Kent · London and the South East
Storm damage roof report in Frittenden, Kent
An experienced roof surveyor for storm damage roof reports in Frittenden. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
Storm damage roof report in Frittenden
A storm damage roof report is priced from £150. It is a written report with photos, sent by email. It is not a repair quote and doesn’t include repair costs, so you will need a roofer’s quote for that. The insurer may still send a loss adjuster of its own. Our report gives you an independent record of the damage and its likely cause. Typical surveys look at cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind and damaged flat roof membrane, across flat roofs, slate and tile slopes and chimney stacks.
Roofs in small places like Frittenden frequently stand in the open, 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 written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, for instance when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Where
- Frittenden (TN17)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Leaks and storm damage in Frittenden
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. 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. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, so the council is the place to ask.
Landlords with a home close to Headcorn station may find that a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over. If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Frittenden Church of England Primary School, a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside.
Frittenden is about 9 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. Roofs in Frittenden get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Kent. Frittenden is one of the places in Kent where we work. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
Postcode districts we cover here for storm damage roof reports: TN17. Local streets include The Street, Inglis Close and Parish Avenue. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Sinkhurst Green (1 mile north), Knox Bridge (1 mile west), Cranbrook Common (2 miles south-west), Sissinghurst (2 miles south-west) and Staplehurst (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (9 miles north), Ashford (12 miles east), Sittingbourne (15 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles west), Tonbridge (14 miles west) and Kings Hill (12 miles north-west).
Around Frittenden
In Frittenden, that means homes and buildings near Bell And Jorrocks Public House and the streets around them. The closest station to Frittenden is Headcorn station, about 2.5 miles north-east of the centre. A little further out are Sissinghurst Castle (1.7 miles south) and Benenden Hospital (3.8 miles south).
What we look for on each type of roof
Ridge and hip tiles
A lifted ridge tile can let water into the roof. Each one is recorded with photos.
Slate roofs
After strong winds, we often see cracked and slipped slates. We photograph and describe each one.
Nearby places to Frittenden
What else we do in Frittenden
What a storm damage roof report does not cover
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- Repair costs or quotes for the work
- Acting for you with the insurer
- How your policy defines a storm
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Ridges and hips
- Chimney stacks
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flashings
- Gutters and fascias
- Flat roofs
Common questions in Frittenden
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Frittenden?
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.
Do you cover Frittenden?
Yes, Frittenden is within the area we cover. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the property.
How long will you be at the property?
It normally takes about 1–2 hours at a typical home, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. The written report follows by email.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, if the freeholder or managing agent agrees access. We look at the parts we’re given access to.
What if the roof was already worn?
Most policies don’t cover wear and tear. Our report records storm damage and any older wear we see, so you know what the roof shows. How the policy applies is up to your insurer.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in, while outside access can be discussed as you book.
What does a storm damage report cost?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Bigger roofs are quoted on size and access. Repair costs aren’t included, so ask a roofer to quote.
Tips from our surveys
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. Our suggestions:
- Take photos from the ground or a window, never by climbing
- Ask a roofer for emergency temporary protection if water is coming in
- Check your policy for how to report damage
- Keep fallen slates or tiles as evidence if safe
You get the report by email and pass it to your insurer yourself. It’s your record to use.
Keep gutters and outlets clear so heavy rain can drain away. Blocked drainage can add water damage to wind damage.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us as you book.
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That is where a survey comes in.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Frittenden
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out by urgency where it matters, which helps when budgeting.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, putting the urgent items at the top.
What happens on the day
We look at the roof from outside and, where it is relevant and there is safe access, from inside the loft space too. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement, as far as the space allows. The whole visit usually takes roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Somewhere like Frittenden needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- First you give us the date of the storm and what you’ve noticed, inside and out.
- The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows and from the loft space where it is safe.
- The damage is recorded with photographs, area by area.
- We note the likely cause, including any signs of wear that were there before the storm.
- You get a written report you can pass to your insurer.
Getting ready for the survey
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
How to book
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from ground level or a window. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.