Kent · London and the South East
Storm Damage Roof Report in Gill's Green
We carry out storm damage roof reports in Gill's Green and the rest of Kent. We survey on any day of the week.
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Roofs hit by falling trees
Can I check my roof myself?
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
How a storm damage roof report works in Gill's Green
After a storm, it’s useful to have a clear record of what happened to your roof. We photograph the damage, describe it and note whether it fits storm damage, older wear or both. We aren’t loss adjusters, and we cannot say whether a claim will be paid. What we give you is an independent record of the roof. Common reasons to book are flashings pulled away from walls or stacks and holes or cracks caused by debris, across slate and tile slopes, ridges and hips and flashings.
Somewhere as small as Gill's Green, older roofs have often been repaired many times. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old wear, which matters if you are thinking of an insurance claim. The report says what was seen and what it points to. Older walls and timbers hold water for a long time, so it is worth finding the cause soon.
After the visit, you get a report with photos, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Where
- Gill's Green (TN18)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Nearby places to Gill's Green
Also in Gill's Green
Practical tips
Getting the most from a storm damage roof report starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Arrange temporary cover with a roofer if rain is getting in
- Photograph the damage safely from below
- Check your policy for how to report damage
- Take photos of stains and damp inside
The insurer might appoint a loss adjuster. You will have your own independent record to refer to.
Store invoices and reports for any roof work. They can help show the roof was looked after.
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Gill's Green
How do I find out if my home in Gill's Green 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.
Do you cover Gill's Green?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and Gill's Green is part of that. You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details.
How much is a storm damage roof report?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Bigger roofs are quoted on size and access. It doesn’t include repair costs, so you will need a roofer’s quote for those.
My storm claim was turned down. What now?
The first step is a complaint to your insurer. If you are still unhappy, you may be able to take it to the Financial Ombudsman Service. An independent report can add to your evidence, though we cannot predict the outcome.
What if the roof was already worn?
Most policies do not 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.
Who handles emergency protection after a storm?
A roofer should handle temporary protection. Photograph the damage first if you can do so safely. Our report then records the roof.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
Leaks and storm damage in Gill's Green
Historic houses such as Scotney Castle, about 4.8 miles north-west, show how far back building in the area around Gill's Green goes. On older houses around here, roofs frequently 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. 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. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Marlborough House School, on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain. Homes near green spaces such as Collingwood Nature Reserve can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls. For an older house near a landmark such as Church of All Saints, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in.
Gill's Green is about 12 miles south-east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. Surveys in Gill's Green work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. Our Kent coverage includes Gill's Green. For surveys nearby, see our Maidstone page.
Storm damage roof reports in TN18 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We offer storm damage roof reports to properties on Cranbrook Road, Santers Court and Wellington Cottages and the roads around them. Nearby, we also carry out storm damage roof reports in Beal's Green (1 mile south), Hawkhurst (1 mile south), Pipsden (1 mile south-east), The Moor (2 miles south) and Hartley (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (14 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles north-west), Tonbridge (14 miles north-west), Kings Hill (15 miles north), Foley Park (15 miles north) and Paddock Wood (9 miles north-west).
Around Gill's Green
Around Gill's Green, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Queen's Hotel, Hawkhurst Church of England Primary School and Collingwood Nature Reserve and the streets around them. Gill's Green’s nearest station is Etchingham station, about 4.5 miles south-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Old Scotney Castle (4.6 miles north-west) and Ticehurst House Hospital (4.8 miles west). Open spaces near Gill's Green include Bewl Water.
What affects the cost of storm damage roof reports
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Roof area
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the roof. We will confirm the figure before booking.
What to let us know when you get in touch
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.
Why act early in Gill's Green
Before temporary repairs, photograph the damage from ground level if it’s safe. That keeps a record of how it looked. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Gill's Green, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Why book us in Gill's Green
- An independent view of the roof
- Every finding written up with photos
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or our case studies.
How it works
We don’t take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. Most visits take between one and two hours at a typical home, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Rural addresses near Gill's Green can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- We look at the roof from wherever it’s safe.
- We record and photograph the damage.
- The report notes whether the damage fits a storm, older wear or both.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
How to prepare
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Booking a survey
We survey roofs on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
What this survey can’t tell you
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- What’s beneath slates, tiles or membranes
- A decision on your insurance claim
- Negotiating a claim settlement
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Chimney stacks
- Slate and tile slopes
- Gutters and fascias
- Ridges and hips
- Flat roofs
- Flashings