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Storm Damage Roof Report in Swanscombe
An experienced roof surveyor for storm damage roof reports in Swanscombe. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Loose or torn flashings
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Damaged gutters and fascias
About our storm damage roof report in Swanscombe
When a storm has damaged your roof, a written record can help you explain it to your insurer. We photograph the damage, describe it and note whether it fits storm damage, older wear or both. We aren’t loss adjusters, and we cannot say whether a claim will be paid. What we give you is an independent record of the roof. We survey flashings, slate and tile slopes and gutters and fascias, and the problems we are asked to look at most are cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind and gaps where slates or tiles have gone.
Chimney stacks on older houses around places like Swanscombe can let water in, through worn flaunching, failed pointing or lifted flashings. Damp on a chimney breast is not always rain from above, which is why it is worth tracing properly. It’s worth looking at the stack from outside and at the timbers beside it in the loft.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters, with a note and a photo for each point. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Place
- Swanscombe (DA9, DA10)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Useful tips for Swanscombe property owners
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. A few suggestions:
- Report the damage to your insurer as soon as you can
- Check how your policy defines a storm
- Keep invoices for temporary repairs
- Write down when the storm hit and when you noticed damage
For repair costs, ask a roofer to quote. The report gives them a clear list of the damage.
Check the roof from the ground after strong winds. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or lifted ridges. Do not go up a ladder to look.
What we do, step by step
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes between one and two hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. You’re welcome to ask questions while we’re there. Homes around Swanscombe often have gardens on more than one side, which gives us room to step back and see the roof. Let us know if any side is fenced off or hard to reach. The loft, where there’s safe access, completes the picture.
- 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’s access.
- The damage is recorded with photos, area by area.
- We check whether the damage fits storm damage, older wear or both.
- The findings are written up with photographs for you to share with your insurer.
Preparing for the visit
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Let us know about parking near the property
Booking a survey
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
Related advice
Leaks and storm damage in Swanscombe
Swanscombe lies within about 4 miles of the sea, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, and driving rain finds any gap they leave, and salt air slowly wears metal fixings. 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.
Living close to Castle Hill Park is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching. For businesses in and around places such as Bluewater, water through a ceiling can damage stock and close a sales floor, so the source needs finding fast.
Swanscombe is about 3 miles east of Dartford, in Kent. Surveys in Swanscombe work the same way as everywhere we cover: a proper look at whatever is safely visible, photographs and a clear written report. Swanscombe is one of the towns and villages in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
We survey roofs across the DA9 and DA10 postcode area for storm damage roof reports and the streets around it. Local streets include London Road, Craylands Square and High Street, all of which we cover. With the A206 and A226 close by, Swanscombe is easy for us to reach. Other places close to Swanscombe include Greenhithe (1 mile north-west), Stone (1 mile west), Bean (1 mile south), West Thurrock (2 miles north) and Darenth (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Dartford (3 miles west), Sevenoaks (12 miles south), Gravesend (4 miles east), Northfleet (3 miles south-east), Swanley (6 miles south-west) and Kings Hill (13 miles south).
Landmarks near Swanscombe
We work in homes and buildings around Castle Hill Park, The Ebbsfleet Academy and The Pier Hotel and the streets around them. Swanscombe’s nearest station is Greenhithe for Bluewater station, roughly 0.5 miles west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Stone Castle (0.7 miles south-west) and Bluewater (1 mile south-west). Not far away are Sawyers Lake and Chafford Gorges Nature Park.
What we’re asked to look at in Swanscombe
Landlords and managing agents book reports to keep a record for owners and insurers. The report can be shared with owners, tenants or insurers.
A survey can pick up problems like:
- Water coming in after the storm
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Flat roof edges peeled back
If you look after a building like Knockhall Primary School, water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether VAT is added on top
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Their insurance cover
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
Different roofs, different checks
Slate roofs
Slates can slip or blow off in a storm, especially where the nails have corroded. Our report notes moved slates and any sign of older corrosion.
Clay and concrete tiles
Older tiles held only by nibs, without nails or clips, can lift more easily. We note what we can see of how tiles are fixed.
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Swanscombe: your questions answered
Is the coastal weather around Swanscombe hard on roofs?
It can do. Within about 4 miles of the sea, as Swanscombe is, metal fixings wear faster and gales find any loose ridge or slate.
Is Swanscombe within the area you cover?
Yes, Swanscombe is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Can I check the roof after a storm?
Please don’t climb onto the roof. Take photos from the ground or from windows. Record the date and any damage inside as well.
Do I need to be at home?
Not always. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we’re allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing are not part of what we do. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before any work.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Prices for storm damage roof reports in Swanscombe
When we price a survey, we consider:
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Booking your survey
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, let us know:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
We confirm the price for your roof before you book, so you know where you stand. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
What you can safely check yourself
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.