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Walderslade Storm Damage Roof Report
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you decide what to do next. Storm damage roof reports in Walderslade, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Loose or torn flashings
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Damaged pots on the stack
Walderslade roofs and the weather
The coast is about 5 miles or less from Walderslade, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. In a coastal gale, rain is driven sideways into laps, verges and flashings, while salt slowly corrodes metal fixings and flashings. With Starkey Castle about 3.3 miles north-west, Walderslade sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
For businesses in and around places such as Pentagon Shopping Centre, finding where water is getting in quickly keeps disruption down. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Tunbury Primary School, a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside.
Walderslade is about 1 mile south of Chatham, in Medway. We carry out storm damage roof reports for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Walderslade and nearby. We cover towns and villages across Medway, large and small.
Here we cover the ME5 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. Whether your property is on Farm Road, York Avenue and Walsham Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. You’ll find Walderslade on the A2045, so it’s easy for us to get to. Other places close to Walderslade include Blue Bell Hill (1 mile west), Lordswood (1 mile east), Kit's Coty (1 mile south-west), Chatham (1 mile north) and Lidsing (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Gillingham (3 miles north-east), Rochester (4 miles north), Rainham (4 miles north-east), Strood (4 miles north-west), Park Wood (3 miles east) and Twydall (4 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Walderslade
In Walderslade, that means homes and buildings near Westfield Wood, Greenacre Academy and Walderslade Girls' School. The nearest railway station is Chatham station, roughly 3.1 miles north. Well-known places in the area include Allington Castle (3 miles south) and Pentagon Shopping Centre (3.3 miles north). For a walk, there’s Blue Bell Hill and Burham Down.
Storm damage roof report in Walderslade: what you get
Our storm damage report starts from £150. You get a written report with photos by email. It does not price the repairs, so ask a roofer to quote for the work. The insurer may still send a loss adjuster of its own. What you get is an independent record of the damage and what seems to have caused it. Common reasons to book are slates and tiles blown off the roof and damaged flat roof membrane, on flat roofs, chimney stacks and gutters and fascias.
Around Walderslade, chimneys on older homes are a common source of leaks, at the flashings, the pointing or the mortar round the pots. Damp on a chimney breast isn’t always rain from above, which is why it is worth tracing properly. The stack, its flashings and the loft space beside it are all worth checking.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Where
- Walderslade (ME5)
- Wider area
- Medway
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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.
Clay and concrete tiles
Strong gusts can lift and break tiles. We record which are damaged and where.
What we do, step by step
You do not need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will take it from there. A typical survey takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Being in a smaller place like Walderslade does not change how the visit works: we look from ground level, from windows, from the loft and from the roof where it is safe. Point out any stains, cracks or loose pieces you’ve spotted.
- You let us know what happened and whether a roofer has made the roof safe.
- We check inside, including the loft where there’s access, for water damage.
- We view the roof from safe positions.
- Storm damage and older wear are recorded separately where we can.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
Getting ready for the survey
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Book a survey
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or email us with the details.
Related advice
What a storm damage roof report does not cover
Before booking, it’s worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- A price for the repairs
- How your policy defines a storm
- What’s beneath slates, tiles or membranes
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you before you book. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Ridges and hips
- Slate and tile slopes
- Gutters and fascias
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- Flashings
When to book a survey in Walderslade
When you claim, your insurer may ask for evidence of the damage and its cause. An independent report gives you a clear record to send. The decision still rests with the insurer.
Look out for signs like these:
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Damaged flat roof membrane
Landlords with a home close to Chatham station may find that a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
What to check before booking
- What follow-up you get after the report
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- How long the report takes to arrive
Checking the roof from the ground
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That part is for a survey.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Tips that help
You do not need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Read your policy wording on storm damage
- Note the date and time you first saw the damage
- Record any water damage in rooms and the loft
- Take photos from ground level or a window, never by climbing
If a claim is declined and you disagree, the first step is a complaint to the insurer. If that does not resolve it, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to help.
Keep the roof in good order between storms. Fix slipped slates, loose ridges and lifted flashings when you spot them.
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Walderslade: your questions answered
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Walderslade, take more of a battering?
Places near the sea get more wind and more salt in the air than inland, and both are hard on roofs. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces.
Will you come out to Walderslade?
Yes, Walderslade is covered. We survey roofs across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with the building owner or managing agent. Let us know about it when booking and we will explain what’s needed.
Does someone need to be in?
Not always. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime, which suits people who work during the week. Just say which days work for you.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only where it is safe to do so. We look at everything that can safely be seen: from the ground, from windows and vantage points, from the roof space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where applicable. Anything we cannot see is noted in the report.
Will you deal with the insurance company for me?
No. We’re not loss adjusters, and we do not negotiate claims. We give you an independent report of the damage for you to send to your insurer.