Kent · London and the South East
Round Street Storm Damage Roof Report
An experienced roof surveyor for storm damage roof reports in Round Street. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Damaged pots on the stack
How the survey works
Photos are taken throughout the visit, so the report shows exactly what we saw. We take close-ups from wherever is safe. A typical visit takes between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. For a village or hamlet like Round Street, the journey is planned beforehand: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- You tell us what happened and whether a roofer has made the roof safe.
- Inside, we look for signs of water in the loft and rooms below.
- We view the roof from safe positions.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
Preparing for the visit
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
Getting a price
To get a price for storm damage roof reports in Round Street, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. A few details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
Related advice
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Round Street
Our storm damage report starts from £150. It’s a written report with photographs, sent by email. It isn’t a repair quote and does not include repair costs, so ask a roofer to quote for the work. The insurer may still send a loss adjuster of its own. What you get is an independent record of the damage and what seems to have caused it. We are often asked to look into roofs hit by falling trees and damaged gutters and fascias, across gutters and fascias, flat roofs and flashings.
For a small place like Round Street, the inspection is the same as anywhere: the journey and access are just planned ahead of time. Let us know where the water shows, when it appears and anything you’ve noticed outside, along with any repairs done before. Photographs of the stain and of the roof from outside are helpful too.
Nothing in the report is left vague: if work is needed, the report says so clearly.
- Location
- Round Street (DA13)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
DIY checks: what’s safe
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level.
You can learn a lot from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
How we price storm damage roof reports
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Roof area
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
For a price for your roof in Round Street, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What we need to know
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Also near Round Street
What else we do in Round Street
When to book a survey in Round Street
Gusts work at anything on a roof that’s loose or exposed. Driving rain then gets in through the gaps. People typically call us after a storm, once they’ve noticed damage or a leak.
People normally book a survey when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Loose or torn flashings
If you own a rental within reach of Sole Street station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Whether VAT is added on top
Round Street questions
Will you come out to Round Street?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
Is my home in Round 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 are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If it’s needed and safe to reach, yes. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging, as far as the space allows.
Will my insurer pay for an old roof?
Most policies do not cover wear and tear. Our report records storm damage and any older wear we see, so you know what the roof shows. Your insurer decides how its policy applies.
Will my insurer pay out if I get a storm damage report?
Only your insurer can decide that. We record the damage, with photographs and the likely cause, which you can pass to your insurer.
How strong does the wind have to be for a storm claim?
It varies by policy. About 55 mph is a common figure in many policies, but your policy sets the actual test.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and it is safe, yes. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
For landlords and managing agents
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work with less disruption.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Round Street and across Kent can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Leaks and storm damage in Round Street
The coast is about 5 miles or less from Round Street, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Strong wind lifts anything already loose, and driving rain gets in wherever it can, and salt air slowly wears metal fixings. Older houses across Kent frequently have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in.
Anyone responsible for a site like Cobham Primary School will know that on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain. Cobham College, about 0.9 miles east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Round Street. On older roofs nearby, leaks often trace back to lead flashings, valleys and gutters.
Round Street is about 3 miles south of Gravesend, in Kent. We survey roofs in Round Street and the rest of Kent. We cover towns and villages across Kent. There’s also a page for Maidstone.
Here we cover the DA13 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Sole Street (1 mile south), Gold Street (1 mile south-east), Nash Street (1 mile west), Meopham (1 mile south-west) and Henley Street (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (11 miles south-east), Dartford (8 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (11 miles south-west), Gravesend (3 miles north), Tonbridge (14 miles south) and Northfleet (3 miles north-west).
What’s near Round Street
In Round Street, that means homes and buildings near The Railway Inn, Jeskyns and Meopham School and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Sole Street station, roughly 0.6 miles south. Other landmarks nearby include Gravesham Museum (3.5 miles north) and Gravesham Community Hospital (3.6 miles north). Not far away are Gad's Hill and Ranscombe Farm.
What we look for on each type of roof
Ridge and hip tiles
The ridge and hips are among the most exposed parts of a roof. We record any that have lifted, cracked or come away.
Chimney stacks
Stacks with existing defects tend to suffer more in storms. We record both the storm damage and the older wear.