Kent · London and the South East
Storm damage roof report in Hale Street, Kent
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Hale Street from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
Storm damage roof report in Hale Street
High winds usually affect the parts of a roof that are already exposed or loose. Typical damage includes lost slates and tiles, lifted ridges, loose flashings and torn flat roof coverings. Trees and branches can also hit roofs in a storm. Our report records what has happened to your roof, with photos. Where we also see signs of older wear, the report records that too. Common reasons to book are flashings pulled away from walls or stacks and ridge tiles that have come loose, on chimney stacks, flashings and gutters and fascias.
Many homes in small places like Hale Street face open ground, where storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hardest. Damp in old stone, brick or timber walls is slow to dry out, which makes finding the cause quickly worthwhile. A written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Location
- Hale Street (TN12)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Before and after the survey
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Ask a roofer for emergency temporary protection if water is coming in
- Keep invoices for temporary repairs
- Tell your insurer about the damage promptly
- Record any water damage in rooms and the loft
The insurer might appoint a loss adjuster. Our report gives you an independent record alongside theirs.
Clear gutters and outlets before the stormy months. Blocked drainage can add water damage to wind damage.
What affects the price in Hale Street
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- How big the roof is
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
Getting in touch
A little information up front helps. It’s useful to include:
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- When you need the report by
- Anything about access we should know
We survey roofs on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Leaks and storm damage in Hale Street
Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from. Old Soar Manor, about 4.4 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Hale Street. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
For an older house near a landmark like Church of the Holy Trinity, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself. If you look after a building like East Peckham Primary School, on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
Hale Street is about 5 miles east of Tonbridge, in Kent. Wherever you are in Hale Street, we can carry out storm damage roof reports at your property. Our area takes in places right across Kent, large and small. Maidstone is in our area too.
We survey roofs across the TN12 postcode area for storm damage roof reports and the streets around it. Whether your property is on Hale Court, Hale Street and Pattenden Gardens or a nearby road, we can survey it. We also cover the places around Hale Street: Branbridges (1 mile south), East Peckham (1 mile south-west), Peckham Bush (1 mile north-west), Snoll Hatch (1 mile south-west) and Beltring (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (7 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (10 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (8 miles south-west), Gravesend (15 miles north), Tonbridge (5 miles west) and Northfleet (15 miles north).
What’s near Hale Street
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Harp pub. The closest station to Hale Street is Yalding station, about 0.9 miles north-east. A little further out are Teapot Island (1 mile east) and Oakwood Hospital (5.2 miles north-east).
What happens if roof problems are left?
Once the storm has passed, damage that looked minor can let water in for months. Getting it recorded and repaired sooner is typically better. Around Hale Street, older homes often have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included.
Why book us in Hale Street
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- An independent view of the roof
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- Prices that include VAT
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
How the survey works
The visit typically starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the loft space where it can be reached. All told, expect an hour or two at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. Cottages and farmhouses around Hale Street frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- We start with what you’ve seen and any temporary repairs.
- We check inside, including the loft where there’s access, for water damage.
- 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.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
Preparing for the visit
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
Arrange a survey
To get a price for storm damage roof reports in Hale Street, phone 07833 053749 or email us. A few details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
Advice
Hale Street questions
Will you come out to Hale Street?
Yes. Hale Street is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
How do I find out if my home in Hale Street is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If it is needed and safe to reach, yes. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging.
Can you put a tarpaulin over the damage?
A roofer should handle temporary protection. Photograph the damage first if you can do so safely. We can record the damage in our report.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We check the roof, not the whole building, so it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Do I need to be at home?
Not always. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
How long is the visit?
Expect it to take between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. The written report follows by email, on the timescale of your package.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Don’t go up yourself.
What you can’t 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, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
What we are asked to look at in Hale Street
Insurers often want evidence of what has been damaged and why. A written report with photos gives you something clear to pass on. The decision still rests with the insurer.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Loose or torn flashings
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- New damp or leaks inside
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
Landlords with a home close to Yalding station may find that tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it.
What to check before booking
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Their insurance cover
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one