Kent · London and the South East
Egerton Forstal Storm Damage Roof Report
A careful look at the roof at your property in Egerton Forstal, and put it all in a report with photographs.
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Roofs hit by falling trees
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work with less disruption.
Storm damage roof report in Egerton Forstal
A storm damage roof report is priced from £150. It is a written report with photographs, sent by email. It does not price the repairs, so ask a roofer to quote for the work. The insurer may still send a loss adjuster of its own. What you get is an independent record of the damage and what seems to have caused it. Typical surveys look at roofs hit by falling trees and damaged flat roof membrane, across flat roofs, flashings and gutters and fascias.
Somewhere as small as Egerton Forstal, older roofs have often been repaired many times. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old wear, which matters if you’re thinking of an insurance claim. We check what can safely be seen and set out what we find. Damp in old walls and timbers is slow to dry, so the sooner the cause is found the better.
The report doesn’t just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Where
- Egerton Forstal (TN27)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes roughly 1–2 hours for most houses; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Older rural homes like those around Egerton Forstal 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, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- We note the date of the storm and the damage you’ve seen.
- The roof is inspected from safe positions.
- We record and photograph the damage.
- The report notes whether the damage fits a storm, older wear or both.
- We send you the report by email for your insurer.
Before the survey
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Arrange a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? It is easiest to ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
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Questions from Egerton Forstal
How do I find out if my home in Egerton Forstal is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Is Egerton Forstal in the area you cover?
Yes, Egerton Forstal is within the area we cover. Our area covers London and South East England. Just call 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing aren’t part of what we do. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, like cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings.
Who handles emergency protection after a storm?
Call a roofer for emergency temporary protection. Take photos from the ground first if it is safe. Keep receipts for any emergency work.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. 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.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. It’s a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that in advance, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Tips from our surveys
Getting the most from a storm damage roof report starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Keep invoices for temporary repairs
- Photograph the damage safely from below
- Take photos of stains and damp inside
- Keep fallen slates or tiles as evidence if safe
The insurer might appoint a loss adjuster. Our report gives you an independent record alongside theirs.
Keep records of roof work and surveys. They can help show the roof was looked after.
Different roofs, different checks
Flat roof coverings
On flat roofs, storms can lift edges and tear membranes. Damage is photographed and described.
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.
Leaks and storm damage in Egerton Forstal
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. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in. If your home is older, it’s worth knowing whether it is listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area.
The streets around a church such as Church of St James are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in. If you let a flat or house near Pluckley station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Egerton Church of England Primary School, tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
Egerton Forstal is about 8 miles north-west of Ashford, in Kent. In Egerton Forstal, as across Kent, every roof gets the same careful survey. We cover towns and villages across Kent. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
Every address in TN27 is covered for storm damage roof reports. If you need a storm damage roof report at a property on Forstal Road, Forge Lane and Chantlers Meadow or anywhere close by, we can help. Other places close to Egerton Forstal include Potter's Forstal (1 mile north-west), Newland Green (1 mile south-east), Pembles Cross (1 mile north), Mundy Bois (1 mile east) and Egerton (1 mile north-east). We also work in nearby towns like Maidstone (10 miles north-west), Ashford (8 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (11 miles north), Faversham (12 miles north-east), Kings Hill (14 miles north-west) and Davington (12 miles north-east).
Near you in Egerton Forstal
Egerton Forstal’s nearest station is Pluckley station, roughly 2.6 miles south-east. Nearby you’ll also find Coldbridge Castle (1 mile north-west).
What you can safely check yourself
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
What we cannot see
A survey is a proper look at the roof, but it can’t do everything. The main limits are:
- Whether your insurer will pay the claim
- Areas we cannot see safely
- A price for the repairs
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- Slate and tile slopes
- Ridges and hips
- Flashings
- Gutters and fascias