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Fordcombe Storm Damage Roof Report
Need a storm damage roof report in Fordcombe? We can help, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Damaged pots on the stack
About our storm damage roof report in Fordcombe
A storm damage roof report is an independent record of the damage to your roof after a storm. It sets out what is damaged, with photographs, and what we think the likely cause is. It’s 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. We are often asked to look into loose or torn flashings and roofs hit by falling trees, across gutters and fascias, flat roofs and flashings.
Roofs in small places like Fordcombe often stand in the open, where storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hardest. 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.
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 decide what to do next.
- Where
- Fordcombe (TN3)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlords, agents and block managers in Fordcombe
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too. Larger roofs take longer.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Fordcombe and across Kent can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Fordcombe
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. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in. With Groombridge Place about 1.8 miles south, Fordcombe sits in an area with a long building history. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If you let a flat or house near Ashurst Kent station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over. For businesses in and around places such as The Corn Exchange, water through a ceiling can damage stock and close a sales floor, so the source needs finding fast. Anyone responsible for a site like Fordcombe Church of England Primary School will know that on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
Fordcombe is about 4 miles west of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. Surveys in Fordcombe work the same way as everywhere we cover: a close look at whatever is safely visible, photos and a clear written report. Our Kent coverage includes Fordcombe. Crawley is in our area too.
Surveys in TN3 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Streets in the area include Spring Hill, St Peters Row and Chafford Lane, and we cover them all. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Walter's Green (1 mile north-west), Stone Cross (1 mile south), Ashurst (1 mile south-west), Teasley Mead (1 mile west) and Penshurst (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Sevenoaks (10 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (4 miles east), Tonbridge (6 miles north-east), Kings Hill (13 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (10 miles east) and Southborough (4 miles east).
Around Fordcombe
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Chafford Arms. The nearest railway station is Ashurst Kent station, about 1.4 miles south-west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Bolebroke Castle (3.4 miles south-west) and Kent and Sussex Hospital (3.6 miles east). Open spaces near Fordcombe include Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve and Barden Lake.
What you can safely check yourself
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight.
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That is where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
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Before and after the survey
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Keep a note of the date of the storm
- Take photos of stains and damp inside
- Arrange temporary cover with a roofer if rain is getting in
- Check how your policy defines a storm
Questions about the findings are always welcome. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation.
Keep gutters and outlets clear so heavy rain can drain away. Blocked drainage can add water damage to wind damage.
Honest limits
Before you book, it is worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- A decision on your insurance claim
- What your policy covers, which depends on its wording
- The work of a loss adjuster appointed by your insurer
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you before you book. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Fordcombe
- Ridges and hips
- Slate and tile slopes
- Chimney stacks
- Flashings
- Flat roofs
- Gutters and fascias
Common questions in Fordcombe
Do you cover smaller places like Fordcombe?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
How do I find out if my home in Fordcombe is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not always. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
How do I book a survey in Fordcombe?
It is easiest to ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Give us the address and a few details about the roof. We survey on any day of the week.
Can I challenge a declined storm claim?
Complain to your insurer first. If you are still unhappy, you may be able to take it to the Financial Ombudsman Service. Our report gives you an independent record of the roof, though we can’t predict the outcome.
Do you look in the roof space?
Normally, if there is one and it can be reached safely. The roof space can show things the outside can’t, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
What wind speed counts as a storm?
There’s no single figure. Many use gusts of about 55 mph, but each policy sets its own definition. Your policy document will say.
The survey, step by step
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. You are welcome to ask questions while we are there. For a village or hamlet like Fordcombe, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect what can be seen safely, inside and out.
- You tell us what happened and whether a roofer has made the roof safe.
- We check inside, including the loft where there is access, for water damage.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, windows and the roof where it’s safe.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
Getting ready for the survey
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Find any records of previous roof work
How to book
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form, let us know about the property and we will explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
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Leave it or get it looked at?
If a roofer needs to make the roof safe, take photos first if you can do so safely from the ground. Those photos show the damage as it was. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, with VAT included, and we’ll tell you which fits.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Fordcombe
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Photographs and a written report every time
- Clear package prices, including VAT
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID