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Storm damage roof report in Bidborough, Kent
We carry out storm damage roof reports in Bidborough and the rest of Kent. Surveys run on any day of the week.
- Water coming in after the storm
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Damaged flat roof membrane
What you can safely check yourself
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.
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
How a storm damage roof report works in Bidborough
When a storm has damaged your roof, a written record can help you explain it to your insurer. We photograph the damage, describe it and note whether it fits storm damage, older wear or both. We aren’t loss adjusters, and we cannot say whether a claim will be paid. What we give you is an independent record of the roof. We survey ridges and hips, flashings and chimney stacks, and people most often book us about flashings pulled away from walls or stacks and damaged pots on the stack.
In a village or hamlet like Bidborough, older cottages and farmhouses often have roofs that have been patched over many years. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old wear, and the difference matters, especially 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.
Report times depend on the survey you book: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Location
- Bidborough (TN3, TN4)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photos. As for time on site, most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. Older roofs in small places like Bidborough can have low, tight loft 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.
- First you give us the date of the storm and what you’ve noticed, inside and out.
- The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows and from the loft space where it’s safe.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- The likely cause is recorded, along with any evidence of older wear.
- You get a written report you can pass to your insurer.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Getting a price
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or email us when you’re ready.
Related advice
What we are asked to look at in Bidborough
Flat roofs can be damaged too. Coverings can tear or peel back at the edges, and water can pond where outlets are blocked. We record what we find on flat and pitched roofs alike.
People normally book a survey after spotting one of these:
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Flat roof edges peeled back
If you look after a building such as Southborough CofE Primary School, on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
Before booking anyone
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- What the survey will not cover
- How long the report takes to arrive
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
FAQs for Bidborough
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Bidborough?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Bidborough?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Bidborough as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Can you put a tarpaulin over the damage?
Emergency cover over a damaged roof should be arranged with a roofer. Take photos from ground level first if it’s safe. Keep receipts in case your insurer asks for them.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only if it’s safe. We check everything that can safely be seen: from ground level, from windows, from inside the loft space, from the roof where it is safe and by drone where applicable. Anything we cannot see is noted in the report.
What if the roof was already worn?
Wear and tear is not usually covered. We describe what looks like fresh storm damage and what looks older. Your insurer decides the claim.
Should I go up on the roof to take photos?
Stay off the roof. Photograph the damage from below or from a window. Record the date and any damage inside as well.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We look at the parts we are given access to.
What a survey costs
We confirm the price for your roof before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- Which survey package you book
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and which survey you book.
What to tell us when you get in touch
If you can, have these to hand 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 address and postcode of the property
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and give us a few details about the property and we will recommend the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Bidborough
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Bidborough. To discuss a property or a block, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
Storm damage roof reports in Bidborough: local notes
Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. You will also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in. About 2.3 miles west lies Penshurst Place, a reminder of how long the area around Bidborough has been built on. 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.
If you own a rental within reach of Leigh (Kent) station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it. Living close to Haysden Country Park is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
Bidborough is about 3 miles north-west of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. Anywhere in Bidborough, we can carry out storm damage roof reports at your property. Bidborough is one of the towns and villages in Kent where we work. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
Here we cover the TN3 and TN4 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. Whether your property is on High Street, Rectory Drive and Glebelands or a nearby road, we can help. We also cover Stockland Green (1 mile south), Printstile (1 mile west), Southborough (1 mile south-east), Speldhurst (1 mile south-west) and Lower Haysden (1 mile north). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (14 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (8 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (3 miles south-east), Tonbridge (3 miles north-east), Kings Hill (10 miles north-east) and Foley Park (15 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Bidborough
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Haysden Country Park, The Beehive Public House and St Gregory's Catholic School and the streets around them. The closest station to Bidborough is Leigh (Kent) station, about 2.1 miles north-west. A little further out are Tonbridge Cottage Hospital (1.7 miles north-east) and Tonbridge Castle (2.5 miles north-east). Not far away are Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve and Barden Lake.
What a storm damage roof report doesn’t cover
A survey is a close look at the roof, but it cannot do everything. Its limits include:
- Whether your insurer will pay the claim
- Damage hidden under coverings or inside the structure, without opening up
- How your policy defines a storm
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Ridges and hips
- Slate and tile slopes
- Gutters and fascias
- Flashings
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks