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Storm Damage Roof Report in Chiddingstone Causeway
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Chiddingstone Causeway from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Damaged ridges and hips
Storm damage roof reports for Chiddingstone Causeway homes and businesses
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. It usually takes about one to two hours at most homes, and more on a big or complicated roof. Somewhere like Chiddingstone Causeway needs a little journey planning: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- You let us know when the storm was and what damage you’ve seen.
- We view the roof from wherever it can safely be seen, including the loft where there is access.
- We photograph and record every area of damage we can see.
- We note the likely cause, including any signs of wear that were there before the storm.
- We send you a written report with photos, ready to give to your insurer.
Getting ready for the survey
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Let us know about parking near the property
Book a survey
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or email us and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price before you book.
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About our storm damage roof report in Chiddingstone Causeway
We inspect the roof from wherever it can safely be seen: the ground, windows and vantage points, the loft where there’s access, and the roof itself where that is safe. Every area of damage is photographed and described. If part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. The report, with photos, is yours to pass to your insurer. If you’ve noticed new damp or leaks inside and loose or torn flashings, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
For a small place like Chiddingstone Causeway, the inspection is the same as anywhere: the journey and access are just planned beforehand. It helps to know where the water appears, in what weather, and what you’ve seen outside, plus any earlier repairs. Photos of the stain and of the roof from outside are helpful too.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Location
- Chiddingstone Causeway (TN11)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What this survey cannot tell you
It helps to know what a survey will not do before you book:
- Areas we cannot see safely
- Negotiating a claim settlement
- How your policy defines a storm
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Flat roofs
- Slate and tile slopes
- Ridges and hips
- Gutters and fascias
- Chimney stacks
- Flashings
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Questions from Chiddingstone Causeway
Is my home in Chiddingstone Causeway listed or in a conservation area?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Chiddingstone Causeway?
Yes, Chiddingstone Causeway is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Not unless it’s safe. Safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where it applies cover most of what’s needed, and the report notes anything we couldn’t see.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so we need permission from the building owner or managing agent. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
What do I do if water is coming in?
Call a roofer for emergency temporary protection. If it’s safe, photograph the damage before it’s covered. Keep receipts for any emergency work.
Can I challenge a declined storm claim?
The first step is a complaint to your insurer. After that, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to look at it. Our report gives you an independent record of the roof, but we cannot say how it will turn out.
Will my insurer pay for an old roof?
Insurers typically exclude wear and tear. We describe what looks like fresh storm damage and what looks older. The claim decision is your insurer’s.
Why get it checked now?
Your policy may say how quickly you need to report damage. Let your insurer know early, and check what your policy asks for. Our report can then add a clear record. In a small place like Chiddingstone Causeway, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, inc. VAT. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. We confirm the exact price before booking.
Why book us in Chiddingstone Causeway
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Prices that include VAT
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- A photo-illustrated written report
Common roof problems in Chiddingstone Causeway
Others book after an insurer has queried a claim. You get an independent record of what the roof shows. We cannot say whether the decision will change.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Luke, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney.
What to check before booking
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Is VAT included in the price?
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- How long the report takes to arrive
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Chiddingstone Causeway
Historic houses like Chiddingstone Castle, about 1.5 miles south-west, show how far back building in the area around Chiddingstone Causeway goes. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. You’ll also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from.
If you let a flat or house near Penshurst station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it.
Chiddingstone Causeway is about 5 miles west of Tonbridge, in Kent. Chiddingstone Causeway is one of many places we visit across Kent. Chiddingstone Causeway is one of the towns and villages in Kent where we work. Our Maidstone page covers surveys nearby.
All of TN11 is covered for storm damage roof reports. We offer storm damage roof reports to properties on Dukes Meadow, Camp Hill and Red Leaf Close and the roads around them. Close by, we survey roofs in Penshurst (2 miles south), How Green (3 miles west), Chiddingstone Hoath (3 miles south-west), Hever (3 miles west) and Newtown (3 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Sevenoaks (6 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (6 miles south-east), Tonbridge (5 miles east), Swanley (14 miles north), Kings Hill (11 miles north-east) and Paddock Wood (10 miles east).
Around Chiddingstone Causeway
We work in homes and buildings around Chiddingstone Castle Park and Gardens and The Little Brown Jug pub, among other places. Chiddingstone Causeway has its own railway station: Penshurst station. Other landmarks nearby include Tonbridge Cottage Hospital (4.7 miles east) and Chiddingstone Castle (1.5 miles south-west). Not far away are Barden Lake.
Different roofs, different checks
Ridge and hip tiles
Ridge and hip tiles take the full force of the wind. We record any that have lifted, cracked or come away.
Lead flashings
When flashings lift, water can get behind them. The report records the flashing and any damp inside.
What affects the cost of storm damage roof reports
Survey packages start from £150, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on:
- Roof area
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The shape of the roof and its details
- House, block, shop or office
To find out what your survey will cost, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Helping us price your survey
A little information up front helps. It helps to include:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- The property’s address and postcode
When you are ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or email us. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.