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Storm Damage Roof Report in Milstead
A careful look at the roof at your property in Milstead, with photos and a written report.
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Broken or displaced guttering
Storm damage roof report in Milstead: what you get
High winds normally affect the parts of a roof that are already exposed or loose. Typical damage includes lost slates and tiles, lifted ridges, loose flashings and torn flat roof coverings. Trees and branches can also hit roofs in a storm. We record the damage on your roof and photograph each part. Where we also see signs of older wear, the report records that too. We survey ridges and hips, slate and tile slopes and chimney stacks, and the problems we are asked to look at most are lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles and damage from fallen branches or debris.
Somewhere as small as Milstead, 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 are thinking of an insurance claim. We check what can safely be seen and set out what we find. Damp in old walls and timbers is slow to dry, so the sooner the cause is found the better.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Place
- Milstead (ME9)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlord and commercial surveys in Milstead
We survey roofs for landlords and agents as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photographs.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
What we look for on each type of roof
Ridge and hip tiles
Water can get in where ridge tiles have moved. We photograph and describe the damage.
Slate roofs
After strong winds, we often see cracked and slipped slates. We photograph and describe each one.
Before and after the survey
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Record any water damage in rooms and the loft
- Read your policy wording on storm damage
- File receipts for anything you pay for
- Check your policy for how to report damage
If anything in the report isn’t clear, just ask us. Standard Surveys come with a follow-up consultation, and Premium Surveys with an in-person one.
After a storm, look at the roof from the street or garden. With binoculars, you can frequently spot problems without climbing. Do not go up a ladder to look.
How it works
You do not need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we will take it from there. A typical survey takes an hour or two for most houses, and more on a big or complicated roof. Somewhere as small as Milstead, access is frequently the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We start with what you’ve seen and any temporary repairs.
- Inside, we look for signs of water in the loft and rooms below.
- We view the roof from safe positions.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- You receive the written report with photos.
Before the survey
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
Getting a price
If you are buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or email us when you’re ready.
Related advice
What happens if roof problems are left?
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. Older cottages and farmhouses around Milstead can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
What you get with us
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Visits on any day of the week
- Every finding written up with photos
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.
Wind, rain and roofs in Milstead
The coast is about 5 miles or less from Milstead, so there’s more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. In a coastal gale, rain is driven sideways into laps, verges and flashings, while salt slowly corrodes metal fixings and flashings. Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list.
The streets around a church like Church of St Mary and the Holy Cross are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself. Anyone responsible for a site like Milstead and Frinsted Church of England Primary School will know that water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot. If you live near a park such as Cromers Wood, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Milstead is about 3 miles south of Sittingbourne, in Kent. Wherever you are in Milstead, we can come and survey your property. Our area takes in places right across Kent. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
We cover every part of ME9 for storm damage roof reports and the streets around it. If you need a storm damage roof report at a property on Frinsted Road, Manor Road and Horn Hill or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Other places close to Milstead include Hollybushes (1 mile south-east), Bluetown (1 mile south-east), Frinsted (1 mile south-west), Wichling (2 miles south-east) and Doddington (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (9 miles west), Ashford (12 miles south-east), Canterbury (15 miles east), Sittingbourne (3 miles north), Whitstable (14 miles east) and Faversham (7 miles east).
Landmarks near Milstead
Around Milstead, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Cromers Wood. The closest station to Milstead is Sittingbourne station, about 3.2 miles north of the centre. A little further out are Sittingbourne Heritage Museum (3 miles north) and Newnham Castle (3.2 miles east).
Milstead: your questions answered
Is my home in Milstead listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Will you come out to Milstead?
Yes, Milstead is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Can you put a tarpaulin over the damage?
Call a roofer for emergency temporary protection. If it is safe, photograph the damage before it’s covered. Keep receipts in case your insurer asks for them.
How do I book a survey in Milstead?
To book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and it’s safe, yes. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator.
Do you look in the loft space?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there is safe access. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement, as far as the space allows.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
We carry out surveys seven days a week. To arrange a date, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Honest limits
A survey is a close look at the roof, but it can’t do everything. The main limits are:
- A price for the repairs
- Damage hidden under coverings or inside the structure, without opening up
- What your policy covers, which depends on its wording
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Ridges and hips
- Flashings
- Gutters and fascias
- Chimney stacks
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flat roofs