Kent · London and the South East
Milton-next-Gravesend Storm Damage Roof Report
An independent record of roof damage after a storm for Milton-next-Gravesend, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Water coming in after the storm
DIY checks: what’s safe
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
You can learn a lot from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
Storm damage roof report in Milton-next-Gravesend: what you get
Storms tend to find the weak points on a roof. Slates and tiles slip or blow off, ridge and hip tiles lift, flashings pull away and flat roof coverings can tear. Falling branches can cause damage too. We record the damage on your roof and photograph each part. Any older wear we can see is recorded as well. We survey flat roofs, gutters and fascias and flashings, and people most often book us about flat roof edges peeled back and broken or displaced guttering.
Chimney stacks on older houses around places like Milton-next-Gravesend can let water in, through worn flaunching, failed pointing or lifted flashings. Damp on a chimney breast isn’t always rain from above, which is why it is worth tracing properly. It is worth looking at the stack from outside and at the timbers beside it in the loft.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Milton-next-Gravesend (DA12, DA11)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Useful tips for Milton-next-Gravesend property owners
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Arrange temporary cover with a roofer if rain is getting in
- Take photos of stains and damp inside
- Check your policy for how to report damage
- Hold on to fallen pieces of the roof where you can
After the visit, we write up the report with photos of each area of damage. It covers the damage, its likely cause and any older defects. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
Have overhanging branches looked at by a tree surgeon. Branches can hit or scrape the roof in a storm.
Common questions in Milton-next-Gravesend
Do you cover smaller places like Milton-next-Gravesend?
Yes, Milton-next-Gravesend is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Is the coastal weather around Milton-next-Gravesend hard on roofs?
It can do. Milton-next-Gravesend is within about 1 mile of the sea, and coastal roofs tend to see faster wear on metal parts and more wind lifting loose pieces.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it applies and safe. We fly a sub-250g drone and we are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where applicable.
What does a storm damage report cost?
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. Larger or more complex roofs are quoted for their size. Repair costs aren’t included, so ask a roofer to quote.
Does someone need to be in?
It depends on what we need to see. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in, while outside access can be discussed when booking.
Do you act for me with my insurer?
No. We aren’t loss adjusters and do not act for you with the insurer. We provide an independent record of the roof, which you can pass to your insurer.
What’s the best way to book?
To book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us the address and what you need to know. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
How the survey changes by roof type
Lead flashings
Flashings with older defects frequently fail in high winds. We record what looks recent and what looks older.
Clay and concrete tiles
Strong gusts can lift and break tiles. We record which are damaged and where.
How we price storm damage roof reports
To price your survey, we look at:
- House, block, shop or office
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Getting in touch
When you call or email, these details help:
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- The property’s address and postcode
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
Not sure which survey you need? It’s easiest to phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will explain the options and the price.
Do you need a storm damage roof report in Milton-next-Gravesend?
Others book after an insurer has queried a claim. An independent report gives you another view of the roof. We can’t say whether the decision will change.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- New damp or leaks inside
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Damaged gutters and fascias
If you live near a park such as Northfleet Urban Country Park, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
What to check before booking
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Their insurance cover
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
What happens on the day
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. The survey usually takes an hour or two for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Some parts of a survey depend on the weather, so a visit to Milton-next-Gravesend is booked with the forecast in mind: the parts that need calm, dry weather are planned around it.
- You let us know when the storm was and what damage you’ve seen.
- The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows and from the roof space where it’s safe.
- We photograph and record every area of damage we can see.
- We look at whether the damage fits storm damage, older wear or both.
- We send you a written report with photos, ready to give to your insurer.
Before the survey
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Book a survey
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Advice
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Also in Milton-next-Gravesend
Milton-next-Gravesend roofs and the weather
Milton-next-Gravesend is within about 1 mile of the coast, where storms can bring strong gusts off the sea. What counts as a storm is set by each policy, often gusts of around 55 mph, and the insurer makes the decision. About 3.5 miles south lies Cobham College, a reminder of how long the area around Milton-next-Gravesend has been built on. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Take an older house close to Church of St Peter and St Paul: lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in. Anyone responsible for a site like St John's Catholic Primary School will know that on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
Milton-next-Gravesend is about 1 mile north-east of Gravesend, in Kent. We carry out storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Milton-next-Gravesend and nearby. Across Kent, we cover Milton-next-Gravesend. Maidstone is in our area too.
Postcode districts we cover here for storm damage roof reports: DA12 and DA11. Streets in the area include Joy Road, Love Lane and Mark Lane, all of which we cover. Milton-next-Gravesend sits on or near the A226. We also cover the places around Milton-next-Gravesend: Denton (1 mile south-east), Gravesend (1 mile south-west), Windmill Hill (1 mile south-west), Northfleet (2 miles west) and Singlewell or Ifield (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (13 miles south-east), Dartford (7 miles west), Sevenoaks (14 miles south-west), Swanley (10 miles west), Kings Hill (12 miles south) and Foley Park (13 miles south-east).
What’s near Milton-next-Gravesend
We work in homes and buildings around St John's Catholic Comprehensive, Northfleet Urban Country Park and The Waterloo Public House. The nearest railway station is Gravesend station, roughly 0.8 miles west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Gravesham Community Hospital (0.9 miles west) and Gravesham Museum (0.7 miles west). The countryside around Milton-next-Gravesend includes Gad's Hill and Thurrock Thameside Nature Park.