Medway · London and the South East
Storm Damage Roof Report in Wouldham
Independent storm damage roof reports in Wouldham. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
About our storm damage roof report in Wouldham
The Financial Ombudsman looks at three things when it considers a storm damage complaint: were there storm conditions on or around the date, is the damage consistent with a storm, and was the storm the main cause. Our report focuses on the second and third points. You or your insurer can check the weather for the date. Typical surveys look at ridge tiles that have come loose and water coming in after the storm, on ridges and hips, flat roofs and flashings.
Many homes in small places like Wouldham face open ground, where storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hardest. Damp in old stone, brick or timber walls is slow to dry out, so it pays to find the cause quickly. A written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Where
- Wouldham (ME1)
- Region
- Medway
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Practical tips
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Record any water damage in rooms and the loft
- Report the damage to your insurer as soon as you can
- Do not go onto the roof to take pictures
- Note the date and time you first saw the damage
You get the report by email and pass it to your insurer yourself. It is your record to use.
Keep the roof in good order between storms. Fix slipped slates, loose ridges and lifted flashings when you spot them.
What happens on the day
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from each safe vantage point, take photos as we go and make notes for the report. Most visits take between one and two hours at a typical home, and longer for a large or complex roof. Rural addresses near Wouldham can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- You let us know when the storm was and what damage you’ve seen.
- We inspect the roof from safe viewpoints and from the loft where there is access.
- We photograph and record every area of damage we can see.
- We note the likely cause, including any signs of wear that were there before the storm.
- You get a written report you can pass to your insurer.
Before the survey
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Find any records of previous roof work
Getting a price
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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What we can’t see
It’s a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- Whether your insurer will pay the claim
- Acting for you with the insurer
- What your policy covers, which depends on its wording
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Wouldham
- Flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and fascias
- Slate and tile slopes
- Ridges and hips
- Flat roofs
Prices for storm damage roof reports in Wouldham
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- House, block, shop or office
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Height and safe access
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
Getting in touch
These details help when you get in touch:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
We confirm the price for the job before you book, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
What happens if roof problems are left?
If the damage is partly wear and tear, it is better to know. We record storm damage and older defects, so you know what the roof shows. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Prices start from £150, with VAT included, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. You’ll know the price for your roof before booking.
Why us?
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or our case studies.
Wouldham: your questions answered
Is Wouldham in the area you cover?
Yes. We work right across London and the South East, and Wouldham is part of that. Just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Do you cover smaller places like Wouldham?
Yes, Wouldham is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Do you look in the roof space?
Where it is relevant to the survey and there’s safe access, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We don’t sample or test for asbestos. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it’s disturbed.
Will my insurer pay out if I get a storm damage report?
Only your insurer can decide that. Our report records what is damaged, with photos, and the likely cause, for you to give to your insurer.
Is wear and tear covered by insurance?
Wear and tear is typically excluded from home insurance. Our report records storm damage and any older wear we see, so you know what the roof shows. Your insurer decides how its policy applies.
Wouldham roofs and the weather
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. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts. With Starkey Castle about 0.9 miles north, Wouldham sits in an area with a long building history. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead.
For businesses in and around places such as Pentagon Shopping Centre, a leak can close part of a shop or office, so finding the cause quickly matters. Anyone responsible for a site like Halling Primary School will know that tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back. If you own a rental within reach of Halling station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer straight away.
Wouldham is about 3 miles west of Chatham, in Medway. We survey roofs in Wouldham and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Our Medway coverage includes Wouldham and the places around it. There is also a page for Maidstone.
We work across the ME1 postcode area for storm damage roof reports and the streets around it. We cover properties on High Street, Oldfield Drive and Meadow Way. We also cover the places around Wouldham: Peters Village (1 mile south), Halling (1 mile west), Scarborough (1 mile south-east), Holborough (1 mile south-west) and North Halling (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cover Gillingham (5 miles east), Chatham (3 miles east), Rochester (3 miles north-east), Rainham (6 miles east), Strood (3 miles north) and Luton (4 miles east).
Near you in Wouldham
Around Wouldham, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Holborough Marshes, The Five Bells pub and The Thomas Aveling School and the streets around them. Wouldham’s nearest station is Halling station, roughly 0.6 miles west. Other landmarks nearby include Rochester Castle (3.3 miles north-east) and Pentagon Shopping Centre (3.6 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Blue Bell Hill and Burham Down.
Places near Wouldham
What else we do in Wouldham
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Letting agents frequently book on a landlord’s behalf, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, putting the urgent items at the top.