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Storm damage roof report in Priestwood, Kent
An independent record of roof damage after a storm in Priestwood, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Get in touch for a price.
- Water coming in after the storm
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
Storm damage roof report in Priestwood: what you get
The Financial Ombudsman looks at three things when it considers a storm damage complaint: were there storm conditions on or around the date, is the damage consistent with a storm, and was the storm the main cause. Our report focuses on the second and third points. You or your insurer can check the weather for the date. If you are worried about slates and tiles blown off the roof and flashings pulled away from walls or stacks, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
For a small place like Priestwood, the inspection is the same as anywhere: we simply plan the journey and access ahead. It is useful to know where the water appears, in what weather, and what you’ve seen outside, along with any repairs done before. If you have photos of the water coming in, they help as well.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Where
- Priestwood (DA13)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
When you need someone else
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Keep these in mind:
- Acting for you with the insurer
- A price for the repairs
- A decision on your insurance claim
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges and hips
- Gutters and fascias
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flashings
- Flat roofs
What we do, step by step
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Around Priestwood, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We start with the details: when the storm hit and what damage you can see.
- We inspect the roof from safe viewpoints and from the loft where there is access.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- We look at whether the damage fits storm damage, older wear or both.
- We send you a written report with photos, ready to give to your insurer.
Before the survey
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Keep pets in another room
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Arrange a survey
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
Advice
For landlords and managing agents
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the addresses.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Priestwood and across Kent can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Common questions in Priestwood
How do I find out if my home in Priestwood is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Priestwood?
Yes, Priestwood is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Priestwood as anywhere else.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days when booking.
What does a storm damage report cost?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Larger or more complex roofs are quoted for their size. Repair costs aren’t included, so ask a roofer to quote.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only where it is safe to do so. We inspect whatever is safely visible: from the ground, from windows, from inside the roof space, from the roof where it is safe and by drone where it applies. Anything we can’t see is noted in the report.
Do I need to be at home?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you as you book.
What do I do if water is coming in?
Emergency cover over a damaged roof should be arranged with a roofer. If it is safe, photograph the damage before it is covered. Keep receipts in case your insurer asks for them.
Towns and villages near Priestwood
Also in Priestwood
Do you need a storm damage roof report in Priestwood?
Branches and trees frequently come down on roofs during storms. We record the damage and where it is, backed up with photos.
Here are some of the things we see frequently:
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
If you live in an older home near Church of Our Lady of the Meadow, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in.
What to check before booking
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- What experience they bring
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- What the survey won’t cover
Tips that help
Getting the most from a storm damage roof report starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Look at what your policy says about wear and tear
- Arrange temporary cover with a roofer if rain is getting in
- Photograph the damage safely from below
- Hold on to fallen pieces of the roof where you can
If a claim is declined and you disagree, the first step is a complaint to the insurer. After that, you may be able to take it to the Financial Ombudsman Service.
Clear gutters and outlets before the stormy months. Overflowing gutters can make storm damage worse.
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Priestwood
Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. 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. With Cobham College about 2.6 miles north-east, Priestwood sits in an area with a long building history. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead.
If you own a rental within reach of Sole Street station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer right away. Trees in and around Camer Park Country Park shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters.
Priestwood is about 5 miles south of Gravesend, in Kent. We visit Priestwood as part of our work across Kent, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Priestwood is one of the places in Kent we cover. There is also a page for Maidstone.
Storm damage roof reports in DA13 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We offer storm damage roof reports to properties on Chandler's Hill, Chandler's Road and Priestwood Road. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Priestwood Green (1 mile south-west), Harvel (1 mile south), South Street (1 mile west), Foxendown (1 mile north) and Culverstone Green (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (9 miles south-east), Dartford (9 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (10 miles south-west), Gravesend (5 miles north), Tonbridge (12 miles south) and Northfleet (5 miles north).
Around Priestwood
We work in homes and buildings around Camer Park Country Park and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Sole Street station, roughly 1.9 miles north. A little further out are Leybourne Castle (4.1 miles south-east) and Coldrum Long Barrow (2.4 miles south). Open spaces near Priestwood include Ranscombe Farm.
DIY checks: what’s safe
You can learn a lot 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.
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.