Kent · London and the South East
Storm Damage Roof Report in Palm Bay
Storm damage roof reports in Palm Bay and the rest of Kent. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
- New damp or leaks inside
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Loose or torn flashings
Storm damage roof report in Palm Bay
A storm damage roof report is an independent record of the damage to your roof after a storm. We record each area of damage, photograph it and note the likely cause. It is yours to pass to your insurer. The decision on any claim rests with your insurer and its policy wording. We aren’t loss adjusters and can’t say whether a claim will be paid. We’re frequently asked to look into loose or torn flashings and broken or displaced guttering, across chimney stacks, flashings and ridges and hips.
Being in a small place like Palm Bay makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: 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. If you have photographs of the water coming in, they help as well.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, along with how urgent it is.
- Place
- Palm Bay (CT9)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we can’t see
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Bear these in mind:
- Whether your insurer will pay the claim
- The work of a loss adjuster appointed by your insurer
- What your policy covers, which depends on its wording
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you before booking. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Palm Bay
- Gutters and fascias
- Ridges and hips
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Flashings
What we’re asked to look at in Palm Bay
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. The decision still rests with the insurer.
Problems we come across often include:
- New damp or leaks inside
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
Shop and office owners around Westwood Cross may find that finding where water is getting in quickly keeps disruption down.
Before you book anyone
- What insurance they carry
- How soon the report will arrive
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Is VAT included in the price?
Leave it or get it looked at?
It is useful to get a record soon after the storm, while the damage is fresh. Later weather and temporary repairs can make it harder to see what happened. For older village homes like those around Palm Bay, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Palm Bay
- Surveys seven days a week
- 20+ years’ experience
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- An independent view of the roof
What a survey costs
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- Height and safe access
Prices start from £150, inc. VAT, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both with VAT included. We confirm the exact price before you book.
What to tell us when you get in touch
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- What’s prompted the survey
We survey roofs on any day of the week. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Towns and villages near Palm Bay
Other services in Palm Bay
How it works
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, like stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will take it from there. A typical survey takes about 1–2 hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. Rural addresses near Palm Bay can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- You let us know what happened and whether a roofer has made the roof safe.
- Inside, we look for signs of water in the loft and rooms below.
- We view the roof from safe positions.
- Storm damage and older wear are recorded separately where we can.
- You receive the written report with photographs.
Before we arrive
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
How to book
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Related advice
Wind, rain and roofs in Palm Bay
Palm Bay lies within about 1 mile of the sea. Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies, and the insurer decides the claim. Quex Park, about 4.3 miles south-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Palm Bay. On older houses around here, roofs often 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.
Landlords with a home close to Margate station may find that a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer right away. If you run a hotel or guest house in or near Palm Bay, a roof problem can mean rooms out of use, so it pays to find faults before guests do.
Palm Bay is about 1 mile north-east of Margate, in Kent. From houses to flats and shops in Palm Bay, we can survey the roof. Across Kent, we cover Palm Bay and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Canterbury.
Storm damage roof reports in CT9 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We cover properties on Omer Avenue, Fifth Avenue and Simon Avenue and the roads around them. We also cover Cliftonville (1 mile south-west), Northdown (1 mile south-east), Kingsgate (1 mile south-east), St Peter's (2 miles south) and Broadstairs (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Ramsgate (4 miles south), Deal (12 miles south), Herne Bay (12 miles west), Walmer (13 miles south), St Lawrence (4 miles south) and Newington (3 miles south).
Near you in Palm Bay
Around Palm Bay, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Hartsdown Academy. For rail, the closest station is Margate station, about 1.8 miles west. Nearby you will also find Westwood Cross (2.5 miles south) and Public Library & Museum (Camborne) (1.1 miles west).
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Palm Bay
Is Palm Bay within the area you cover?
Yes. Palm Bay is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Palm Bay?
It can do. Within about 1 mile of the sea, as Palm Bay is, metal fixings wear faster and gales find any loose ridge or slate.
Will my insurer pay out if I get a storm damage report?
We can’t say whether a claim will be paid. The decision rests with your insurer and its policy. Our report gives you an independent record of the damage and its likely cause.
Does someone need to be in?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you when booking.
Will you go up on the roof?
Not unless it is safe. Safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where applicable cover most of what’s needed.
What if my insurer declines the claim?
The first step is a complaint to your insurer. After that, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to look at it. An independent report can add to your evidence, but we cannot say how it will turn out.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. It is a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
For landlords and managing agents
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, and the report can go to both. Access is agreed with the tenant in advance.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.