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Storm damage roof report in Herne Pound, Kent
We carry out storm damage roof reports in Herne Pound and the rest of Kent. We survey seven days a week.
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
How a storm damage roof report works in Herne Pound
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. We record the damage on your roof and photograph each part. Any older wear we can see is recorded as well. We are frequently asked to look into holes or cracks caused by debris and water coming in after the storm, on slate and tile slopes, ridges and hips and chimney stacks.
Somewhere as small as Herne Pound, older roofs have often been repaired many times. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old wear, and the difference matters, particularly to an insurer. We look at what can be seen safely and set out what we find. Older walls and timbers hold water for a long time, so it’s worth finding the cause soon.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, and where it can wait, that’s said too.
- Place
- Herne Pound (ME18)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Why it’s worth a survey now in Herne Pound
Damage left open lets in more rain. Further water damage can blur what the storm actually did. Emergency temporary protection should be arranged with a roofer. For older village homes like those around Herne Pound, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. That’s one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Herne Pound
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
- 98% customer satisfaction
- An independent look at the roof
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
What you can safely check yourself
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
Signs you need a storm damage roof report in Herne Pound
Landlords and managing agents book reports to keep a record for owners and insurers. It helps when explaining damage to a building owner or insurer.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Damaged gutters and fascias
Landlords with a home close to Wateringbury station may find that finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
Before booking anyone
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Whether VAT is added on top
How it works
We’ll ask a few questions first, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes about one to two hours on an ordinary house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Older roofs in small places like Herne Pound can have low, tight loft spaces, so it helps to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- You tell us when the storm was and what damage you’ve seen.
- We view the roof from wherever it can safely be seen, including the loft where there’s access.
- We photograph and record every area of damage we can see.
- We look at whether the damage fits storm damage, older wear or both.
- The findings are written up with photos for you to share with your insurer.
Before we arrive
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Booking a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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What affects the price in Herne Pound
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Which survey package you book
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Roof area
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
What to let us know when you contact us
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- What’s prompted the survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email whenever suits you.
Herne Pound roofs and the weather
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. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from. Historic houses like Old Soar Manor, about 2.5 miles west, show how far back building in the area around Herne Pound goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you look after a building such as Mereworth Community Primary School, water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot. Living close to Manor Park Country Park is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Herne Pound is about 6 miles north-east of Tonbridge, in Kent. From houses to flats and shops in Herne Pound, the roof can be surveyed. Herne Pound is one of the towns and villages in Kent where we work. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
Every address in ME18 is within our area for storm damage roof reports, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your property is on Butcher's Lane and Beech Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Kent Street (1 mile north-east), Mereworth (1 mile south), New Pound (1 mile west), Swanton (1 mile south-west) and Pizien Well (1 mile south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (6 miles east), Dartford (14 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (8 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles south-west), Gravesend (11 miles north) and Tonbridge (6 miles south-west).
Near you in Herne Pound
In Herne Pound, that means homes and buildings near The Queens Head Public House and Manor Park Country Park. The closest station to Herne Pound is Wateringbury station, about 2.2 miles south-east. Well-known places in the area include Beechin Wood Archery Museum (2.4 miles north-west) and Leybourne Castle (3.3 miles north-east).
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Useful tips for Herne Pound property owners
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Take photos of stains and damp inside
- Ask a roofer for emergency temporary protection if water is coming in
- Check how your policy defines a storm
- Tell your insurer about the damage promptly
You get the report by email and pass it to your insurer yourself. It’s your record to use.
Ask a tree specialist about branches over the roof. Branches can hit or scrape the roof in a storm.
Herne Pound: your questions answered
How do I find out if my home in Herne Pound is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do you cover smaller places like Herne Pound?
Yes. Herne Pound 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.
Will you check the loft?
If the survey needs it and the roof space can be reached safely, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch, and if the loft can’t be reached safely, the report says so.
Do you use drones?
Where it is applicable and safe, yes. We fly a sub-250g drone and we are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). It’s included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where it applies, the Premium Survey.
How long is the visit?
Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. We will confirm the timing as you book.
Do I need to be at home?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. We will talk about access when you book.
What if the roof was already worn?
Insurers typically 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.