Medway · London and the South East
Storm Damage Roof Report in Rochester
An experienced roof surveyor for storm damage roof reports in Rochester. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
Checking the roof from the ground
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level.
About our storm damage roof report in Rochester
High winds normally affect the parts of a roof that are already exposed or loose. Typical damage includes lost slates and tiles, lifted ridges, loose flashings and torn flat roof coverings. Trees and branches can also hit roofs in a storm. We record the damage on your roof and photograph each part. Where we also see signs of older wear, the report records that too. We are often asked to look into flat roof edges peeled back and holes or cracks caused by debris, on flat roofs, slate and tile slopes and ridges and hips.
Around a town like Rochester, leaks come from older and newer roofs alike. Older roofs suffer slipped slates, worn mortar and tired lead, while later houses can leak at valleys, verges and flat-roofed additions. The cause decides what happens next, so it is worth finding it properly. It also helps show whether the problem is long-standing wear or recent damage.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Place
- Rochester (ME2, ME1, ME3, ME4)
- Wider area
- Medway
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Rochester roofs and the weather
The coast is about 3 miles or less from Rochester, where storms can bring strong gusts off the sea. What counts as a storm is set by each policy, often gusts of around 55 mph, and the insurer makes the decision. Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in.
With Restoration House about 0.4 miles south-east, the area around Rochester has a long history. On older roofs nearby, leaks frequently trace back to lead flashings, valleys and gutters. If you live near a park such as Broomhill Park, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
Rochester is about 27 miles east of London, in Medway. Anywhere in Rochester, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Our Medway coverage includes Rochester. For surveys nearby, see our Maidstone page.
Surveys in ME2, ME1, ME3 and ME4 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Local streets include High Street, Gundolph Square and Station Road, all of which we cover. Rochester sits on or near the A2 and A226, so getting to you is simple. Other places close to Rochester include Strood (1 mile west), Borstal (1 mile south-west), Cuxton (2 miles south-west), Lower Bush (3 miles west) and North Halling (3 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Gillingham (4 miles east), Chatham (3 miles south-east), Rainham (5 miles south-east), Park Wood (5 miles south-east), Lordswood (4 miles south-east) and Twydall (4 miles east). As one of the bigger places in Medway, Rochester has homes, rented property and businesses of every kind.
Near you in Rochester
Around Rochester, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Former Ordnance Store At Chatham Gun Wharf, Fort Pitt Grammar School and Broomhill Park and the streets around them. Also close by are Temple School (1.2 miles north) and Royal Crown Hotel (under half a mile east). Rochester has its own railway station: Rochester station. Other landmarks nearby include Rochester Castle (less than half a mile east) and Huguenot Museum (less than half a mile east). Green spaces nearby include Gad's Hill and Rede Common.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Rochester
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work around your tenants.
Prices for storm damage roof reports in Rochester
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
Getting in touch
We will normally ask about:
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Anything about access we should know
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form, let us know about the property and we will suggest the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
When you need someone else
It’s a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- What your policy covers, which depends on its wording
- Repair costs or quotes for the work
- Areas we cannot see safely
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flat roofs
- Ridges and hips
- Slate and tile slopes
- Gutters and fascias
- Flashings
- Chimney stacks
Also near Rochester
Also in Rochester
Questions from Rochester
Is my home in Rochester 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.
Is Rochester in the area you cover?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and Rochester is part of that. You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
How do I arrange a storm damage roof report in Rochester?
The quickest way is to phone 07833 053749 or email us. Let us know the address and a little about the roof, and we will take it from there. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
Does your report mean my claim will be accepted?
That’s not something we can promise. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. What we provide is an independent record of the damage.
What if my insurer declines the claim?
The first step is a complaint to your insurer. If you are still unhappy, you may be able to take it to the Financial Ombudsman Service. Our report gives you an independent record of the roof, though we cannot predict the outcome.
Can you put a tarpaulin over the damage?
A roofer should handle temporary protection. Photograph the damage first if you can do so safely. Our report then records the roof.
Will you check the loft?
Where it’s relevant to the survey and there is safe access, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps.
What we do, step by step
We’ll ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. The inspection then takes between one and two hours for most houses, or half a day or so for a commercial building. A visit in Rochester runs most smoothly with the loft hatch clear, side gates open and a parking spot in mind. If you won’t be there yourself, let us know who will let us in.
- You let us know what happened and whether a roofer has made the roof safe.
- We check inside, including the loft where there is access, for water damage.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, windows and the roof where it is safe.
- Storm damage and older wear are recorded separately where we can.
- You receive the written report with photos.
Preparing for the visit
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Tell us about parking before the day
Book a survey
If you’re buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or send us an email when you’re ready.
Advice
What we are asked to look at in Rochester
Others book after an insurer has queried a claim. You get an independent record of what the roof shows. What happens next is up to the insurer.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Lead lifted at abutments
If you run a business near Pentagon Shopping Centre, water through a ceiling can damage stock and close a sales floor, so the source needs finding fast.
What to check before booking
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Their report turnaround times