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Storm damage roof report in Groombridge, Kent
Storm damage roof reports in Groombridge, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
Common roof problems in Groombridge
Some people book because a claim has been questioned. You get an independent record of what the roof shows. We can’t say whether the decision will change.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- New damp or leaks inside
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
If you own a rental within reach of Eridge station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Which limits apply to the survey
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Groombridge
Storms tend to find the weak points on a roof. Slates and tiles slip or blow off, ridge and hip tiles lift, flashings pull away and flat roof coverings can tear. Trees and branches can also hit roofs in a storm. Our report records what has happened to your roof, with photos. Any older wear we can see is recorded as well. Typical surveys look at water coming in after the storm and ridge tiles that have come loose, on ridges and hips, flat roofs and slate and tile slopes.
For a small place like Groombridge, the inspection is the same as anywhere: the journey and access are just planned beforehand. Tell us where the water shows, when it appears and anything you’ve noticed outside, along with any repairs done before. Photographs of the stain and of the roof from outside are helpful too.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Where
- Groombridge (TN3)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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Also in Groombridge
What a survey costs
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Roof area
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Getting in touch
A few details help us suggest the right survey and price. When you contact us, it helps to mention:
- What made you get in touch
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
When you are ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
What we can’t see
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- Whether your insurer will pay the claim
- A price for the repairs
- Areas we cannot see safely
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.
What this survey covers
- Chimney stacks
- Flashings
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flat roofs
- Gutters and fascias
- Ridges and hips
Checking the roof from ground level
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Don’t go up yourself.
You can learn a lot from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Groombridge
Is Groombridge within the area you cover?
Yes. Groombridge is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Do you cover Groombridge?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it is applicable. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator.
What do I do if water is coming in?
A roofer should handle temporary protection. Photograph the damage first if you can do so safely. Our report then records the roof.
Will you go up on the roof?
Not always. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs cannot always be walked on. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where applicable let us see the rest.
Will you check the loft?
If it is needed and safe to reach, yes. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement, as far as the space allows.
Is there a set wind speed for storm damage?
It varies by policy. Many treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but check your own wording.
What we do, step by step
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 at a typical home, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Rural addresses near Groombridge 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 what you’ve seen and any temporary repairs.
- Inside, we look for signs of water in the loft and rooms below.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, windows and the roof where it is safe.
- Storm damage and older wear are recorded separately where we can.
- You receive the written report with photos.
Getting ready for the survey
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Book a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or drop us an email, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
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Storm damage roof reports in Groombridge: local notes
With Groombridge Place about 0.4 miles north-east, Groombridge sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Older houses across Kent frequently have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in.
The streets around a church such as Church of St Thomas the Apostle are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney. Shop and office owners around The Corn Exchange may find that a quick answer on where water is coming in keeps a business running.
Groombridge is about 4 miles south-west of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. In Groombridge, as across Kent, every roof gets the same careful survey. Our Kent coverage includes Groombridge. There is also a page for Crawley.
All of TN3 is covered for storm damage roof reports. Whether your property is on Station Road, Meadow Road and Orchard Rise or a nearby road, we can help. We also cover the places around Groombridge: Birchden (1 mile south-east), Stone Cross (1 mile north), Ashurst (2 miles north-west), Balls Green (2 miles west) and Fordcombe (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Sevenoaks (12 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (4 miles north-east), Tonbridge (7 miles north-east), Kings Hill (15 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (10 miles north-east) and Southborough (4 miles north-east).
What’s near Groombridge
The nearest railway station is Eridge station, about 1.8 miles south-east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Tunbridge Wells Homeopathic Hospital (3.5 miles east) and The Corn Exchange (3.3 miles east). Not far away are Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve.
Before and after the survey
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Hold on to fallen pieces of the roof where you can
- Note the date and time you first saw the damage
- Photograph damage inside the house too
- Tell your insurer about the damage promptly
Your insurer may send a loss adjuster to look at the damage. You’ll have your own independent record to refer to.
After a storm, look at the roof from the street or garden. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or lifted ridges. Never climb onto the roof yourself.