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Storm damage roof report in Chainhurst, Kent
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Chainhurst, with photographs and a written report.
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
Storm damage roof report in Chainhurst: what you get
What counts as a storm depends on your policy, though many use gusts of about 55 mph. Your policy document sets out its own definition. Whether the weather met it is for your insurer. We record the damage and what seems to have caused it. Each area of damage is photographed, and the report is yours to pass on. The claim decision rests with your insurer. If you are worried about loose or torn flashings and damaged ridges and hips, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
For a small place like Chainhurst, the inspection is the same as anywhere: we simply plan the journey and access ahead. It’s useful to know where the water appears, in what weather, and what you’ve seen outside, along with any repairs done before. Photographs of the stain and of the roof from outside are helpful too.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Place
- Chainhurst (TN12)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
When to book a survey in Chainhurst
Some people book because a claim has been questioned. An independent report gives you another view of the roof. What happens next is up to the insurer.
Problems we come across frequently include:
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
For landlords with property near Marden station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- What the survey will not cover
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
What we cannot see
It is useful to know what a survey won’t do before booking:
- Acting for you with the insurer
- The outcome of a claim
- What your policy covers, which depends on its wording
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will point you to the right survey. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Chainhurst
- Flashings
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges and hips
- Slate and tile slopes
- Gutters and fascias
Storm damage roof reports around Chainhurst
An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent. Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it’s detailed.
Whatever the street in Chainhurst, a roof costs least to look after when faults are caught early.
Chainhurst is about 5 miles south-west of Maidstone, in Kent. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Chainhurst can all book storm damage roof reports, with a written report and photographs every time. Across Kent, we cover Chainhurst.
Storm damage roof reports in TN12 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We offer storm damage roof reports to properties on Raynham Villas and Hunton Road. If you’re just outside Chainhurst, we cover Hunton (1 mile north-west), Benover (2 miles north-west), Congelow (2 miles north-west), Coxheath (2 miles north) and Yalding (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (5 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (15 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (14 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles south-west), Tonbridge (9 miles west) and Kings Hill (6 miles north-west).
What’s near Chainhurst
The closest station to Chainhurst is Marden station, roughly 2 miles south. Other landmarks nearby include South East Romany Museum (2.6 miles south-east) and Oakwood Hospital (4.6 miles north).
How the survey changes by roof type
Lead flashings
Lifted flashings let rain run behind them into the roof. The report records the flashing and any damp inside.
Flat roof coverings
Debris blown onto a flat roof can puncture the covering or block outlets. Any damage is recorded with photos.
Questions from Chainhurst
Do you carry out roof surveys in Chainhurst?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Chainhurst as anywhere else.
Will you come out to Chainhurst?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it applies and safe. We are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where applicable.
How long is the visit?
It normally takes roughly 1–2 hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. You will then get the report by email, on the timescale of your package.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Tell us which days suit you when you book.
How do I book a survey in Chainhurst?
It’s easiest to phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Give us the address and some details about the roof, and we’ll take it from there. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
Will my insurer pay out if I get a storm damage report?
That’s not something we can promise. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. Our report gives you an independent record of the damage and its likely cause.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Chainhurst
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work with less disruption.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the freeholder or managing agent. Mention it when you get in touch and we will plan the survey around it.
Also in Chainhurst
What happens on the day
The visit has one job: to look at the roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit normally takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Somewhere like Chainhurst needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- We note the date of the storm and the damage you’ve seen.
- The roof is inspected from safe positions.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- We note the likely cause and any signs of older wear.
- We send you the report by email for your insurer.
Before we arrive
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
How to book
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
Tips from our surveys
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- File receipts for anything you pay for
- Check your policy for how to report damage
- Look at what your policy says about wear and tear
- Hold on to fallen pieces of the roof where you can
After the visit, we write up the report with photos of each area of damage. It covers the damage, its likely cause and any older defects. Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24 to 48 hours and Premium reports the same day.
Keep records of roof work and surveys. They help show the roof was in good order before a storm.