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Storm damage roof report in Rodmersham, Kent
Need a storm damage roof report in Rodmersham? We can help, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- New damp or leaks inside
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
About our storm damage roof report in Rodmersham
Storms tend to find the weak points on a roof. Slates and tiles slip or blow off, ridge and hip tiles lift, flashings pull away and flat roof coverings can tear. Trees and branches can also hit roofs in a storm. We record the damage on your roof and photograph each part. Any older wear we can see is recorded as well. If you’ve noticed flashings pulled away from walls or stacks and slates and tiles blown off the roof, we can find out what’s behind it, on ridges and hips, flat roofs and chimney stacks alike.
Roofs in small places like Rodmersham often stand in the open, where storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hardest. Once water gets into older walls, it takes a long time to dry, so it pays to find the cause quickly. A written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, and where it can wait, that’s said too.
- Where
- Rodmersham (ME9)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Honest limits
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- Negotiating a claim settlement
- A decision on your insurance claim
- Repair costs or quotes for the work
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you before booking. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Flat roofs
- Flashings
- Gutters and fascias
- Slate and tile slopes
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges and hips
Wind, rain and roofs in Rodmersham
Rodmersham lies within about 3 miles of the sea, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. In a coastal gale, rain is driven sideways into laps, verges and flashings, while salt slowly corrodes metal fixings and flashings. Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it’s listed or in a conservation area. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Nicholas, leaks on older roofs frequently start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks. Take a building like Rodmersham School: a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside.
Rodmersham is about 2 miles south-east of Sittingbourne, in Kent. We survey roofs in Rodmersham and the rest of Kent. We cover towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
Postcode districts we cover here for storm damage roof reports: ME9. We also cover Bapchild (1 mile south), Rodmersham Green (1 mile west), Highsted (1 mile west), Radfield (1 mile north-east) and Newbury (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (11 miles west), Ashford (13 miles south), Canterbury (14 miles east), Whitstable (12 miles east), Faversham (5 miles east) and Minster (7 miles north).
Local landmarks in Rodmersham
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Sittingbourne School and Cromers Wood. Rodmersham’s nearest station is Sittingbourne station, roughly 1.8 miles north-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Bayford Court (1.6 miles north-west) and Sittingbourne Heritage Museum (1.4 miles north-west).
Signs you need a storm damage roof report in Rodmersham
Insurers often want evidence of what has been damaged and why. A written report with photos gives you something clear to pass on. Your insurer still makes the decision.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Roofs hit by falling trees
Landlords with a home close to Sittingbourne station may find that a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer straight away.
Questions to ask before you book
- What the survey won’t cover
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- How soon the report will arrive
Surveys for landlords and agents in Rodmersham
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it as you book and we will plan the survey around it.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work with less disruption.
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What you can safely check yourself
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Do not go up yourself.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
How the survey works
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit usually takes an hour or two for a house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. In a small place like Rodmersham, access is usually the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We note the date of the storm and the damage you’ve seen.
- We look at the roof from wherever it is safe.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- We note the likely cause and any signs of older wear.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
Before the survey
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Book a survey
For a price for storm damage roof reports in Rodmersham, phone 07833 053749 or email us. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us give you an accurate price.
Advice
Why get it checked now?
A few slipped slates can soon lead to wet timbers. Getting it recorded and repaired sooner is usually better. In a small place like Rodmersham, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, including VAT. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
Why book with us
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Photographs and a written report every time
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
Rodmersham: your questions answered
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Rodmersham?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. 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 Rodmersham within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Not unless it is safe. Safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where applicable cover most of what’s needed, and anything out of sight is recorded in the report.
Is there a set wind speed for storm damage?
It varies by policy. About 55 mph is a common figure in many policies, but your policy sets the actual test.
How are storm damage reports priced?
Storm damage roof report starts 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.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling are not something we do. Where a material might contain it, like old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it.
How experienced are you?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years.