Medway · London and the South East
Wainscott Storm Damage Roof Report
An independent record of roof damage after a storm across Wainscott, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Get in touch for a price.
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Damaged pots on the stack
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Wainscott
Most policies do not cover wear and tear. So it matters whether the damage came from the storm or from a roof that was already worn. We note signs of each: fresh breaks and recently moved slates or tiles, and older problems such as corroded nails or worn mortar. We give an honest view of what we see. Your insurer then decides how its policy applies. If you’ve noticed loose or torn flashings and damage from fallen branches or debris, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Houses in smaller places like Wainscott can stand more in the open, so wind and driving rain find any weakness in ridges, verges and flashings. A leak that only appears in certain weather often points to an exposed detail. It’s useful to know when and where the water appears. The gutters on the most exposed side can overflow too.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Place
- Wainscott (ME2, ME3)
- Wider area
- Medway
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the price in Wainscott
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- House, block, shop or office
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
What we need to know
These details help when you get in touch:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- When you need the report by
- The address and postcode of the property
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know the cost up front. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
How it works
The visit typically starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the roof space if there is safe access. In total, it takes about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. In a smaller place like Wainscott, as anywhere, the forecast plays a part: the parts that need calm, dry weather are planned around it.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- We check the roof from wherever it’s safe.
- We record and photograph the damage.
- We note the likely cause and any signs of older wear.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
Before the survey
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Let us know where we can park nearby
Arrange a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
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Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Wainscott
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Wainscott?
It can do. Wainscott 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.
Will you come out to Wainscott?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
How many surveys have you done?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
Will you deal with the insurance company for me?
No. We write an independent report, and you decide how to use it. The insurer may send a loss adjuster of its own.
What do I do if water is coming in?
A roofer should handle temporary protection. If it’s safe, take photos before it goes on. We can record the damage in our report.
How do I arrange a storm damage roof report in Wainscott?
The quickest way is to phone 07833 053749 or email us. Tell us the address and a little about the roof, and we’ll take it from there. We survey seven days a week.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Tell us about it when booking and we’ll explain what’s needed.
For landlords and managing agents
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, and the report can go to both. Access is agreed with the tenant beforehand.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photographs included.
Before and after the survey
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Take photos of stains and damp inside
- Check how your policy defines a storm
- Keep a note of the date of the storm
- Check your policy for how to report damage
For repair costs, ask a roofer to quote. They can use our report to see what needs doing.
A well-maintained roof stands up to storms better. Fix slipped slates, loose ridges and lifted flashings when you spot them.
Storm damage roof reports around Wainscott
The coast is about 2 miles or less from Wainscott, so there’s more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. In a coastal gale, rain is driven sideways into laps, verges and flashings. Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from.
If you run a business near Pentagon Shopping Centre, a quick answer on where water is coming in keeps a business running. Landlords with a home close to Strood station may find that a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
Wainscott is about 2 miles north of Rochester, in Medway. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Wainscott can all book storm damage roof reports. We cover towns and villages across Medway, large and small. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
Every address in ME2 and ME3 is within our area for storm damage roof reports, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Streets in the area include Hoo Road, Holly Road and Leigh Road, all of which we cover. If you are just outside Wainscott, we cover Upper Upnor (1 mile south-east), Lower Upnor (1 mile east), Chattenden (1 mile north-east), Cooling Street (2 miles north) and Hoo St Werburgh (2 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Gillingham (4 miles south-east), Chatham (4 miles south), Rainham (5 miles south-east), Luton (3 miles south), Park Wood (6 miles south-east) and Lordswood (5 miles south).
Around Wainscott
Typical jobs here are in homes near Temple School, Broomhill Park and The Hundred of Hoo Academy and the streets around them. You’ll also find Royal Oak pub (0.6 miles south-west) and Former Ordnance Store At Chatham Gun Wharf (1.8 miles south). The closest station to Wainscott is Strood station, about 1.1 miles south-west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Upnor Castle (0.7 miles south-east) and Huguenot Museum (1.6 miles south). For a walk, there is Rede Common and Gad's Hill.
What we look for on each type of roof
Clay and concrete tiles
Strong gusts can lift and break tiles. We record which are damaged and where.
Ridge and hip tiles
A lifted ridge tile can let water into the roof. Each one is recorded with photos.
Signs you need a storm damage roof report in Wainscott
Gusts work at anything on a roof that is loose or exposed. Rain can then blow in where slates or tiles have gone. People typically call us after a storm, once they’ve noticed damage or a leak.
Problems we come across often include:
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Lead lifted at abutments
Historic houses such as Restoration House, about 1.7 miles south, show how far back building around Wainscott goes. Older roofs in the area may have lead flashings, valleys and gutters that have been patched many times.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What exactly goes into their report
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- What happens after the report arrives