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Storm Damage Roof Report in Brandfold
Storm damage roof reports in Brandfold from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Roofs hit by falling trees
Common questions in Brandfold
Will you come out to Brandfold?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
How do I find out if my home in Brandfold is listed?
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.
Is there a set wind speed for storm damage?
It depends on your policy. Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies. Check your policy wording.
How are storm damage reports priced?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Larger or more complex roofs are quoted for their size. It doesn’t include repair costs, so you will need a roofer’s quote for those.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years, with 98% customer satisfaction.
Can I challenge a declined storm claim?
Complain to your insurer first. After that, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to look at it. Our report gives you an independent record of the roof, though we cannot predict the outcome.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. We will talk about access as you book.
Storm damage roof report in Brandfold
A storm damage roof report is an independent record of the damage to your roof after a storm. We record each area of damage, photograph it and note the likely cause. It’s yours to pass to your insurer. The decision on any claim rests with your insurer and its policy wording. We are not loss adjusters and can’t say whether a claim will be paid. If you’ve noticed lead lifted at abutments and lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Many homes in small places like Brandfold face open ground, where storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hardest. Once water gets into older walls, it takes a long time to dry, which makes finding the cause quickly worthwhile. A written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, like when you want to compare after future work.
- Place
- Brandfold (TN17)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a photo-illustrated written report, sent to you by email. On timing, it usually takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Rural addresses near Brandfold can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We note the date of the storm and the damage you’ve seen.
- We look at the roof from wherever it is safe.
- We record and photograph the damage.
- The report notes whether the damage fits a storm, older wear or both.
- We send you the report by email for your insurer.
Before the survey
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
How to book
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or email us whenever suits you.
Advice
Can I check my roof myself?
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.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
How we price storm damage roof reports
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Height and safe access
- House, block, shop or office
- The size of the roof
- Which survey package you book
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you need to know.
What to tell us when you get in touch
You do not need to know any roofing terms. It’s enough to let us know:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- The kind of building and roof involved
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email, let us know about the property and we will explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Nearby places to Brandfold
Also in Brandfold
What we look for on each type of roof
Slate roofs
Natural slate can last 100 years or more, but the nails frequently fail first. The report records whether slipped slates look like storm damage or older wear.
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.
Why act early in Brandfold
If a roofer needs to make the roof safe, take photos first if you can do so safely from ground level. Those photos show the damage as it was. In a place like Brandfold, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included.
Why book us in Brandfold
- An independent look at the roof
- Plain-English reports with photos
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- 5,000+ surveys completed
See what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
Wind, rain and roofs in Brandfold
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. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts. Scotney Castle, about 3.5 miles south-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Brandfold. 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.
Take a building like Goudhurst and Kilndown Church of England Primary School: on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain. If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near St Mary's Church, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney.
Brandfold is about 8 miles east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. Bookings from Brandfold are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Brandfold is one of the towns and villages in Kent we cover for storm damage roof reports. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
Storm damage roof reports in TN17 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We offer storm damage roof reports to properties on Gore Lane and Lidwells Lane. Other places close to Brandfold include Broad Ford (1 mile west), Capel Cross (1 mile north-west), Goudhurst (1 mile south), Smallbridge (1 mile south-west) and Horsmonden (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (10 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (8 miles west), Tonbridge (9 miles north-west), Kings Hill (10 miles north), Foley Park (11 miles north) and Paddock Wood (5 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Brandfold
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Gill and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Marden station, roughly 3.4 miles north of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Finchcocks Musical Museum (2.4 miles south-west) and Old Scotney Castle (3.5 miles south-west).
When to book a survey in Brandfold
Flat roofs can be damaged too. Wind can lift edges and tear coverings, and blocked outlets can leave water ponding after heavy rain. We record what we find on flat and pitched roofs alike.
People normally book a survey when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Loose or torn flashings
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
Living close to The Gill is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
Before booking anyone
- Are they insured for the work?
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- How soon the report will arrive
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone