Kent · London and the South East
Storm Damage Roof Report in Lashenden
Storm damage roof reports in Lashenden and the rest of Kent. We survey seven days a week.
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- New damp or leaks inside
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
About our storm damage roof report in Lashenden
After a storm, safety comes first. Photograph the damage from the ground or a window, and never climb up. Emergency temporary protection, like covering an opening, is a job for a roofer. We then record the damage in a report you can pass to your insurer. Hold on to receipts for anything you pay for. We are often asked to look into new damp or leaks inside and loose or torn flashings, across chimney stacks, flat roofs and gutters and fascias.
Many homes in small places like Lashenden face open ground, so storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hard. Damp in old stone, brick or timber walls is slow to dry out, so it pays to find the cause quickly. A record with photographs is useful if you need to show the damage to anyone else.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Where
- Lashenden (TN27)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Practical tips
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Check how your policy defines a storm
- Keep a note of the date of the storm
- File receipts for anything you pay for
- Get a roofer to make the roof safe if needed
After the visit, we write up the report with photos of each area of damage. It covers the damage, its likely cause and any older defects. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
Keep the roof in good order between storms. Fix slipped slates, loose ridges and lifted flashings when you spot them.
What you can safely check yourself
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.
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey.
Different roofs, different checks
Flat roof coverings
Debris blown onto a flat roof can puncture the covering or block outlets. We record what we find.
Ridge and hip tiles
The ridge and hips are among the most exposed parts of a roof. We record any that have lifted, cracked or come away.
Also near Lashenden
What else we do in Lashenden
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Lashenden
There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. 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. Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts.
Landlords with a home close to Headcorn station may find that a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
Lashenden is about 10 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Lashenden can all book storm damage roof reports. Across Kent, we cover Lashenden. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
Here we cover the TN27 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. Local streets include Bell Lane and Frittenden Road, and we cover them all. If you are just outside Lashenden, we cover Standen (1 mile south-east), Curteis' Corner (1 mile south), Monk's Hill (1 mile east), Hareplain (2 miles south-west) and Smarden Bell (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (10 miles north-west), Ashford (10 miles east), Sittingbourne (15 miles north), Kings Hill (14 miles north-west), Foley Park (11 miles north-west) and Paddock Wood (11 miles west).
Landmarks near Lashenden
Lashenden’s nearest station is Headcorn station, about 1.8 miles north. A little further out are Kent Firefighting Museum (1.2 miles west) and Romden Castle (2.9 miles east).
How it works
Before we start, let us know 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 usually takes an hour or two at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. Cottages and farmhouses around Lashenden often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely.
- First you give us the date of the storm and what you’ve noticed, inside and out.
- We view the roof from wherever it can be seen safely, including the loft where there’s access.
- We photograph and record every area of damage we can see.
- We check 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 the survey
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Book a survey
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Advice
How we price storm damage roof reports
To price your survey, we check:
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- Roof area
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can safely be seen and the package you choose.
Booking your survey
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- What kind of property and roof it is
To get a price for storm damage roof reports in Lashenden, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Some details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Lashenden
Is Lashenden in the area you cover?
Yes, Lashenden is within the area we cover. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the property.
Will you come out to Lashenden?
Yes, Lashenden is covered. We work right across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Who handles emergency protection after a storm?
A roofer should handle temporary protection. Photograph the damage first if you can do so safely. We can record the damage in our report.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Tell us about it as you book and we will plan the survey around it.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it is applicable. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
How experienced are you?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs.
What we’re asked to look at in Lashenden
Landlords and managing agents book reports to keep a record for owners and insurers. The report can be shared with owners, tenants or insurers.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
For any home in Lashenden, it is the small, early fault that is cheapest to put right.
What to check before booking
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- What happens after the report arrives
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Is VAT included in the price?