it. Our Maidstone page covers surveys nearby.
Postcode districts we cover here for storm damage roof reports: DA3. That includes homes and businesses on Station Road, Main Road and Ightham Close and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Hartley (1 mile south), New Barn (1 mile east), Longfield Hill (1 mile south-east), New Ash Green (2 miles south) and Nash Street (2 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (13 miles south-east), Dartford (5 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (10 miles south-west), Gravesend (4 miles north-east), Tonbridge (14 miles south) and Northfleet (3 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Longfield
Typical jobs here are in homes near Railway Tavern, Hartley Primary Academy and Rectory Meadow and the streets around them. Longfield has its own railway station: Longfield station. A little further out are Darent Valley Hospital (3.3 miles north-west) and Stone Castle (3.4 miles north). Open spaces near Longfield include Sawyers Lake.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Many policies expect damage to be reported promptly. Let your insurer know early, and check what your policy asks for. An independent report can follow. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all including VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Why us?
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Clear package prices, with VAT included
Read what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
What happens on the day
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Somewhere like Longfield needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- We start with the details: when the storm hit and what damage you can see.
- We inspect the roof from safe viewpoints and from the loft where there is access.
- The damage is recorded with photographs, area by area.
- We note the likely cause, including any signs of wear that were there before the storm.
- We send you a written report with photos, ready to give to your insurer.
Before the survey
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Let us know about parking before the day
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Arrange a survey
We survey roofs on any day of the week. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Advice
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Tips that help
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Photograph damage inside the house too
- Check your policy for how to report damage
- Keep a note of the date of the storm
- Keep any slates, tiles or debris that fall, if it is safe to do so
If anything in the report is not clear, just ask us. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation.
Store invoices and reports for any roof work. They can help show the roof was looked after.
Longfield: your questions answered
How do I find out if my home in Longfield is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you cover smaller places like Longfield?
Yes. Longfield is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys run on any day of the week. To find a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
How do I book a survey in Longfield?
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
How long is the visit?
Most surveys take about one to two hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. We’ll confirm the timing as you book.
What does a storm damage report cost?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Bigger roofs are quoted on size and access. Repair costs are not included, so ask a roofer to quote.
Do you need a storm damage roof report in Longfield?
Landlords and managing agents book reports to keep a record for owners and insurers. The report can be shared with owners, tenants or insurers.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Loose or torn flashings
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
The streets around a church such as Church of Saint Mary Magdalene are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- What insurance they carry
- When you’ll get the report