Kent · London and the South East
Storm damage roof report in Offham, Kent
An independent record of roof damage after a storm for Offham and the rest of Kent. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Stains appearing after strong winds
Storm damage roof report in Offham
Our storm damage report starts from £150. You get a written report with photos by email. It isn’t a repair quote and does not include repair costs, so ask a roofer to quote for the work. The insurer may still send a loss adjuster of its own. What you get is an independent record of the damage and what seems to have caused it. If you’re worried about loose or broken chimney pots and cowls and gutters pulled loose in the wind, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on gutters and fascias, chimney stacks and ridges and hips alike.
Many homes in small places like Offham face open ground, where storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hardest. Once water gets into older walls, it takes a long time to dry, so it pays to find the cause quickly. A written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
The Standard Survey adds 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.
- Where
- Offham (ME19)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof by roof
Slate roofs
After strong winds, we often see cracked and slipped slates. Each area is photographed and described.
Lead flashings
Old flashings that were already loose can give way in a storm. We record what looks recent and what looks older.
Why act early in Offham
If a roofer needs to make the roof safe, take photos first if you can do so safely from ground level. Those photos show the damage as it was. For older village homes like those around Offham, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, including VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Why book us in Offham
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Prices that include VAT
- Every finding written up with photos
Read our cost guide or two real surveys.
What we’re asked to look at in Offham
When you claim, your insurer may ask for evidence of the damage and its cause. A written report with photos gives you something clear to pass on. Your insurer still makes the decision.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
If you run a hotel or guest house in or near Offham, a roof problem can mean rooms out of use.
What to check before booking
- Whether the price includes VAT
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- Will the report include photos?
- Are they insured for the work?
Wind, rain and roofs in Offham
Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts. About 3.1 miles south-west lies Old Soar Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Offham has been built on. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you own a rental within reach of West Malling station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused. For an older house near a landmark like Church of St Michael, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney.
Offham is about 7 miles west of Maidstone, in Kent. Anywhere in Offham, we can carry out storm damage roof reports at your property. Across Kent, we cover Offham and the places around it. Our Maidstone page covers surveys nearby.
Surveys in ME19 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We cover properties on Church Road, Pepingstraw Close and Teston Road. If you are just outside Offham, we cover Wrotham Heath (1 mile west), Comp (2 miles west), Kent Street (2 miles south), New Pound (2 miles south) and Herne Pound (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (7 miles east), Dartford (12 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (8 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles south-west), Gravesend (10 miles north) and Tonbridge (8 miles south-west).
Near you in Offham
Around Offham, our work takes us to homes and buildings near King's Arms Public House and Manor Park Country Park. For rail, the closest station is West Malling station, roughly 1.9 miles east of the centre. A little further out are Leybourne Castle (2.2 miles north-east) and Maidstone Hospital (4.8 miles east).
Should I look at the roof myself first?
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us as you book.
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What affects the cost of storm damage roof reports
We confirm the price for your roof before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- The size of the roof
All our prices include VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
Getting in touch
These details help when you contact us:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- What kind of property and roof it is
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Questions from Offham
Do you carry out roof surveys in Offham?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and Offham is part of that. Just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us about the property, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Is Offham within the area you cover?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Can you put a tarpaulin over the damage?
Emergency cover over a damaged roof should be arranged with a roofer. Take photos from the ground first if it’s safe. Keep receipts in case your insurer asks for them.
Do I need to be at home?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
What if the roof was already worn?
Insurers usually exclude wear and tear. Our report gives an honest view of what’s recent damage and what’s older wear. Your insurer decides the claim.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey seven days a week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.
How do I arrange a storm damage roof report in Offham?
To book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know the address and what you want to find out. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
What we do, step by step
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes roughly 1–2 hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Rural addresses near Offham can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- First you give us the date of the storm and what you’ve noticed, inside and out.
- The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows and from the loft space where it’s safe.
- The damage is recorded with photographs, area by area.
- We check whether the damage fits storm damage, older wear or both.
- The findings are written up with photos for you to share with your insurer.
How to prepare
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
Book a survey
We survey roofs seven days a week. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.