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Storm damage roof report in Park Wood, Kent
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Park Wood. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Flat roof edges peeled back
How a storm damage roof report works in Park Wood
After a storm, it is useful to have a clear record of what happened to your roof. We photograph the damage, describe it and note whether it fits storm damage, older wear or both. We’re not loss adjusters and can’t tell you if your claim will succeed. What you get is an independent view of the roof’s condition. We survey slate and tile slopes, chimney stacks and flat roofs, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are gutters pulled loose in the wind and stains appearing after strong winds.
Chimney stacks on older houses around places like Park Wood can let water in, through worn flaunching, failed pointing or lifted flashings. Damp on a chimney breast is not always rain from above, which is why it is worth tracing properly. The stack, its flashings and the loft space beside it are all worth checking.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, each with a short note and a photo. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Location
- Park Wood (ME15, ME17, ME14)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photos, emailed to you. As for time on site, it normally takes about one to two hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. For a survey in Park Wood, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. Tell us about any garages, outbuildings or extensions you want included.
- 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.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
Before we arrive
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Booking a survey
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
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Landlords, agents and block managers in Park Wood
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed beforehand. We survey seven days a week, which can make access easier.
Why get it checked now?
It’s useful to get a record soon after the storm, while the damage is fresh. Further storms and quick fixes can make the picture less clear. In a smaller place like Park Wood, wherever a roof is exposed, a loose ridge or flashing does not stay loose for long. Wind gets under it and lifts more.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, including VAT.
What you get with us
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Visits on any day of the week
- A photo-illustrated written report
Read what a roof survey costs or our case studies.
Before and after the survey
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Keep any slates, tiles or debris that fall, if it is safe to do so
- Note the date and time you first saw the damage
- Ask a roofer for emergency temporary protection if water is coming in
- Check your policy for how to report damage
Your insurer may send a loss adjuster to look at the damage. You will have your own independent record to refer to.
Ask a tree specialist about branches over the roof. They can damage the roof in high winds.
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Park Wood
With Stoneacre about 1.3 miles north-east, Park Wood sits in an area with a long building history. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Older houses across Kent frequently have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. You will also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in.
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near St Martin's Church, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in. Homes near green spaces such as Mote Park can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn. Take a building like Tree Tops Primary Academy: tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
Park Wood is about 2 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. In Park Wood, as across Kent, every roof gets the same careful survey. Across Kent, we cover Park Wood and the places around it.
Here we cover the ME15, ME17 and ME14 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. If you need a storm damage roof report at a property on Bell Road, Selby Road and Essex Road or a nearby road, we can help. You will find Park Wood on the A274, which makes it straightforward to reach. Close by, we survey roofs in Otham (1 mile north-east), Willington (1 mile north), Boughton Monchelsea (1 mile south-west), Shepway (1 mile north) and Boughton Green (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cover Ashford (15 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (11 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles south-west), Gravesend (15 miles north-west), Tonbridge (12 miles west) and Faversham (15 miles east).
Around Park Wood
In Park Wood, that means homes and buildings near Mote Park, New Line Learning Academy and The White Horse pub and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Maidstone West station, about 2.6 miles north-west. Other landmarks nearby include Sutton Valence Castle (2.7 miles south-east) and The Mall Maidstone (2.5 miles north-west). For a walk, there is Detling Hill.
Park Wood questions
Is my home in Park Wood listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about 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.
Do you cover Park Wood?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and Park Wood is part of that. Just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
How experienced are you?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
What if my insurer declines the claim?
Raise it with your insurer first. The Financial Ombudsman Service may look at it if that doesn’t resolve it. The Ombudsman looks at whether there were storm conditions, whether the damage fits a storm and whether the storm was the main cause.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it when you book and we’ll plan the survey around it.
What’s the best way to book?
It’s easiest to ring 07833 053749 or email us. Give us the address and a few details about the roof, and we will take it from there. We survey seven days a week.
DIY checks: what’s safe
It’s useful to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when booking, as it helps us focus the survey.
A lot can be seen from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
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What this survey can’t tell you
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- Whether your insurer will pay the claim
- Negotiating a claim settlement
- Estimates of repair costs
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or email us and we will suggest the right survey before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Park Wood
- Flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and fascias
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flat roofs
- Ridges and hips