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Storm Damage Roof Report in Shepway
Know where you stand with the roof before you spend money on it. Storm damage roof reports in Shepway.
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Roofs hit by falling trees
Why act early in Shepway
Damage left open lets in more rain. Further water damage can blur what the storm actually did. A roofer should deal with emergency protection quickly. With lower homes, common in places like Shepway, there is little between a roof defect and the ceiling, so a small leak can mark a ceiling within a few storms. Finding the cause first saves a second job inside.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Shepway
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
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Storm damage roof report in Shepway
A storm damage roof report is priced from £150. It is a written report with photos, sent by email. It isn’t a repair quote and does not include repair costs, so you’ll need a roofer’s quote for that. Your insurer may also send its own loss adjuster. Our report gives you an independent record of the damage and its likely cause. If you are worried about slates and tiles blown off the roof and damaged gutters and fascias, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Chimney stacks on older houses around places like Shepway can let water in, at the flashings, the pointing or the mortar round the pots. Damp in a chimney breast can have more than one cause, so it is not always obvious where it starts. The stack, its flashings and the loft space beside it are all worth checking.
The written findings come by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Where
- Shepway (ME15)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Checking the roof from the ground
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That is where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
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What we can’t see
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Bear these in mind:
- Areas we cannot see safely
- What your policy covers, which depends on its wording
- The outcome of a claim
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Gutters and fascias
- Flashings
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flat roofs
- Ridges and hips
- Chimney stacks
When to book a survey in Shepway
Gusts work at anything on a roof that is loose or exposed. Rain can then blow in where slates or tiles have gone. Most people book a report soon after a storm, when they’ve seen damage or water has come in.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Broken or displaced guttering
- New damp or leaks inside
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
If you own a rental within reach of Maidstone West station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it.
Questions to ask before you book
- Are they insured for the work?
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Will the report include photos?
- What happens after the report arrives
Leaks and storm damage in Shepway
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. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts. Stoneacre, about 1.4 miles east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Shepway. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you look after a building like Greenfields Community Primary School, a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside. Trees in and around Mote Park shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Shepway is about 1 mile south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. Shepway is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area across London and South East England. We cover towns and villages across Kent.
We cover every part of the ME15 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. You’ll find streets such as Derby Road, Devon Road and Surrey Road, and we cover them all. Other places close to Shepway include Willington (1 mile east), Park Wood (1 mile south), Otham (1 mile south-east), Maidstone (1 mile north-west) and Weavering (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Sittingbourne (10 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles south-west), Gravesend (14 miles north-west), Tonbridge (12 miles west), Faversham (15 miles east) and Northfleet (15 miles north-west).
Near you in Shepway
We work in homes and buildings around Mote Park, The Wheatsheaf pub and Senacre Technology College, among other places. The nearest railway station is Maidstone West station, roughly 1.7 miles north-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include KIMS hospital (2.2 miles north) and Allington Castle (3.1 miles north-west). Open spaces near Shepway include Detling Hill.
FAQs for Shepway
How do I find out if my home in Shepway is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Will you come out to Shepway?
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 as you book.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years.
What wind speed counts as a storm?
Each policy has its own definition. Many treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but your policy sets the actual test.
How long is the visit?
It normally takes an hour or two for a house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. The written report follows by email.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, if whoever owns or manages the building agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it’s applicable and safe, yes. We fly a sub-250g drone and we are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where it applies.
How it works
The visit has one job: to see as much of the roof as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit usually takes roughly 1–2 hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. Being in a smaller place like Shepway does not change how the visit works: outside, inside and from any safe vantage point, in that order. Point out any stains, cracks or loose pieces you’ve spotted.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- The roof is inspected from safe positions.
- We record and photograph the damage.
- We note the likely cause and any signs of older wear.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
Getting ready for the survey
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Getting a price
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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What affects the cost of storm damage roof reports
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The size of the roof
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, including VAT.
Helping us price your survey
We will usually ask about:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- Anything about access we should know
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email to find out.