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Storm Damage Roof Report in The Brents
Storm damage roof reports across The Brents, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photos.
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
Storm damage roof report in The Brents
The Financial Ombudsman looks at three things when it considers a storm damage complaint: whether there were storm conditions around the date, whether the damage fits a storm, and whether the storm was the main cause. We record what the roof shows about the damage and its likely cause. Weather records for the date are for you or your insurer to check. If you’ve noticed torn or lifted flat roof coverings and holes or cracks caused by debris, we can find out what’s behind it.
Houses in smaller places like The Brents can stand more in the open, so wind and driving rain find any weakness in ridges, verges and flashings. A leak that only appears in certain weather frequently points to an exposed detail. Let us know when it happens when you get in touch. Gutters and downpipes on the exposed side are worth a look as well.
Nothing in the report is left vague: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, and where it can wait, that’s said too.
- Where
- The Brents (ME13)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. A typical visit takes about 1–2 hours at a typical home; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Some parts of a survey depend on the weather, so a visit to The Brents is booked with the forecast in mind: the parts that need calm, dry weather are planned around it.
- You tell us what happened and whether a roofer has made the roof safe.
- We check inside, including the loft where there is access, for water damage.
- We view the roof from safe positions.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- You receive the written report with photos.
Preparing for the visit
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Let us know about parking near the property
Booking a survey
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email, let us know about the property and we will point you to the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Advice
Roof by roof
Ridge and hip tiles
The ridge and hips are among the most exposed parts of a roof. We record any that have lifted, cracked or come away.
Clay and concrete tiles
Tiles can lift, crack or blow off in high winds. We record which are damaged and where.
What else we do in The Brents
Wind, rain and roofs in The Brents
The Brents is within about 3 miles of the coast, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Driving rain off the sea can be pushed into gaps that stay dry in calmer weather, while salt slowly corrodes metal fixings and flashings. Historic houses such as Belmont House and Gardens, about 3.9 miles south-west, show how far back building in the area around The Brents goes. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you look after a building like Davington Primary School, tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back. If you live in an older home near Faversham Parish Church, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney.
The Brents is about 1 mile north-east of Faversham, in Kent. We survey roofs in The Brents and the rest of Kent. Our Kent coverage includes The Brents. Canterbury is in our area too.
We survey roofs across the ME13 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. We cover properties on Ham Road, Back Lane and Quay Lane. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Davington (1 mile west), Faversham (1 mile south-west), Preston (1 mile south), Oare (1 mile north-west) and Ospringe (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cover Ashford (12 miles south), Canterbury (9 miles east), Sittingbourne (7 miles west), Whitstable (6 miles east), Herne Bay (11 miles east) and Minster (8 miles north-west).
Around The Brents
Around The Brents, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Brents Tavern, Oare Meadow and Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, among other places. The closest station to The Brents is Faversham station, roughly 0.6 miles south. Nearby you will also find Newnham Castle (4.6 miles south-west).
Questions from The Brents
Does being near the coast affect roofs in The Brents?
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.
How do I find out if my home in The Brents 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.
Will you check the loft?
Normally, if there’s one and it can be reached safely. The roof space can show things the outside cannot, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing aren’t part of what we do. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings, and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
Do you cover The Brents for storm damage roof reports?
Yes. We cover The Brents and the rest of Kent. To book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
How long does the survey take?
It typically takes an hour or two for most houses, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. You’ll then get the report by email, on the timescale of your package.
Should I go up on the roof to take photos?
Please don’t climb onto the roof. Take photos from ground level or from windows. Record the date and any damage inside as well.
For landlords and managing agents
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work around your tenants.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. Surveys run on any day of the week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Leaving storm damage can let water into the roof space and rooms below. Further water damage can blur what the storm actually did. Emergency temporary protection should be arranged with a roofer. Tradespeople may need to travel further to a smaller place like The Brents, so it’s useful to plan roof work rather than call someone out in a hurry. A survey gives you that notice.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, with VAT included. We can help you choose the package that fits what you want to find out.
Why book with us
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- Clear package prices, including VAT
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
Read what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
Do you need a storm damage roof report in The Brents?
Strong winds lift loose or poorly fixed slates and tiles, ridge pieces and flashings. Driving rain then gets in through the gaps. People usually call us after a storm, once they’ve noticed damage or a leak.
We are often asked to look at:
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
A roof leak in a hotel or guest house around The Brents means lost rooms as well as repairs, so it is worth knowing the roof’s condition.
What to check before booking
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- What experience they bring
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
How we price storm damage roof reports
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- How big the roof is
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you’d like to know.
What to let us know when you contact us
What helps most when you contact us:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.