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Storm damage roof report in Nettlestead, Kent
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Nettlestead. We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
How it works
We’ll ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes about 1–2 hours at a typical home, and longer for a large or complex roof. Older roofs in small places like Nettlestead can have low, tight loft spaces, so it helps to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- We check the roof from wherever it’s safe.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- We note the likely cause and any signs of older wear.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
Before we arrive
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Book a survey
When you are ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or email us. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
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Storm damage roof report in Nettlestead: what you get
Most policies don’t cover wear and tear. That makes the difference between storm damage and old wear important. Our report records both: fresh breaks and recently moved slates or tiles, and older problems like corroded nails or worn mortar. We give an honest view of what we see. Your insurer then decides how its policy applies. We survey slate and tile slopes, chimney stacks and flashings, and the problems we are asked to look at most are new damp or leaks inside and roofs hit by falling trees.
Roofs in small places like Nettlestead often stand in the open, where storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hardest. Once water gets into older walls, it takes a long time to dry, which makes finding the cause quickly worthwhile. A record with photographs is useful if you need to show the damage to anyone else.
The report is written in plain words, so you don’t need to be a roofer to follow it. Photos show what each point refers to, with the urgent items made clear.
- Location
- Nettlestead (ME18)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Why get it checked now?
Once the storm has passed, damage that looked minor can let water in for months. Acting quickly typically means less damage overall. Older and listed buildings around Nettlestead may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we’ll tell you which fits.
Why book us in Nettlestead
- 20+ years’ experience
- An independent look at the roof
- Visits on any day of the week
- Packages from £150, inc. VAT
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
Nettlestead roofs and the weather
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. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in. With Old Soar Manor about 4.3 miles west, Nettlestead sits in an area with a long building history. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Wateringbury Church of England Primary School, a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside. The streets around a church such as St Mary's Church are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, leaks on older roofs often start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks.
Nettlestead is about 5 miles west of Maidstone, in Kent. In Nettlestead, as across Kent, every roof gets the same careful survey. Across Kent, we cover Nettlestead and the places around it.
All of ME18 is within our area for storm damage roof reports, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We cover properties on Henrys Close, Glenleigh Road and Orchard Crescent. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Wateringbury (1 mile north-east), Red Hill (1 mile north-east), Teston (1 mile north-east), Nettlestead Green (1 mile south) and West Farleigh (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (5 miles east), Sittingbourne (15 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (10 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles south-west), Gravesend (13 miles north) and Tonbridge (7 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Nettlestead
In Nettlestead, that means homes and buildings near The Railway pub and the streets around them. There’s a railway station in Nettlestead itself: Wateringbury station. A little further out are Teapot Island (1.9 miles south) and Leybourne Castle (3.8 miles north).
What you can safely check yourself
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That’s where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
Nettlestead: your questions answered
Do you carry out roof surveys in Nettlestead?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Is Nettlestead within the area you cover?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it’s applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
How much is a storm damage roof report?
Our reports start from £150. Commercial and larger roofs are quoted on size. The report does not include repair costs.
Will you check the loft?
Normally, if there’s one and it can be reached safely. From inside, the underside of the roof often shows damp, staining or daylight that cannot be seen from outside.
How should I record storm damage myself?
Only from ground level or from windows. Never climb onto a roof after a storm. Binoculars can help you see damage from below, and we will record the rest.
How experienced are you?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years, across London and South East England.
What a storm damage roof report doesn’t cover
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Acting for you with the insurer
- The outcome of a claim
- Estimates of repair costs
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Nettlestead
- Chimney stacks
- Slate and tile slopes
- Ridges and hips
- Flat roofs
- Gutters and fascias
- Flashings
Do you need a storm damage roof report in Nettlestead?
Gusts work at anything on a roof that is loose or exposed. Rain can then blow in where slates or tiles have gone. People normally call us after a storm, once they’ve noticed damage or a leak.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
Landlords with a home close to Wateringbury station may find that a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer straight away.
Questions to ask before booking
- When you’ll get the report
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
Roof by roof
Chimney stacks
High winds can loosen pots, cowls and aerials on stacks. The report notes any damage to the stack.
Lead flashings
Wind can peel back flashings at abutments and stacks. Loose or damaged flashings are photographed and noted.