Kent · London and the South East
Lunsford Storm Damage Roof Report
An independent record of roof damage after a storm around Lunsford, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- New damp or leaks inside
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
Storm damage roof report in Lunsford
Each roof is looked at from the safest viewpoints available: from ground level, from windows and higher points, from the roof space and from the roof where it is safe. Every area of damage is photographed and described. If part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. The report, with photos, is yours to pass to your insurer. If you’ve noticed loose or broken chimney pots and cowls and flat roof edges peeled back, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on chimney stacks, ridges and hips and slate and tile slopes alike.
In older homes around places like Lunsford, the underlay may be old bitumen felt, or there may be none at all. Without a sound underlay, any gap in the coverings lets water straight through. Whether it is long-term wear or recent damage makes a difference to what happens next. In the loft, damp battens or wet insulation are often the first clues.
It isn’t only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Place
- Lunsford (ME20)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
A survey visit follows a simple order: 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. Most visits take about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. For a survey in Lunsford, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. Weekday and weekend visits are both possible. Let us know about any garages, outbuildings or extensions you want included.
- First you give us the date of the storm and what you’ve noticed, inside and out.
- The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows and from the loft space where it’s safe.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- The likely cause is recorded, along with any evidence of older wear.
- You get a written report you can pass to your insurer.
Before we arrive
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Arrange a survey
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.
Related advice
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Lunsford
Is Lunsford within the area you cover?
Yes, Lunsford is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Lunsford?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Let us know which days suit you as you book.
How long will you be at the property?
That depends on the size and shape of the roof; most visits take an hour or two at most homes, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. The report is sent afterwards by email.
How do I book a survey in Lunsford?
It is easiest to phone 07833 053749 or email us. Give us the address and some details about the roof. Surveys run on any day of the week.
What if the roof was already worn?
Most policies do not cover wear and tear. Our report records storm damage and any older wear we see, so it is clear what we found. Your insurer decides how its policy applies.
How are storm damage reports priced?
A storm damage report starts from £150. Commercial and larger roofs are quoted on size. The report doesn’t include repair costs.
Signs you need a storm damage roof report in Lunsford
Flat roofs can be damaged too. Wind can lift edges and tear coverings, and blocked outlets can leave water ponding after heavy rain. We record what we find on flat and pitched roofs alike.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Water coming in after the storm
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
If you let a flat or house near New Hythe station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What happens after the report arrives
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Whether you get a written report with photos
Leaks and storm damage in Lunsford
About 3.8 miles north lies Starkey Castle, a reminder of how long the area around Lunsford has been built on. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. 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. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from.
Take an older house close to Church of the Holy Trinity: water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney. Living close to Leybourne Lakes Country Park is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Lunsford is about 5 miles north-west of Maidstone, in Kent. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Lunsford can all book storm damage roof reports. Lunsford is one of the towns and villages in Kent we cover.
All of ME20 is within our area for storm damage roof reports, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Streets in the area include Sassoon Close, Chaucer Way and Masefield Road. Close by, we survey roofs in New Hythe (1 mile east), Larkfield (1 mile south), Leybourne (1 mile south-west), Snodland (1 mile north) and Birling (1 mile west). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (5 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (13 miles east), Dartford (13 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (11 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles south-west) and Gravesend (9 miles north).
Landmarks near Lunsford
We work in homes and buildings around Leybourne Lakes Country Park, The Malling School and The Holmesdale School and the streets around them. The closest station to Lunsford is New Hythe station, about 0.7 miles east. Well-known places in the area include Maidstone Hospital (3.2 miles south-east) and Leybourne Castle (0.9 miles south-west). The countryside around Lunsford includes Blue Bell Hill and Burham Down.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Your policy may say how quickly you need to report damage. Let your insurer know early, and check what your policy asks for. An independent report can follow. Tradespeople may need to travel further to a smaller place like Lunsford, so it helps to plan roof work rather than call someone out in a hurry. A survey gives you that notice.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 with VAT included. We can help you choose the package that fits what you need to know.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Lunsford
- 20+ years’ experience
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
Read our cost guide or our case studies.
What else we do in Lunsford
What a survey costs
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- The roof’s overall size
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, with VAT included, and we will tell you which fits.
Helping us price your survey
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- What made you get in touch
- Dates you’re working to, like exchange
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
You can call us seven days a week. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Practical tips
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Take photos of stains and damp inside
- Check your policy for how to report damage
- Read your policy wording on storm damage
- Take photos from the ground or a window, never by climbing
Your insurer may send a loss adjuster to look at the damage. You will have your own independent record to refer to.
Have overhanging branches looked at by a tree surgeon. They can damage the roof in high winds.
Roof by roof
Lead flashings
Old flashings that were already loose can give way in a storm. Our report separates fresh damage from older wear where we can.
Slate roofs
Natural slate can last 100 years or more, but the nails often fail first. We check whether slipped slates suggest storm damage, older wear or both.