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Storm Damage Roof Report in Broad Ford
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you decide what to do next. Storm damage roof reports in Broad Ford, with photos and a clear written report.
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
How a storm damage roof report works in Broad Ford
A storm damage roof report is priced from £150. It’s a written report with photographs, sent by email. It isn’t a repair quote and does not include repair costs, so you’ll need a roofer’s quote for that. The insurer may still send a loss adjuster of its own. Our report gives you an independent record of the damage and its likely cause. Common reasons to book are gutters pulled loose in the wind and damaged pots on the stack, across ridges and hips, flat roofs and flashings.
Many homes in small places like Broad Ford face open ground, where storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hardest. Damp in old stone, brick or timber walls is slow to dry out, which makes finding the cause quickly worthwhile. A record with photos is useful if you need to show the damage to anyone else.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, for example when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Where
- Broad Ford (TN12)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What you can safely check yourself
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That is where a survey comes in.
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Broad Ford
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. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from. About 3.1 miles south-west lies Scotney Castle, a reminder of how long the area around Broad Ford has been built on. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Horsmonden Primary School, on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain. For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Margaret, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in.
Broad Ford is about 8 miles east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. Wherever you are in Broad Ford, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Broad Ford is one of the towns and villages in Kent we cover. There’s also a page for Maidstone.
Here we cover the TN12 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Capel Cross (1 mile north), Brandfold (1 mile east), Smallbridge (1 mile south-west), Horsmonden (1 mile north-west) and Hazel Street (1 mile west). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (10 miles north), Sevenoaks (15 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (8 miles west), Tonbridge (9 miles north-west), Kings Hill (10 miles north) and Foley Park (11 miles north).
Around Broad Ford
In Broad Ford, that means homes and buildings near The Gun And Spitroast Public House And Rear Courtyard and The Gill. Broad Ford’s nearest station is Marden station, about 3.6 miles north-east. Other landmarks nearby include Old Scotney Castle (3.1 miles south-west) and Finchcocks Musical Museum (2.1 miles south-west). The countryside around Broad Ford includes Bewl Water.
Also near Broad Ford
What else we do in Broad Ford
What we do, step by step
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes an hour or two at a typical home, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Somewhere as small as Broad Ford, access is often the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We start with the details: when the storm hit and what damage you can see.
- We view the roof from wherever it can be seen safely, including the loft where there is access.
- We photograph and record every area of damage we can see.
- The likely cause is recorded, along with any evidence of older wear.
- We send you a written report with photos, ready to give to your insurer.
Before the survey
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Getting a price
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or email us. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
Advice
Do you need a storm damage roof report in Broad Ford?
Landlords and building managers often need a written record after a storm. It helps when explaining damage to a building owner or insurer.
Problems we come across often include:
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
For landlords with property near Marden station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- Are they insured for the work?
Useful tips for Broad Ford property owners
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. Our suggestions:
- Tell your insurer about the damage promptly
- Record any water damage in rooms and the loft
- Check how your policy defines a storm
- Write down when the storm hit and when you noticed damage
If a claim is declined and you disagree, the first step is a complaint to the insurer. After that, you may be able to take it to the Financial Ombudsman Service.
Keep gutters and outlets clear so heavy rain can drain away. Blocked drainage can add water damage to wind damage.
What a storm damage roof report does not cover
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- What’s beneath slates, tiles or membranes
- Estimates of repair costs
- Your insurer’s view of the claim
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll point you to the right survey before you book. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Chimney stacks
- Flashings
- Ridges and hips
- Slate and tile slopes
- Gutters and fascias
- Flat roofs
FAQs for Broad Ford
Do you cover smaller places like Broad Ford?
Yes, Broad Ford is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Is my home in Broad Ford listed or in a conservation area?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
How experienced are you?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years, with 98% customer satisfaction.
How long does the survey take?
It typically takes roughly 1–2 hours at most homes; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. The written report follows by email.
Is there a set wind speed for storm damage?
It varies by policy. Many treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but check your own wording.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days as you book.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only when it is safe. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where applicable let us see the rest, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
Why get it checked now?
With an independent report, you have something specific to show your insurer. It records the damage and what seems to have caused it, so you are not relying only on your own photos. Around Broad Ford, older homes frequently have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Broad Ford
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- 20+ years’ experience
- An independent view of the roof
- Packages from £150, inc. VAT
See what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.