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Durrant Green Storm Damage Roof Report
We carry out storm damage roof reports in Durrant Green and the rest of Kent. Surveys run on any day of the week.
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Lead lifted at abutments
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Durrant Green
About 4.3 miles south lies Smallhythe Place, a reminder of how long the area around Durrant Green has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. 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. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like St Michael's Church of England Primary School, on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain. If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Church of St Michael, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in.
Durrant Green is about 8 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. Whether the building in Durrant Green is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. We cover towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
We cover every part of TN26 for storm damage roof reports. Whether your property is on Ashford Road and Biddenden Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Close by, we survey roofs in Stede Quarter (1 mile north-west), Woolpack Corner (2 miles west), Biddenden (3 miles north-west), Curteis' Corner (3 miles north-west) and Standen (3 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (14 miles north-west), Ashford (8 miles east), Foley Park (14 miles north-west), Paddock Wood (14 miles west), Bearsted (13 miles north-west) and Park Wood (11 miles north-west).
Around Durrant Green
We work in homes and buildings around Homewood School and Wattle Wood, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Pluckley station, roughly 4.5 miles north-east. Nearby you will also find Tenterden and District Museum (2.2 miles south) and Benenden Hospital (3.4 miles west).
Storm damage roof report in Durrant Green: what you get
A storm damage roof report is an independent record of the damage to your roof after a storm. We record each area of damage, photograph it and note the likely cause. It is yours to pass to your insurer. The decision on any claim rests with your insurer and its policy wording. We’re not loss adjusters, and we cannot tell you whether a claim will succeed. Common reasons to book are damaged ridges and hips and cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind, on slate and tile slopes, gutters and fascias and flat roofs.
Being in a small place like Durrant Green makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: we simply plan the journey and access ahead. It is useful to know where the water appears, in what weather, and what you’ve seen outside, along with any repairs done before. If you have photos of the water coming in, they help as well.
Where we cannot see part of the roof, the report says so. That way, it is clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Where
- Durrant Green (TN26)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
When to book a survey in Durrant Green
Falling trees and branches can damage roofs in high winds. We record the damage and where it is, with photos.
Problems we come across often include:
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Damaged gutters and fascias
Homes near green spaces such as Wattle Wood can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn.
What to check before booking
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Their report turnaround times
Why act early in Durrant Green
A few slipped slates can soon lead to wet timbers. Getting it recorded and repaired sooner is usually better. Around Durrant Green, older homes often have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
Why us?
- An independent view of the roof
- PI and public liability insurance
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Visits on any day of the week
Prices for storm damage roof reports in Durrant Green
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Height and safe access
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
Every price we give includes VAT. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
Getting in touch
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, it’s useful to mention:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Anything about access we should know
- What kind of property and roof it is
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from the ground or a window, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Durrant Green
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work.
Durrant Green: your questions answered
Is my home in Durrant Green listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Is Durrant Green in the area you cover?
Yes, Durrant Green is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
What if my insurer declines the claim?
Raise it with your insurer first. The Financial Ombudsman Service may look at it if that doesn’t resolve it. The Ombudsman asks about storm conditions, whether the damage is consistent with a storm and whether the storm was the main cause.
Is there a set wind speed for storm damage?
There’s no single figure. Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies. Check your policy wording.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
What if the roof was already worn?
Wear and tear is not usually covered. Our report gives an honest view of what’s recent damage and what’s older wear. Your insurer decides the claim.
Do you look in the roof space?
If it’s needed and safe to reach, yes. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.
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Useful tips for Durrant Green property owners
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Arrange temporary cover with a roofer if rain is getting in
- Keep invoices for temporary repairs
- Check how your policy defines a storm
- Take photos of stains and damp inside
Questions about the findings are always welcome. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation.
After a storm, look at the roof from the street or garden. With binoculars, you can often spot problems without climbing. Do not go up a ladder to look.
What happens on the day
Before we start, tell us why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit usually takes about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, and longer for a large or complex roof. Rural addresses near Durrant Green can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We start with the details: when the storm hit and what damage you can see.
- The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows and from the loft space where it is safe.
- We photograph and record every area of damage we can see.
- We check whether the damage fits storm damage, older wear or both.
- You get a written report you can pass to your insurer.
How to prepare
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Getting a price
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.