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Storm damage roof report in Windmill Hill, Kent
Not sure what state the roof is in? You can book a storm damage roof report in Windmill Hill and across Kent.
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Water coming in after the storm
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
Storm damage roof report in Windmill Hill
Our storm damage report starts from £150. It’s a written report with photos, sent by email. It isn’t a repair quote and does not include repair costs, so ask a roofer to quote for the work. Your insurer may also send its own loss adjuster. Our report gives you an independent record of the damage and its likely cause. Common reasons to book are damaged pots on the stack and broken or displaced guttering, across flat roofs, flashings and chimney stacks.
In older homes around places like Windmill Hill, the underlay may be old bitumen felt, or there may be none at all. Without a sound underlay, any gap in the coverings lets water straight through. Finding where it gets in, and whether it’s old wear or new damage, decides what comes next. Wet battens and insulation in the loft are frequently the first clue.
The written findings come by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Place
- Windmill Hill (DA12, DA11)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings as a report with photos, emailed to you. On timing, it normally takes an hour or two at a typical home, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Being in a smaller place like Windmill Hill doesn’t change how the visit works: outside, inside and from any safe vantage point, in that order. It is useful to show us anything you’ve already noticed.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- The roof is inspected from safe positions.
- We record and photograph the damage.
- We note the likely cause and any signs of older wear.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
How to prepare
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Arrange a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or email us.
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When you need someone else
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- Estimates of repair costs
- Whether your insurer will pay the claim
- How your policy defines a storm
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will suggest the right survey. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flashings
- Gutters and fascias
- Ridges and hips
- Slate and tile slopes
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
For landlords and managing agents
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work with less disruption.
Letting agents and landlords in Windmill Hill book surveys as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photos, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Also near Windmill Hill
What else we do in Windmill Hill
Storm damage roof reports in Windmill Hill: local notes
Windmill Hill lies within about 2 miles of the sea, where storms can bring strong gusts off the sea. What counts as a storm is set by each policy, often gusts of around 55 mph, and the insurer makes the decision. Cobham College, about 3.3 miles south, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Windmill Hill. If you own one of the older houses, 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.
Trees in and around Northfleet Urban Country Park shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters. Take a building like Wrotham Road Primary School: tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back. Take an older house close to Christ Church Milton: water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney.
Windmill Hill is about 1 mile north-west of Gravesend, in Kent. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Windmill Hill can all book storm damage roof reports. We cover towns and villages across Kent. For surveys nearby, see our Maidstone page.
Postcode districts we cover here for storm damage roof reports: DA12 and DA11. If you need a storm damage roof report at a property on New Road, Sun Lane and Joy Road or anywhere close by, we can help. Being close to the A227, Windmill Hill is easy for us to reach for storm damage roof reports. Other places close to Windmill Hill include Gravesend (1 mile south-east), Milton-next-Gravesend (1 mile north-east), Denton (1 mile east), Northfleet (1 mile west) and Painters Ash (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (13 miles south-east), Dartford (6 miles west), Sevenoaks (13 miles south-west), Swanley (9 miles west), Kings Hill (11 miles south) and Foley Park (13 miles south-east).
What’s near Windmill Hill
Typical jobs here are in homes near St John's Catholic Comprehensive, Mayfield Grammar School and The Waterloo Public House. Windmill Hill’s nearest station is Gravesend station, roughly 0.5 miles north-west. Well-known places in the area include Gravesham Museum (0.5 miles north) and Stone Castle (4.1 miles west). Open spaces near Windmill Hill include Sawyers Lake and Gad's Hill.
What you can safely check yourself
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
You can learn a lot from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Questions from Windmill Hill
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Windmill Hill?
Near the coast, roofs face more wind and more salt than further inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces.
Do you cover smaller places like Windmill Hill?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
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. Our report then records the roof.
How do I book a survey in Windmill Hill?
To book, ring 07833 053749 or email us and let us know the address and what you’d like to know. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Are you loss adjusters?
No. We write an independent report, and you decide how to use it. The insurer may send a loss adjuster of its own.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Not always. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. We use safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where it applies.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
How we price storm damage roof reports
Our packages start from £150, including VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Building height and the viewpoints available
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. You will know the figure before booking.
What to tell us when you contact us
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. It’s enough to tell us:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form, tell us about the property and we will explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Tips that help
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Read your policy wording on storm damage
- File receipts for anything you pay for
- Photograph damage inside the house too
- Do not go onto the roof to take pictures
After the visit, we write up the report with photos of each area of damage. It covers the damage, its likely cause and any older defects. Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24 to 48 hours and Premium reports the same day.
Keep the roof in good order between storms. Fix slipped slates, loose ridges and lifted flashings when you spot them.