Kent · London and the South East
Storm damage roof report in Stone, Kent
An independent record of roof damage after a storm for Stone, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Flat roof edges peeled back
Practical tips
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Check how your policy defines a storm
- Note the date and time you first saw the damage
- Photograph damage inside the house too
- Photograph the damage safely from below
The report is emailed to you, and you decide what to send to your insurer. It’s your record to use.
Keep the roof in good order between storms. Have loose slates, tiles and flashings seen to promptly.
How a storm damage roof report works in Stone
A storm damage roof report is an independent record of the damage to your roof after a storm. It sets out what is damaged, with photographs, and what we think the likely cause is. It’s yours to pass to your insurer. The decision on any claim rests with your insurer and its policy wording. We aren’t loss adjusters and cannot say whether a claim will be paid. If you’ve noticed gutters pulled loose in the wind and roofs hit by falling trees, we can find out what’s behind it, on gutters and fascias, flashings and ridges and hips alike.
In a smaller place like Stone, some roofs face open ground, so wind and driving rain find any weakness in ridges, verges and flashings. A leak that only appears in certain weather often points to an exposed detail. It helps to know when and where the water appears. Gutters and downpipes on the exposed side are worth a look as well.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Place
- Stone (DA9)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we look for on each type of roof
Slate roofs
Natural slate can last 100 years or more, but the nails often fail first. We check whether slipped slates suggest storm damage, older wear or both.
Flat roof coverings
Wind can lift the edges of flat roof coverings or tear them. We record any damage and where it is.
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Stone
Will you come out to Stone?
Yes, Stone is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Stone, take more of a battering?
Places near the sea get more wind and more salt in the air than inland, and both are hard on roofs. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces.
What do I do if water is coming in?
A roofer should handle temporary protection. If it is safe, take photos before it goes on. Our report then records the roof.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only where it is safe to do so. We check everything that can safely be seen: from the ground, from windows, from inside the roof space, from the roof where it is safe and by drone where applicable. Anything we can’t see is noted in the report.
What if my insurer declines the claim?
Complain to your insurer first. After that, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to look at it. An independent report can add to your evidence, though we can’t predict the outcome.
How long does the survey take?
Expect it to take about one to two hours at most homes; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. You will then get the report by email.
Is this a RICS 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 affects the price in Stone
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- Roof area
- The shape of the roof and its details
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What to let us know when you contact us
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- What made you get in touch
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
We confirm the price for the job before you book, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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 when booking and it will help the survey.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Why it is worth a survey now in Stone
A clear, independent record helps you explain the damage to your insurer. It records the damage and what seems to have caused it, alongside any photos you took yourself. Arranging work in a smaller place like Stone is easier with notice than in an emergency. A survey gives you that notice.
All our prices include VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. You will know the exact price before you book.
Why book with us
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
Stone roofs and the weather
The coast is about 5 miles or less from Stone, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. In a coastal gale, rain is driven sideways into laps, verges and flashings, while salt slowly corrodes metal fixings and flashings. About 4.8 miles west lies Hall Place and Gardens, a reminder of how long the area around Stone has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Stone St Mary's CofE Primary School, on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain. If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of St Mary, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself. If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for example near Bluewater, water through a ceiling can damage stock and close a sales floor, so the source needs finding fast.
Stone is about 2 miles east of Dartford, in Kent. Stone is one of many places we visit across Kent. Across Kent, we cover Stone. We also survey roofs in London.
We work across the DA9 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. We offer storm damage roof reports to properties on Church Road, Perkins Close and Richardson Close. You’ll find Stone on the A296, which makes it straightforward to reach. Other places close to Stone include Greenhithe (1 mile north-east), Swanscombe (1 mile east), Bean (2 miles south-east), Darenth (2 miles south) and Temple Hill (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Sevenoaks (12 miles south), Gravesend (5 miles east), Northfleet (3 miles east), Swanley (5 miles south-west), Kings Hill (13 miles south-east) and Windmill Hill (4 miles east).
Around Stone
In Stone, that means homes and buildings near Darenth Country Park, The White Hart Public House and Stone Lodge School, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Stone Crossing station, about 0.5 miles north-west of the centre. A little further out are Stone Museum of Geology (1.3 miles west) and Darent Valley Hospital (1 mile south-west). Not far away are Chafford Gorges Nature Park and Sawyers Lake.
The survey, step by step
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. Most visits take an hour or two on an ordinary house, and more on a big or complicated roof. Being in a smaller place like Stone doesn’t 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.
- You tell us what happened and whether a roofer has made the roof safe.
- We check inside, including the loft where there’s access, for water damage.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, windows and the roof where it is safe.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- You receive the written report with photos.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
Getting a price
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.