Medway · London and the South East
St Mary Hoo Storm Damage Roof Report
Not sure what state the roof is in? You can book a storm damage roof report in St Mary Hoo and across Medway, with plain-English findings.
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Damaged ridges and hips
Landlord and commercial surveys in St Mary Hoo
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it when booking and we will plan the survey around it.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.
About our storm damage roof report in St Mary Hoo
Each roof is looked at from the safest viewpoints available: the ground, windows and vantage points, the loft where there is access, and the roof itself where that’s safe. Every area of damage is photographed and described. We note any part we couldn’t see. You get a written report with photos to give to your insurer. If you’ve noticed gaps where slates or tiles have gone and water coming in after the storm, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
In a village or hamlet like St Mary Hoo, older cottages and farmhouses often have roofs that have been patched over many years. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old wear, which matters if you are thinking of an insurance claim. We look at whatever is safely visible and set out what we find. Older walls and timbers hold water for a long time, so it’s worth finding the cause soon.
After the visit, you get a photo-illustrated written report, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Place
- St Mary Hoo (ME3)
- Wider area
- Medway
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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Before and after the survey
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Photograph the damage safely from below
- Note the date and time you first saw the damage
- Keep fallen slates or tiles as evidence if safe
- Photograph damage inside the house too
Once we’ve been, the findings are written up with photos. It covers the damage, its likely cause and any older defects. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
After a storm, look at the roof from the street or garden. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or lifted ridges. Never climb onto the roof yourself.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Your policy may say how quickly you need to report damage. Let your insurer know early, and check what your policy asks for. An independent report can follow. Around St Mary Hoo, older homes often have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why book with us
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Visits on any day of the week
- 98% customer satisfaction
Read what a roof survey costs or our case studies.
How the survey works
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes roughly 1–2 hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. Rural addresses near St Mary Hoo can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- First you give us the date of the storm and what you’ve noticed, inside and out.
- We inspect the roof from safe viewpoints and from the loft where there is access.
- The damage is recorded with photos, area by area.
- We look at whether the damage fits storm damage, older wear or both.
- You get a written report you can pass to your insurer.
Getting ready for the survey
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Book a survey
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or use the contact form, and we will ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Related advice
Checking the roof from the ground
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us as you book and it will help the survey.
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
Different roofs, different checks
Slate roofs
Slates frequently outlast the nails that hold them. We check whether slipped slates suggest storm damage, older wear or both.
Lead flashings
Flashings with older defects often fail in high winds. We record what looks recent and what looks older.
St Mary Hoo roofs and the weather
St Mary Hoo is within about 2 miles of the coast, where storms can bring strong gusts off the sea. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording, and many treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, though it varies. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. If your 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, so check with the council.
For an older house near a landmark like Church of St Mary, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney. For any home in St Mary Hoo, it is the small, early fault that is cheapest to put right.
St Mary Hoo is about 4 miles south of Canvey Island, in Medway. Anywhere in St Mary Hoo, we can carry out storm damage roof reports at your property. St Mary Hoo is one of the places in Medway where we work for storm damage roof reports. Our Maidstone page covers surveys nearby.
All of ME3 is within our area for storm damage roof reports. If you are just outside St Mary Hoo, we cover Fenn Street (1 mile south-west), High Halstow (1 mile south-west), Sharnal Street (2 miles south-west), Tunbridge Hill (2 miles south) and Kingsnorth (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Gillingham (6 miles south), Chatham (8 miles south), Rochester (6 miles south-west), Rainham (7 miles south), Strood (7 miles south-west) and Luton (7 miles south).
Around St Mary Hoo
A little further out are Bay Museum (3.6 miles north) and Medway Maritime Hospital (6 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Bishop Saltings.
St Mary Hoo: your questions answered
Is St Mary Hoo within the area you cover?
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 do I find out if my home in St Mary Hoo 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.
What does a storm damage report cost?
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. Larger or more complex roofs are quoted for their size. It does not include repair costs, so you will need a roofer’s quote for those.
What’s the best way to book?
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us the address and what you want to find out. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once access has been agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so we need permission from the building owner or managing agent. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only when it’s safe. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs cannot always be walked on. We use safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where it applies, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
Will you check the loft?
Where it is relevant to the survey and there is safe access, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps, and if the loft can’t be reached safely, the report says so.