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Well Street Storm Damage Roof Report
An independent record of roof damage after a storm in Well Street, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
How a storm damage roof report works in Well Street
If your roof has been damaged, stay safe first. Take photos from the ground or from windows, and do not climb onto the roof. If water is coming in, a roofer can put temporary protection in place. We then record the damage in a report you can pass to your insurer. Keep receipts for any emergency work. If you’re worried about roofs hit by falling trees and lead lifted at abutments, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Many homes in small places like Well Street 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 written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Place
- Well Street (ME19)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof by roof
Clay and concrete tiles
Older tiles held only by nibs, without nails or clips, can lift more easily. We record what we can see of the fixings.
Lead flashings
Wind can peel back flashings at abutments and stacks. We record which are loose or damaged.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Well Street
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the addresses.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photographs included.
What this survey cannot tell you
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Your insurer’s view of the claim
- What’s beneath slates, tiles or membranes
- Whether your insurer will pay the claim
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges and hips
- Slate and tile slopes
- Gutters and fascias
- Flashings
- Flat roofs
How we price storm damage roof reports
We confirm the price for your roof before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The size of the roof
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all including VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Booking your survey
These details help when you get in touch:
- The property’s address and postcode
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or send us an email to find out.
Questions from Well Street
Is my home in Well Street listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Do you cover Well Street?
Yes, Well Street is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey seven days a week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Let us know which days suit you when booking.
How experienced are you?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs.
Will my insurer pay for an old roof?
Wear and tear is not usually covered. We describe what looks like fresh storm damage and what looks older. Your insurer decides the claim.
Will my insurer pay out if I get a storm damage report?
Only your insurer can decide that. We record the damage, with photos and the likely cause, for you to give to your insurer.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when booking.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
How it works
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Older roofs in small places like Well Street can have low, tight loft spaces, so it helps to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- 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.
- The report notes whether the damage fits a storm, older wear or both.
- We send you the report by email for your insurer.
Preparing for the visit
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Let us know where we can park nearby
Booking a survey
We confirm the price for the job before you book, so you know where you stand. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
Leaks and storm damage in Well Street
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. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in. Old Soar Manor, about 4.9 miles west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Well Street. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If you let a flat or house near East Malling station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over. If you live near a park like Manor Park Country Park, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys. A roof leak in a hotel or guest house around Well Street means lost rooms as well as repairs.
Well Street is about 4 miles west of Maidstone, in Kent. From houses to flats and shops in Well Street, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Well Street is one of the places in Kent where we work.
Postcode districts we cover here for storm damage roof reports: ME19. If you are just outside Well Street, we cover East Malling (1 mile north), West Malling (1 mile north-west), Kings Hill (1 mile south-west), Ditton (1 mile north-east) and Red Hill (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (4 miles east), Sittingbourne (14 miles east), Dartford (14 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (10 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles south-west) and Gravesend (10 miles north).
Local landmarks in Well Street
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to St James the Great Academy, The Rising Sun pub and Manor Park Country Park, among other places. For rail, the closest station is East Malling station, about 0.5 miles east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Coldrum Long Barrow (3.5 miles north-west) and Leybourne Castle (1.4 miles north). For a walk, there’s Blue Bell Hill and Burham Down.