Kent · London and the South East
Storm Damage Roof Report in Fleeden
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you spend money on it. Storm damage roof reports in Fleeden, with photos and a clear written report.
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Flat roof edges peeled back
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Fleeden
After a storm, safety comes first. Take photos from ground level or from windows, and don’t climb onto the roof. Emergency temporary protection, like covering an opening, is a job for a roofer. We then record the damage in a report you can pass to your insurer. Hold on to receipts for anything you pay for. If you’re worried about loose or torn flashings and loose or broken chimney pots and cowls, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on chimney stacks, ridges and hips and flashings alike.
In a village or hamlet like Fleeden, 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’re thinking of an insurance claim. The report says what was seen and what it points to. Older walls and timbers hold water for a long time, so it’s worth finding the cause soon.
Nothing in the report is left vague: where something needs attention, it says so plainly.
- Location
- Fleeden (TN26)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Before and after the survey
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Check how your policy defines a storm
- Keep fallen slates or tiles as evidence if safe
- Photograph the damage safely from below
- Photograph damage inside the house too
The insurer might appoint a loss adjuster. Our report gives you an independent record alongside theirs.
After a storm, look at the roof from the street or garden. With binoculars, you can often spot problems without climbing. Never climb onto the roof yourself.
Storm damage roof reports around Fleeden
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. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in. With Godinton House about 2.2 miles north-east, Fleeden sits in an area with a long building history. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Anyone responsible for a site like John Wallis Academy will know that on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain. Homes near green spaces like Ashford Community Woodland can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Fleeden is about 3 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. If you’re in Fleeden, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Fleeden is one of the places in Kent we cover. There’s also a page for Maidstone.
We survey roofs across the TN26 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. If you’re just outside Fleeden, we cover Daniel's Water (1 mile north), Chilmington Green (1 mile east), Great Chart (1 mile north-east), Shadoxhurst (2 miles south) and Stanhope (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (15 miles north-west), Ashford (3 miles east), Sittingbourne (15 miles north), Faversham (13 miles north), Hythe (13 miles east) and Davington (13 miles north).
Near you in Fleeden
Around Fleeden, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Ashford Community Woodland. The closest station to Fleeden is Pluckley station, about 2.8 miles north-west. Nearby you will also find County Square (3.1 miles east) and William Harvey Hospital (4.9 miles east). Not far away are Orlestone Forest.
How it works
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 about one to two hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. Cottages and farmhouses around Fleeden often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- We note the date of the storm and the damage you’ve seen.
- The roof is inspected from safe positions.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- 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
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Check pets are kept safely away
Getting a price
If you are buying, it’s useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or drop us an email whenever suits you.
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For landlords and managing agents
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, with the most urgent items set out first.
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
When to book a survey in Fleeden
Insurers frequently want evidence of what has been damaged and why. An independent report gives you a clear record to send. The decision still rests with the insurer.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Water coming in after the storm
If you let a flat or house near Pluckley station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
DIY checks: what’s safe
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That is where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
How the survey changes by roof type
Clay and concrete tiles
Tiles can lift, crack or blow off in high winds. We record which are damaged and where.
Slate roofs
Slates frequently outlast the nails that hold them. The report records whether slipped slates look like storm damage or older wear.
Fleeden questions
Do you carry out roof surveys in Fleeden?
Yes, Fleeden is within the area we cover. Our area covers London and the South East. You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details.
Do you cover smaller places like Fleeden?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
What if my insurer declines the 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 can’t say how it will turn out.
Is there a set wind speed for storm damage?
It varies by policy. About 55 mph is a common figure in many policies, but your policy sets the actual test.
Can I check the roof after a storm?
Safely, from ground level or a window. Don’t use a ladder or go onto the roof. Binoculars can help you see damage from below and we’ll inspect the rest from safe positions.
Is wear and tear covered by insurance?
Most policies do not cover wear and tear. We note both storm damage and older defects, so you know what the roof shows. How the policy applies is up to your insurer.
Are you loss adjusters?
No. We aren’t loss adjusters and do not act for you with the insurer. We provide an independent record of the roof for you to send to your insurer.