Kent · London and the South East
Bircholt Forstal Storm Damage Roof Report
An independent record of roof damage after a storm in Bircholt Forstal, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Get in touch for a price.
- Water coming in after the storm
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
Storm damage roof report in Bircholt Forstal: what you get
After a storm, safety comes first. Take photos from ground level 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. If you’ve noticed roofs hit by falling trees and damaged ridges and hips, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
In a village or hamlet like Bircholt Forstal, 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, and the difference matters, particularly 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.
The report doesn’t just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Where
- Bircholt Forstal (TN25)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
When to book a survey in Bircholt Forstal
Some people book because a claim has been questioned. You get an independent record of what the roof shows. What happens next is up to the insurer.
Most people get in touch after spotting one of these:
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Brabourne Church of England Primary School, a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside.
Before booking anyone
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
The survey, step by step
We look at the roof from outside and, where it is relevant and there is safe access, from inside the loft space too. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging. All in, the survey usually takes about one to two hours for most houses, and more on a big or complicated roof. For a village or hamlet like Bircholt Forstal, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect what can safely be seen, inside and out.
- First you give us the date of the storm and what you’ve noticed, inside and out.
- 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.
- You get a written report you can pass to your insurer.
How to prepare
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Tell us about parking before the day
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Getting a price
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
Practical tips
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Tell your insurer about the damage promptly
- Keep a note of the date of the storm
- Ask a roofer for emergency temporary protection if water is coming in
- Take photos of stains and damp inside
If you’re unhappy with how your insurer handles the claim, you can complain to them first. If that does not resolve it, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to help.
A well-maintained roof stands up to storms better. Fix slipped slates, loose ridges and lifted flashings when you spot them.
What a storm damage roof report does not cover
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Repair costs or quotes for the work
- How your policy defines a storm
- Acting for you with the insurer
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Bircholt Forstal
- Gutters and fascias
- Ridges and hips
- Flat roofs
- Flashings
- Slate and tile slopes
- Chimney stacks
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Bircholt Forstal
Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. You will also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts. The wider area around Bircholt Forstal has a long history of building, with Westenhanger Castle about 3.6 miles south-east. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Landlords with a home close to Westenhanger station may find that a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer right away.
Bircholt Forstal is about 5 miles east of Ashford, in Kent. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Bircholt Forstal can all book storm damage roof reports. Across Kent, we cover Bircholt Forstal and the places around it. Canterbury is in our area too.
Storm damage roof reports in TN25 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Brabourne Lees (1 mile south), Brabourne (1 mile east), Smeeth (1 mile south-west), Ridgeway (1 mile south-west) and Lilyvale (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Ashford (5 miles west), Canterbury (11 miles north-east), Dover (14 miles east), Folkestone (9 miles south-east), Whitstable (15 miles north) and Faversham (13 miles north).
Local landmarks in Bircholt Forstal
For rail, the closest station is Westenhanger station, roughly 3.8 miles south-east. A little further out are William Harvey Hospital (2.8 miles west) and Lympne Castle (4.7 miles south-east). Open spaces near Bircholt Forstal include Tolsford Hill and Hatch Park.
Also near Bircholt Forstal
What else we do in Bircholt Forstal
What a survey costs
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- The roof’s overall size
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Basic, Standard or Premium
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 inc. VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you want to find out.
Helping us price your survey
What helps most when you contact us:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- Anything about access we should know
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
For a price for storm damage roof reports in Bircholt Forstal, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Some details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
DIY checks: what’s safe
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we look at the roof.
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.
FAQs for Bircholt Forstal
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Bircholt Forstal?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Bircholt Forstal?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and Bircholt Forstal is part of that. Just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the property.
How do I book a survey in Bircholt Forstal?
Just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
What wind speed counts as a storm?
It depends on your policy. Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies. Your policy document will say.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only if it is safe. We inspect everything that’s safely in view: from ground level, from windows and vantage points, from the loft space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where it applies. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. It’s a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.