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Storm damage roof report in Sutton, Kent
Storm damage roof reports in Sutton and the rest of Kent. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Water coming in after the storm
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Lead lifted at abutments
Storm damage roof report in Sutton
Storms tend to find the weak points on a roof. Typical damage includes lost slates and tiles, lifted ridges, loose flashings and torn flat roof coverings. Trees and branches can also hit roofs in a storm. Our report records what has happened to your roof, with photos. Any older wear we can see is recorded as well. Typical surveys look at gutters pulled loose in the wind and ridge tiles that have come loose, on gutters and fascias, ridges and hips and flat roofs.
Somewhere as small as Sutton, older roofs have often been repaired many times. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old wear, and the difference matters, particularly to an insurer. We look at whatever is safely visible and set out what we find. Damp in old walls and timbers is slow to dry, so the sooner the cause is found the better.
Where we can’t see part of the roof, the report says so. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Place
- Sutton (CT15)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Sutton: your questions answered
Is my home in Sutton listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you cover smaller places like Sutton?
Yes, Sutton is covered. We work right across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
What if my insurer declines the claim?
The first step is a complaint to your insurer. After that, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to look at it. An independent report can add to your evidence, though we cannot predict the outcome.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so the building owner or managing agent needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.
How do I arrange a storm damage roof report in Sutton?
To book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know the address and what you want to find out. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
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.
How long is the visit?
That depends on the size and shape of the roof, but most surveys take about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. The written report follows by email.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Sutton
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed ahead of time. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, from shops and offices to industrial units. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.
What we look for on each type of roof
Ridge and hip tiles
Water can get in where ridge tiles have moved. We photograph and describe the damage.
Flat roof coverings
Edge trims and laps are frequently where flat roof coverings start to peel back. The report notes signs of recent damage and older wear.
What happens if roof problems are left?
If the damage is partly wear and tear, it’s better to know. We record storm damage and older defects, so you know what the roof shows. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
Why book with us
- PI and public liability insurance
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
- Every finding written up with photos
See what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
Tips from our surveys
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Photograph the damage safely from below
- Hold on to fallen pieces of the roof where you can
- Look at what your policy says about wear and tear
- Arrange temporary cover with a roofer if rain is getting in
You will need a roofer’s quote for the repairs. The report gives them a clear list of the damage.
Keep records of roof work and surveys. They help show the roof was in good order before a storm.
Also near Sutton
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Sutton roofs and the weather
The coast is about 3 miles or less from Sutton, so there’s more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Strong wind lifts anything already loose, and driving rain gets in wherever it can. Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in.
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of St Peter and St Paul, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in. Historic houses like Walmer Castle, about 2.6 miles east, show how far back building around Sutton goes. Older roofs in the area may have lead flashings, valleys and gutters that have been patched many times. Landlords with a home close to Martin Mill station may find that a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
Sutton is about 3 miles south-west of Deal, in Kent. We survey roofs in Sutton across London and South East England. Across Kent, we cover Sutton and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Canterbury.
Postcode districts we cover here for storm damage roof reports: CT15. Streets in the area include Vale Road and Church Hill, and we cover them all. Close by, we survey roofs in East Studdal (1 mile west), Martin (1 mile south), Studdal (1 mile west), Ringwould (2 miles south-east) and West Langdon (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Canterbury (13 miles north-west), Margate (13 miles north), Dover (4 miles south-west), Folkestone (11 miles south-west), Ramsgate (10 miles north) and Broadstairs (12 miles north).
Around Sutton
For rail, the closest station is Martin Mill station, about 1.7 miles south of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Royal Victoria Hospital (4.9 miles south) and Kent Museum of the Moving Image (3.2 miles north-east).
What a survey costs
Survey packages start from £150, inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Helping us price your survey
What helps most when you contact us:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- When you need the report by
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and the days you’d prefer.
How the survey works
The visit typically starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the roof space if there is safe access. In total, it takes between one and two hours for most houses, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Somewhere as small as Sutton, access is frequently the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- You let us know when the storm was and what damage you’ve seen.
- The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows and from the loft space where it’s safe.
- We photograph and record every area of damage we can see.
- The likely cause is recorded, along with any evidence of older wear.
- We send you a written report with photos, ready to give to your insurer.
Before the survey
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Book a survey
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email, tell us about the property and we will point you to the right survey. The price is agreed up front.