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Storm damage roof report in Wierton, Kent
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Wierton. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Water coming in after the storm
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Wierton
After a storm, safety comes first. Take photos from ground level 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. Common reasons to book are holes or cracks caused by debris and slipped or missing slates or tiles, on chimney stacks, flashings and ridges and hips.
Somewhere as small as Wierton, older roofs have often been repaired many times. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old wear, and the difference matters, particularly to an insurer. We check what can be seen safely and set out what we find. Older walls and timbers hold water for a long time, so it’s worth finding the cause soon.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Location
- Wierton (ME17)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Why act early in Wierton
Damage left open lets in more rain. Further water damage can blur what the storm actually did. A roofer should deal with emergency protection quickly. For an older or listed building in a place like Wierton, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
Why book with us
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Package prices that include VAT
- 20+ years’ experience
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or our case studies.
Towns and villages near Wierton
What else we do in Wierton
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Wierton
Do you carry out roof surveys in Wierton?
Yes, Wierton is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details.
Will you come out to Wierton?
Yes, Wierton is covered. 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.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it’s applicable and safe, yes. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. It’s included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where it applies, the Premium Survey.
Is there a set wind speed for storm damage?
There’s no single figure. Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies. Your policy document will say.
How long does the survey take?
Most surveys take an hour or two for most houses, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. The report follows by email.
Do I need to be at home?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that ahead of time, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Roof by roof
Clay and concrete tiles
Broken or missing tiles leave the underlay exposed to rain. We photograph each gap.
Chimney stacks
Stacks with existing defects tend to suffer more in storms. Our report notes recent damage and older defects.
When to book a survey in Wierton
Gusts work at anything on a roof that is loose or exposed. Rain can then blow in where slates or tiles have gone. People usually call us after a storm, once they’ve noticed damage or a leak.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Water coming in after the storm
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
Take a building like Boughton Monchelsea Primary School: tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Their insurance cover
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
How it works
The visit normally starts outside and finishes in the loft: 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 at most homes, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Somewhere as small as Wierton, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We start with the details: when the storm hit and what damage you can see.
- We view the roof from wherever it can safely be seen, including the loft where there is access.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- The likely cause is recorded, along with any evidence of older wear.
- You get a written report you can pass to your insurer.
How to prepare
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Booking a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or send us an email whenever suits you.
Related advice
What a survey costs
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- The roof’s overall size
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you need to know.
What we need to know
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine. To get started, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Wierton roofs and the weather
With Stoneacre about 2.5 miles north-east, Wierton sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. 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.
Shop and office owners around The Mall Maidstone may find that finding where water is getting in quickly keeps disruption down. The streets around a church like Church of St Peter are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, leaks on older roofs frequently start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks.
Wierton is about 3 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. We carry out storm damage roof reports for householders, landlords and businesses in Wierton and nearby. Our area takes in places right across Kent, large and small.
Postcode districts we cover here for storm damage roof reports: ME17. If you need a storm damage roof report at a property on East Hall Hill and Wierton Hill or a nearby road, we can help. We also cover the places around Wierton: Chart Sutton (1 mile north-east), Boughton Monchelsea (1 mile north-west), Boughton Green (1 mile north-west), Park Wood (1 mile north) and Five Wents (2 miles east). We also work in nearby towns like Maidstone (3 miles north), Ashford (15 miles east), Sittingbourne (12 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles south-west), Tonbridge (12 miles west) and Kings Hill (7 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Wierton
Around Wierton, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Cornwallis Academy and The Cock Inn, among other places. Wierton’s nearest station is Staplehurst station, roughly 3.3 miles south. Other landmarks nearby include Sutton Valence Castle (2 miles east) and The Mall Maidstone (3.9 miles north).
Can I check my roof myself?
You can learn a lot from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.