Kent · London and the South East
The Valley Storm Damage Roof Report
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you spend money on it. Storm damage roof reports in The Valley.
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Stains appearing after strong winds
Questions from The Valley
Does a conservation area affect roof work in The Valley?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Is The Valley within the area you cover?
Yes, The Valley is covered. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. It is a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
How are storm damage reports priced?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Bigger roofs are quoted on size and access. Repair costs aren’t included, so ask a roofer to quote.
Do you look in the roof space?
If the survey needs it and the roof space can be reached safely, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps, and if the loft can’t be reached safely, the report says so.
Can I check the roof after a storm?
Please do not climb onto the roof. Take photos from ground level or from windows. Note the date and time, and photograph any damage inside.
How do I book a survey in The Valley?
Simply call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We’ll ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
About our storm damage roof report in The Valley
High winds usually affect the parts of a roof that are already exposed or loose. Slates and tiles slip or blow off, ridge and hip tiles lift, flashings pull away and flat roof coverings can tear. Trees and branches can also hit roofs in a storm. Our report records what has happened to your roof, with photos. Where we also see signs of older wear, the report records that too. We’re frequently asked to look into damaged pots on the stack and water coming in after the storm, on gutters and fascias, flat roofs and flashings.
For a small place like The Valley, the inspection is the same as anywhere: the journey and access are just planned in advance. It helps to know where the water appears, in what weather, and what you’ve seen outside, plus any earlier repairs. If you have photos of the water coming in, they help as well.
Where we cannot see part of the roof, the report says so. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Where
- The Valley (ME13)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Nearby places to The Valley
Also in The Valley
Leaks and storm damage in The Valley
With Belmont House and Gardens about 2.1 miles north-east, The Valley sits in an area with a long building history. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Older houses across Kent frequently 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. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from.
If you let a flat or house near Charing station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer right away. Homes near green spaces such as Spuckles and Kennelling Woods can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn. Take an older house close to Church of St Lawrence: the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself.
The Valley is about 6 miles south-west of Faversham, in Kent. We carry out storm damage roof reports in The Valley for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. The Valley is one of the places in Kent where we work. There’s also a page for Maidstone.
Storm damage roof reports in ME13 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Other places close to The Valley include Stalisfield Green (1 mile south), Stalisfield (1 mile south), Eastling (2 miles north), Throwley Forstal (2 miles east) and Throwley (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (12 miles west), Ashford (8 miles south), Canterbury (12 miles east), Sittingbourne (7 miles north-west), Whitstable (12 miles north-east) and Faversham (6 miles north-east).
Landmarks near The Valley
Typical jobs here are in homes near Spuckles and Kennelling Woods and The Plough Inn and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Charing station, roughly 3.2 miles south of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Newnham Castle (2.3 miles north).
How the survey works
We do not take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can be seen safely is inspected, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. Most visits take an hour or two at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. Rural addresses near The Valley can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We start with the details: when the storm hit and what damage you can see.
- The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows and from the loft space where it’s safe.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- The likely cause is recorded, along with any evidence of older wear.
- The findings are written up with photographs for you to share with your insurer.
Getting ready for the survey
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Find any records of previous roof work
How to book
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email to find out.
Related advice
Roof by roof
Slate roofs
Slates frequently outlast the nails that hold them. We look at whether slipped slates suggest storm damage, older wear or both.
Lead flashings
Old flashings that were already loose can give way in a storm. We record what looks recent and what looks older.
What a survey costs
When we price a survey, we consider:
- How big the roof is
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, including VAT.
What to let us know when you contact us
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- What kind of property and roof it is
- What made you get in touch
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Landlords, agents and block managers in The Valley
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, with the most urgent items set out first.
What this survey cannot tell you
Before booking, it’s worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- Areas we cannot see safely
- The outcome of a claim
- Estimates of repair costs
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will point you to the right survey. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Slate and tile slopes
- Ridges and hips
- Flashings
- Flat roofs
- Gutters and fascias
- Chimney stacks
What happens if roof problems are left?
The sooner the damage is recorded, the clearer the evidence. Further storms and quick fixes can make the picture less clear. For an older or listed building in a place like The Valley, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
Prices start from £150, with VAT included, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. You’ll know the price for your roof before booking.
Why book with us
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Packages from £150, including VAT
- An independent look at the roof
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
See how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.