Kent · London and the South East
Storm damage roof report in Fir Toll, Kent
An experienced roof surveyor for storm damage roof reports in Fir Toll. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us across London and the South East.
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Loose or torn flashings
How the survey works
Every visit follows the same pattern: we hear what you’ve seen, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photos as we go and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take an hour or two for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Cottages and farmhouses around Fir Toll frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- First you give us the date of the storm and what you’ve noticed, inside and out.
- We view the roof from wherever it can be seen safely, including the loft where there’s access.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- We note the likely cause, including any signs of wear that were there before the storm.
- The findings are written up with photographs for you to share with your insurer.
Getting ready for the survey
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Book a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
About our storm damage roof report in Fir Toll
Most policies don’t cover wear and tear. So it matters whether the damage came from the storm or from a roof that was already worn. We note signs of each: recent damage alongside any older defects, like nail fatigue on slates or eroded pointing. We give an honest view of what we see. Your insurer then decides how its policy applies. If you are worried about damaged flat roof membrane and holes or cracks caused by debris, we can find out what’s behind it, on slate and tile slopes, flashings and gutters and fascias alike.
Roofs in small places like Fir Toll frequently stand in the open, where storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hardest. Once water gets into older walls, it takes a long time to dry, which makes finding the cause quickly worthwhile. A written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
It isn’t only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Location
- Fir Toll (TN27)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Can I check my roof myself?
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Nearby places to Fir Toll
What else we do in Fir Toll
What we are asked to look at in Fir Toll
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.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Damaged ridges and hips
- New damp or leaks inside
Take a building like Pluckley Church of England Primary School: tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What insurance they carry
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Will the report include photos?
Practical tips
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Read your policy wording on storm damage
- Keep receipts for any emergency work
- Keep a note of the date of the storm
- Take photos from ground level or a window, never by climbing
Your insurer may send a loss adjuster to look at the damage. Our report gives you an independent record alongside theirs.
A well-maintained roof stands up to storms better. Have loose slates, tiles and flashings seen to promptly.
Fir Toll: your questions answered
Do you cover Fir Toll?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and Fir Toll is part of that. You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details.
Is Fir Toll within the area you cover?
Yes, Fir Toll is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.
How many surveys have you done?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys.
How do I arrange a storm damage roof report in Fir Toll?
It is easiest to phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Give us the address and some details about the roof, and we will point you to the right survey. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
What does a storm damage report cost?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Larger or more complex roofs are quoted for their size. It does not include repair costs, so you’ll need a roofer’s quote for those.
Wind, rain and roofs in Fir Toll
Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. You will 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. With Godinton House about 3.6 miles east, Fir Toll sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years.
For landlords with property near Pluckley station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over. If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of St Nicholas, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in.
Fir Toll is about 5 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. If you’re in Fir Toll, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Across Kent, we cover Fir Toll. Maidstone is in our area too.
All of TN27 is covered for storm damage roof reports. Other places close to Fir Toll include Pluckley Thorne (1 mile north-west), Pluckley (1 mile north), Chambers' Green (1 mile south), Little Chart (2 miles north-east) and Mundy Bois (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (12 miles north-west), Ashford (5 miles east), Sittingbourne (12 miles north), Faversham (12 miles north-east), Davington (12 miles north-east) and Foley Park (12 miles north-west).
Around Fir Toll
We work in homes and buildings around The Black Horse Inn and the streets around them. Fir Toll’s nearest station is Pluckley station, about 0.8 miles south. Well-known places in the area include Romden Castle (2.3 miles south-west).
What a survey costs
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The roof’s overall size
- The shape of the roof and its details
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, including VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
What to tell us when you contact us
Before you get in touch, it’s useful to have:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Anything about access we should know
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
To get a price for storm damage roof reports in Fir Toll, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us price the survey accurately.
How the survey changes by roof type
Clay and concrete tiles
Tiles can lift, crack or blow off in high winds. The report shows each damaged area.
Flat roof coverings
Branches and debris can damage flat roofs or block outlets. We record what we find.