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Storm damage roof report in Capel, Kent
An independent record of roof damage after a storm in Capel, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
Tips that help
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Tell your insurer about the damage promptly
- Keep a note of the date of the storm
- Get a roofer to make the roof safe if needed
- Keep any slates, tiles or debris that fall, if it is safe to do so
Questions about the findings are always welcome. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation.
Keep the roof in good order between storms. Fix slipped slates, loose ridges and lifted flashings when you spot them.
How a storm damage roof report works in Capel
Storms tend to find the weak points on a roof. Slates and tiles slip or blow off, ridge and hip tiles lift, flashings pull away and flat roof coverings can tear. Trees and branches can also hit roofs in a storm. We record the damage on your roof and photograph each part. Where we also see signs of older wear, the report records that too. Typical surveys look at gutters pulled loose in the wind and slipped or missing slates or tiles, across chimney stacks, flat roofs and flashings.
For a small place like Capel, the inspection is the same as anywhere: we simply plan the journey and access ahead. Let us know where the water shows, when it appears and anything you’ve noticed outside, along with any repairs done before. Photographs of the stain and of the roof from outside are helpful too.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, with a note and a photo for each point. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Location
- Capel (TN12)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
DIY checks: what’s safe
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Honest limits
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- The work of a loss adjuster appointed by your insurer
- A price for the repairs
- What’s beneath slates, tiles or membranes
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will suggest the right survey before you book. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Flat roofs
- Ridges and hips
- Flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and fascias
- Slate and tile slopes
Leaks and storm damage in Capel
An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there. Older houses across Kent frequently 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. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in.
If you let a flat or house near Paddock Wood station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over. If you live in an older home near Church of St Thomas à Becket, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself. If you look after a building such as Capel Primary School, tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
Capel is about 3 miles south-east of Tonbridge, in Kent. In Capel, as across Kent, every roof gets the same careful survey. Capel is one of the places in Kent we cover. Maidstone is in our area too.
We work across the TN12 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. You’ll find streets such as Redwood Park, Alders Road and Church Lane. We also cover Five Oak Green (1 mile north-east), Colt's Hill (1 mile east), Crockhurst Street (1 mile west), Tudeley (1 mile north-west) and Tudeley Hale (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (10 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (10 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (4 miles south-west), Tonbridge (3 miles north-west), Kings Hill (7 miles north) and Foley Park (11 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Capel
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Foal Hurst Wood, The Dovecote Inn and Mascalls School, among other places. The nearest railway station is Paddock Wood station, roughly 2 miles east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Tonbridge Castle (3.4 miles north-west) and Tunbridge Wells Hospital (2.5 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve and Barden Lake.
For landlords and managing agents
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.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photographs included.
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How we price storm damage roof reports
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Roof area
- Which survey package you book
- The shape of the roof and its details
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 with VAT included. We can help you choose the package that fits what you want to find out.
Getting in touch
There’s no need for technical words. Just let us know:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Anything about access we should know
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or email us. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
FAQs for Capel
Is my home in Capel listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Do you cover smaller places like Capel?
Yes, Capel is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
What does a storm damage report cost?
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. Bigger roofs are quoted on size and access. It does not include repair costs, so you’ll need a roofer’s quote for those.
Can I challenge a declined storm claim?
Start by complaining to the insurer. The Financial Ombudsman Service may look at it if that doesn’t resolve it. The Ombudsman looks at whether there were storm conditions, whether the damage fits a storm and whether the storm was the main cause.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only if it is safe. We inspect everything that’s safely in view: from ground level, from windows and vantage points, from the roof space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where applicable. Anything we can’t see is noted in the report.
Can you put a tarpaulin over the damage?
Emergency cover over a damaged roof should be arranged with a roofer. If it is safe, photograph the damage before it’s covered. Keep receipts for any emergency work.
How should I record storm damage myself?
Stay off the roof. Photograph the damage from below or from a window. Record the date and any damage inside as well.
The survey, step by step
Where it is relevant and can be reached safely, the loft space is checked as well as the outside. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging, as far as the space allows. The whole visit usually takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house, and more on a big or complicated roof. In a small place like Capel, access is usually the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- First you give us the date of the storm and what you’ve noticed, inside and out.
- The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows and from the loft space where it’s safe.
- The damage is recorded with photos, area by area.
- We look at whether the damage fits storm damage, older wear or both.
- We send you a written report with photos, ready to give to your insurer.
Getting ready for the survey
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
Book a survey
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or email us and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price before booking.