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Storm damage roof report in Sandling, Kent
An independent record of roof damage after a storm in Sandling. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Roofs hit by falling trees
Different roofs, different checks
Ridge and hip tiles
Ridge and hip tiles take the full force of the wind. The survey notes loose, cracked or missing ridge and hip tiles.
Chimney stacks
Wind can pull the flashings away from a chimney. We photograph any we find.
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Sandling
Wear and tear is normally 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: recent damage alongside any older defects, like nail fatigue on slates or eroded pointing. We give an honest view of what we see. How the policy applies is for your insurer to decide. We survey flashings, chimney stacks and gutters and fascias, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are holes or cracks caused by debris and new damp or leaks inside.
Somewhere as small as Sandling, older roofs have frequently been repaired many times. A new leak may be fresh damage or the latest sign of long-term wear, which matters if you’re thinking of an insurance claim. We check everything that’s safely in view and set out what we find. Damp in old walls and timbers is slow to dry, so the sooner the cause is found the better.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, and where it can wait, that is said too.
- Where
- Sandling (ME14, ME16, ME20)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Do you need a storm damage roof report in Sandling?
Falling trees and branches can damage roofs in high winds. The report shows what was hit and the damage caused, with photographs.
We’re frequently asked to look at:
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Stains appearing after strong winds
If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for example near Fremlin Walk, a leak can close part of a shop or office, so finding the cause quickly matters.
What to check before booking
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- What insurance they carry
- What the survey won’t cover
What a storm damage roof report does not cover
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- How your policy defines a storm
- Negotiating a claim settlement
- The outcome of a claim
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will point you to the right survey before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Slate and tile slopes
- Ridges and hips
- Flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and fascias
- Flat roofs
Can I check my roof myself?
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Practical tips
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Write down when the storm hit and when you noticed damage
- Keep any slates, tiles or debris that fall, if it’s safe to do so
- Get a roofer to make the roof safe if needed
- Check your policy for how to report damage
You will need a roofer’s quote for the repairs. They can use our report to see what needs doing.
After a storm, look at the roof from the street or garden. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or lifted ridges. Do not go up a ladder to look.
Storm damage roof reports around Sandling
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. You will also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it is detailed. About 4.2 miles south-east lies Stoneacre, a reminder of how long the area around Sandling has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead.
If you live in an older home near St Paul's Church, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Sandling Primary School, on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
Sandling is about 1 mile north-west of Foley Park, in Kent. We survey roofs in Sandling and the rest of Kent, as part of our work across London and South East England. Our Kent coverage includes Sandling and the places around it.
Here we cover the ME14, ME16 and ME20 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. Local streets include Lock Lane, Grange Lane and Tyland Lane, and we cover them all. You’ll find Sandling on the M20, so it’s easy for us to get to. Close by, we survey roofs in Abbey Gate (1 mile north), Ringlestone (1 mile south), Harbourland (1 mile east), Penenden Heath (1 mile south-east) and Foley Park (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cover Sittingbourne (10 miles east), Sevenoaks (14 miles west), Gravesend (11 miles north-west), Tonbridge (12 miles south-west), Northfleet (12 miles north-west) and Minster (15 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Sandling
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Yew Tree pub, Tyland Barn and The Maplesden Noakes School and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Maidstone East station, about 1.4 miles south of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include KIMS hospital (2 miles south-east) and Allington Castle (within half a mile south-west). Green spaces nearby include Burham Down and Boxley Hills.
What happens on the day
We don’t take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can be seen safely is inspected, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. Most visits take an hour or two for a house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Around Sandling, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it’s useful to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- First you give us the date of the storm and what you’ve noticed, inside and out.
- The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows and from the roof space where it is safe.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- The likely cause is recorded, along with any evidence of older wear.
- We send you a written report with photos, ready to give to your insurer.
Before we arrive
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Getting a price
To get a price for storm damage roof reports in Sandling, phone 07833 053749 or email us. Some details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
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Sandling: your questions answered
Do you carry out roof surveys in Sandling?
Yes, Sandling is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
How do I find out if my home in Sandling is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
How do I book a survey in Sandling?
Simply phone 07833 053749 or email us. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
How much is a storm damage roof report?
Our reports start from £150. Commercial and larger roofs are quoted on size. The report does not include repair costs.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We do not carry out asbestos surveys or testing. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
What do I do if water is coming in?
A roofer should handle temporary protection. If it’s safe, take photos before it goes on. We can record the damage in our report.