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Storm damage roof report in Ash, Kent
A careful look at the roof at your property in Ash, with photographs and a written report.
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Ash
Each roof is looked at from the safest viewpoints available: the ground, windows and vantage points, the loft where there’s access, and the roof itself where that is safe. Every area of damage is photographed and described. We note any part we couldn’t see. You get a written report with photos to give to your insurer. We survey ridges and hips, gutters and fascias and chimney stacks, and common reasons people get in touch are gutters pulled loose in the wind and damaged ridges and hips.
For a small place like Ash, the inspection is the same as anywhere: we simply plan the journey and access ahead. Let us know where the water shows, when it appears and anything you’ve noticed outside, plus any earlier repairs. Photos of the stain and of the roof from outside are helpful too.
The report doesn’t just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Where
- Ash (TN15, DA3)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Why act early in Ash
Once the storm has passed, damage that looked minor can let water in for months. Getting it recorded and repaired sooner is usually better. Older and listed buildings around Ash may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, inc. VAT. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. You will know the price for your roof before booking.
Why book us in Ash
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- 20+ years’ experience
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- 5,000+ surveys completed
Take a look at our cost guide or what we found on two real jobs.
Prices for storm damage roof reports in Ash
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Roof area
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can be seen safely and which survey you book.
What to tell us when you get in touch
Before you get in touch, it is useful to have:
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- The address and postcode of the property
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
For a price for storm damage roof reports in Ash, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. A few details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Ash. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work with less disruption.
Storm damage roof reports in Ash: local notes
Across Kent, older roofs are frequently handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it’s detailed. The wider area around Ash has a long history of building, with Lullingstone Castle about 4.2 miles west. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead.
The streets around a church such as Parish Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in. If you own a rental within reach of Longfield station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused. Take a building like New Ash Green Primary School: a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside.
Ash is about 6 miles south-west of Northfleet, in Kent. We carry out storm damage roof reports in Ash for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Our area takes in places right across Kent. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
We cover every part of the TN15 and DA3 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. Whether your property is on Ash Road, The Street and Billet Hill or a nearby road, we can help. Nearby, we also carry out storm damage roof reports in West Yoke (1 mile north), Fawkham Green (1 mile north-west), Speed Gate (1 mile north-west), Stansted (2 miles south) and West Kingsdown (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (12 miles south-east), Dartford (7 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (7 miles south-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles south), Gravesend (6 miles north-east) and Tonbridge (11 miles south).
Local landmarks in Ash
In Ash, that means homes and buildings near The White Swan Public House, among other places. The closest station to Ash is Longfield station, roughly 2.8 miles north of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Darent Valley Hospital (5.6 miles north) and Eynsford Castle (3.6 miles west).
Also in Ash
Checking the roof from the ground
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.
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level.
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Ash
Do you carry out roof surveys in Ash?
Yes, Ash is within the area we cover. We survey roofs across London and South East England. You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details.
Is my home in Ash listed or in a conservation area?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
How many surveys have you done?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years.
Do you act for me with my insurer?
No. We aren’t loss adjusters and don’t act for you with the insurer. We provide an independent record of the roof for you to send to your insurer.
Is wear and tear covered by insurance?
Wear and tear is not typically covered. Our report gives an honest view of what’s recent damage and what’s older wear. The claim decision is your insurer’s.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing are not part of what we do. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings, and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is frequently shared, so we need permission from the freeholder or managing agent. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
Useful tips for Ash property owners
You do not need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Check how your policy defines a storm
- Report the damage to your insurer as soon as you can
- Keep any slates, tiles or debris that fall, if it is safe to do so
- Keep a note of the date of the storm
Your insurer may send a loss adjuster to look at the damage. You’ll have your own independent record to refer to.
Keep the roof in good order between storms. Have loose slates, tiles and flashings seen to promptly.
What happens on the day
Every visit follows the same pattern: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from every safe vantage point, take photos as we go and make notes for the report. It typically takes about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Around Ash, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it helps to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We start with the details: when the storm hit and what damage you can see.
- The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows and from the loft space where it is safe.
- The damage is recorded with photographs, area by area.
- 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.
Getting ready for the survey
- Keep pets in another room
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Book a survey
We confirm the price for your roof before you book, so you know the cost up front. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.