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Biddenden Storm Damage Roof Report
Storm damage roof reports around Biddenden, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Roofs hit by falling trees
Storm damage roof report in Biddenden
After a storm, safety comes first. Take photos from ground level or from windows, and don’t climb onto the roof. Emergency temporary protection, such as covering an opening, is a job for a roofer. We then record the damage in a report you can pass to your insurer. Keep receipts for any emergency work. We survey gutters and fascias, slate and tile slopes and flat roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are damaged flat roof membrane and damaged pots on the stack.
Being in a small place like Biddenden makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: 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 Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Biddenden (TN27)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photos included.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget.
Tips from our surveys
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Record any water damage in rooms and the loft
- Look at what your policy says about wear and tear
- Report the damage to your insurer as soon as you can
- Keep invoices for temporary repairs
If a claim is declined and you disagree, the first step is a complaint to the insurer. After that, you may be able to take it to the Financial Ombudsman Service.
After a storm, look at the roof from the street or garden. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or lifted ridges. Never climb onto the roof yourself.
FAQs for Biddenden
Do you cover Biddenden?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and Biddenden is part of that. Just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Is Biddenden within the area you cover?
Yes. Biddenden is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Is there a set wind speed for storm damage?
There’s no single figure. Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies. Check your policy wording.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Is wear and tear covered by insurance?
Most policies do not cover wear and tear. We note both storm damage and older defects, so it is clear what we found. How the policy applies is up to your insurer.
Will you walk on the roof?
Not unless it is safe. Safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where it applies cover most of what’s needed.
Are you loss adjusters?
No. We are not loss adjusters, and we do not negotiate claims. We give you an independent report of the damage, which you can pass to your insurer.
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What we look for on each type of roof
Flat roof coverings
Lifted trims and laps are common after a storm. We check whether the damage is recent or older.
Ridge and hip tiles
Ridge and hip tiles take the full force of the wind. We record any that have lifted, cracked or come away.
What you can safely check yourself
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Wind, rain and roofs in Biddenden
Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from. There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. If your home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission, so check with the council.
Take an older house close to Parish Church of All Saints: lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in. Landlords with a home close to Headcorn station may find that a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over. Take a building like John Mayne Church of England Primary School: tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
Biddenden is about 10 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. If you are in Biddenden, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Across Kent, we cover Biddenden. There’s also a page for Maidstone.
Postcode districts we cover here for storm damage roof reports: TN27. If you need a storm damage roof report at a property on High Street, The Meadows and Cloth Hall Gardens or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Close by, we survey roofs in Curteis' Corner (1 mile north-east), Woolpack Corner (1 mile south-east), Standen (1 mile north-east), Hareplain (1 mile north-west) and Stede Quarter (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (11 miles north-west), Ashford (10 miles east), Kings Hill (15 miles north-west), Foley Park (12 miles north-west), Paddock Wood (12 miles west) and Tenterden (4 miles south-east).
Near you in Biddenden
We work in homes and buildings around The Red Lion Inn and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Headcorn station, about 3.5 miles north of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Benenden Hospital (2.3 miles south-west) and Sissinghurst Castle (2.6 miles west).
How it works
We’ll ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. The inspection then takes about 1–2 hours for most houses, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Older roofs in small places like Biddenden can have low, tight loft spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it’s safe.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- The roof is inspected from safe positions.
- We record and photograph the damage.
- We note the likely cause and any signs of older wear.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
Before we arrive
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Keep pets in another room
Booking a survey
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email to find out.
Related advice
What we cannot see
We only report whatever is safely visible on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Your insurer’s view of the claim
- What’s beneath slates, tiles or membranes
- Whether your insurer will pay the claim
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll recommend the right survey before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Ridges and hips
- Gutters and fascias
- Flat roofs
- Flashings
- Slate and tile slopes
- Chimney stacks