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Colt's Hill Storm Damage Roof Report
An independent record of roof damage after a storm around Colt's Hill, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Damaged gutters and fascias
What affects the price in Colt's Hill
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Building height and the viewpoints available
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
What we need to know
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and give us a few details about the property and we will explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Storm damage roof report in Colt's Hill
When a storm has damaged your roof, a written record can help you explain it to your insurer. Our report shows the damage in photos and says whether it looks like storm damage, wear and tear, or a mix. We aren’t loss adjusters, and we can’t say whether a claim will be paid. What we give you is an independent record of the roof. Typical surveys look at damaged flat roof membrane and new damp or leaks inside, across slate and tile slopes, gutters and fascias and flat roofs.
In a village or hamlet like Colt's Hill, older cottages and farmhouses often have roofs that have been patched over many years. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old wear, which matters if you are thinking of an insurance claim. The report says what was seen and what it points to. Damp in old walls and timbers is slow to dry, so the sooner the cause is found the better.
Findings are set out part by part, 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
- Colt's Hill (TN12)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Useful tips for Colt's Hill property owners
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. Our suggestions:
- Take photos of stains and damp inside
- Get a roofer to make the roof safe if needed
- Take photos from ground level or a window, never by climbing
- Write down when the storm hit and when you noticed damage
Your insurer may send a loss adjuster to look at the damage. Our report gives you an independent record alongside theirs.
After a storm, look at the roof from the street or garden. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or lifted ridges. Never climb onto the roof yourself.
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Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Colt's Hill
Do you cover smaller places like Colt's Hill?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Colt's Hill?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Colt's Hill as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Will you check the loft?
Normally, if there is one and it can be reached safely. From inside, the underside of the roof often shows damp, staining or daylight that cannot be seen from outside.
Can you put a tarpaulin over the damage?
Call a roofer for emergency temporary protection. Take photos from the ground first if it is safe. Keep receipts for any emergency work.
Will my insurer pay for an old roof?
Most policies don’t cover wear and tear. We note both storm damage and older defects, so it’s clear what we found. Your insurer decides how its policy applies.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
What this survey cannot tell you
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- Acting for you with the insurer
- Areas we cannot see safely
- Your insurer’s view of the claim
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flashings
- Gutters and fascias
- Ridges and hips
How the survey changes by roof type
Chimney stacks
Pots, cowls and aerials on chimneys can be damaged or dislodged in a storm. The report notes any damage to the stack.
Flat roof coverings
Edge trims and laps are frequently where flat roof coverings start to peel back. We check whether the damage is recent or older.
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Colt's Hill
Across Kent, older roofs are frequently handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. You’ll also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts. If your home is older, it’s worth knowing whether it’s listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas.
Living close to Foal Hurst Wood is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn. If you look after a building like Capel Primary School, on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
Colt's Hill is about 4 miles south-east of Tonbridge, in Kent. Roofs in Colt's Hill get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Kent. Our area takes in places right across Kent. There’s also a page for Maidstone.
All of TN12 is covered for storm damage roof reports. We offer storm damage roof reports to properties on Colts Hill and Maidstone Road. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Capel (1 mile west), Five Oak Green (1 mile north), Paddock Wood (1 mile east), Matfield (1 mile south-east) and Whetsted (1 mile north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (10 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (11 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (5 miles south-west), Tonbridge (4 miles north-west), Kings Hill (7 miles north) and Foley Park (11 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Colt's Hill
Around Colt's Hill, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Dovecote Inn, Foal Hurst Wood and Mascalls School and the streets around them. Colt's Hill’s nearest station is Paddock Wood station, about 1.5 miles north-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Tonbridge Castle (4.1 miles north-west) and The Hop Farm Museum (2.3 miles north-east). The countryside around Colt's Hill includes Barden Lake and Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve.
What we do, step by step
The visit typically starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. In total, it takes between one and two hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. Somewhere like Colt's Hill needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- You tell us 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.
- The damage is recorded with photographs, area by area.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Book a survey
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.
Advice
What we’re asked to look at in Colt's Hill
Strong winds lift loose or poorly fixed slates and tiles, ridge pieces and flashings. Rain can then blow in where slates or tiles have gone. Most people book a report soon after a storm, when they’ve seen damage or water has come in.
Most people get in touch after spotting something like this:
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Five Oak Green Church, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- What experience they bring
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- What they won’t be able to tell you