Kent · London and the South East
Mud Row Storm Damage Roof Report
A careful look at the roof at your property in Mud Row, with photos and a written report.
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
Storm damage roof report in Mud Row
After a storm, safety comes first. Photograph the damage from ground level or a window, and never climb up. Emergency temporary protection, such as covering an opening, is a job for a roofer. Our report records the damage so you have an independent record to give your insurer. Hold on to receipts for anything you pay for. We are often asked to look into ridge tiles that have come loose and new damp or leaks inside, across ridges and hips, gutters and fascias and flat roofs.
For a small place like Mud Row, the inspection is the same as anywhere: the journey and access are just planned ahead of time. It helps to know where the water appears, in what weather, and what you’ve seen outside, along with any repairs done before. Photos of the stain and of the roof from outside are helpful too.
Nothing in the report is left vague: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, along with how urgent it is.
- Location
- Mud Row (ME12)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we are asked to look at in Mud Row
Falling trees and branches can damage roofs in high winds. The report shows what was hit and the damage caused, backed up with photos.
People normally book a survey when they’ve noticed something like this:
- New damp or leaks inside
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
If you look after a building such as Eastchurch Church of England Primary School, a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- What happens after the report arrives
- When you’ll get the report
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Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Mud Row
Is Mud Row within the area you cover?
Yes, Mud Row is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Mud Row, take more of a battering?
Near the coast, roofs face more wind and more salt than further inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, while strong wind lifts anything already loose.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. We inspect everything that’s safely in view: from the ground, from windows and vantage points, from the loft space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where applicable. Anything we can’t see is noted in the report.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
How much is a storm damage roof report?
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. Larger or more complex roofs are quoted for their size. Repair costs are not included, so ask a roofer to quote.
Do you act for me with my insurer?
No. We write an independent report, and you decide how to use it. The insurer may send a loss adjuster of its own.
Does your report mean my claim will be accepted?
The decision is your insurer’s, not ours. We record the damage, with photographs and the likely cause, for you to give to your insurer.
Wind, rain and roofs in Mud Row
Mud Row lies within about 1 mile of the sea, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Driving rain off the sea can be pushed into gaps that stay dry in calmer weather. There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 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, so the council is the place to ask.
The streets around a church such as Church of All Saints are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, leaks on older roofs often start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks.
Mud Row is about 3 miles east of Minster, in Kent. If you’re in Mud Row, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Mud Row is one of the places in Kent we cover. Canterbury is in our area too.
All of ME12 is within our area for storm damage roof reports. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Warden (1 mile east), Eastchurch (1 mile west), Bay View (1 mile south-east), Leysdown-on-Sea (2 miles south-east) and Minster (3 miles west). We also work in nearby towns like Canterbury (13 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (8 miles south-west), Whitstable (8 miles south-east), Faversham (7 miles south), Herne Bay (11 miles east) and Davington (6 miles south).
Local landmarks in Mud Row
Nearby you’ll also find Minster Gatehouse Museum (3.2 miles west).
How it works
The visit usually starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. In total, it takes about 1–2 hours at a typical home, and longer for a large or complex roof. Somewhere like Mud Row needs a little journey planning: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- We note the date of the storm and the damage you’ve seen.
- 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.
- We send you the report by email for your insurer.
How to prepare
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Book a survey
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or send us an email and give us a few details about the property and we will explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Advice
Why get it checked now?
Before temporary repairs, photograph the damage from ground level if it is safe. Those photos show the damage as it was. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Mud Row, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, inc. VAT. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before you book.
Why book us in Mud Row
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Visits on any day of the week
- 20+ years’ experience
- Photographs and a written report every time
Read what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
Prices for storm damage roof reports in Mud Row
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, access and the package you choose.
What to tell us when you get in touch
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- What made you get in touch
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Practical tips
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Look at what your policy says about wear and tear
- Write down when the storm hit and when you noticed damage
- Report the damage to your insurer as soon as you can
- Photograph damage inside the house too
If you are unhappy with how your insurer handles the claim, you can complain to them first. After that, you may be able to take it to the Financial Ombudsman Service.
Clear gutters and outlets before the stormy months. Overflowing gutters can make storm damage worse.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date.