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Storm Damage Roof Report in Laddingford
Know where you stand with the roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out storm damage roof reports in Laddingford.
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Water coming in after the storm
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
Storm damage roof report in Laddingford: what you get
A storm damage roof report is an independent record of the damage to your roof after a storm. It sets out what is damaged, with photographs, and what we think the likely cause is. You can then give it to your insurer with your claim. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. We’re not loss adjusters, and we cannot tell you whether a claim will succeed. We survey flashings, slate and tile slopes and gutters and fascias, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind and slates and tiles blown off the roof.
Roofs in small places like Laddingford often stand in the open, so storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hard. Damp in old stone, brick or timber walls is slow to dry out, which makes finding the cause quickly worthwhile. A written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
It isn’t only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Place
- Laddingford (ME18)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Different roofs, different checks
Chimney stacks
High winds can loosen pots, cowls and aerials on stacks. We record any damage we can see.
Slate roofs
After strong winds, we often see cracked and slipped slates. We photograph and describe each one.
Questions from Laddingford
Do you carry out roof surveys in Laddingford?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Laddingford as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Is my home in Laddingford listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you as you book.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, with 98% customer satisfaction.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
How do I book a survey in Laddingford?
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 agree a day with you.
Can I challenge a declined storm claim?
Raise it with your insurer first. The Financial Ombudsman Service may look at it if that doesn’t resolve it. The Ombudsman asks about storm conditions, whether the damage is consistent with a storm and whether the storm was the main cause.
What this survey can’t tell you
A survey is a proper look at the roof, but it can’t do everything. Its limits include:
- Your insurer’s view of the claim
- Acting for you with the insurer
- Damage hidden under coverings or inside the structure, without opening up
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
What we check
- Flat roofs
- Gutters and fascias
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flashings
- Ridges and hips
- Chimney stacks
How we price storm damage roof reports
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, with VAT included. We can help you choose the package that fits what you’d like to know.
What to let us know when you contact us
Some details help us suggest the right survey and price. When you contact us, tell us:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
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. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
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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. An independent report can follow. Older and listed buildings around Laddingford may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
What you get with us
- Packages from £150, including VAT
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Surveys seven days a week
Wind, rain and roofs in Laddingford
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. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it’s detailed. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. If your home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission, so check with the council.
The streets around a church such as St Mary are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself. Landlords with a home close to Beltring station may find that a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
Laddingford is about 6 miles east of Tonbridge, in Kent. We cover Laddingford and the rest of Kent. We cover towns and villages across Kent. Maidstone is in our area too.
Postcode districts we cover here for storm damage roof reports: ME18. If you need a storm damage roof report at a property on Cleavesland and St Mary's Close or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Close by, we survey roofs in Benover (1 mile north-east), Congelow (1 mile north-east), Yalding (1 mile north-east), Nettlestead Green (2 miles north) and Hunton (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (6 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (11 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (8 miles south-west), Tonbridge (6 miles west), Kings Hill (5 miles north) and Foley Park (7 miles north-east).
What’s near Laddingford
In Laddingford, that means homes and buildings near The Chequers Inn, among other places. The closest station to Laddingford is Beltring station, about 0.7 miles west of the centre. A little further out are Oakwood Hospital (5.1 miles north-east) and Teapot Island (1 mile north).
How it works
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect what can safely be seen, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. Most visits take an hour or two at most homes, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Somewhere like Laddingford needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- The roof is inspected from safe positions.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- 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
- Leave side gates unlocked
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Booking a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Related advice
Can I check my roof myself?
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
It helps to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when booking.