Kent · London and the South East
Pratling Street Storm Damage Roof Report
An experienced roof surveyor for storm damage roof reports in Pratling Street. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
Storm damage roof report in Pratling Street: what you get
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 photographs, and what we think the likely cause is. You can then give it to your insurer with your claim. The decision on any claim rests with your insurer and its policy wording. We’re not loss adjusters, and we cannot tell you whether a claim will succeed. Typical surveys look at loose or broken chimney pots and cowls and damaged flat roof membrane, across slate and tile slopes, ridges and hips and gutters and fascias.
Roofs in small places like Pratling Street frequently stand in the open, so storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hard. Once water gets into older walls, it takes a long time to dry, so it pays to find the cause quickly. A record with photos is useful if you need to show the damage to anyone else.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Place
- Pratling Street (ME20)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Leave it or get it looked at?
If the damage is partly wear and tear, it is better to know. Our report gives an honest view of both, so there are no surprises later. For an older or listed building in a place like Pratling Street, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
All our prices include VAT. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
Why book us in Pratling Street
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Prices that include VAT
See our cost guide and two real surveys.
What we do, step by step
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photographs as we go and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take about 1–2 hours at most homes, and longer for a large or complex roof. Older rural homes like those around Pratling Street can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- First you give us the date of the storm and what you’ve noticed, inside and out.
- We inspect the roof from safe viewpoints and from the loft where there’s access.
- We photograph and record every area of damage we can see.
- We look at whether the damage fits storm damage, older wear or both.
- The findings are written up with photographs for you to share with your insurer.
Preparing for the visit
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Book a survey
You can call us seven days a week. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
Wind, rain and roofs in Pratling Street
About 4.3 miles north lies Starkey Castle, a reminder of how long the area around Pratling Street has been built on. 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. Older houses across Kent often 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. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it is detailed.
Living close to Tyland Barn is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as St Peter's Church of England Primary School, tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
Pratling Street is about 3 miles north-west of Maidstone, in Kent. From houses to flats and shops in Pratling Street, the roof can be surveyed. Across Kent, we cover Pratling Street.
Storm damage roof reports in ME20 are booked the same way as anywhere else. You’ll find streets like Old Mill Lane, Pratling Street and St Michaels Close, all of which we cover. Close by, we survey roofs in Forstal (1 mile south-west), Eccles (1 mile north-west), Burham (2 miles north-west), New Hythe (2 miles west) and Larkfield (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (3 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (11 miles east), Dartford (15 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (14 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles south-west) and Gravesend (10 miles north-west).
Around Pratling Street
We work in homes and buildings around Aylesford School, The Bush pub and Tyland Barn. Pratling Street’s nearest station is Aylesford station, roughly 1.4 miles west of the centre. A little further out are Fremlin Walk (2.4 miles south-east) and Allington Castle (1.1 miles south-east). For a walk, there’s Burham Down and Boxley Hills.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Pratling Street
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Pratling Street. For a price for a let property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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.
More services for Pratling Street
What affects the cost of storm damage roof reports
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
What to tell us when you contact us
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
For a price for storm damage roof reports in Pratling Street, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us give you an accurate price.
Tips from our surveys
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Ask a roofer for emergency temporary protection if water is coming in
- Take photos of stains and damp inside
- Hold on to fallen pieces of the roof where you can
- File receipts for anything you pay for
For repair costs, ask a roofer to quote. They can use our report to see what needs doing.
Ask a tree specialist about branches over the roof. They can damage the roof in high winds.
Signs you need a storm damage roof report in Pratling Street
When you claim, your insurer may ask for evidence of the damage and its cause. An independent report gives you a clear record to send. The decision still rests with the insurer.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- New damp or leaks inside
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Loose or torn flashings
If you let a flat or house near Aylesford station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- How long the report takes to arrive
- What experience they bring
- Their insurance cover
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Pratling Street
Is my home in Pratling Street listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Is Pratling Street in the area you cover?
Yes, Pratling Street is within the area we cover. We work right across London and South East England. Just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the property, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
How long will you be at the property?
Time on site depends on the roof; most visits take an hour or two at a typical home, or half a day or so for a commercial building. The report is sent afterwards by email.
Should I go up on the roof to take photos?
Safely, from the ground or a window. Never climb onto a roof after a storm. Binoculars can help you see damage from below and we’ll inspect the rest from safe positions.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Tell us about it when you book and we’ll explain what’s needed.
Do I need to be at home?
Not necessarily. If we only need the outside, we can agree that beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Is there a set wind speed for storm damage?
It depends on your policy. Many use gusts of about 55 mph, but each policy sets its own definition. Check your policy wording.