Kent · London and the South East
Storm Damage Roof Report in Rushenden
Not sure what state the roof is in? You can book a storm damage roof report in Rushenden and across Kent.
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
Wind, rain and roofs in Rushenden
Rushenden is within about 1 mile of the coast, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, and driving rain finds any gap they leave, while salt slowly corrodes metal fixings and flashings. Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it is listed or in a conservation area. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas.
If you look after a building such as Queenborough School and Nursery, a leak through a large roof is frequently found some distance from where the water shows inside. If you let a flat or house near Queenborough station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over. Take an older house close to Parish Church of the Holy Trinity: water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney.
Rushenden is about 2 miles south-west of Sheerness, in Kent. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Rushenden can all book storm damage roof reports. Rushenden is one of the towns and villages in Kent we cover for storm damage roof reports. For surveys nearby, see our Maidstone page.
Here we cover the ME11 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. If you need a storm damage roof report at a property on Well Road, Manor Road and First Avenue or a nearby road, we can help. Close by, we survey roofs in Queenborough (1 mile north-east), Halfway Houses (2 miles north-east), Sheerness (2 miles north-east), Blue Town (2 miles north) and Grain (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (14 miles south-west), Sittingbourne (5 miles south), Whitstable (13 miles east), Faversham (9 miles south-east), Minster (3 miles east) and Davington (9 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Rushenden
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Oasis Academy Isle of Sheppey and Old House at Home, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Queenborough station, about 0.6 miles north-east. A little further out are Queenborough Guildhall Museum (0.5 miles north) and Castle Rough (3.5 miles south).
About our storm damage roof report in Rushenden
Wear and tear is usually excluded from home insurance. So it matters whether the damage came from the storm or from a roof that was already worn. Our report records both: fresh breaks and recently moved slates or tiles, and older problems like corroded nails or worn mortar. We give an honest view of what we see. How the policy applies is for your insurer to decide. Typical surveys look at holes or cracks caused by debris and loose or torn flashings, on chimney stacks, flashings and gutters and fascias.
Somewhere as small as Rushenden, older roofs have often been repaired many times. A new leak may be fresh damage or the latest sign of long-term wear, and the difference matters, especially to an insurer. The report says what was seen and what it points to. Older walls and timbers hold water for a long time, so it’s worth finding the cause soon.
Where we cannot see part of the roof, the report says so. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Place
- Rushenden (ME11)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How we price storm damage roof reports
Survey packages start from £150, with VAT included. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
All our prices include VAT. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
Booking your survey
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- What’s prompted the survey
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Rushenden
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, with the most urgent items set out first.
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with the building owner or managing agent. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Questions from Rushenden
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Rushenden?
Places near the sea get more wind and more salt in the air than inland, and both are hard on roofs. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, while strong wind lifts anything already loose.
Do you cover smaller places like Rushenden?
Yes. Rushenden is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
We carry out surveys on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a date, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so whoever owns or manages the building needs to agree access. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We check the roof, not the whole building, and it isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only if it’s safe. We inspect whatever is safely visible: from ground level, from windows and vantage points, from the loft space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where applicable. Anything we cannot see is noted in the report.
Are you loss adjusters?
No. Our report is an independent record for you to use. The insurer may send a loss adjuster of its own.
Tips that help
Small things make a difference. Some pointers:
- File receipts for anything you pay for
- Tell your insurer about the damage promptly
- Photograph damage inside the house too
- Write down when the storm hit and when you noticed damage
After the visit, we write up the report with photos of each area of damage. It sets out what is damaged, the likely cause and any signs of older wear. Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24 to 48 hours and Premium reports the same day.
Clear gutters and outlets before the stormy months. Blocked drainage can add water damage to wind damage.
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DIY checks: what’s safe
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That’s where a survey comes in.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
What we do, step by step
We do not take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. Most visits take about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. In a small place like Rushenden, access is typically the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You let us know when the storm was and what damage you’ve seen.
- We inspect the roof from safe viewpoints and from the loft where there is access.
- The damage is recorded with photographs, area by area.
- We check whether the damage fits storm damage, older wear or both.
- We send you a written report with photos, ready to give to your insurer.
Getting ready for the survey
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
Booking a survey
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email, let us know about the property and we will explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
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Different roofs, different checks
Clay and concrete tiles
Tiles can lift, crack or blow off in high winds. We record which are damaged and where.
Lead flashings
Lifted flashings let rain run behind them into the roof. The report records the flashing and any damp inside.