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Storm Damage Roof Report in Stockbury
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Stockbury. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Water coming in after the storm
How a storm damage roof report works in Stockbury
A storm damage roof report is priced from £150. It’s a written report with photos, sent by email. It is not a repair quote and doesn’t include repair costs, so ask a roofer to quote for the work. The insurer may still send a loss adjuster of its own. Our report gives you an independent record of the damage and its likely cause. Common reasons to book are new damp or leaks inside and loose or broken chimney pots and cowls, across gutters and fascias, slate and tile slopes and ridges and hips.
In a village or hamlet like Stockbury, older cottages and farmhouses often have roofs that have been patched over many years. A new leak may be fresh damage or the latest sign of long-term wear, and the difference matters, especially to an insurer. The report says what was seen and what it points to. Damp in old walls and timbers is slow to dry, so the sooner the cause is found the better.
After the visit, you get a report with photographs, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Place
- Stockbury (ME9)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Common roof problems in Stockbury
Roofs that were already worn are more likely to suffer in a storm. Corroded nails on slate roofs, worn mortar on ridges and old flashings can all give way. Our report notes both the storm damage and any older wear.
People typically book a survey after spotting one of these:
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Lead lifted at abutments
If you let a flat or house near Newington station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer right away.
Before you book anyone
- Their insurance cover
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- What follow-up you get after the report
- What the survey will not cover
Common questions in Stockbury
Do you cover smaller places like Stockbury?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Stockbury, take more of a battering?
It can do. Stockbury is within about 5 miles of the sea, and coastal roofs tend to see faster wear on metal parts and more wind lifting loose pieces.
Should I go up on the roof to take photos?
Stay off the roof. Photograph the damage from below or from a window. Note the date and time, and photograph any damage inside.
Do you act for me with my insurer?
No. We are not loss adjusters, and we do not negotiate claims. We give you an independent report of the damage for you to send to your insurer.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you’ll need a RICS survey as well.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys run seven days a week. To find a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing aren’t part of what we do. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them, and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
How the survey works
Where it’s relevant and can be reached safely, the roof space is checked as well as the outside. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging. The whole visit usually takes an hour or two at most homes, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Around Stockbury, 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. We only go where it is safe.
- We start with what you’ve seen and any temporary repairs.
- We check inside, including the loft where there’s access, for water damage.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, windows and the roof where it is safe.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
Getting ready for the survey
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Let us know about parking near the property
Book a survey
If you are buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form whenever suits you.
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Checking the roof from the ground
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
Nearby places to Stockbury
Other services in Stockbury
Different roofs, different checks
Clay and concrete tiles
Older tiles held only by nibs, without nails or clips, can lift more easily. We record what we can see of the fixings.
Flat roof coverings
Lifted trims and laps are common after a storm. We check whether the damage is recent or older.
Storm damage roof reports in Stockbury: local notes
The coast is about 5 miles or less from Stockbury, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, and driving rain finds any gap they leave, while salt slowly corrodes metal fixings and flashings. Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent.
If you live in an older home near St Mary Magdalene Church, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney. If you live near a park such as Stockbury Hill Wood, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Stockbury is about 4 miles west of Sittingbourne, in Kent. Bookings from Stockbury are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Stockbury is one of the places in Kent where we work for storm damage roof reports. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
Every address in ME9 is covered for storm damage roof reports, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We offer storm damage roof reports to properties on The Street, Hill Green Road and Harrow Court and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Stockbury: Yelsted (1 mile west), South Green (1 mile south-east), Hartlip (1 mile north), Lower Hartlip (1 mile north) and Danaway (2 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (6 miles south-west), Sittingbourne (4 miles east), Gravesend (13 miles north-west), Faversham (11 miles east), Northfleet (15 miles north-west) and Minster (9 miles north-east).
What’s near Stockbury
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Three Squirrels pub and Stockbury Hill Wood. Stockbury’s nearest station is Newington station, about 2.2 miles north-east of the centre. A little further out are Bayford Court (4.6 miles east) and KIMS hospital (4.5 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Detling Hill.
What we cannot see
We only report whatever is safely visible on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- A decision on your insurance claim
- Your insurer’s view of the claim
- Negotiating a claim settlement
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- Gutters and fascias
- Ridges and hips
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flashings
Useful tips for Stockbury property owners
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Look at what your policy says about wear and tear
- Arrange temporary cover with a roofer if rain is getting in
- Keep receipts for any emergency work
- Take photos from ground level or a window, never by climbing
Once we’ve been, the findings are written up with photos. It sets out what is damaged, the likely cause and any signs of older wear. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
Keep the roof in good order between storms. Fix slipped slates, loose ridges and lifted flashings when you spot them.