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Storm Damage Roof Report in Thong
Wondering about the roof at a property in Thong? You can book a storm damage roof report in Thong and across Kent, with plain-English findings.
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Broken or displaced guttering
- New damp or leaks inside
Thong questions
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Thong?
Yes, coastal weather is harder on roofs: there’s more wind, and more salt in the air. Ridges, verges, flashings and fixings are where it normally shows.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Thong?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
What if my insurer declines the claim?
Raise it with your insurer first. The Financial Ombudsman Service may look at it if that doesn’t resolve it. The Ombudsman looks at whether there were storm conditions, whether the damage fits a storm and whether the storm was the main cause.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We look at the roof, not the whole building, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Usually, if there is one and it can be reached safely. The roof space can show things the outside cannot, like damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with the freeholder or managing agent. Tell us about it when booking and we’ll plan the survey around it.
What does a storm damage report cost?
Our reports start from £150. Larger roofs are quoted for their size. Repair costs aren’t part of the report.
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Thong
Storms tend to find the weak points on a roof. Slates and tiles slip or blow off, ridge and hip tiles lift, flashings pull away and flat roof coverings can tear. Falling branches can cause damage too. We record the damage on your roof and photograph each part. Where we also see signs of older wear, the report records that too. We are often asked to look into water coming in after the storm and damaged pots on the stack, on slate and tile slopes, chimney stacks and flashings.
For a small place like Thong, the inspection is the same as anywhere: we simply plan the journey and access ahead. It helps to know where the water appears, in what weather, and what you’ve seen outside, along with any repairs done before. If you have photographs of the water coming in, they help as well.
It is not only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Place
- Thong (DA12)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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What happens on the day
You do not need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, like stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes between one and two hours on an ordinary house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. In a small place like Thong, access is usually the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You tell us when the storm was and what damage you’ve seen.
- We view the roof from wherever it can safely be seen, including the loft where there is access.
- The damage is recorded with photos, area by area.
- We note the likely cause, including any signs of wear that were there before the storm.
- You get a written report you can pass to your insurer.
Before the survey
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Let us know about parking near the property
Book a survey
We confirm the exact price before booking, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Storm damage roof reports in Thong: local notes
The coast is about 4 miles or less from Thong. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording, and many treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, though it varies. Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts.
Take a building like Riverview Infant School: tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back. Landlords with a home close to Sole Street station may find that a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over. Take an older house close to Church of St Peter and St Paul: leaks on older roofs often start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks.
Thong is about 2 miles south-east of Gravesend, in Kent. We provide storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Thong and nearby. Our Kent coverage includes Thong. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
Surveys in DA12 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you are just outside Thong, we cover Upper Ifield (1 mile east), Shorne Ridgeway (1 mile east), Shorne (1 mile east), Chalk (1 mile north) and Higham (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (11 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (15 miles east), Dartford (8 miles west), Sevenoaks (13 miles south-west), Northfleet (3 miles north-west) and Swanley (10 miles west).
Landmarks near Thong
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Shorne Woods Country Park and Thamesview School, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Sole Street station, about 2.2 miles south-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Rochester Castle (4.5 miles east) and Gravesham Museum (2.6 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Rede Common and Gad's Hill.
DIY checks: what’s safe
It’s useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Roof by roof
Clay and concrete tiles
Tiles can lift, crack or blow off in high winds. The report shows each damaged area.
Slate roofs
After strong winds, we often see cracked and slipped slates. Each area is photographed and described.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords. Bigger roofs take more time, so they’re priced to suit.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed beforehand. Surveys run on any day of the week, which can make access easier.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Thong
If a roofer needs to make the roof safe, take photos first if you can do so safely from the ground. Those photos show the damage as it was. In a small place like Thong, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 including VAT. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Why book with us
- Plain-English reports with photos
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- An independent view of the roof
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
What we cannot see
It helps to know what a survey won’t do before booking:
- Acting for you with the insurer
- Your insurer’s view of the claim
- What’s beneath slates, tiles or membranes
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Flashings
- Gutters and fascias
- Slate and tile slopes
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges and hips
- Flat roofs