Kent · London and the South East
Storm damage roof report in Brattle, Kent
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Brattle from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Damaged ridges and hips
What you can safely check yourself
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
About our storm damage roof report in Brattle
After a storm, safety comes first. Take photos from the ground or from windows, and do not 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. Typical surveys look at damaged flat roof membrane and loose or broken chimney pots and cowls, on flat roofs, ridges and hips and flashings.
For a small place like Brattle, the inspection is the same as anywhere: we simply plan the journey and access ahead. It helps to know where the water appears, in what weather, and what you’ve seen outside, along with any repairs done before. If you have photographs of the water coming in, they help as well.
Nothing in the report is left vague: where something needs attention, it says so plainly.
- Location
- Brattle (TN26)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in Brattle
Is Brattle in the area you cover?
Yes, Brattle is within the area we cover. We work right across London and South East England. You can phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details.
Is Brattle within the area you cover?
Yes. Brattle is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Does your report mean my claim will be accepted?
That’s not something we can promise. The decision rests with your insurer and its policy. Our report gives you an independent record of the damage and its likely cause.
How long will you be at the property?
It usually takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. The report follows by email.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is frequently shared, so whoever owns or manages the building needs to agree access. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. We will talk about access as you book.
Will you deal with the insurance company for me?
No. We’re not loss adjusters, and we do not negotiate claims. We give you an independent report of the damage for you to send to your insurer.
The survey, step by step
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely, from the ground, from windows, in the loft space and by drone where applicable. The survey typically takes an hour or two for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. For a village or hamlet like Brattle, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- You let us know what happened and whether a roofer has made the roof safe.
- Inside, we look for signs of water in the loft and rooms below.
- We view the roof from safe positions.
- Storm damage and older wear are recorded separately where we can.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
How to prepare
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Getting a price
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
Other services in Brattle
Wind, rain and roofs in Brattle
Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts. About 4.1 miles south-west lies Smallhythe Place, a reminder of how long the area around Brattle has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs.
Landlords with a home close to Appledore (Kent) station may find that finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused. The streets around a church like Parish Church of All Saints are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney. For site and facilities teams at buildings like Woodchurch Church of England Primary School, water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot.
Brattle is about 6 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. We visit Brattle as part of our work across Kent, for homes and businesses alike. Brattle is one of the places in Kent we cover for storm damage roof reports. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
Here we cover the TN26 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. That includes homes and businesses on Front Road, Lower Road and Appledore Road. Other places close to Brattle include Woodchurch (1 mile north), Brook Street (1 mile west), Shirkoak (1 mile north), Appledore Heath (2 miles south) and Reading Street (3 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Ashford (6 miles north-east), Hythe (13 miles east), Tenterden (4 miles west), Park Wood (15 miles north-west), Kennington (8 miles north-east) and New Romney (9 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Brattle
We work in homes and buildings around Stonebridge Inn and the streets around them. Brattle’s nearest station is Appledore (Kent) station, roughly 3.1 miles south-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Woodchurch Village Life Museum (1 mile north-west). The countryside around Brattle includes Orlestone Forest.
How the survey changes by roof type
Chimney stacks
Pots, cowls and aerials on chimneys can be damaged or dislodged in a storm. We record any damage we can see.
Slate roofs
Slates can slip or blow off in a storm, especially where the nails have corroded. We record which slates have moved and any signs of older nail fatigue.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photos, useful for planning maintenance.
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.
Prices for storm damage roof reports in Brattle
Survey packages start from £150, including VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- House, block, shop or office
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, including VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Getting in touch
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
We confirm the price for the job before you book, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Damage left open lets in more rain. Further water damage can blur what the storm actually did. Emergency temporary protection should be arranged with a roofer. Older and listed buildings around Brattle may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, including VAT. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both including VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
Why us?
- Plain-English reports with photos
- 98% customer satisfaction
- PI and public liability insurance
- 20+ years’ experience
Take a look at our cost guide and two real surveys.