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Storm damage roof report in Hunton, Kent
Not sure what state the roof is in? We carry out storm damage roof reports in Hunton and across Kent, with plain-English findings.
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
What a survey costs
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
Prices start from £150, including VAT, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. We confirm the price for your roof before you book.
Getting in touch
A few details help us point you to the right survey and price. When you get in touch, it is useful to mention:
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- The property’s address and postcode
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We will confirm the price before you book.
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Hunton
The Financial Ombudsman asks three questions when it looks at storm complaints: whether there were storm conditions around the date, whether the damage fits a storm, and whether the storm was the main cause. We record what the roof shows about the damage and its likely cause. You or your insurer can check the weather for the date. We survey ridges and hips, slate and tile slopes and gutters and fascias, and common reasons people get in touch are slates and tiles blown off the roof and cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind.
Somewhere as small as Hunton, older roofs have often been repaired many times. A new leak may be fresh damage or the latest sign of long-term wear, and the difference matters, particularly to an insurer. We check whatever is safely visible 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.
The report is written in plain words, so you don’t need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible, and recommendations are put by urgency where it matters.
- Where
- Hunton (ME15)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
FAQs for Hunton
How do I find out if my home in Hunton is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Is Hunton in the area you cover?
Yes, Hunton is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
What if the roof was already worn?
Wear and tear is not normally covered. Our report gives an honest view of what’s recent damage and what’s older wear. Your insurer decides the claim.
Can you tell me if my claim will be paid?
We can’t say whether a claim will be paid. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. What we provide is an independent record of the damage.
Should I go up on the roof to take photos?
Stay off the roof. Take photos from the ground or from windows. Note the date and time, and photograph any damage inside.
What does a storm damage report cost?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Larger or more complex roofs are quoted for their size. It does not include repair costs, so you will need a roofer’s quote for those.
Do you act for me with my insurer?
No. We write an independent report, and you decide how to use it. The insurer may send a loss adjuster of its own.
What happens on the day
Before we start, tell us why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit typically takes an hour or two for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. In a small place like Hunton, access is normally the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- We look at the roof from wherever it is safe.
- We record and photograph the damage.
- We note the likely cause and any signs of older wear.
- We send you the report by email for your insurer.
Preparing for the visit
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Check pets are kept safely away
Booking a survey
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.
Advice
What we cannot see
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Areas we can’t see safely
- The work of a loss adjuster appointed by your insurer
- Your insurer’s view of the claim
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or email us and we will recommend the right survey. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Gutters and fascias
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges and hips
- Flashings
- Slate and tile slopes
Leaks and storm damage in Hunton
Many older homes in Kent have handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles held by pegs through two holes, and tile-hanging on their upper walls. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. 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 the council is the place to ask.
Trees in and around Quarry Wood shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall. For landlords with property near Yalding station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer right away.
Hunton is about 4 miles south-west of Maidstone, in Kent. We survey roofs in Hunton and the rest of Kent. Across Kent, we cover Hunton.
Postcode districts we cover here for storm damage roof reports: ME15. We cover properties on West Street, Bensted Close and Bishop's Lane and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Hunton: Benover (1 mile west), Yalding (1 mile north-west), Congelow (1 mile west), Chainhurst (1 mile south-east) and Laddingford (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (4 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (15 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (13 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles south-west), Gravesend (15 miles north) and Tonbridge (8 miles west).
Around Hunton
In Hunton, that means homes and buildings near Quarry Wood. Hunton’s nearest station is Yalding station, roughly 2.1 miles west. A little further out are Teapot Island (1.8 miles west) and Oakwood Hospital (3.7 miles north).
What we are asked to look at in Hunton
Landlords and building managers often need a written record after a storm. It helps when explaining damage to a building owner or insurer.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Hunton Church of England Primary School, water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Their insurance cover
- What follow-up you get after the report
- What the survey won’t cover
- Whether you get a written report with photos
Different roofs, different checks
Flat roof coverings
Lifted trims and laps are common after a storm. The report notes signs of recent damage and older wear.
Chimney stacks
Flashings around stacks can lift in strong winds. We photograph any we find.
Places near Hunton
What else we do in Hunton
Why get it checked now?
Your policy may say how quickly you need to report damage. Check the wording and tell your insurer as soon as you can. Our report can then add a clear record. For an older or listed building in a place like Hunton, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Hunton
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Clear package prices, with VAT included
Read our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.