Kent · London and the South East
Storm damage roof report in Wilmington, Kent
Know where you stand with the roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out storm damage roof reports in Wilmington.
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Wilmington
Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies by policy. Your policy document sets out its own definition. Whether the weather met it is for your insurer. Our part is recording the damage to your roof and its likely cause. Each area of damage is photographed, and the report is yours to pass on. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. We survey flat roofs, flashings and gutters and fascias, and the problems we are asked to look at most are damaged pots on the stack and torn or lifted flat roof coverings.
Many homes in small places like Wilmington face open ground, where storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hardest. Once water gets into older walls, it takes a long time to dry, which makes finding the cause quickly worthwhile. A record with photos is useful if you need to show the damage to anyone else.
After the visit, you get a written report with photos, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Where
- Wilmington (DA2, DA5, DA1)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the cost of storm damage roof reports
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Helping us price your survey
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
Practical tips
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Hold on to fallen pieces of the roof where you can
- Read your policy wording on storm damage
- Don’t go onto the roof to take pictures
- Note the date and time you first saw the damage
The insurer might appoint a loss adjuster. Our report gives you an independent record alongside theirs.
Keep gutters and outlets clear so heavy rain can drain away. Overflowing gutters can make storm damage worse.
What we look for on each type of roof
Ridge and hip tiles
A lifted ridge tile can let water into the roof. We photograph and describe the damage.
Chimney stacks
Flashings around stacks can lift in strong winds. Loose flashings are recorded.
What we do, step by step
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photographs, emailed to you. On timing, most surveys take about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Older rural homes like those around Wilmington can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- We start with the details: when the storm hit and what damage you can see.
- We inspect the roof from safe viewpoints and from the loft where there is access.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- We look at whether the damage fits storm damage, older wear or both.
- The findings are written up with photos for you to share with your insurer.
Preparing for the visit
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
How to book
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or email us, and we will ask about the building and what you need. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
Advice
When you need someone else
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Damage hidden under coverings or inside the structure, without opening up
- Repair costs or quotes for the work
- Your insurer’s view of the claim
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll point you to the right survey before you book. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Gutters and fascias
- Ridges and hips
- Slate and tile slopes
- Chimney stacks
- Flashings
- Flat roofs
FAQs for Wilmington
Is Wilmington in the area you cover?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and Wilmington is part of that. You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Will you come out to Wilmington?
Yes, Wilmington is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys.
Will you deal with the insurance company for me?
No. We aren’t loss adjusters and don’t act for you with the insurer. We give you an independent report of the damage for you to send to your insurer.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days when booking.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Also near Wilmington
What else we do in Wilmington
Storm damage roof reports around Wilmington
With Hall Place and Gardens about 1.7 miles north-west, Wilmington sits in an area with a long building history. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in.
If you let a flat or house near Crayford station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over. If you look after a building such as Wilmington Grammar School for Girls, a leak through a large roof is frequently found some distance from where the water shows inside. For businesses in and around places like Broadway Shopping Centre, a leak can close part of a shop or office, so finding the cause quickly matters.
Wilmington is about 2 miles south-west of Dartford, in Kent. Whether the building in Wilmington is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof. We cover towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. For surveys nearby, see our London page.
We work across DA2, DA5 and DA1 for storm damage roof reports. We offer storm damage roof reports to properties on Common Lane, Parsons Lane and Oakfield Lane. Main roads around Wilmington include the A2. We also cover the places around Wilmington: Bowmans (1 mile north), Joyden's Wood (1 mile west), Puddledock (1 mile south-west), Coldblow (1 mile north-west) and Crayford (1 mile north). We also work in nearby towns like Sevenoaks (10 miles south), Gravesend (8 miles east), Northfleet (7 miles east), Kings Hill (14 miles south-east), Swanscombe (5 miles east) and Windmill Hill (8 miles east).
Landmarks near Wilmington
Typical jobs here are in homes near Dartford Heath, The Plough pub and Wilmington Primary School and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Crayford station, about 1.3 miles north of the centre. A little further out are Stone Castle (4 miles east) and West Hill Hospital (1.4 miles north-east). Open spaces near Wilmington include Wansunt Pit.
Why act early in Wilmington
It helps to get a record soon after the storm, while the damage is fresh. Later weather and temporary repairs can make it harder to see what happened. For older village homes like those around Wilmington, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
What you get with us
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Weekday and weekend surveys
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.