Kent · London and the South East
Storm damage roof report in Baker's Cross, Kent
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Baker's Cross, with photographs and a written report.
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Damaged flat roof membrane
Wind, rain and roofs in Baker's Cross
What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand. Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from.
Trees in and around Crane Valley shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall. The streets around a church such as Church of St Dunstan are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in. If you look after a building such as Cranbrook School, tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
Baker's Cross is about 9 miles south-east of Paddock Wood, in Kent. We carry out storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Baker's Cross and nearby. Baker's Cross is one of the towns and villages in Kent we cover for storm damage roof reports. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
All of TN17 and TN18 is within our area for storm damage roof reports. That includes homes and businesses on Dorothy Avenue, Brickenden Road and Doctor Hope's Road. Close by, we survey roofs in Cranbrook (1 mile west), Coursehorn (1 mile east), Swattenden (1 mile south-west), Hartley (2 miles south-west) and Benenden (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns like Maidstone (12 miles north), Ashford (14 miles east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles west), Tonbridge (14 miles north-west), Kings Hill (14 miles north-west) and Foley Park (13 miles north).
Around Baker's Cross
Around Baker's Cross, our work takes us to homes and buildings near White Horse pub, Crane Valley and Cranbrook Church of England Primary School. Other landmarks nearby include Sissinghurst Castle (2.3 miles north-east) and Sissinghurst Castle (2.3 miles north-east).
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Baker's Cross
After a storm, safety comes first. Take photos from the ground or from windows, and do not climb onto the roof. If water is coming in, a roofer can put temporary protection in place. We then record the damage in a report you can pass to your insurer. Keep receipts for any emergency work. Common reasons to book are cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind and broken or displaced guttering, across slate and tile slopes, flashings and flat roofs.
Somewhere as small as Baker's Cross, older roofs have often been repaired many times. A new leak may be fresh damage or the latest sign of long-term wear, which matters if you are thinking of an insurance claim. We check everything that’s safely in view and set out what we find. Older walls and timbers hold water for a long time, so it’s worth finding the cause soon.
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.
- Location
- Baker's Cross (TN17, TN18)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
FAQs for Baker's Cross
Do you cover Baker's Cross?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Baker's Cross as anywhere else.
Is Baker's Cross within the area you cover?
Yes, Baker's Cross is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Will my insurer pay for an old roof?
Insurers typically exclude wear and tear. We describe what looks like fresh storm damage and what looks older. Your insurer decides the claim.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Who handles emergency protection after a storm?
Emergency cover over a damaged roof should be arranged with a roofer. If it is safe, photograph the damage before it is covered. Keep receipts in case your insurer asks for them.
How experienced are you?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. It’s a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
What we do, step by step
Before we start, tell us why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take an hour or two on an ordinary house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Rural addresses near Baker's Cross can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. 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’s access.
- We photograph and record every area of damage we can see.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Let us know about parking before the day
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
Book a survey
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or email us.
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For landlords and managing agents
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. Surveys run seven days a week, which can make access easier.
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the addresses.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Knowing whether older wear played a part helps you understand your position. We record storm damage and older defects, so there are no surprises later. Older and listed buildings around Baker's Cross may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
Prices start from £150, including VAT, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Baker's Cross
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- A written report with photographs
- Package prices that include VAT
- Visits on any day of the week
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.
What a storm damage roof report does not cover
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- The outcome of a claim
- Your insurer’s view of the claim
- Acting for you with the insurer
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will recommend the right survey. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Baker's Cross
- Flat roofs
- Slate and tile slopes
- Gutters and fascias
- Flashings
- Ridges and hips
- Chimney stacks
What a survey costs
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Which survey package you book
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- Roof area
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
What we need to know
There’s no need for technical words. It’s enough to tell us:
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Dates you’re working to, like exchange
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email, let us know about the property and we will point you to the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Practical tips
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Our tips:
- Keep invoices for temporary repairs
- Arrange temporary cover with a roofer if rain is getting in
- Check your policy for how to report damage
- Look at what your policy says about wear and tear
The report is emailed to you, and you decide what to send to your insurer. We don’t deal with the insurer on your behalf.
Have overhanging branches looked at by a tree surgeon. Branches can hit or scrape the roof in a storm.