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Storm Damage Roof Report in Broadwater Down
An independent record of roof damage after a storm in Broadwater Down. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Water coming in after the storm
Storm damage roof report in Broadwater Down
What counts as a storm depends on your policy, though many use gusts of about 55 mph. Check your own policy wording. Whether the weather met it is for your insurer. Our part is recording the damage to your roof and its likely cause. Each area of damage is photographed, and the report is yours to pass on. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. We survey gutters and fascias, chimney stacks and ridges and hips, and common reasons people get in touch are broken or displaced guttering and flat roof edges peeled back.
Houses in smaller places like Broadwater Down can stand more in the open, so wind and driving rain find any weakness in ridges, verges and flashings. If a leak shows only when the wind is in a certain direction, that’s a useful clue. It helps to know when and where the water appears. Gutters and downpipes on the exposed side are worth a look as well.
You receive the findings by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Where
- Broadwater Down (TN2, TN4, TN1)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Should I look at the roof myself first?
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
The survey, step by step
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and record our findings for the written report. It typically takes an hour or two for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Parking around Broadwater Down is usually easier than in a town centre, but mention lanes, gates or long drives. On bungalows and lower roofs, much can be seen from the ground, with the loft showing the underside, while taller roofs may need other vantage points or the drone where it applies.
- We note the date of the storm and the damage you’ve seen.
- We check 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.
Getting ready for the survey
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Book a survey
When you’re ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
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Why it is worth a survey now in Broadwater Down
Leaving storm damage can let water into the roof space and rooms below. That can add to the damage and make it harder to separate from the storm. Emergency temporary protection should be arranged with a roofer. With lower homes, common in places like Broadwater Down, there’s little between a roof defect and the ceiling, so a small leak can mark a ceiling within a few storms. Catching the cause first saves redecorating as well.
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 roof before you book.
Why book with us
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Clear package prices, with VAT included
- 20+ years’ experience
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
Signs you need a storm damage roof report in Broadwater Down
Falling trees and branches can damage roofs in high winds. We record the damage and where it is, with photos.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
For an older house near a landmark such as St Mark's Church, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Which limits apply to the survey
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
Common questions in Broadwater Down
How do I find out if my home in Broadwater Down is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Do you cover smaller places like Broadwater Down?
Yes, Broadwater Down is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Let us know which days suit you as you book.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
How strong does the wind have to be for a storm claim?
Each policy has its own definition. Many treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but check your own wording.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only where it is safe to do so. We inspect what can safely be seen: from the ground, from windows and vantage points, from the roof space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where it applies. Anything we can’t see is noted in the report.
What do I do if water is coming in?
Emergency temporary protection is a job for a roofer. Photograph the damage first if you can do so safely. Our report then records the roof.
Broadwater Down roofs and the weather
Historic houses such as Groombridge Place, about 2.7 miles west, show how far back building in the area around Broadwater Down goes. 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. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in.
For landlords with property near Tunbridge Wells station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it. Take a building like Broadwater Down Primary School: water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot.
Broadwater Down is about 1 mile south-west of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. Roofs in Broadwater Down get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Kent. Across Kent, we cover Broadwater Down and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
Storm damage roof reports in TN2, TN4 and TN1 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. You will find streets like Frant Road, Eridge Road and Ramslye Road, and we cover them all. Broadwater Down is on the A267, so it is easy for us to get to. Close by, we survey roofs in Hawkenbury (1 mile east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (1 mile north-east), Rusthall (2 miles north-west), Langton Green (2 miles north-west) and Bells Yew Green (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Sevenoaks (12 miles north), Tonbridge (6 miles north), Kings Hill (12 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (7 miles north-east), Southborough (3 miles north) and Edenbridge (10 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Broadwater Down
In Broadwater Down, that means homes and buildings near Sir Alf Ramsey pub, Dunorlan Park and Bennett Memorial Diocesan School and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Tunbridge Wells station, roughly 0.9 miles north-east. A little further out are The Corn Exchange (0.5 miles north-east) and The Amelia (1.1 miles north-east). The countryside around Broadwater Down includes Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve.
When you need someone else
A survey is a careful look at the roof, but it can’t do everything. The main limits are:
- The work of a loss adjuster appointed by your insurer
- Areas we cannot see safely
- Repair costs or quotes for the work
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Slate and tile slopes
- Gutters and fascias
- Ridges and hips
- Flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
Different roofs, different checks
Slate roofs
In high winds, slates can slip or go, often where nails have rusted. We record which slates have moved and any signs of older nail fatigue.
Ridge and hip tiles
Ridge tiles bedded in old mortar can loosen in high winds. Our report says whether it looks freshly damaged or worn over time.