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Storm damage roof report in Hawkenbury, Kent
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Hawkenbury, with photos and a written report.
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Lead lifted at abutments
Why act early in Hawkenbury
If a roofer needs to make the roof safe, take photos first if you can do so safely from the ground. That keeps a record of how it looked. In a smaller place like Hawkenbury, wherever a roof is exposed, a loose ridge or flashing does not stay loose for long. Wind gets under it and lifts more.
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Hawkenbury
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Storm damage roof report in Hawkenbury
What counts as a storm depends on your policy, though many use gusts of about 55 mph. Check your own policy wording. We do not decide whether a storm met that test. Our part is recording the damage to your roof and its likely cause. The report includes photographs of each area of damage, and you decide what to send. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. Typical surveys look at loose or broken chimney pots and cowls and gaps where slates or tiles have gone, across flat roofs, flashings and slate and tile slopes.
In a smaller place like Hawkenbury, some roofs face open ground, so wind and driving rain find any weakness in ridges, verges and flashings. A leak that only appears in certain weather often points to an exposed detail. It helps to know when and where the water appears. Gutters and downpipes on the exposed side are worth a look as well.
After the visit, you get a written report with photos, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Place
- Hawkenbury (TN2, TN1)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Prices for storm damage roof reports in Hawkenbury
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The roof’s overall size
- Building height and the viewpoints available
Prices start from £150, with VAT included, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both inc. VAT. You will know the price for your survey before booking.
Helping us price your survey
A little information up front helps. It helps to include:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
Storm damage roof reports in Hawkenbury: local notes
Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. 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. The wider area around Hawkenbury has a long history of building, with Groombridge Place about 3.9 miles west. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters.
For businesses in and around places such as The Corn Exchange, finding where water is getting in quickly keeps disruption down. If you live in an older home near St Peter's Church, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney.
Hawkenbury is about 1 mile south-east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. In Hawkenbury, as across Kent, every roof gets the same careful survey. We cover towns and villages across Kent. Maidstone is in our area too.
We cover every part of TN2 and TN1 for storm damage roof reports. Streets in the area include Forest Road, Nelson Road and Dorset Road. Close by, we survey roofs in Royal Tunbridge Wells (1 mile north-west), Broadwater Down (1 mile west), Bells Yew Green (2 miles south-east), High Brooms (2 miles north) and Rusthall (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (15 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (12 miles north), Tonbridge (5 miles north), Kings Hill (12 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (6 miles north-east) and Park Wood (14 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Hawkenbury
In Hawkenbury, that means homes and buildings near Dunorlan Park, The Hawkenbury pub and The Skinners’ Kent Academy. Hawkenbury’s nearest station is Tunbridge Wells station, about 0.8 miles north-west. Nearby you will also find Tunbridge Wells Homeopathic Hospital (1 mile north-west) and The Amelia (1 mile north-west). The countryside around Hawkenbury includes Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve.
Signs you need a storm damage roof report in Hawkenbury
Strong winds lift loose or poorly fixed slates and tiles, ridge pieces and flashings. Rain can then blow in where slates or tiles have gone. People typically call us after a storm, once they’ve noticed damage or a leak.
We are frequently asked to look at:
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
Trees in and around Dunorlan Park shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Questions to ask before you book
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
Towns and villages near Hawkenbury
Also in Hawkenbury
Questions from Hawkenbury
Will you come out to Hawkenbury?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Hawkenbury?
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.
What does a storm damage report cost?
A storm damage report starts from £150. Commercial and larger roofs are quoted on size. The report does not include repair costs.
Is wear and tear covered by insurance?
Wear and tear is normally excluded from home insurance. We note both storm damage and older defects, so you know what the roof shows. Your insurer decides how its policy applies.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day. Let us know your preferred days when you book.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We do not carry out asbestos surveys or testing. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before any work.
How experienced are you?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years, with 98% customer satisfaction.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
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. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Hawkenbury
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.
The survey, step by step
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photographs, sent to you by email. On timing, it normally takes about one to two hours for most houses, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. In a smaller place like Hawkenbury, as anywhere, the forecast plays a part: the parts that need calm, dry weather are planned around it.
- We start with the details: when the storm hit and what damage you can see.
- We view the roof from wherever it can safely be seen, including the loft where there is access.
- We photograph and record every area of damage we can see.
- We note the likely cause, including any signs of wear that were there before the storm.
- The findings are written up with photographs for you to share with your insurer.
How to prepare
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Getting a price
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.