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Storm damage roof report in Frinsted, Kent
An independent record of roof damage after a storm for Frinsted and the rest of Kent. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
- Damaged pots on the stack
- New damp or leaks inside
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
Storm damage roof report in Frinsted
After a storm, safety comes first. Take photos from ground level or from windows, and don’t climb onto the roof. If water is coming in, a roofer can put temporary protection in place. Our report records the damage so you have an independent record to give your insurer. Keep receipts for any emergency work. We survey flat roofs, ridges and hips and flashings, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are new damp or leaks inside and loose or broken chimney pots and cowls.
Many homes in small places like Frinsted face open ground, so storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hard. Once water gets into older walls, it takes a long time to dry, so it pays to find the cause quickly. A written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Location
- Frinsted (ME9)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. The inspection then takes an hour or two for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Rural addresses near Frinsted 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 start with the details: when the storm hit and what damage you can see.
- The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows and from the roof space where it’s safe.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- We note the likely cause, including any signs of wear that were there before the storm.
- We send you a written report with photos, ready to give to your insurer.
Getting ready for the survey
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Arrange a survey
If you’re buying, it’s useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or drop us an email whenever suits you.
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Chimney stacks
Older stacks with worn pointing or cracked flaunching are more likely to suffer. Our report notes recent damage and older defects.
Clay and concrete tiles
Older tiles held only by nibs, without nails or clips, can lift more easily. We record what we can see of the fixings.
Frinsted roofs and the weather
About 4 miles south-west lies Leeds Castle, a reminder of how long the area around Frinsted has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs frequently 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. Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. You will also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from.
If you let a flat or house near Harrietsham station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused. For an older house near a landmark like St Giles, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself. If you look after a building such as Milstead and Frinsted Church of England Primary School, a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside.
Frinsted is about 4 miles south of Sittingbourne, in Kent. Frinsted is part of the area we cover as part of our work across London and South East England. We cover towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. For surveys nearby, see our Maidstone page.
Every address in ME9 is within our area for storm damage roof reports. We offer storm damage roof reports to properties on The Street, Bottom Pond Road and Dray's Field and the roads around them. Other places close to Frinsted include Milstead (1 mile north-east), Hollybushes (2 miles east), Bluetown (2 miles east), Wichling (2 miles east) and West Street (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (8 miles west), Ashford (12 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (4 miles north), Whitstable (15 miles east), Faversham (8 miles east) and Minster (10 miles north-east).
What’s near Frinsted
We work in homes and buildings around The Blacksmith's Arms Public House. The nearest railway station is Harrietsham station, about 3 miles south-west. A little further out are Leeds Castle (4 miles south-west) and Laundry Museum (3.8 miles south-west).
Can I check my roof myself?
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That’s where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we look at the roof.
Useful tips for Frinsted property owners
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Keep invoices for temporary repairs
- Ask a roofer for emergency temporary protection if water is coming in
- Tell your insurer about the damage promptly
- Keep any slates, tiles or debris that fall, if it’s safe to do so
The insurer might appoint a loss adjuster. You will have your own independent record to refer to.
Ask a tree specialist about branches over the roof. They can damage the roof in high winds.
What a storm damage roof report doesn’t cover
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- Your insurer’s view of the claim
- The work of a loss adjuster appointed by your insurer
- Areas we can’t see safely
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll suggest the right survey before booking. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- Ridges and hips
- Gutters and fascias
How we price storm damage roof reports
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- The roof’s overall size
- Basic, Standard or Premium
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
Helping us price your survey
These details help when you get in touch:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- When you need the report by
We confirm the exact price before booking, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
FAQs for Frinsted
Do you carry out roof surveys in Frinsted?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and Frinsted is part of that. You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
How do I find out if my home in Frinsted is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We don’t sample or test for asbestos. Where a material might contain it, like old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it.
What wind speed counts as a storm?
Each policy has its own definition. About 55 mph is a common figure in many policies, but check your own wording.
Do you look in the roof space?
Where it is relevant to the survey and there is safe access, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps.
Will my insurer pay out if I get a storm damage report?
Only your insurer can decide that. Our report records what is damaged, with photos, and the likely cause, for you to give to your insurer.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where applicable and safe. We are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where it applies.