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Ryarsh Storm Damage Roof Report
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Ryarsh. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Ryarsh
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. Where we also see signs of older wear, the report records that too. If you’ve noticed water coming in after the storm and damage from fallen branches or debris, we can find out what’s behind it, on gutters and fascias, flashings and ridges and hips alike.
Somewhere as small as Ryarsh, older roofs have often been repaired many times. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old 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.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters, with a note and a photo for each point. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Place
- Ryarsh (ME19)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
When to book a survey in Ryarsh
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.
Look out for signs like these:
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Damaged pots on the stack
The streets around a church such as Church of St Martin are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, 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?
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- How soon the report will arrive
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
Common questions in Ryarsh
Is my home in Ryarsh listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Is Ryarsh in the area you cover?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Will you go up on the roof?
Not always. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where applicable let us see the rest.
How long does the survey take?
That depends on the size and shape of the roof, but most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. The written report follows by email.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and it’s safe, yes. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If it is 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 out if I get a storm damage report?
That is not something we can promise. The decision rests with your insurer and its policy. Our report gives you an independent record of the damage and its likely cause.
Different roofs, different checks
Slate roofs
Natural slate can last 100 years or more, but the nails frequently fail first. We look at whether slipped slates suggest storm damage, older wear or both.
Flat roof coverings
Wind can lift the edges of flat roof coverings or tear them. Damage is photographed and described.
What a survey costs
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The roof’s overall size
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
A Basic Survey starts from £150, with VAT included. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both inc. VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
Helping us price your survey
Some details help us recommend the right survey and price. When you get in touch, it helps to mention:
- The property’s address and postcode
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- What kind of property and roof it is
Unsure which package suits your roof? It’s easiest to ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
Storm damage roof reports around Ryarsh
With Starkey Castle about 4.6 miles north-east, Ryarsh 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. Many older homes in Kent have handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles held by pegs through two holes, and tile-hanging on their upper walls. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from.
Anyone responsible for a site like Ryarsh Primary School will know that tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back. If you live near a park like Leybourne Lakes Country Park, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys.
Ryarsh is about 7 miles north-west of Maidstone, in Kent. We cover Ryarsh and the rest of Kent, as part of our work across London and South East England. Ryarsh is one of the towns and villages in Kent where we work for storm damage roof reports. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
Here we cover the ME19 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. We offer storm damage roof reports to properties on The Street, Old School Lane and Brick Gardens and the roads around them. Nearby, we also carry out storm damage roof reports in Addington (1 mile south-west), Trottiscliffe (2 miles west), Vigo Village (2 miles north-west), Harvel (3 miles north-west) and Culverstone Green (3 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (7 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (15 miles east), Dartford (12 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (9 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles south-west) and Gravesend (8 miles north).
Landmarks near Ryarsh
Typical jobs here are in homes near Leybourne Lakes Country Park, The Holmesdale School and The Duke Of Wellington Public House. The nearest railway station is West Malling station, roughly 1.7 miles south-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Maidstone Hospital (4.7 miles south-east) and Coldrum Long Barrow (1.1 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Blue Bell Hill and Burham Down.
Leave it or get it looked at?
It helps to get a record soon after the storm, while the damage is fresh. Further storms and quick fixes can make the picture less clear. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
For a price for your roof in Ryarsh, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why book us in Ryarsh
- Clear package prices, with VAT included
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Surveys seven days a week
Read our cost guide or two real surveys.
When you need someone else
It’s a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- Damage hidden under coverings or inside the structure, without opening up
- The outcome of a claim
- Negotiating a claim settlement
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you before booking. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Gutters and fascias
- Slate and tile slopes
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges and hips
- Flashings
- Flat roofs
Towns and villages near Ryarsh
Also in Ryarsh
How it works
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. Most surveys take about 1–2 hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. In a small place like Ryarsh, 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. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- We check the roof from wherever it is safe.
- We record and photograph the damage.
- The report notes whether the damage fits a storm, older wear or both.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
Getting ready for the survey
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Leave side gates unlocked
Getting a price
To get a price for storm damage roof reports in Ryarsh, ring 07833 053749 or email us. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us give you an accurate price.