Kent · London and the South East
Storm Damage Roof Report in Warmlake
An independent record of roof damage after a storm for Warmlake, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Damaged gutters and fascias
About our storm damage roof report in Warmlake
Our storm damage report starts from £150. It is a written report with photos, sent by email. It does not price the repairs, so ask a roofer to quote for the work. Your insurer may also send its own loss adjuster. What you get is an independent record of the damage and what seems to have caused it. We survey slate and tile slopes, gutters and fascias and chimney stacks, and common reasons people get in touch are damaged ridges and hips and cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind.
Somewhere as small as Warmlake, older roofs have often been repaired many times. A new leak may be fresh damage or the latest sign of long-term wear, which matters if you’re thinking of an insurance claim. The report says what was seen and what it points to. Damp in old walls and timbers is slow to dry, so the sooner the cause is found the better.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Place
- Warmlake (ME17)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips from our surveys
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Check your policy for how to report damage
- Keep any slates, tiles or debris that fall, if it is safe to do so
- Take photos from ground level or a window, never by climbing
- Look at what your policy says about wear and tear
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: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the loft space where it can be reached. In total, it takes about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Cottages and farmhouses around Warmlake often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- First you give us the date of the storm and what you’ve noticed, inside and out.
- The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows and from the roof space where it’s safe.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- The likely cause is recorded, along with any evidence of older wear.
- The findings are written up with photographs for you to share with your insurer.
Before the survey
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
Arrange a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from the ground or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Storm damage roof reports in Warmlake: local notes
Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. You will also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts. About 2.1 miles north lies Stoneacre, a reminder of how long the area around Warmlake has been built on. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof.
Landlords with a home close to Hollingbourne station may find that a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over. Anyone responsible for a site like Sutton Valence Primary School will know that tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
Warmlake is about 4 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. Warmlake is part of the area we cover across London and South East England. We cover towns and villages across Kent.
Here we cover the ME17 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. We offer storm damage roof reports to properties on Warmlake Orchard, Oast Gardens and Maidstone Road. Nearby, we also carry out storm damage roof reports in Five Wents (1 mile north), Sutton Valence (1 mile south), Langley Heath (1 mile north), Langley (1 mile north) and Chart Sutton (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (4 miles north-west), Ashford (13 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (10 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles south-west), Tonbridge (14 miles west) and Faversham (14 miles north-east).
Around Warmlake
Around Warmlake, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Plough Inn and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Hollingbourne station, about 3.3 miles north-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include KIMS hospital (4.6 miles north) and The Dog Collar Museum (2.3 miles north-east).
Landlords, agents and block managers in Warmlake
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords. Bigger roofs take more time, so they’re priced to suit.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.
Common questions in Warmlake
Do you carry out roof surveys in Warmlake?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and Warmlake is part of that. You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Is Warmlake within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
My storm claim was turned down. What now?
Start by complaining to the insurer. The Financial Ombudsman Service may look at it if that doesn’t resolve it. The Ombudsman looks at whether there were storm conditions, whether the damage fits a storm and whether the storm was the main cause.
How are storm damage reports priced?
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. Bigger roofs are quoted on size and access. It doesn’t include repair costs, so you will need a roofer’s quote for those.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and it’s safe, yes. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
How experienced are you?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys.
Signs you need a storm damage roof report in Warmlake
A storm frequently finds a roof’s existing weak spots. Corroded nails on slate roofs, worn mortar on ridges and old flashings can all give way. We record recent damage alongside older defects.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Loose or torn flashings
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of St Michael, leaks on older roofs frequently start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What the survey won’t cover
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
What this survey cannot tell you
Every survey has limits, and it’s better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- Damage hidden under coverings or inside the structure, without opening up
- Estimates of repair costs
- A decision on your insurance claim
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Warmlake
- Gutters and fascias
- Flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Slate and tile slopes
- Ridges and hips
- Flat roofs
Should I look at the roof myself first?
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.