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Storm damage roof report in Brabourne, Kent
A careful look at the roof at your property in Brabourne, with photos and a written report.
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Damaged pots on the stack
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Brabourne
The Financial Ombudsman asks three questions when it looks at storm complaints: whether there were storm conditions around the date, whether the damage fits a storm, and whether the storm was the main cause. We record what the roof shows about the damage and its likely cause. You or your insurer can check the weather for the date. We’re often asked to look into gutters pulled loose in the wind and slipped or missing slates or tiles, across chimney stacks, slate and tile slopes and flashings.
For a small place like Brabourne, the inspection is the same as anywhere: we simply plan the journey and access ahead. Tell us where the water shows, when it appears and anything you’ve noticed outside, plus any earlier repairs. If you have photographs of the water coming in, they help as well.
We write the report in plain English, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible.
- Place
- Brabourne (TN25)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Leaks and storm damage in Brabourne
About 3.3 miles south-east lies Westenhanger Castle, a reminder of how long the area around Brabourne has been built on. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Across Kent, older roofs are frequently 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. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from.
Take an older house close to Church of St Mary: the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself. If you own a rental within reach of Westenhanger station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it. Anyone responsible for a site like Brabourne Church of England Primary School will know that tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
Brabourne is about 6 miles east of Ashford, in Kent. We carry out storm damage roof reports for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Brabourne and nearby. Brabourne is one of the places in Kent where we work for storm damage roof reports. There is also a page for Canterbury.
Storm damage roof reports in TN25 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your property is on The Street and Canterbury Road or anywhere close by, we can help. Other places close to Brabourne include Bircholt Forstal (1 mile west), Brabourne Lees (1 mile south-west), Lilyvale (1 mile south-west), Smeeth (2 miles south-west) and Ridgeway (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Ashford (6 miles west), Canterbury (11 miles north), Dover (13 miles east), Folkestone (8 miles south-east), Whitstable (15 miles north) and Faversham (13 miles north).
Landmarks near Brabourne
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Five Bells pub, among other places. The closest station to Brabourne is Westenhanger station, about 3.4 miles south-east of the centre. A little further out are William Harvey Hospital (3.6 miles west) and Lympne Castle (4.6 miles south). For a walk, there’s Tolsford Hill and Hatch Park.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Brabourne
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Brabourne. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Landlords and agents in Brabourne book surveys as well as homeowners. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the roof, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Tips that help
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Get a roofer to make the roof safe if needed
- Look at what your policy says about wear and tear
- File receipts for anything you pay for
- Do not go onto the roof to take pictures
You get the report by email and pass it to your insurer yourself. We don’t deal with the insurer on your behalf.
Keep records of roof work and surveys. They help show the roof was in good order before a storm.
How the survey changes by roof type
Lead flashings
Old flashings that were already loose can give way in a storm. Our report separates fresh damage from older wear where we can.
Ridge and hip tiles
Ridge tiles bedded in old mortar can loosen in high winds. We note whether the mortar looks recently broken or long worn.
How the survey works
The aim of the visit is simple: to look at the roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Notes and photographs go into the written report. It usually takes roughly 1–2 hours at most homes, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. In a small place like Brabourne, access is usually the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We start with the details: when the storm hit and what damage you can see.
- We inspect the roof from safe viewpoints and from the loft where there is access.
- The damage is recorded with photographs, area by area.
- We note the likely cause, including any signs of wear that were there before the storm.
- The findings are written up with photos for you to share with your insurer.
Preparing for the visit
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
Book a survey
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
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What affects the cost of storm damage roof reports
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- Height and safe access
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- How big the roof is
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you’d like to know.
Getting in touch
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Anything about access we should know
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
To get a price for storm damage roof reports in Brabourne, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us give you an accurate price.
Questions from Brabourne
Do you cover Brabourne?
Yes, Brabourne is within the area we cover. Our area covers London and South East England. Just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the property.
How do I find out if my home in Brabourne is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it applies and safe. We’re 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 applicable.
How experienced are you?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, with 98% customer satisfaction.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If the survey needs it and the loft space can be reached safely, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch.
How long will you be at the property?
It normally takes about 1–2 hours for most houses, and more on a big or complicated roof. The report follows by email.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.