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Storm Damage Roof Report in Frant
An experienced roof surveyor for storm damage roof reports in Frant. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us across London and the South East.
- Water coming in after the storm
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
Storm damage roof report in Frant
What counts as a storm depends on your policy, though many use gusts of about 55 mph. Your policy document sets out its own definition. Whether the weather met it is for your insurer. We record the damage and what seems to have caused it. The report includes photographs of each area of damage, and you decide what to send. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. If you’ve noticed loose or broken chimney pots and cowls and damage from fallen branches or debris, we can find out what’s behind it.
Roofs in small places like Frant 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 written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters, with a note and a photo for each point. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Place
- Frant (TN3)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens if roof problems are left?
Leaving storm damage can let water into the loft space and rooms below. Further water damage can blur what the storm actually did. Emergency temporary protection should be arranged with a roofer. For an older or listed building in a place like Frant, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
To find out what your survey will cost, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the roof. We will confirm the figure before booking.
What you get with us
- 20+ years’ experience
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
Read what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
Do you need a storm damage roof report in Frant?
Others book after an insurer has queried a claim. You get an independent record of what the roof shows. We cannot say whether the decision will change.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
If you run a business near The Corn Exchange, water through a ceiling can damage stock and close a sales floor, so the source needs finding fast.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- When you’ll get the report
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Are they insured for the work?
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
What else we do in Frant
Landlords, agents and block managers in Frant
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photos, useful for planning maintenance.
Useful tips for Frant property owners
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Check your policy for how to report damage
- Keep invoices for temporary repairs
- Photograph damage inside the house too
- 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 gutters and outlets clear so heavy rain can drain away. Blocked drainage can add water damage to wind damage.
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. After that, we check everything we can see safely. The survey usually takes about one to two hours at most homes, and more on a big or complicated roof. In a small place like Frant, access is usually the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- You tell us when the storm was and what damage you’ve seen.
- We inspect the roof from safe viewpoints and from the loft where there is access.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- We look at whether the damage fits storm damage, older wear or both.
- We send you a written report with photos, ready to give to your insurer.
How to prepare
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Arrange a survey
To get a price for storm damage roof reports in Frant, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us price the survey accurately.
Advice
Frant: your questions answered
Do you cover Frant?
Yes, Frant is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
Do you cover smaller places like Frant?
Yes, Frant is covered. We work right across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
How long is the visit?
Time on site depends on the roof; most visits take between one and two hours at a typical home, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. The written report follows by email.
Does your report mean my claim will be accepted?
Only your insurer can decide that. We record the damage, with photos and the likely cause, which you can pass to your insurer.
How do I arrange a storm damage roof report in Frant?
It’s easiest to ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Let us know the address and a little about the roof, and we’ll recommend the right survey. Surveys run on any day of the week.
Does someone need to be in?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you when booking.
How should I record storm damage myself?
Please do not climb onto the roof. Photograph the damage from below or from a window. Note the date and time, and photograph any damage inside.
Leaks and storm damage in Frant
With Wadhurst Castle about 3.5 miles south-east, Frant sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Older houses across Kent frequently have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from.
Take a building like Frant Church of England Primary School: water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot. For landlords with property near Frant station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer straight away.
Frant is about 3 miles south of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. We carry out storm damage roof reports for householders, landlords and businesses in Frant. We cover towns and villages across Kent. For surveys nearby, see our Maidstone page.
Every address in TN3 is covered for storm damage roof reports. We cover properties on High Street, The Green and Warren Ridge. Other places close to Frant include The Platt (1 mile south), Eridge Green (2 miles west), Mark Cross (2 miles south), Town Row (4 miles south-west) and Tidebrook (4 miles south). Further out, we also cover Sevenoaks (13 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (3 miles north), Tonbridge (7 miles north), Kings Hill (14 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (8 miles north-east) and Southborough (4 miles north).
Local landmarks in Frant
In Frant, that means homes and buildings near The George Public House and Eridge Park and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Frant station, about 1.2 miles north-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include The Corn Exchange (2.1 miles north) and The Amelia (2.6 miles north). For a walk, there’s Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground, and those are details a survey looks at closely.