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Goudhurst Storm Damage Roof Report
Storm damage roof reports in Goudhurst from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- New damp or leaks inside
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Broken or displaced guttering
Checking the roof from ground level
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
You can learn a lot from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
How a storm damage roof report works in Goudhurst
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. Each area of damage is photographed, and the report is yours to pass on. The claim decision rests with your insurer. We survey slate and tile slopes, flashings and ridges and hips, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are damaged flat roof membrane and damaged ridges and hips.
Being in a small place like Goudhurst makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: the journey and access are just planned ahead of time. Tell us where the water shows, when it appears and anything you’ve noticed outside, plus any earlier repairs. Photographs of the stain and of the roof from outside are helpful too.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, sent by email. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Where
- Goudhurst (TN17)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
The visit typically starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the loft space if there is safe access. All told, expect an hour or two at most homes, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Around Goudhurst, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- You let us know what happened and whether a roofer has made the roof safe.
- Inside, we look for signs of water in the loft and rooms below.
- We view the roof from safe positions.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
Before we arrive
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Booking a survey
When you’re ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
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Questions from Goudhurst
Is Goudhurst in the area you cover?
Yes, Goudhurst is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Goudhurst as anywhere else.
Is Goudhurst within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We check the parts we’re given access to, and the report makes that clear.
Will you deal with the insurance company for me?
No. We’re not loss adjusters, and we don’t negotiate claims. We give you an independent report of the damage for you to send to your insurer.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only when it’s safe. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs can’t always be walked on. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where it applies let us see the rest.
My storm claim was turned down. What now?
The first step is a complaint to your insurer. After that, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to look at it. Our report gives you an independent record of the roof, but we cannot say how it will turn out.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Goudhurst
It helps to get a record soon after the storm, while the damage is fresh. Further storms and quick fixes can make the picture less clear. Older cottages and farmhouses around Goudhurst can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
All our prices include VAT. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for your roof before you book.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Goudhurst
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Read how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.
Leaks and storm damage in Goudhurst
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. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts. With Scotney Castle about 2.6 miles south-west, Goudhurst 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.
Anyone responsible for a site like Goudhurst and Kilndown Church of England Primary School will know that a leak through a large roof is frequently found some distance from where the water shows inside. Living close to The Gill is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching. For landlords with property near Marden station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
Goudhurst is about 8 miles east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. We visit Goudhurst as part of our work across Kent. Our Kent coverage includes Goudhurst. Our Maidstone page covers surveys nearby.
Postcode districts we cover here for storm damage roof reports: TN17. Whether your property is on High Street, Church Road and Back Lane or a nearby road, we can help. Other places close to Goudhurst include Smallbridge (1 mile north-west), Brandfold (1 mile north), Broad Ford (1 mile north-west), Capel Cross (2 miles north) and Glassenbury (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (11 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (8 miles west), Tonbridge (10 miles north-west), Kings Hill (11 miles north), Foley Park (12 miles north) and Paddock Wood (5 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Goudhurst
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Star And Eagle Hotel and The Gill, among other places. The closest station to Goudhurst is Marden station, about 4.5 miles north of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Finchcocks Musical Museum (1.6 miles south-west) and Ticehurst House Hospital (5.1 miles south-west). Open spaces near Goudhurst include Bewl Water.
Prices for storm damage roof reports in Goudhurst
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Which survey package you book
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all including VAT. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you need to know.
Getting in touch
There is no need for technical words. It is enough to let us know:
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email, let us know about the property and we will recommend the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
What this survey can’t tell you
No survey can tell you everything, and it is better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- Repair costs or quotes for the work
- Damage hidden under coverings or inside the structure, without opening up
- What your policy covers, which depends on its wording
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you before you book. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Slate and tile slopes
- Gutters and fascias
- Ridges and hips
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Flashings
For landlords and managing agents
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it as you book and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed beforehand. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier.