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Storm damage roof report in Perrywood, Kent
An independent record of roof damage after a storm in Perrywood, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Call or email for a price.
- Loose or torn flashings
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Damaged flat roof membrane
Leave it or get it looked at?
Knowing whether older wear played a part helps you understand your position. We record storm damage and older defects, so you know what the roof shows. Older and listed buildings around Perrywood may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Perrywood
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- PI and public liability insurance
- Package prices that include VAT
See what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
How a storm damage roof report works in Perrywood
What counts as a storm depends on your policy, though many use gusts of about 55 mph. Check your own policy wording. Whether the weather met it is for your insurer. We record the damage and what seems to have caused it. The report includes photos of each area of damage, and you decide what to send. The claim decision rests with your insurer. Common reasons to book are gutters pulled loose in the wind and damaged pots on the stack, on flat roofs, ridges and hips and flashings.
Somewhere as small as Perrywood, older roofs have often been repaired many times. A new leak may be fresh damage or the latest sign of long-term wear, which matters if you are thinking of an insurance claim. The report says what was seen and what it points to. Older walls and timbers hold water for a long time, so it’s worth finding the cause soon.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, and where it can wait, that is said too.
- Where
- Perrywood (ME13)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
DIY checks: what’s safe
A lot can be seen from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey.
Perrywood: your questions answered
Will you come out to Perrywood?
Yes, Perrywood is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Is my home in Perrywood listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Does someone need to be in?
Not always. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
How are storm damage reports priced?
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. Bigger roofs are quoted on size and access. It doesn’t include repair costs, so you’ll need a roofer’s quote for those.
Will you check the loft?
If it’s needed and safe to reach, yes. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Tell us about it when you book and we will explain what’s needed.
How experienced are you?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs.
Practical tips
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Look at what your policy says about wear and tear
- Photograph the damage safely from below
- Keep receipts for any emergency work
- Tell your insurer about the damage promptly
You get the report by email and pass it to your insurer yourself. We do not deal with the insurer on your behalf.
A well-maintained roof stands up to storms better. Have loose slates, tiles and flashings seen to promptly.
Signs you need a storm damage roof report in Perrywood
Falling trees and branches can damage roofs in high winds. We record the damage and where it is, backed up with photos.
People normally book a survey when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- New damp or leaks inside
- Damaged flat roof membrane
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of St Mary, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney.
Before booking anyone
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
Wind, rain and roofs in Perrywood
Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts. Belmont House and Gardens, about 3.4 miles west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Perrywood. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead.
If you let a flat or house near Selling station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused. Take a building like Selling Church of England Primary School: a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside.
Perrywood is about 4 miles south-east of Faversham, in Kent. Roofs in Perrywood get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Kent. Perrywood is one of the places in Kent where we work. We also survey roofs in Canterbury.
We survey roofs across ME13 for storm damage roof reports and the streets around it. We also cover the places around Perrywood: Selling (1 mile north), Hogben's Hill (1 mile north-west), Shottenden (1 mile south), Neames Forstal (1 mile north-east) and Gushmere (1 mile north). We also work in nearby towns such as Ashford (9 miles south), Canterbury (7 miles east), Sittingbourne (10 miles north-west), Whitstable (8 miles north-east), Faversham (4 miles north-west) and Herne Bay (12 miles north-east).
Near you in Perrywood
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The White Lion Public House, among other places. The closest station to Perrywood is Selling station, roughly 1.2 miles north-east. Well-known places in the area include Tower keep castle at Chilham (2.1 miles south-east).
What this survey can’t tell you
A survey is a proper look at the roof, but it cannot do everything. The main limits are:
- Estimates of repair costs
- Whether your insurer will pay the claim
- Damage hidden under coverings or inside the structure, without opening up
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Perrywood
- Gutters and fascias
- Chimney stacks
- Flashings
- Slate and tile slopes
- Ridges and hips
- Flat roofs
Nearby places to Perrywood
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What we do, step by step
The visit usually starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the roof space if there’s safe access. All told, expect about 1–2 hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. Older roofs in small places like Perrywood can have low, tight loft spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- You let us know when the storm was and what damage you’ve seen.
- The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows and from the roof space where it is safe.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- The likely cause is recorded, along with any evidence of older wear.
- You get a written report you can pass to your insurer.
Before we arrive
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Book a survey
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email, let us know about the property and we will suggest the right survey. The price is agreed up front.