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Storm Damage Roof Report in Charcott
An experienced roof surveyor for storm damage roof reports in Charcott. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
Different roofs, different checks
Clay and concrete tiles
Tiles without fixings can move more easily in wind. We note what we can see of how tiles are fixed.
Lead flashings
Wind can peel back flashings at abutments and stacks. Loose or damaged flashings are photographed and noted.
Storm damage roof report in Charcott
Our storm damage report gives you an independent, written record of how a storm has affected your roof. It sets out what is damaged, with photographs, and what we think the likely cause is. It is yours to pass to your insurer. The decision on any claim rests with your insurer and its policy wording. We aren’t loss adjusters and cannot say whether a claim will be paid. If you are worried about gutters pulled loose in the wind and lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on ridges and hips, flat roofs and flashings alike.
Many homes in small places like Charcott face open ground, so storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hard. Damp in old stone, brick or timber walls is slow to dry out, which makes finding the cause quickly worthwhile. A record with photographs is useful if you need to show the damage to anyone else.
The report does not just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Location
- Charcott (TN11)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Storm damage roof reports in Charcott: local notes
Many older homes in Kent have handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles held by pegs through two holes, and tile-hanging on their upper walls. 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 1.9 miles south-west lies Chiddingstone Castle, a reminder of how long the area around Charcott has been built on. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you own a rental within reach of Penshurst station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
Charcott is about 4 miles west of Tonbridge, in Kent. Charcott is one of many places we visit across Kent, for homes and businesses alike. Our area takes in places right across Kent, large and small. Our Maidstone page covers surveys nearby.
All of TN11 is within our area for storm damage roof reports, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you are just outside Charcott, we cover Hall's Green (1 mile north), Woodhatch (2 miles north-east), Bough Beech (2 miles west), Sevenoaks Weald (2 miles north) and Goathurst Common (4 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Sevenoaks (5 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (6 miles south-east), Tonbridge (4 miles east), Swanley (13 miles north), Kings Hill (11 miles north-east) and Paddock Wood (9 miles east).
What’s near Charcott
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Chiddingstone Castle Park and Gardens and The Greyhound pub, among other places. The nearest railway station is Penshurst station, roughly 0.5 miles south-west. A little further out are Chiddingstone Castle (1.9 miles south-west) and Tonbridge Cottage Hospital (4.5 miles south-east). Not far away are Barden Lake.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Charcott
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work around your tenants.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Charcott and across Kent can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Signs you need a storm damage roof report in Charcott
Landlords and managing agents book reports to keep a record for owners and insurers. It helps when explaining damage to a building owner or insurer.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- New damp or leaks inside
The streets around a church such as Church of St Luke are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in.
Questions to ask before you book
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Their insurance cover
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Whether VAT is added on top
What happens on the day
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. A typical visit takes between one and two hours for a house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Older rural homes like those around Charcott can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- The roof is inspected from safe positions.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- The report notes whether the damage fits a storm, older wear or both.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Leave side gates unlocked
How to book
When you are ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
Related advice
Useful tips for Charcott property owners
You do not need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Look at what your policy says about wear and tear
- Keep invoices for temporary repairs
- Keep fallen slates or tiles as evidence if safe
- Get a roofer to make the roof safe if needed
Questions about the findings are always welcome. Standard Surveys come with a follow-up consultation, and Premium Surveys with an in-person one.
Store invoices and reports for any roof work. They help show the roof was in good order before a storm.
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What affects the cost of storm damage roof reports
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The size of the roof
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Building height and the viewpoints available
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Helping us price your survey
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It’s useful to include:
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- What made you get in touch
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Charcott
How do I find out if my home in Charcott is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Is Charcott in the area you cover?
Yes, Charcott is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey seven days a week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Let us know which days suit you when booking.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only where it is safe to do so. We check everything that can safely be seen: from ground level, from windows, from inside the loft space, from the roof where it’s safe and by drone where applicable. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
Can you put a tarpaulin over the damage?
Emergency temporary protection is a job for a roofer. If it’s safe, take photos before it goes on. We can record the damage in our report.
How many surveys have you done?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.