Kent · London and the South East
Hareplain Storm Damage Roof Report
An experienced roof surveyor for storm damage roof reports in Hareplain. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us across London and the South East.
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
Storm damage roof report in Hareplain
Most policies do not cover wear and tear. So it matters whether the damage came from the storm or from a roof that was already worn. We note signs of each: recent damage alongside any older defects, like nail fatigue on slates or eroded pointing. We give an honest view of what we see. Your insurer then decides how its policy applies. If you’ve noticed slipped or missing slates or tiles and torn or lifted flat roof coverings, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Somewhere as small as Hareplain, older roofs have often been repaired many times. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old wear, which matters if you’re thinking of an insurance claim. We look at everything that’s safely in view and set out what we find. Damp in old walls and timbers is slow to dry, so the sooner the cause is found the better.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Where
- Hareplain (TN27)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
When to book a survey in Hareplain
Storms do not only affect pitched roofs. Coverings can tear or peel back at the edges, and water can pond where outlets are blocked. Our report covers flat and pitched roofs.
Problems we come across frequently include:
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Damaged gutters and fascias
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.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
Roof by roof
Clay and concrete tiles
Tiles can lift, crack or blow off in high winds. We record which are damaged and where.
Ridge and hip tiles
Worn mortar under ridge tiles can let them lift in a storm. We note whether the mortar looks recently broken or long worn.
How it works
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photos, emailed to you. As for time on site, most surveys take about one to two hours at most homes, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Cottages and farmhouses around Hareplain 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 is access, for water damage.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, windows and the roof where it’s safe.
- Storm damage and older wear are recorded separately where we can.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
Getting ready for the survey
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Keep pets in another room
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Book a survey
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or send us an email, let us know about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
Hareplain: your questions answered
How do I find out if my home in Hareplain is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Do you cover Hareplain?
Yes, Hareplain is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
How long is the visit?
It typically takes between one and two hours for most houses, and longer for a large or complex roof. You will then get the report by email.
What if the roof was already worn?
Insurers normally exclude wear and tear. Our report gives an honest view of what’s recent damage and what’s older wear. Your insurer decides the claim.
Who handles emergency protection after a storm?
Call a roofer for emergency temporary protection. Take photos from ground level first if it’s safe. Keep receipts in case your insurer asks for them.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling aren’t something we do. Where a material might contain it, like old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it.
How experienced are you?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
Checking the roof from ground level
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us as you book, as it helps us focus the survey.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Do not go up yourself.
Honest limits
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Keep these in mind:
- How your policy defines a storm
- A price for the repairs
- What’s beneath slates, tiles or membranes
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Hareplain
- Chimney stacks
- Flashings
- Flat roofs
- Slate and tile slopes
- Gutters and fascias
- Ridges and hips
Leaks and storm damage in Hareplain
Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in. There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. 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 check with the council.
Whatever the street in Hareplain, a roof costs least to look after when faults are caught early.
Hareplain is about 10 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. We carry out storm damage roof reports in Hareplain for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Hareplain is one of the places in Kent where we work. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
Postcode districts we cover here for storm damage roof reports: TN27. Nearby, we also carry out storm damage roof reports in Three Chimneys (1 mile south-west), Biddenden (1 mile south-east), Curteis' Corner (1 mile east), Lashenden (2 miles north-east) and Standen (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (10 miles north), Ashford (11 miles east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles west), Tonbridge (15 miles west), Kings Hill (14 miles north-west) and Foley Park (11 miles north).
Near you in Hareplain
Around Hareplain, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Three Chimneys Public House. For rail, the closest station is Headcorn station, about 2.8 miles north. Nearby you’ll also find Kent Firefighting Museum (0.8 miles north) and Sissinghurst Castle (1.7 miles south-west).
For landlords and managing agents
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, with the most urgent items set out first.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it when you book and we will plan the visit with that in mind.