Kent · London and the South East
Northfleet Storm Damage Roof Report
Storm damage roof reports in Northfleet, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
Storm damage roof report in Northfleet
Our storm damage report gives you an independent, written record of how a storm has affected your roof. It sets out what is damaged, with photos, and what we think the likely cause is. It’s yours to pass to your insurer. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. We are not loss adjusters, and we can’t tell you whether a claim will succeed. If you’ve noticed cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind and lead lifted at abutments, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Strong winds lift loose tiles, slates and ridge pieces in towns like Northfleet as anywhere. Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, though it varies. Photographs and a written account help you show what happened, whether to an insurer or a roofer. Policies typically exclude wear and tear, which is why the age of the damage matters.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Northfleet (DA11)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof by roof
Lead flashings
Flashings can lift or pull away from walls and chimneys in strong winds. Loose or damaged flashings are photographed and noted.
Slate roofs
Slates can slip or blow off in a storm, particularly where the nails have corroded. Our report notes moved slates and any sign of older corrosion.
Useful tips for Northfleet property owners
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Keep any slates, tiles or debris that fall, if it’s safe to do so
- Look at what your policy says about wear and tear
- Do not go onto the roof to take pictures
- Ask a roofer for emergency temporary protection if water is coming in
For repair costs, ask a roofer to quote. The report gives them a clear list of the damage.
A well-maintained roof stands up to storms better. Fix slipped slates, loose ridges and lifted flashings when you spot them.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Northfleet
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out by urgency where it matters, which helps when budgeting.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Larger roofs take longer, so they’re priced to suit.
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Northfleet
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Northfleet, 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.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Northfleet?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
How experienced are you?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years.
Do you work in Northfleet?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, and that includes Northfleet.
Will you check the loft?
If it is needed and safe to reach, yes. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.
What if my insurer declines the claim?
Complain to your insurer first. After that, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to look at it. Our report gives you an independent record of the roof, but we cannot say how it will turn out.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so the freeholder or managing agent needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.
Can I check my roof myself?
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That is where a survey comes in.
It is useful to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
What happens on the day
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from each safe vantage point, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, and longer for a large or complex roof. Semi-detached and terraced homes in a town like Northfleet frequently share a roof line with the neighbours, so shared parts are looked at as far as they can be seen from your property. Let us know about any known leaks, past repairs or building work when booking, so time on site goes where it’s needed.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- We check the roof from wherever it’s safe.
- We record and photograph the damage.
- We note the likely cause and any signs of older wear.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
Before the survey
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
Book a survey
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.
Advice
Leaks and storm damage in Northfleet
Northfleet lies within about 3 miles of the sea, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. In a coastal gale, rain is driven sideways into laps, verges and flashings, while salt slowly corrodes metal fixings and flashings. Cobham College, about 3.7 miles south-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Northfleet. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years.
Trees in and around Northfleet Urban Country Park shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters. Take an older house close to Church of All Saints: old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in. Landlords with a home close to Gravesend station may find that a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer straight away.
Northfleet is about 5 miles east of Dartford, in Kent. Northfleet is one of many places we visit across Kent, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Northfleet is one of the towns and villages in Kent we cover. There is also a page for Maidstone.
Storm damage roof reports in DA11 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We cover properties on Lawrance Square, London Road and Marks Square and the roads around them. Northfleet is on the A2 and A226, which makes it straightforward to reach. We also cover the places around Northfleet: Painters Ash (1 mile south-west), Springhead (1 mile west), Windmill Hill (1 mile east), Northfleet Green (1 mile south) and Gravesend (1 mile east). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (14 miles south-east), Dartford (5 miles west), Sevenoaks (13 miles south-west), Swanley (8 miles west), Kings Hill (11 miles south) and Foley Park (13 miles south-east).
Near you in Northfleet
In Northfleet, that means homes and buildings near The Six Bells pub, Saint George's Church of England School and Copperfield Academy, among other places. The nearest railway station is Gravesend station, about 1 mile north-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Bluewater (3.3 miles west) and Stone Castle (3.1 miles west). Not far away are Chafford Gorges Nature Park and Sawyers Lake.
Towns and villages near Northfleet
What else we do in Northfleet
Prices for storm damage roof reports in Northfleet
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- The size of the roof
- The shape of the roof and its details
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, from £400 including VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you’d like to know.
Booking your survey
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- What kind of property and roof it is
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine. To get started, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.