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Storm Damage Roof Report in Sole Street
Not sure what state the roof is in? You can book a storm damage roof report in Sole Street and across Kent, with plain-English findings.
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- New damp or leaks inside
How a storm damage roof report works in Sole Street
We inspect the roof from wherever it can be seen safely: the ground, windows and vantage points, the loft where there is access, and the roof itself where that is safe. We photograph and describe each area of damage. If part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. The report, with photos, is yours to pass to your insurer. Common reasons to book are damage from fallen branches or debris and flashings pulled away from walls or stacks, across slate and tile slopes, flashings and chimney stacks.
Roofs in small places like Sole Street often stand in the open, so storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hard. Damp in old stone, brick or timber walls is slow to dry out, so it pays to find the cause quickly. A written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
The written findings come by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Where
- Sole Street (DA13, DA12)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Storm damage roof reports around Sole Street
Sole Street lies within about 5 miles of the sea. What counts as a storm is set by each policy, often gusts of around 55 mph, and the insurer makes the decision. About 0.9 miles east lies Cobham College, a reminder of how long the area around Sole Street has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If you let a flat or house near Sole Street station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it. If you live in an older home near St Mary's Room, leaks on older roofs often start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks.
Sole Street is about 3 miles south of Gravesend, in Kent. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Sole Street can all book storm damage roof reports, with a written report and photographs every time. Sole Street is one of the places in Kent where we work for storm damage roof reports. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
Storm damage roof reports in DA13 and DA12 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. You will find streets such as Scratton Fields, Sole Street and Manor Road. If you’re just outside Sole Street, we cover Gold Street (1 mile east), Round Street (1 mile north), Henley Street (1 mile south-east), Meopham (1 mile south-west) and Foxendown (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (10 miles south-east), Dartford (8 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (11 miles south-west), Gravesend (3 miles north), Tonbridge (14 miles south) and Northfleet (4 miles north-west).
Around Sole Street
We work in homes and buildings around The Railway Inn, Meopham School and Camer Park Country Park and the streets around them. There’s a railway station in Sole Street itself: Sole Street station. Well-known places in the area include Gravesham Museum (3.9 miles north) and Gravesham Community Hospital (4 miles north). For a walk, there’s Ranscombe Farm and Gad's Hill.
Why get it checked now?
A clear, independent record helps you explain the damage to your insurer. It sets out what we found and the likely cause, alongside any photos you took yourself. For an older or listed building in a place like Sole Street, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, inc. VAT. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both with VAT included. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Sole Street
- An independent look at the roof
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Prices that include VAT
How the survey changes by roof type
Lead flashings
Old flashings that were already loose can give way in a storm. We record what looks recent and what looks older.
Flat roof coverings
Lifted trims and laps are common after a storm. The report notes signs of recent damage and older wear.
What happens on the day
We look at the roof from outside and, where it is relevant and there is safe access, from inside the loft space too. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging. All in, the survey usually takes about one to two hours at a typical home, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Somewhere like Sole Street needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- We note the date of the storm and the damage you’ve seen.
- The roof is inspected from safe positions.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Booking a survey
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
Advice
Places near Sole Street
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Rented homes, blocks and businesses
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work around your tenants.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Sole Street and across Kent can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when you book.
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That is where a survey comes in.
FAQs for Sole Street
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Sole Street, take more of a battering?
Generally, yes: wind and salt air take more of a toll near the sea. Ridges, verges, flashings and fixings are where it normally shows.
Is Sole Street within the area you cover?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Do you act for me with my insurer?
No. Our report is an independent record for you to use. The insurer may send a loss adjuster of its own.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. Safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where it applies cover most of what’s needed.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
What does a storm damage report cost?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Larger or more complex roofs are quoted for their size. It doesn’t include repair costs, so you’ll need a roofer’s quote for those.
Can you put a tarpaulin over the damage?
Emergency temporary protection is a job for a roofer. Photograph the damage first if you can do so safely. We can record the damage in our report.
What we are asked to look at in Sole Street
Landlords and managing agents book reports to keep a record for owners and insurers. The report can be shared with owners, tenants or insurers.
Look out for signs like these:
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Damaged gutters and fascias
Trees in and around Camer Park Country Park shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- What insurance they carry
- What experience they bring
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?