Medway · London and the South East
Storm damage roof report in Lordswood, Medway
An independent record of roof damage after a storm across Lordswood, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
How a storm damage roof report works in Lordswood
Most policies do not cover wear and tear. So it matters whether the damage came from the storm or from a roof that was already worn. Our report records both: recent damage alongside any older defects, like nail fatigue on slates or eroded pointing. We give an honest view of what we see. How the policy applies is for your insurer to decide. If you’re worried about lead lifted at abutments and new damp or leaks inside, we can find out what’s behind it.
Chimney stacks on older houses around places like Lordswood can let water in, through worn flaunching, failed pointing or lifted flashings. Damp in a chimney breast can have more than one cause, so it isn’t always obvious where it starts. The stack, its flashings and the loft space beside it are all worth checking.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Lordswood (ME5, ME7)
- Region
- Medway
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Storm damage roof reports in Lordswood: local notes
Lordswood is within about 5 miles of the coast, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. In a coastal gale, rain is driven sideways into laps, verges and flashings, and salt air slowly wears metal fixings. The wider area around Lordswood has a long history of building, with Restoration House about 3.9 miles north-west. 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.
Homes near green spaces such as South Wood can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall. For landlords with property near Chatham station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused. Take an older house close to St David's Church: lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in.
Lordswood is about 2 miles south of Chatham, in Medway. We carry out storm damage roof reports for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Lordswood. Our area takes in places right across Medway, from the larger towns to small villages.
Surveys in ME5 and ME7 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you need a storm damage roof report at a property on Hall Road, Rover Road and Gould Road or anywhere close by, we can help. Other places close to Lordswood include Lidsing (1 mile south-east), Walderslade (1 mile west), Dunn Street (1 mile south-east), Bredhurst (1 mile east) and Hempstead (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Gillingham (3 miles north-east), Rochester (4 miles north-west), Rainham (3 miles north-east), Strood (5 miles north-west), Twydall (3 miles north-east) and Hoo St Werburgh (6 miles north). Being one of Medway’s larger places, Lordswood has homes, rented property and businesses of every kind.
Near you in Lordswood
In Lordswood, that means homes and buildings near Greenacre Academy, South Wood and The Harrow pub and the streets around them. Lordswood’s nearest station is Chatham station, about 3.2 miles north of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Pentagon Shopping Centre (3.4 miles north) and Medway Maritime Hospital (3 miles north). For a walk, there’s Burham Down and Boxley Hills.
What affects the price in Lordswood
When we price a survey, we consider:
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The roof’s overall size
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
Booking your survey
A few details help us point you to the right survey and price. When you contact us, let us know:
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- What’s prompted the survey
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Tips from our surveys
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Keep receipts for any emergency work
- Read your policy wording on storm damage
- Keep a note of the date of the storm
- Take photos of stains and damp inside
If you’re unhappy with how your insurer handles the claim, you can complain to them first. After that, you may be able to take it to the Financial Ombudsman Service.
Keep records of roof work and surveys. They can help show the roof was looked after.
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Lordswood: your questions answered
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Lordswood?
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.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Lordswood?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime. Just say which days work for you.
What if the roof was already worn?
Insurers normally exclude wear and tear. Our report gives an honest view of what’s recent damage and what’s older wear. Your insurer decides the claim.
Will you deal with the insurance company for me?
No. We aren’t loss adjusters and don’t act for you with the insurer. We give you an independent report of the damage, which you can pass to your insurer.
How are storm damage reports priced?
Our reports start from £150. Commercial and larger roofs are quoted on size. Repair costs aren’t part of the report.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.
When you need someone else
It is a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- The outcome of a claim
- Areas we cannot see safely
- Repair costs or quotes for the work
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Lordswood
- Gutters and fascias
- Chimney stacks
- Flashings
- Ridges and hips
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flat roofs
Roof by roof
Lead flashings
Wind can peel back flashings at abutments and stacks. Loose or damaged flashings are photographed and noted.
Slate roofs
After strong winds, we often see cracked and slipped slates. We photograph and describe each one.
Why act early in Lordswood
A few slipped slates can soon lead to wet timbers. Getting it recorded and repaired sooner is usually better. In a smaller place like Lordswood, wherever a roof is exposed, a loose ridge or flashing doesn’t stay loose for long. Wind gets under it and lifts more, and water follows.
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can be seen safely and the package you choose.
Why book with us
- 20+ years’ experience
- Every finding written up with photos
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Clear package prices, with VAT included
See our cost guide or two real surveys.
How it works
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photos, emailed to you. On timing, most surveys take about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. In a smaller place like Lordswood, as anywhere, the forecast plays a part: drone flights and thermal imaging need the right conditions, while a look from ground level and the loft can go ahead in most weather.
- First you give us the date of the storm and what you’ve noticed, inside and out.
- We inspect the roof from safe viewpoints and from the loft where there is access.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- We note the likely cause, including any signs of wear that were there before the storm.
- The findings are written up with photos for you to share with your insurer.
Getting ready for the survey
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Getting a price
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.