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Flishinghurst Storm Damage Roof Report
An independent record of roof damage after a storm in Flishinghurst, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
Practical tips
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Get a roofer to make the roof safe if needed
- Record any water damage in rooms and the loft
- Keep any slates, tiles or debris that fall, if it’s safe to do so
- Write down when the storm hit and when you noticed damage
If a claim is declined and you disagree, the first step is a complaint to the insurer. After that, you may be able to take it to the Financial Ombudsman Service.
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.
Storm damage roof report in Flishinghurst: what you get
Wear and tear is normally excluded from home insurance. That makes the difference between storm damage and old wear important. We note signs of each: fresh breaks and recently moved slates or tiles, and older problems such as corroded nails or worn mortar. We describe what we see, whichever way it points. How the policy applies is for your insurer to decide. If you’ve noticed roofs hit by falling trees and ridge tiles that have come loose, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Many homes in small places like Flishinghurst face open ground, so storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hard. Damp in old stone, brick or timber walls is slow to dry out, so it pays to find the cause quickly. A record with photographs is useful if you need to show the damage to anyone else.
Where we can’t see part of the roof, the report says so. That way, it is clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Location
- Flishinghurst (TN17)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Signs you need a storm damage roof report in Flishinghurst
When you claim, your insurer may ask for evidence of the damage and its cause. A written report with photos gives you something clear to pass on. Your insurer still makes the decision.
Problems we come across frequently include:
- Loose or torn flashings
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Broken or displaced guttering
- New damp or leaks inside
If you live near a park like Crane Valley, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
What to check before booking
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Are they insured for the work?
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Landlords, agents and building managers in Flishinghurst and across Kent can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait.
What this survey can’t tell you
No survey can tell you everything, and it’s better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- What’s beneath slates, tiles or membranes
- The outcome of a claim
- The work of a loss adjuster appointed by your insurer
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will point you to the right survey. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Flashings
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flat roofs
- Ridges and hips
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and fascias
Towns and villages near Flishinghurst
Also in Flishinghurst
What affects the cost of storm damage roof reports
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we will tell you which fits.
What we need to know
Before you get in touch, it is useful to have:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- The address and postcode of the property
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Storm damage roof reports around Flishinghurst
Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. 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. Historic houses such as Scotney Castle, about 4.5 miles west, show how far back building in the area around Flishinghurst goes. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Colliers Green Church of England Primary School, on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain. Landlords with a home close to Marden station may find that tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it.
Flishinghurst is about 11 miles east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. Bookings from Flishinghurst are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Across Kent, we cover Flishinghurst. Maidstone is in our area too.
We cover every part of the TN17 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Colliers Green (1 mile north), Wilsley Green (1 mile east), Wilsley Pound (2 miles east), Horden (2 miles north) and Sissinghurst (2 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (11 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (11 miles west), Tonbridge (12 miles north-west), Kings Hill (12 miles north), Foley Park (12 miles north) and Paddock Wood (7 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Flishinghurst
We work in homes and buildings around Crane Valley and High Weald Academy, among other places. Flishinghurst’s nearest station is Marden station, about 4.6 miles north. Nearby you’ll also find Sissinghurst Castle (3.2 miles east) and Sissinghurst Castle (3.2 miles east).
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Flishinghurst
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Flishinghurst?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Do you cover Flishinghurst?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Flishinghurst as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Does someone need to be in?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If the survey needs it and the loft space can be reached safely, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch.
Do you act for me with my insurer?
No. We write an independent report, and you decide how to use it. Your insurer may appoint its own loss adjuster.
How much is a storm damage roof report?
A storm damage report starts from £150. Commercial and larger roofs are quoted on size. The report does not include repair costs.
Can you tell me if my claim will be paid?
We can’t say whether a claim will be paid. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. What we provide is an independent record of the damage.
How the survey works
We’ll ask a few questions first, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Rural addresses near Flishinghurst 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 note the date of the storm and the damage you’ve seen.
- We check the roof from wherever it is safe.
- We record and photograph the damage.
- We note the likely cause and any signs of older wear.
- We send you the report by email for your insurer.
Preparing for the visit
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Arrange a survey
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. You will know the price before anything is booked.