Kent · London and the South East
Ashbank Storm Damage Roof Report
An independent record of roof damage after a storm for Ashbank and the rest of Kent. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Loose or torn flashings
How a storm damage roof report works in Ashbank
After a storm, safety comes first. Take photos from ground level or from windows, and don’t climb onto the roof. If water is coming in, a roofer can put temporary protection in place. Our report records the damage so you have an independent record to give your insurer. Hold on to receipts for anything you pay for. Common reasons to book are broken or displaced guttering and stains appearing after strong winds, on chimney stacks, slate and tile slopes and flashings.
Somewhere as small as Ashbank, older roofs have frequently been repaired many times. A new leak may be fresh damage or the latest sign of long-term wear, and the difference matters, particularly to an insurer. We look at everything that’s safely in view and set out what we find. Damp in old walls and timbers is slow to dry, so the sooner the cause is found the better.
Nothing in the report is left vague: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, along with how urgent it is.
- Place
- Ashbank (ME17)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
When to book a survey in Ashbank
Branches and trees often come down on roofs during storms. We record the damage and where it is, backed up with photos.
A survey can pick up problems like:
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Water coming in after the storm
If you own a rental within reach of Hollingbourne station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
Before you book anyone
- What follow-up you get after the report
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Whether the price includes VAT
Places near Ashbank
What else we do in Ashbank
What this survey cannot tell you
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- Whether your insurer will pay the claim
- How your policy defines a storm
- Repair costs or quotes for the work
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flat roofs
- Ridges and hips
- Gutters and fascias
What we look for on each type of roof
Clay and concrete tiles
Older tiles held only by nibs, without nails or clips, can lift more easily. We note what we can see of how tiles are fixed.
Slate roofs
Slates often outlast the nails that hold them. We check whether slipped slates suggest storm damage, older wear or both.
Ashbank questions
Do you cover Ashbank?
Yes, Ashbank is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Do you cover smaller places like Ashbank?
Yes, Ashbank is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Typically, if there’s one and it can be reached safely. The roof space can show things the outside can’t, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
What if my insurer declines the claim?
Raise it with your insurer first. The Financial Ombudsman Service may look at it if that doesn’t resolve it. The Ombudsman looks at whether there were storm conditions, whether the damage fits a storm and whether the storm was the main cause.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys run on any day of the week. To arrange a date, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we’re allowed to reach.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Not unless it’s safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where it applies, a drone.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Ashbank
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Ashbank. For a price for a let property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photos.
Before and after the survey
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Keep receipts for any emergency work
- Arrange temporary cover with a roofer if rain is getting in
- Photograph the damage safely from below
- Photograph damage inside the house too
You’ll need a roofer’s quote for the repairs. They can use our report to see what needs doing.
Have overhanging branches looked at by a tree surgeon. They can damage the roof in high winds.
What happens on the day
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. For a village or hamlet like Ashbank, the journey is planned beforehand: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect what can be seen safely, inside and out.
- You let us know when the storm was and what damage you’ve seen.
- We view the roof from wherever it can safely be seen, including the loft where there is access.
- The damage is recorded with photos, area by area.
- The likely cause is recorded, along with any evidence of older wear.
- We send you a written report with photos, ready to give to your insurer.
Before the survey
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Let us know about parking before the day
How to book
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or email us with the details.
Related advice
Ashbank roofs and the weather
Historic houses like Leeds Castle, about 0.6 miles east, show how far back building in the area around Ashbank goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs. Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in.
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near St Nicholas's Church, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself. If you look after a building such as Leeds and Broomfield Church of England Primary School, a leak through a large roof is frequently found some distance from where the water shows inside.
Ashbank is about 4 miles east of Maidstone, in Kent. From houses to flats and shops in Ashbank, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. Across Kent, we cover Ashbank.
Postcode districts we cover here for storm damage roof reports: ME17. If you need a storm damage roof report at a property on George Lane and Wykeham Grove or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Close by, we survey roofs in Leeds (1 mile south-west), Broomfield (1 mile south-east), Eyhorne Street (1 mile north-east), Chegworth (1 mile east) and Hollingbourne (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (4 miles west), Ashford (13 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (8 miles north-east), Tonbridge (15 miles west), Faversham (12 miles east) and Minster (14 miles north-east).
Around Ashbank
Around Ashbank, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The George Inn, among other places. The nearest railway station is Hollingbourne station, roughly 1.1 miles north-east. Well-known places in the area include KIMS hospital (3.6 miles north-west) and The Dog Collar Museum (0.6 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Detling Hill.