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Storm Damage Roof Report in Tunstall
We carry out storm damage roof reports in Tunstall and the rest of Kent. Surveys run seven days a week.
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
About our storm damage roof report in Tunstall
What counts as a storm depends on your policy, though many use gusts of about 55 mph. Check your own policy wording. We do not decide whether a storm met that test. We record the damage and what seems to have caused it. Each area of damage is photographed, and the report is yours to pass on. The claim decision rests with your insurer. Common reasons to book are slates and tiles blown off the roof and flat roof edges peeled back, on flashings, ridges and hips and flat roofs.
In a village or hamlet like Tunstall, older cottages and farmhouses often have roofs that have been patched over many years. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old wear, and the difference matters, particularly to an insurer. We look at everything that’s safely in view 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.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Where
- Tunstall (ME9)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What a survey costs
We confirm the price for your roof before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- House, block, shop or office
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. You will know the figure before booking.
What to let us know when you contact us
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- What’s prompted the survey
- The address and postcode of the property
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
We survey roofs on weekdays and at weekends. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
How the survey changes by roof type
Flat roof coverings
Branches and debris can damage flat roofs or block outlets. Any damage is recorded with photos.
Slate roofs
Broken slates and slates that have slid out of place are common after a storm. Each area is photographed and described.
When to book a survey in Tunstall
When you claim, your insurer may ask for evidence of the damage and its cause. A written report with photos gives you something clear to pass on. The decision still rests with the insurer.
Look out for signs like these:
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
If you look after a building like Tunstall Church of England (Aided) Primary School, water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot.
Questions to ask before you book
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- How long the report takes to arrive
The survey, step by step
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you want to find out. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely, from the ground, from windows, in the roof space and by drone where applicable. Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. For a village or hamlet like Tunstall, the journey is planned beforehand: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- 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.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, windows and the roof where it’s safe.
- Storm damage and older wear are recorded separately where we can.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
How to prepare
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Booking a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form when you are ready.
Advice
Places near Tunstall
What else we do in Tunstall
Leave it or get it looked at?
Before temporary repairs, photograph the damage from ground level if it is safe. Those photos show the damage as it was. For an older or listed building in a place like Tunstall, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can safely be seen and the package you choose.
Why book with us
- 20+ years’ experience
- Photographs and a written report every time
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
Read what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
Checking the roof from the ground
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Don’t go up yourself.
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
Questions from Tunstall
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Tunstall, take more of a battering?
Generally, yes: wind and salt air take more of a toll near the sea. Ridges, verges, flashings and fixings are where it normally shows, and Tunstall is within about 4 miles of the coast.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Tunstall?
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.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. It is a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
Can I challenge a declined storm claim?
Complain to your insurer first. After that, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to look at it. Our report gives you an independent record of the roof, but we cannot say how it will turn out.
What does a storm damage report cost?
A storm damage report starts from £150. Commercial and larger roofs are quoted on size. Repair costs aren’t part of the report.
Does your report mean my claim will be accepted?
We can’t say whether a claim will be paid. The decision rests with your insurer and its policy. Our report gives you an independent record of the damage and its likely cause.
Do you use drones?
Where it is applicable and safe, yes. We fly a sub-250g drone and we are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). It is included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where applicable, the Premium Survey.
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Tunstall
Tunstall lies within about 4 miles of the sea. What counts as a storm is set by each policy, often gusts of around 55 mph, and the insurer makes the decision. If your home is older, it’s worth knowing whether it’s listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area.
Hotels and guest houses near Tunstall cannot easily close rooms for a leak, so it pays to find faults before guests do. Living close to Cromers Wood is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Tunstall is about 1 mile south-west of Sittingbourne, in Kent. We survey roofs in Tunstall and the rest of Kent, as part of our work across London and the South East. Our Kent coverage includes Tunstall and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
We work across the ME9 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. Nearby, we also carry out storm damage roof reports in Heart's Delight (1 mile north-west), Borden (1 mile north-west), Highsted (1 mile east), Rodmersham Green (1 mile east) and Sittingbourne (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (9 miles south-west), Ashford (14 miles south-east), Whitstable (14 miles east), Faversham (7 miles east), Minster (7 miles north-east) and Kings Hill (14 miles west).
Near you in Tunstall
Around Tunstall, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Cromers Wood and Fulston Manor School. The nearest railway station is Sittingbourne station, about 1.4 miles north-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Bayford Court (1.6 miles north-east) and Sittingbourne Heritage Museum (1.4 miles north-east).