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Storm damage roof report in Twydall, Medway
An independent record of roof damage after a storm in Twydall, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Get in touch for a price.
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Twydall
Our storm damage report starts from £150. You get a written report with photos by email. It is not a repair quote and doesn’t include repair costs, so ask a roofer to quote for the work. Your insurer may also send its own loss adjuster. Our report gives you an independent record of the damage and its likely cause. Typical surveys look at new damp or leaks inside and lead lifted at abutments, on slate and tile slopes, flashings and flat roofs.
Chimney stacks on older houses around places like Twydall 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.
We write the report in plain English, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Photos show what each point refers to.
- Location
- Twydall (ME8, ME7)
- Region
- Medway
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Signs you need a storm damage roof report in Twydall
Insurers often want evidence of what has been damaged and why. A written report with photos gives you something clear to pass on. The decision still rests with the insurer.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Damaged pots on the stack
- New damp or leaks inside
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
If you live in an older home near Holy Trinity Church, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in.
Before you book anyone
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Will the report include photos?
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- When you will get the report
Wind, rain and roofs in Twydall
Twydall lies within about 2 miles of the sea, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Driving rain off the sea can be pushed into gaps that stay dry in calmer weather, and salt air slowly wears metal fixings. Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. You’ll also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts.
Take a building like Twydall Primary School and Nursery: tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back. Trees in and around Riverside Country Park shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Twydall is about 1 mile east of Gillingham, in Medway. Bookings from Twydall are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. We cover towns and villages across Medway. Maidstone is in our area too.
Postcode districts we cover here for storm damage roof reports: ME8 and ME7. We cover properties on Pump Lane, Blean Road and Herne Road and the roads around them. Twydall sits on or near the A2, so getting to you is simple. We also cover the places around Twydall: Gillingham (1 mile west), Lower Twydall (1 mile north), Grange (1 mile north), Wigmore (1 mile south) and Darland (1 mile south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Chatham (3 miles south-west), Rochester (4 miles west), Strood (5 miles west), Lordswood (3 miles south-west), Hoo St Werburgh (4 miles north) and Chatham Waterfront (3 miles west). Being one of Medway’s larger places, Twydall has homes, rented property and businesses of every kind.
What’s near Twydall
Typical jobs here are in homes near Rainham Mark Grammar School, Howard School and The Three Mariners pub and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Rainham (Kent) station, roughly 1.2 miles south-east. Other landmarks nearby include Upnor Castle (3.4 miles north-west) and Six Poor Travellers House (3.7 miles west). The countryside around Twydall includes Bishop Saltings and Boxley Hills.
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. A roofer should deal with emergency protection quickly. In an older home around Twydall, water from a roof defect can get into timber and plaster, which is far harder to put right than the roof fault itself.
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What you get with us
- Packages from £150, including VAT
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- An independent view of the roof
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
Prices for storm damage roof reports in Twydall
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before booking.
Getting in touch
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. Just tell us:
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will ask a few questions about the roof. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
FAQs for Twydall
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Twydall, take more of a battering?
Frequently, yes. Twydall is within about 2 miles of the sea, and coastal roofs tend to see faster wear on metal parts and more wind lifting loose pieces.
Do you cover smaller places like Twydall?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Who handles emergency protection after a storm?
Call a roofer for emergency temporary protection. If it’s safe, photograph the damage before it’s covered. Keep receipts for any emergency work.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
Will you deal with the insurance company for me?
No. We write an independent report, and you decide how to use it. Your insurer may appoint its own loss adjuster.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years, with 98% customer satisfaction.
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What happens on the day
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. The survey normally takes about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. For a survey in Twydall, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. Let us know about any garages, outbuildings or extensions you want included.
- We note the date of the storm and the damage you’ve seen.
- We look at the roof from wherever it’s safe.
- We record and photograph the damage.
- We note the likely cause and any signs of older wear.
- We send you the report by email for your insurer.
Getting ready for the survey
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Booking a survey
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price before booking.
Advice
Before and after the survey
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Photograph the damage safely from below
- Get a roofer to make the roof safe if needed
- Report the damage to your insurer as soon as you can
- File receipts for anything you pay for
If anything in the report isn’t clear, just ask us. Standard Surveys come with a follow-up consultation, and Premium Surveys with an in-person one.
Keep the roof in good order between storms. Fix slipped slates, loose ridges and lifted flashings when you spot them.
Different roofs, different checks
Clay and concrete tiles
Strong gusts can lift and break tiles. We record which are damaged and where.
Chimney stacks
Pots, cowls and aerials on chimneys can be damaged or dislodged in a storm. The report notes any damage to the stack.