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Lower Higham Storm Damage Roof Report
Storm damage roof reports in Lower Higham from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- New damp or leaks inside
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
Honest limits
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- Negotiating a claim settlement
- A price for the repairs
- What’s beneath slates, tiles or membranes
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll recommend the right survey. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we check
- Flat roofs
- Slate and tile slopes
- Ridges and hips
- Gutters and fascias
- Flashings
- Chimney stacks
Storm damage roof report in Lower Higham: what you get
Our storm damage report gives you an independent, written record of how a storm has affected your roof. We record each area of damage, photograph it and note the likely cause. You can then give it to your insurer with your claim. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. We are not loss adjusters, and we can’t tell you whether a claim will succeed. Common reasons to book are lead lifted at abutments and slates and tiles blown off the roof, on slate and tile slopes, flat roofs and flashings.
For a small place like Lower Higham, the inspection is the same as anywhere: the journey and access are just planned in advance. It’s 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.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Location
- Lower Higham (ME3)
- Region
- Medway
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Lower Higham
Lower Higham is within about 3 miles of the coast. Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies, and the insurer decides the claim. Temple Manor, about 3 miles south, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Lower Higham. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
The streets around a church such as St Mary's Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in. Living close to Broomhill Park is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Lower Higham is about 3 miles north-west of Rochester, in Medway. In Lower Higham, as across Medway, every roof gets the same careful survey. Lower Higham is one of the towns and villages in Medway where we work. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
We work across the ME3 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. Whether your property is on Canal Road, Chalk Road and Chequers Street or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Church Street (1 mile north), Higham (1 mile south), Mockbeggar (1 mile east), Gadshill (1 mile south) and Cliffe Woods (2 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Gillingham (6 miles south-east), Chatham (6 miles south-east), Rochester (3 miles south-east), Rainham (8 miles south-east), Strood (3 miles south) and Luton (5 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Lower Higham
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Strood Academy, Broomhill Park and The Chequers pub and the streets around them. There’s a railway station in Lower Higham itself: Higham station. Other landmarks nearby include French Hospital (3.3 miles south-east) and Upnor Castle (3.1 miles south-east). Open spaces near Lower Higham include Gad's Hill and Rede Common.
Before and after the survey
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Keep a note of the date of the storm
- Arrange temporary cover with a roofer if rain is getting in
- Photograph the damage safely from below
- Read your policy wording on storm damage
You get the report by email and pass it to your insurer yourself. It is your record to use.
Store invoices and reports for any roof work. They help show the roof was in good order before a storm.
Leave it or get it looked at?
It helps to get a record soon after the storm, while the damage is fresh. Further storms and quick fixes can make the picture less clear. In a place like Lower Higham, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 with VAT included. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Why us?
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- 20+ years’ experience
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
See what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
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When to book a survey in Lower Higham
When you claim, your insurer may ask for evidence of the damage and its cause. A written report with photos gives you something clear to pass on. The decision still rests with the insurer.
People normally book a survey when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Damaged gutters and fascias
For landlords with property near Higham station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Their report turnaround times
- What they will not be able to tell you
Roof by roof
Slate roofs
In high winds, slates can slip or go, often where nails have rusted. We record which slates have moved and any signs of older nail fatigue.
Clay and concrete tiles
Tiles without fixings can move more easily in wind. We record what we can see of the fixings.
Lower Higham: your questions answered
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Lower Higham?
Places near the sea get more wind and more salt in the air than inland, and both are hard on roofs. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Lower Higham?
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.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and it’s safe, yes. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you’ll need a RICS survey as well.
Does your report mean my claim will be accepted?
That is not something we can promise. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. What we provide is an independent record of the damage.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We check the parts we’re given access to.
What’s the best way to book?
Simply phone 07833 053749 or email us. We’ll ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
How the survey works
Every visit follows the same pattern: we hear what you’ve seen, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photos as we go and make notes for the report. It typically takes between one and two hours at most homes, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. In a hamlet or village like Lower Higham, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- The roof is inspected from safe positions.
- We record and photograph the damage.
- The report notes whether the damage fits a storm, older wear or both.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Booking a survey
When you’re ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or email us. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.