Kent · London and the South East
Vigo Village Storm Damage Roof Report
Storm damage roof reports in Vigo Village, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Broken or displaced guttering
Wind, rain and roofs in Vigo Village
Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from. With Cobham College about 4.4 miles north, Vigo Village sits in an area with a long building history. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof.
Take an older house close to Church of St Peter and St Paul: old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in. If you live near a park like Trosley Country Park, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls. Take a building like Vigo Village School: on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
Vigo Village is about 7 miles south of Gravesend, in Kent. We survey roofs in Vigo Village across London and South East England. Our area takes in places right across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Maidstone is in our area too.
Postcode districts we cover here for storm damage roof reports: DA13. Local streets include Beech Mast, Erskine Road and Admers Way, and we cover them all. We also cover the places around Vigo Village: Culverstone Green (1 mile north-west), Harvel (1 mile north), Trottiscliffe (1 mile south), Fairseat (1 mile west) and Priestwood Green (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (8 miles south-east), Dartford (10 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (8 miles south-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles south), Gravesend (7 miles north) and Tonbridge (10 miles south).
What’s near Vigo Village
Typical jobs here are in homes near Trosley Country Park. The nearest railway station is Borough Green & Wrotham station, roughly 3.6 miles south-west. Other landmarks nearby include Coldrum Long Barrow (0.8 miles south-east) and Leybourne Castle (3.1 miles south-east).
Storm damage roof report in Vigo Village: what you get
After a storm, it helps to have a clear record of what happened to your roof. We photograph the damage, describe it and note whether it fits storm damage, older wear or both. We’re not loss adjusters and cannot tell you if your claim will succeed. What we give you is an independent record of the roof. Common reasons to book are flashings pulled away from walls or stacks and roofs hit by falling trees, on flat roofs, ridges and hips and chimney stacks.
Many homes in small places like Vigo Village face open ground, so storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hard. Damp in old stone, brick or timber walls is slow to dry out, which makes finding the cause quickly worthwhile. A record with photographs is useful if you need to show the damage to anyone else.
You receive the findings by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Place
- Vigo Village (DA13)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Leave it or get it looked at?
Many policies expect damage to be reported promptly. Check the wording and tell your insurer as soon as you can. Our report can then add a clear record. Older and listed buildings around Vigo Village may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
Why us?
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- A written report with photos
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Surveys on weekdays and at weekends
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
FAQs for Vigo Village
Is Vigo Village within the area you cover?
Yes, Vigo Village is covered. We survey roofs across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
How do I find out if my home in Vigo Village is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. 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.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only when it is safe. Safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where it applies cover most of what’s needed.
How are storm damage reports priced?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Bigger roofs are quoted on size and access. It does not include repair costs, so you’ll need a roofer’s quote for those.
Will my insurer pay for an old roof?
Wear and tear is not usually covered. Our report gives an honest view of what’s recent damage and what’s older wear. Your insurer decides the claim.
Can I check the roof after a storm?
Safely, from ground level or a window. Don’t use a ladder or go onto the roof. With binoculars, you can see a lot from the ground, and we’ll record the rest.
What affects the cost of storm damage roof reports
Our packages start from £150, inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- Roof area
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, access and which survey you book.
What we need to know
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
Unsure which package suits your roof? It’s easiest to call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
Before and after the survey
Getting the most from a storm damage roof report starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Read your policy wording on storm damage
- Photograph the damage safely from below
- Arrange temporary cover with a roofer if rain is getting in
- Keep a note of the date of the storm
Your insurer may send a loss adjuster to look at the damage. Our report gives you an independent record alongside theirs.
Clear gutters and outlets before the stormy months. Blocked drainage can add water damage to wind damage.
What we do, step by step
We work from the outside in: outside views come first, then the loft space if there is safe access. In total, it takes roughly 1–2 hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. In a hamlet or village like Vigo Village, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- You tell us what happened and whether a roofer has made the roof safe.
- We check inside, including the loft where there’s access, for water damage.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, windows and the roof where it is safe.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- You receive the written report with photographs.
Before the survey
- Find any records of previous roof work
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Book 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. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form whenever suits you.
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DIY checks: what’s safe
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, from shops and offices to industrial units. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.
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.