Kent · London and the South East
Storm Damage Roof Report in Bedgebury Cross
An experienced roof surveyor for storm damage roof reports in Bedgebury Cross. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- New damp or leaks inside
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
How a storm damage roof report works in Bedgebury Cross
A storm damage roof report is priced from £150. You get a written report with photos by email. It is not a repair quote and does not include repair costs, so you will need a roofer’s quote for that. Your insurer may also send its own loss adjuster. Our report gives you an independent record of the damage and its likely cause. Typical surveys look at damaged ridges and hips and broken or displaced guttering, across gutters and fascias, flashings and ridges and hips.
Roofs in small places like Bedgebury Cross frequently stand in the open, so storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hard. Damp in old stone, brick or timber walls is slow to dry out, which makes finding the cause quickly worthwhile. A record with photos is useful if you need to show the damage to anyone else.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Place
- Bedgebury Cross (TN17)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we can’t see
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Bear these in mind:
- Your insurer’s view of the claim
- What’s beneath slates, tiles or membranes
- Estimates of repair costs
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flat roofs
- Flashings
- Gutters and fascias
- Slate and tile slopes
- Ridges and hips
- Chimney stacks
Wind, rain and roofs in Bedgebury Cross
Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it is detailed. The wider area around Bedgebury Cross has a long history of building, with Scotney Castle about 1.8 miles west. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Take an older house close to Christ Church: the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself.
Bedgebury Cross is about 9 miles south-east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. Anywhere in Bedgebury Cross, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Our Kent coverage includes Bedgebury Cross and the places around it. Maidstone is in our area too.
All of TN17 is covered for storm damage roof reports. That includes homes and businesses on Bedgebury Road and Lady Oak Lane. Other places close to Bedgebury Cross include Riseden (1 mile north-west), Kilndown (1 mile west), Stonecrouch (2 miles south-west), Flimwell (2 miles south) and Three Leg Cross (3 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (13 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (9 miles north-west), Tonbridge (11 miles north-west), Kings Hill (13 miles north), Foley Park (14 miles north) and Paddock Wood (7 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Bedgebury Cross
Nearby you will also find Ticehurst House Hospital (3.5 miles south-west) and Old Scotney Castle (1.7 miles west). For a walk, there is Bewl Water.
Places near Bedgebury Cross
Other services in Bedgebury Cross
What affects the price in Bedgebury Cross
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Which survey package you book
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
A Basic Survey starts from £150, with VAT included. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. You will know the price for the job before booking.
Booking your survey
What helps most when you contact us:
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Why it is worth a survey now in Bedgebury Cross
A clear, independent record helps you explain the damage to your insurer. It sets out what we found and the likely cause, alongside any photos you took yourself. Older cottages and farmhouses around Bedgebury Cross can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, access and which survey you book.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Bedgebury Cross
- Package prices that include VAT
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- A photo-illustrated written report
- Surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Do not go up yourself.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
FAQs for Bedgebury Cross
Is Bedgebury Cross in the area you cover?
Yes, Bedgebury Cross is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs.
How do I find out if my home in Bedgebury Cross is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it’s applicable and safe, yes. We are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where it applies.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
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.
What does a storm damage report cost?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Larger or more complex roofs are quoted for their size. It doesn’t include repair costs, so you’ll need a roofer’s quote for those.
Will my insurer pay for an old roof?
Wear and tear is usually excluded from home insurance. We note both storm damage and older defects, so you know what the roof shows. How the policy applies is up to your insurer.
How experienced are you?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
How the survey works
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. In a hamlet or village like Bedgebury Cross, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- First you give us the date of the storm and what you’ve noticed, inside and out.
- We view the roof from wherever it can be seen safely, including the loft where there’s access.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- We check whether the damage fits storm damage, older wear or both.
- The findings are written up with photographs for you to share with your insurer.
How to prepare
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Let us know about parking near the property
Arrange a survey
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know the cost up front. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Tips that help
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Arrange temporary cover with a roofer if rain is getting in
- Photograph the damage safely from below
- Hold on to fallen pieces of the roof where you can
- Keep receipts for any emergency work
The report is emailed to you, and you decide what to send to your insurer. We do not deal with the insurer on your behalf.
A well-maintained roof stands up to storms better. Fix slipped slates, loose ridges and lifted flashings when you spot them.