Kent · London and the South East
Storm Damage Roof Report in Charing Heath
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Charing Heath, with photos and a written report.
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Loose or torn flashings
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Charing Heath
Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. You’ll also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it’s detailed. Historic houses such as Godinton House, about 4.7 miles south-east, show how far back building in the area around Charing Heath goes. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you live in an older home near Church of the Holy Trinity, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself. Landlords with a home close to Charing station may find that tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it.
Charing Heath is about 7 miles north-west of Ashford, in Kent. We survey roofs in Charing Heath and the rest of Kent, as part of our work across London and South East England. Our Kent coverage includes Charing Heath. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
We survey roofs across TN27 for storm damage roof reports and the streets around it. We offer storm damage roof reports to properties on Wind Hill Lane, Cherry Tree Road and Charing Heath Road. If you’re just outside Charing Heath, we cover Lenham Heath (1 mile north-west), Stonebridge Green (1 mile south-west), Lenham Forstal (1 mile north-west), Charing (1 mile east) and Cold Harbour (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (11 miles west), Ashford (7 miles south-east), Canterbury (15 miles east), Sittingbourne (9 miles north), Whitstable (15 miles north-east) and Faversham (9 miles north-east).
What’s near Charing Heath
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Red Lion Inn. The closest station to Charing Heath is Charing station, roughly 1.2 miles east. A little further out are Coldbridge Castle (2.9 miles west).
Storm damage roof report in Charing Heath
A storm damage roof report is an independent record of the damage to your roof after a storm. It sets out what is damaged, with photos, and what we think the likely cause is. You can then give it to your insurer with your claim. The decision on any claim rests with your insurer and its policy wording. We are not loss adjusters and can’t say whether a claim will be paid. We’re often asked to look into water coming in after the storm and torn or lifted flat roof coverings, across flashings, flat roofs and slate and tile slopes.
For a small place like Charing Heath, the inspection is the same as anywhere: the journey and access are just planned beforehand. Tell us where the water shows, when it appears and anything you’ve noticed outside, along with any repairs done before. If you have photos of the water coming in, they help 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.
- Location
- Charing Heath (TN27)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Before and after the survey
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Keep invoices for temporary repairs
- Note the date and time you first saw the damage
- Photograph damage inside the house too
- Check how your policy defines a storm
Once we have been, the findings are written up with photos. It covers the damage, its likely cause and any older defects. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
Have overhanging branches looked at by a tree surgeon. They can damage the roof in high winds.
Prices for storm damage roof reports in Charing Heath
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, which starts from £400, including VAT. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Booking your survey
We will usually ask about:
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- Anything about access we should know
- The address and postcode of the property
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you want to find out. After that, we check everything we can see safely. Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, and more on a big or complicated roof. In a hamlet or village like Charing Heath, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We note the date of the storm and the damage you’ve seen.
- We check the roof from wherever it is safe.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- We note the likely cause and any signs of older wear.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
Before we arrive
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
Book a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
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Roof by roof
Slate roofs
After strong winds, we often see cracked and slipped slates. We photograph and describe each one.
Ridge and hip tiles
The ridge and hips are among the most exposed parts of a roof. The survey notes loose, cracked or missing ridge and hip tiles.
Honest limits
It is useful to know what a survey will not do before you book:
- Your insurer’s view of the claim
- Negotiating a claim settlement
- The outcome of a claim
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Charing Heath
- Gutters and fascias
- Slate and tile slopes
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges and hips
- Flashings
- Flat roofs
Why get it checked now?
The sooner the damage is recorded, the clearer the evidence. Later weather and temporary repairs can make it harder to see what happened. For an older or listed building in a place like Charing Heath, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
Prices start from £150, inc. VAT, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. We confirm the price for the job before you book.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Charing Heath
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- 98% of customers satisfied
- Every finding written up with photos
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
See our cost guide and our case studies.
Common questions in Charing Heath
Is Charing Heath in the area you cover?
Yes. Our area covers London and the South East, and Charing Heath is part of that. Just ring 07833 053749 or email us and tell us about the property, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
How do I find out if my home in Charing Heath is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Can I challenge a declined storm claim?
Start by complaining to the insurer. If it isn’t resolved, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to help. The Ombudsman asks about storm conditions, whether the damage is consistent with a storm and whether the storm was the main cause.
Will you check the loft?
If there’s a loft and safe access to it, yes. From inside, the underside of the roof often shows damp, staining or daylight that can’t be seen from outside.
Are you loss adjusters?
No. Our report is an independent record for you to use. The insurer may send a loss adjuster of its own.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We carry out surveys seven days a week. To find a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, if the building owner or managing agent agrees access. We check the parts we’re given access to, and the report makes that clear.