Kent · London and the South East
Storm Damage Roof Report in Birchden
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out storm damage roof reports in Birchden, with photos and a clear written report.
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Stains appearing after strong winds
Storm damage roof report in Birchden
The Financial Ombudsman asks three questions when it looks at storm complaints: were there storm conditions on or around the date, is the damage consistent with a storm, and was the storm the main cause. We record what the roof shows about the damage and its likely cause. Weather records for the date are for you or your insurer to check. If you’ve noticed ridge tiles that have come loose and slipped or missing slates or tiles, we can find out what’s behind it.
In a village or hamlet like Birchden, older cottages and farmhouses frequently have roofs that have been patched over many years. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old wear, which matters if you are thinking of an insurance claim. We check whatever is safely visible and set out what we find. Older walls and timbers hold water for a long time, so it is worth finding the cause soon.
After the visit, you get a photo-illustrated written report, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Where
- Birchden (TN3)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in Birchden
Do you cover smaller places like Birchden?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
How do I find out if my home in Birchden is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
How strong does the wind have to be for a storm claim?
It varies by policy. About 55 mph is a common figure in many policies, but your policy sets the actual test.
Do you act for me with my insurer?
No. We are not loss adjusters, and we don’t negotiate claims. We give you an independent report of the damage, which you can pass to your insurer.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days as you book.
Will you check the loft?
Where it is relevant to the survey and there’s safe access, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps.
How long does the survey take?
Expect it to take an hour or two at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. The written report follows by email, on the timescale of your package.
Why act early in Birchden
Your policy may say how quickly you need to report damage. Let your insurer know early, and check what your policy asks for. An independent report can follow. Older and listed buildings around Birchden may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, access and the package you choose.
Why book with us
- An independent look at the roof
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
What a survey costs
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Which survey package you book
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Height and safe access
All our prices include VAT. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before booking.
Booking your survey
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. It’s enough to tell us:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- When you need the report by
- What kind of property and roof it is
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Nearby places to Birchden
Other services in Birchden
Birchden roofs and the weather
About 0.8 miles north lies Groombridge Place, a reminder of how long the area around Birchden has been built on. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters. Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it is detailed.
If you run a business near The Corn Exchange, a quick answer on where water is coming in keeps a business running. The streets around a church such as Church of St Thomas the Apostle are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in.
Birchden is about 4 miles south-west of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. We cover Birchden and the rest of Kent. Our area takes in places right across Kent. There is also a page for Crawley.
Postcode districts we cover here for storm damage roof reports: TN3. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Groombridge (1 mile north-west), Stone Cross (2 miles north-west), Ashurst (2 miles north-west), Balls Green (2 miles west) and Fordcombe (3 miles north). Further out, we also cover Sevenoaks (12 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (4 miles north-east), Tonbridge (7 miles north-east), Kings Hill (15 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (10 miles north-east) and Southborough (4 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Birchden
Birchden’s nearest station is Eridge station, roughly 1.2 miles south. Well-known places in the area include Bolebroke Castle (3.9 miles west) and The Corn Exchange (3.1 miles north-east). Open spaces near Birchden include Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve.
How the survey works
We work from the outside in: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. In total, it takes about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Rural addresses near Birchden 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. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- The roof is inspected from safe positions.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- We note the likely cause and any signs of older wear.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
Getting ready for the survey
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Keep pets in another room
How to book
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from the ground or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
Landlord and commercial surveys in Birchden
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work with less disruption.
Can I check my roof myself?
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we check the roof.
Do you need a storm damage roof report in Birchden?
A storm often finds a roof’s existing weak spots. Nail fatigue, eroded ridge mortar and tired flashings can all fail in high winds. Our report notes both the storm damage and any older wear.
Most people get in touch after spotting one of these:
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- New damp or leaks inside
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
If you let a flat or house near Eridge station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
Before booking anyone
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- What’s outside the scope of the survey