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Storm damage roof report in Loose, Kent
Need a storm damage roof report in Loose? We can help, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Stains appearing after strong winds
Honest limits
It is a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- What your policy covers, which depends on its wording
- Areas we cannot see safely
- Negotiating a claim settlement
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Flat roofs
- Gutters and fascias
- Ridges and hips
- Chimney stacks
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flashings
Storm damage roof report in Loose
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. Our report focuses on the second and third points. You or your insurer can check the weather for the date. If you are worried about gaps where slates or tiles have gone and lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Being in a small place like Loose makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: we simply plan the journey and access ahead. It is useful to know where the water appears, in what weather, and what you’ve seen outside, along with any repairs done before. If you have photographs of the water coming in, they help as well.
Where we cannot see part of the roof, the report says so. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Location
- Loose (ME15, ME17)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Loose
With Stoneacre about 2.8 miles east, Loose sits in an area with a long building history. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. 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 site and facilities teams at buildings such as Loose Primary School, tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back. The streets around a church like Church of All Saints are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself.
Loose is about 2 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. Surveys in Loose work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. Our Kent coverage includes Loose and the places around it.
Surveys in ME15 and ME17 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We offer storm damage roof reports to properties on Rosemount Close, Malthouse Hill and Old Loose Hill. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Boughton Green (1 mile south-east), Boughton Monchelsea (1 mile south-east), Linton (1 mile south), Park Wood (2 miles east) and Shepway (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Sittingbourne (12 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (15 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles south-west), Gravesend (15 miles north-west), Tonbridge (11 miles west) and Northfleet (15 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Loose
We work in homes and buildings around Cornwallis Academy and The Chequers Inn. The nearest railway station is East Farleigh station, about 1.8 miles north-west. Well-known places in the area include Kent Fire Brigade Museum (1.4 miles north) and The Mall Maidstone (2.4 miles north).
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Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Loose
Do you carry out roof surveys in Loose?
Yes, Loose is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Loose as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Is Loose within the area you cover?
Yes, Loose is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.
Should I go up on the roof to take photos?
Only from the ground or from windows. Do not use a ladder or go onto the roof. Binoculars can help you see damage from below and we will inspect the rest from safe positions.
Is wear and tear covered by insurance?
Most policies do not cover wear and tear. Our report records storm damage and any older wear we see, so it’s clear what we found. Your insurer decides how its policy applies.
Who handles emergency protection after a storm?
Emergency temporary protection is a job for a roofer. Photograph the damage first if you can do so safely. We can record the damage in our report.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it applies and safe. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where applicable.
What happens on the day
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Around Loose, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it’s useful to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it’s safe.
- You let us know what happened and whether a roofer has made the roof safe.
- We check inside, including the loft where there’s access, for water damage.
- 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.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
Before we arrive
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
How to book
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and give us some details about the property and we will explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
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Why it is worth a survey now in Loose
Knowing whether older wear played a part helps you understand your position. Our report gives an honest view of both, so you know what the roof shows. For an older or listed building in a place like Loose, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT.
Why book us in Loose
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Prices that include VAT
- 98% of customers satisfied
Read how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
Common roof problems in Loose
Branches and trees often come down on roofs during storms. The report shows what was hit and the damage caused, backed up with photos.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
For businesses in and around places like The Mall Maidstone, a quick answer on where water is coming in keeps a business running.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- What they will not be able to tell you
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
Different roofs, different checks
Flat roof coverings
Debris blown onto a flat roof can puncture the covering or block outlets. We record what we find.
Chimney stacks
Older stacks with worn pointing or cracked flaunching are more likely to suffer. Our report notes recent damage and older defects.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Loose
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, and the report can go to both. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Letting agents and landlords in Loose book surveys as well as homeowners. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the roof, useful for planning maintenance.