Storm Damage Roof Inspection in Kent
Kent takes a battering from Channel storms. If your roof has been damaged, fast action prevents a bad situation from getting worse. We carry out urgent inspections and produce the documentation your insurer needs.
Act Quickly After Storm Damage
Kent sits in the path of Atlantic and Channel weather systems that can bring 60–80mph gusts. Named storms — like those that regularly cause significant damage across the South East — often leave behind a trail of displaced tiles, damaged flashings and blocked gutters that are not always obvious from the ground.
The problem is that a small amount of storm damage gets dramatically worse if left. A single displaced tile in January, left until February, can allow enough water into the roof structure to wet insulation, stain ceilings, cause wet rot in battens and rafters, and result in a repair bill several times what it would have been if caught early.
Important: Do Not Delay Reporting to Your Insurer
Most home insurance policies require storm damage to be reported promptly. Delayed reporting can complicate your claim — particularly if the damage worsens in the meantime. Our report documents the condition at the time of inspection, which protects your claim regardless of what happens next.
Slipped & Missing Tiles
The most common storm damage in Kent. Wind uplift dislodges individual tiles or slates, exposing the roof felt or boarding beneath.
Damaged Flashing
Lead and zinc flashings around chimneys, dormers and abutments are particularly vulnerable to high winds — they can be lifted, bent or torn away.
Ridge Tile Displacement
Ridge tiles sit at the apex of the roof with only mortar to hold them. Wind can loosen or remove them entirely — they can fall and cause significant damage or injury.
Blocked & Damaged Gutters
Storm debris — branches, leaves, tile fragments — blocks gutters instantly. High winds can also rip sections of guttering away from their fixings.
Chimney Damage
Chimney stacks are the most exposed part of any roof. Pots can be overturned, flaunching can crack, and lead flashings can lift in gale-force conditions.
Flat Roof Membrane Damage
Extensions and garage roofs are vulnerable to wind uplift, particularly at edges and corners where the membrane is stressed.
What Our Storm Damage Report Includes
Our storm damage reports are specifically formatted for insurance purposes — they give your insurer exactly what they need.
Pre-Storm Condition Assessment
Where visible evidence allows, we distinguish between damage that pre-dates the storm event and damage caused by it. Insurers require this distinction.
Storm Damage Catalogue
Each piece of storm damage is documented with photographs, measurements and a precise location reference.
Cause and Effect Analysis
We explain the likely sequence of events — how wind or water caused each type of damage — which supports your claim.
Immediate Risk Assessment
We identify any elements that pose an immediate safety risk — loose ridge tiles, overhanging chimney sections — and flag these separately.
Remedial Works Schedule
A clear schedule of works required, with priority ratings. This helps your insurer understand the scope of the claim.
Cost Estimate Range
Indicative cost ranges for the remedial works, based on current Kent contractor pricing.
Storm Damage FAQs
Everything you need to know before booking your inspection.
We keep emergency appointment slots for post-storm situations. In most cases we can be at your property the same day or the following morning. We prioritise properties with active water ingress.
Storm Hit Your Roof? We Can Help Today.
Same-day inspections available across Kent. Insurance-grade reports. Call now or submit your details and we will call you back within the hour.