Kent · London and the South East
Storm Damage Roof Report in Upper Ifield
Wondering about the roof at a property in Upper Ifield? You can book a storm damage roof report in Upper Ifield and across Kent.
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Water coming in after the storm
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
Storm damage roof report in Upper Ifield: what you get
A storm damage roof report is priced from £150. It’s a written report with photos, sent by email. It isn’t a repair quote and doesn’t include repair costs, so you’ll need a roofer’s quote for that. The insurer may still send a loss adjuster of its own. Our report gives you an independent record of the damage and its likely cause. We survey gutters and fascias, chimney stacks and slate and tile slopes, and the problems we are asked to look at most are broken or displaced guttering and new damp or leaks inside.
Somewhere as small as Upper Ifield, older roofs have frequently been repaired many times. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old wear, and the difference matters, particularly to an insurer. We look at what can be seen safely 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.
The written findings come by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Where
- Upper Ifield (DA12)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Prices for storm damage roof reports in Upper Ifield
When we price a survey, we consider:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- The roof’s overall size
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT.
Helping us price your survey
There is no need for technical words. It’s enough to tell us:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Roof by roof
Slate roofs
In high winds, slates can slip or go, often where nails have rusted. We record which slates have moved and any signs of older nail fatigue.
Lead flashings
Flashings with older defects often fail in high winds. Our report separates fresh damage from older wear where we can.
Leaks and storm damage in Upper Ifield
Upper Ifield lies within about 3 miles of the sea, so storms can arrive with strong gusts off the water. Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies, and the insurer decides the claim. Cobham College, about 1.9 miles south-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Upper Ifield. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years.
If you live near a park such as Shorne Woods Country Park, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall. If you live in an older home near Church of St Peter and St Paul, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in.
Upper Ifield is about 2 miles south-east of Gravesend, in Kent. Upper Ifield is one of many places we visit across Kent. Our Kent coverage includes Upper Ifield and the places around it. Our Maidstone page covers surveys nearby.
We cover every part of DA12 for storm damage roof reports and the streets around it. Other places close to Upper Ifield include Shorne (1 mile east), Shorne Ridgeway (1 mile south-east), Thong (1 mile west), Chalk (1 mile north) and Higham (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (11 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (14 miles east), Dartford (9 miles west), Sevenoaks (14 miles south-west), Northfleet (3 miles north-west) and Swanley (11 miles west).
Local landmarks in Upper Ifield
Around Upper Ifield, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Rose and Crown pub, Thamesview School and Shorne Woods Country Park and the streets around them. Upper Ifield’s nearest station is Higham station, roughly 2.2 miles north-east. A little further out are Gravesham Community Hospital (3.1 miles north-west) and Gravesham Museum (3 miles north-west). Not far away are Sawyers Lake and Rede Common.
FAQs for Upper Ifield
Will you come out to Upper Ifield?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Upper Ifield, take more of a battering?
Yes, coastal weather is harder on roofs: there’s more wind, and more salt in the air. Exposed details such as ridges, verges, flashings and metal fixings are the ones to watch.
How long is the visit?
Expect it to take an hour or two for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. You’ll then get the report by email, on the timescale of your package.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If it’s needed and safe to reach, yes. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging, as far as the space allows.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We check the roof, not the whole building, so it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once access has been agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is frequently shared, so the building owner or managing agent needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
What a storm damage roof report doesn’t cover
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Acting for you with the insurer
- What your policy covers, which depends on its wording
- A price for the repairs
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Slate and tile slopes
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and fascias
- Flashings
- Ridges and hips
- Flat roofs
What we do, step by step
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. Most visits take an hour or two at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. Somewhere as small as Upper Ifield, access is often the only tricky part. 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 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.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
Preparing for the visit
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Let us know about parking near the property
How to book
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Advice
Also in Upper Ifield
Tips that help
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Ask a roofer for emergency temporary protection if water is coming in
- Don’t go onto the roof to take pictures
- Check how your policy defines a storm
- Keep fallen slates or tiles as evidence if safe
You will need a roofer’s quote for the repairs. The report gives them a clear list of the damage.
Keep records of roof work and surveys. They help show the roof was in good order before a storm.
When to book a survey in Upper Ifield
Storms don’t only affect pitched roofs. Wind can lift edges and tear coverings, and blocked outlets can leave water ponding after heavy rain. We record what we find on flat and pitched roofs alike.
People typically book a survey after spotting one of these:
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Damaged pots on the stack
Landlords with a home close to Higham station may find that tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it.
Questions to ask before you book
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price