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Storm damage roof report in Westwood, Kent
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Westwood, and put it all in a written report with photos.
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Damaged pots on the stack
Roof by roof
Flat roof coverings
Edge trims and laps are often where flat roof coverings start to peel back. We check whether the damage is recent or older.
Slate roofs
Natural slate can last 100 years or more, but the nails often fail first. We look at whether slipped slates suggest storm damage, older wear or both.
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Westwood
High winds normally affect the parts of a roof that are already exposed or loose. Typical damage includes lost slates and tiles, lifted ridges, loose flashings and torn flat roof coverings. Trees and branches can also hit roofs in a storm. Our report records what has happened to your roof, with photos. Where we also see signs of older wear, the report records that too. Common reasons to book are water coming in after the storm and roofs hit by falling trees, on ridges and hips, flashings and flat roofs.
In a village or hamlet like Westwood, older cottages and farmhouses often have roofs that have been patched over many years. 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. Older walls and timbers hold water for a long time, so it’s worth finding the cause soon.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. It is useful straight away, and a good reference for later, such as when you want to compare after future work.
- Location
- Westwood (DA13, DA2)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Also in Westwood
Wind, rain and roofs in Westwood
Westwood is within about 5 miles of the coast, 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. Historic houses such as Cobham College, about 4.6 miles east, show how far back building in the area around Westwood goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs.
Landlords with a home close to Longfield station may find that tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it. If you look after a building such as Bean Primary School, water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot.
Westwood is about 3 miles south of Swanscombe, in Kent. We carry out storm damage roof reports in Westwood for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Across Kent, we cover Westwood. Our Maidstone page covers surveys nearby.
We survey roofs across DA13 and DA2 for storm damage roof reports and the streets around it. That includes homes and businesses on Westwood Road and Highcross Road and the roads around them. Close by, we survey roofs in Grubb Street (1 mile south-west), Green Street Green (1 mile west), Bean (1 mile north-west), St Margarets (2 miles west) and Darenth (2 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (14 miles south-east), Dartford (4 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (10 miles south-west), Gravesend (4 miles east), Tonbridge (15 miles south) and Northfleet (3 miles north-east).
Near you in Westwood
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Longfield Academy, Longfield Chalk Bank and Railway Tavern. The nearest railway station is Longfield station, roughly 1 mile south. A little further out are Stone Museum of Geology (3.3 miles north-west) and Bluewater (2.3 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Sawyers Lake.
What you can safely check yourself
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we look at the roof.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when booking and it will help the survey.
Tips that help
Small things make a difference. Some pointers:
- Keep fallen slates or tiles as evidence if safe
- Tell your insurer about the damage promptly
- Take photos of stains and damp inside
- Check how your policy defines a storm
Once we’ve been, the findings are written up with photos. It covers the damage, its likely cause and any older defects. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
Ask a tree specialist about branches over the roof. They can damage the roof in high winds.
Do you need a storm damage roof report in Westwood?
Flat roofs can be damaged too. 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 like:
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
The streets around a church like Church of Saint Mary Magdalene are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, leaks on older roofs frequently start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- What insurance they carry
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Westwood
Is the coastal weather around Westwood hard on roofs?
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.
Do you cover smaller places like Westwood?
Yes, Westwood is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing are not part of what we do. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, like cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them, and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it is applicable and safe, yes. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where applicable.
My storm claim was turned down. What now?
Complain to your insurer first. After that, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to look at it. An independent report can add to your evidence, but we cannot say how it will turn out.
What do I do if water is coming in?
A roofer should handle temporary protection. Photograph the damage first if you can do so safely. We can record the damage in our report.
Will you deal with the insurance company for me?
No. We aren’t loss adjusters and do not act for you with the insurer. We provide an independent record of the roof, which you can pass to your insurer.
Why act early in Westwood
A few slipped slates can soon lead to wet timbers. Acting quickly usually means less damage overall. Outbuildings and barns around Westwood are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Every price we give includes VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before booking.
What you get with us
- Clear package prices, with VAT included
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
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The survey, step by step
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. After that, we check everything we can see safely, from ground level, from windows, in the loft space and by drone where it applies. The survey usually takes about 1–2 hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. Cottages and farmhouses around Westwood frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- We note the date of the storm and the damage you’ve seen.
- We check the roof from wherever it’s safe.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- The report notes whether the damage fits a storm, older wear or both.
- We send you the report by email for your insurer.
Getting ready for the survey
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Booking a survey
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 ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form when you’re ready.