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Storm Damage Roof Report in Horden
An independent record of roof damage after a storm in Horden, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
Common roof problems in Horden
Strong winds lift loose or poorly fixed slates and tiles, ridge pieces and flashings. Driving rain then gets in through the gaps. People normally call us after a storm, once they’ve noticed damage or a leak.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Roofs hit by falling trees
Anyone responsible for a site like Colliers Green Church of England Primary School will know that a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside.
What to check before booking
- What the survey won’t cover
- How soon the report will arrive
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
Storm damage roof report in Horden
High winds normally 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. Falling branches can cause damage too. Our report records what has happened to your roof, with photos. Where we also see signs of older wear, the report records that too. We survey ridges and hips, gutters and fascias and slate and tile slopes, and people most often book us about lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles and loose or torn flashings.
Roofs in small places like Horden often stand in the open, where storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hardest. Damp in old stone, brick or timber walls is slow to dry out, so it pays to find the cause quickly. A written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- Horden (TN17, TN12)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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What happens on the day
The visit has one job: to see as much of the roof as can be seen safely and record it clearly. Notes and photos go into the written report. It normally takes about one to two hours at a typical home; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Cottages and farmhouses around Horden frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely.
- You let us know what happened and whether a roofer has made the roof safe.
- Inside, we look for signs of water in the loft and rooms below.
- We view the roof from safe positions.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
Before we arrive
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
How to book
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from the ground or a window. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Related advice
What a storm damage roof report does not cover
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Keep these in mind:
- A decision on your insurance claim
- Areas we can’t see safely
- Negotiating a claim settlement
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or email us and we will recommend the right survey before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flashings
- Ridges and hips
- Slate and tile slopes
- Gutters and fascias
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
Why get it checked now?
A few slipped slates can soon lead to wet timbers. Acting quickly normally means less damage overall. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Horden, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. You’ll know the figure before booking.
What you get with us
- Surveys on any day of the week
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
Horden questions
How do I find out if my home in Horden is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Horden?
Yes, Horden is within the area we cover. Our area covers London and the South East. Just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We check the roof, not the whole building, and it isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Let us know which days suit you when you book.
How do I book a survey in Horden?
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
How long does the survey take?
Time on site depends on the roof, but most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours for a house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. The written report follows by email.
Are you loss adjusters?
No. We are not loss adjusters, and we do not negotiate claims. We give you an independent report of the damage for you to send to your insurer.
Leaks and storm damage in Horden
What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand, ideally before any re-roofing is planned. Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. 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.
Landlords with a home close to Marden station may find that a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer right away. Trees in and around The Gill shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters.
Horden is about 6 miles south-east of Paddock Wood, in Kent. Whether the building in Horden is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. Our area takes in places right across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Maidstone is in our area too.
All of TN17 and TN12 is covered for storm damage roof reports, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you need a storm damage roof report at a property on Hill Top and Husheath Hill or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Nearby, we also carry out storm damage roof reports in Colliers Green (1 mile south), Flishinghurst (2 miles south), Marden Thorn (2 miles north), Knox Bridge (2 miles east) and Cranbrook Common (3 miles east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (9 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles west), Tonbridge (11 miles north-west), Kings Hill (10 miles north-west), Foley Park (10 miles north) and Paddock Wood (6 miles north-west).
Near you in Horden
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Gill, among other places. Horden’s nearest station is Marden station, about 2.9 miles north. Well-known places in the area include Sissinghurst Castle (3.6 miles east) and Brattle Farm Museum (2 miles north-east).
Checking the roof from ground level
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Horden
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work with less disruption.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait.