Medway · London and the South East
Storm damage roof report in Wallend, Medway
Know where you stand with the roof before you spend money on it. We carry out storm damage roof reports in Wallend.
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Lead lifted at abutments
- New damp or leaks inside
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Wallend
Our storm damage report gives you an independent, written record of how a storm has affected your roof. It sets out what is damaged, with photos, and what we think the likely cause is. You can then give it to your insurer with your claim. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. We are not loss adjusters, and we cannot tell you whether a claim will succeed. If you are worried about lead lifted at abutments and slates and tiles blown off the roof, we can find out what’s behind it.
Many homes in small places like Wallend face open ground, so storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hard. Once water gets into older walls, it takes a long time to dry, so it pays to find the cause quickly. A record with photographs is useful if you need to show the damage to anyone else.
Nothing in the report is left vague: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, along with how urgent it is.
- Location
- Wallend (ME3)
- Region
- Medway
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
FAQs for Wallend
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Wallend?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Wallend?
Generally, yes: wind and salt air take more of a toll near the sea. Exposed details like ridges, verges, flashings and metal fixings are the ones to watch.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with the freeholder or managing agent. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll explain what’s needed.
My storm claim was turned down. What now?
The first step is a complaint to your insurer. After that, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to look at it. An independent report can add to your evidence, but we can’t say how it will turn out.
Will you check the loft?
If it is needed and safe to reach, yes. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement, as far as the space allows.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We do not carry out asbestos surveys or testing. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them.
How it works
Every visit follows the same pattern: we hear what you’ve seen, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. Most visits take between one and two hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. For a village or hamlet like Wallend, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- We start with what you’ve seen and any temporary repairs.
- Inside, we look for signs of water in the loft and rooms below.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, windows and the roof where it is safe.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
Getting ready for the survey
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Note where any stains or damp appear
How to book
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
Advice
Tips that help
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Note the date and time you first saw the damage
- Report the damage to your insurer as soon as you can
- Read your policy wording on storm damage
- Hold on to fallen pieces of the roof where you can
For repair costs, ask a roofer to quote. The report gives them a clear list of the damage.
Keep records of roof work and surveys. They can help show the roof was looked after.
Storm damage roof reports around Wallend
Wallend is within about 1 mile of the coast, where storms can bring strong gusts off the sea. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording, and many treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, though it varies. Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in.
Take an older house close to Church of St James: old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in. For landlords with property near Sheerness-On-Sea station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it.
Wallend is about 5 miles north-west of Minster, in Medway. Wallend is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and South East England. Wallend is one of the places in Medway we cover. There is also a page for Maidstone.
We survey roofs across ME3 for storm damage roof reports. Main roads around Wallend include the B2001, which makes travel easy. Other places close to Wallend include Grain (1 mile east), Blue Town (2 miles east), Sheerness (3 miles east), Queenborough (3 miles south-east) and Rushenden (3 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns like Gillingham (8 miles south-west), Chatham (10 miles south-west), Rochester (10 miles south-west), Rainham (8 miles south-west), Strood (10 miles south-west) and Luton (9 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Wallend
Around Wallend, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Hogarth Inn and the streets around them. Wallend’s nearest station is Sheerness-On-Sea station, roughly 2.6 miles east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Bluetown Heritage Centre (2.3 miles east). The countryside around Wallend includes Bishop Saltings.
How the survey changes by roof type
Flat roof coverings
Edge trims and laps are often where flat roof coverings start to peel back. The report notes signs of recent damage and older wear.
Chimney stacks
Flashings around stacks can lift in strong winds. Loose flashings are recorded.
Places near Wallend
Other services in Wallend
What a survey costs
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The roof’s overall size
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can be seen safely and which survey you book.
Helping us price your survey
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
If you’re buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email when you’re ready.
Signs you need a storm damage roof report in Wallend
Storms do not only affect pitched roofs. Wind can lift edges and tear coverings, and blocked outlets can leave water ponding after heavy rain. Our report covers flat and pitched roofs.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Flat roof edges peeled back
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as St James Church of England Primary Academy, on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
Before you book anyone
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Their report turnaround times
Surveys for landlords and agents in Wallend
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed ahead of time. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, which helps when tenants work during the week.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work with less disruption.