Kent · London and the South East
Storm Damage Roof Report in Lower Hartlip
An independent record of roof damage after a storm in Lower Hartlip, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Call or email for a price.
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
Common roof problems in Lower Hartlip
Insurers often want evidence of what has been damaged and why. A written report with photos gives you something clear to pass on. Your insurer still makes the decision.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Stains appearing after strong winds
If you live near a park like Foxburrow Wood, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys.
Questions to ask before booking
- What the survey won’t cover
- What follow-up you get after the report
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- Their track record with similar roofs
About our storm damage roof report in Lower Hartlip
Each roof is looked at from the safest viewpoints available: the ground, windows and vantage points, the loft where there is access, and the roof itself where that is safe. We photograph and describe each area of damage. We note any part we couldn’t see. You get a photo-illustrated written report to give to your insurer. We are often asked to look into damaged pots on the stack and water coming in after the storm, across flashings, gutters and fascias and ridges and hips.
Somewhere as small as Lower Hartlip, older roofs have often been repaired many times. A new leak may be fresh damage or the latest sign of long-term wear, which matters if you’re thinking of an insurance claim. We check everything that’s safely in view and set out what we find. Older walls and timbers hold water for a long time, so it’s worth finding the cause soon.
Report times depend on the survey you book: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Place
- Lower Hartlip (ME9)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen, from ground level, from windows, in the loft space and by drone where applicable. Most surveys take about one to two hours on an ordinary house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Around Lower Hartlip, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it helps to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it’s safe.
- You let us know when the storm was and what damage you’ve seen.
- We inspect the roof from safe viewpoints and from the loft where there’s access.
- The damage is recorded with photos, area by area.
- We check whether the damage fits storm damage, older wear or both.
- The findings are written up with photographs for you to share with your insurer.
Before the survey
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Getting a price
Buyers should book once an offer has been 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
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
A lot can be seen from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
Honest limits
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Estimates of repair costs
- Areas we can’t see safely
- Whether your insurer will pay the claim
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Chimney stacks
- Flashings
- Gutters and fascias
- Slate and tile slopes
- Ridges and hips
- Flat roofs
Surveys for landlords and agents in Lower Hartlip
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the addresses.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait.
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Lower Hartlip
Will you come out to Lower Hartlip?
Yes, Lower Hartlip is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Lower Hartlip?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Can I challenge a declined storm claim?
The first step is a complaint to your insurer. If you are still unhappy, you may be able to take it to the Financial Ombudsman Service. An independent report can add to your evidence, but we can’t say how it will turn out.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only if it is safe. We look at everything that can be seen safely: from ground level, from windows and vantage points, from the loft space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where it applies. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you as you book.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If there is a loft and safe access to it, yes. From inside, the underside of the roof frequently shows damp, staining or daylight that cannot be seen from outside.
Who handles emergency protection after a storm?
A roofer should handle temporary protection. Photograph the damage first if you can do so safely. Our report then records the roof.
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Why it is worth a survey now in Lower Hartlip
With an independent report, you have something specific to show your insurer. It sets out what we found and the likely cause, so you are not relying only on your own photos. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Lower Hartlip, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Every price we give includes VAT. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
What you get with us
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
See what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
Lower Hartlip roofs and the weather
Lower Hartlip is within about 4 miles of the coast, 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. Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts.
For landlords with property near Newington station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer straight away. Take an older house close to Church of St Michael: old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in.
Lower Hartlip is about 3 miles south-east of Gillingham, in Kent. Lower Hartlip is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Lower Hartlip is one of the places in Kent where we work for storm damage roof reports. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
Every address in ME9 is covered for storm damage roof reports, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We offer storm damage roof reports to properties on Lower Hartlip Road, Grainey Field and Old House Lane and the roads around them. We also cover Hartlip (1 mile west), Breach (1 mile north-east), Newington (1 mile east), Moor Street (1 mile north-west) and Meresborough (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (8 miles south-west), Sittingbourne (4 miles east), Gravesend (13 miles north-west), Faversham (11 miles east), Northfleet (14 miles north-west) and Minster (8 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Lower Hartlip
Around Lower Hartlip, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Foxburrow Wood and Leigh Academy Rainham, among other places. The closest station to Lower Hartlip is Newington station, about 1.1 miles north-east. Other landmarks nearby include Court Hall Museum (3.8 miles east) and Bayford Court (4.3 miles east). Open spaces near Lower Hartlip include Detling Hill and Bishop Saltings.