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Storm damage roof report in Leigh, Kent
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Leigh. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Roofs hit by falling trees
How it works
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes an hour or two at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. Older roofs in small places like Leigh can have low, tight loft spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it’s safe.
- We note the date of the storm and the damage you’ve seen.
- We check the roof from wherever it is safe.
- We record and photograph the damage.
- We note the likely cause and any signs of older wear.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
How to prepare
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
Getting a price
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email to find out.
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Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Leigh
Wear and tear is normally excluded from home insurance. So it matters whether the damage came from the storm or from a roof that was already worn. We note signs of each: fresh breaks and recently moved slates or tiles, and older problems such as corroded nails or worn mortar. We describe what we see, whichever way it points. How the policy applies is for your insurer to decide. If you’ve noticed flat roof edges peeled back and cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind, we can find out what’s behind it, on gutters and fascias, slate and tile slopes and flashings alike.
Somewhere as small as Leigh, older roofs have often been repaired many times. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old wear, which matters if you’re thinking of an insurance claim. The report says what was seen and what it points to. Older walls and timbers hold water for a long time, so it’s worth finding the cause soon.
The report does not just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend.
- Where
- Leigh (TN11)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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Leigh questions
How do I find out if my home in Leigh is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Leigh?
Yes, Leigh is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you will need a RICS survey as well.
Will my insurer pay for an old roof?
Wear and tear is normally excluded from home insurance. Our report records storm damage and any older wear we see, so it is clear what we found. Your insurer decides how its policy applies.
Should I go up on the roof to take photos?
Safely, from ground level or a window. Never climb onto a roof after a storm. With binoculars, you can see a lot from ground level and we will inspect the rest from safe positions.
Does someone need to be in?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in, while outside access can be discussed as you book.
What wind speed counts as a storm?
There is no single figure. Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies. Your policy document will say.
What affects the cost of storm damage roof reports
Our packages start from £150, inc. VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- How big the roof is
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
Every price we give includes VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
Helping us price your survey
There’s no need for technical words. It’s enough to let us know:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- The address and postcode of the property
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We will confirm the price before you book.
When you need someone else
Before you book, it is worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- A decision on your insurance claim
- A price for the repairs
- What’s beneath slates, tiles or membranes
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer before you book. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Leigh
- Gutters and fascias
- Ridges and hips
- Flashings
- Flat roofs
- Slate and tile slopes
- Chimney stacks
DIY checks: what’s safe
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That is where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Different roofs, different checks
Flat roof coverings
Lifted trims and laps are common after a storm. We look at whether the damage is recent or older.
Clay and concrete tiles
A missing tile lets rain reach the underlay. We photograph each gap.
Storm damage roof reports around Leigh
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. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts. Historic houses such as Penshurst Place, about 2 miles south-west, show how far back building in the area around Leigh goes. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof.
Trees in and around Haysden Country Park shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching. For landlords with property near Leigh (Kent) station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it. The streets around a church such as St Mary's Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in.
Leigh is about 3 miles west of Tonbridge, in Kent. We carry out storm damage roof reports in Leigh for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. We cover towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our Maidstone page covers surveys nearby.
Here we cover the TN11 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. Whether your property is on High Street, Green View Avenue and The Green or anywhere close by, we can survey it. We also cover the places around Leigh: Lower Haysden (1 mile east), Printstile (2 miles south), Bidborough (2 miles south-east), Tonbridge (3 miles east) and Stockland Green (3 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (14 miles east), Sevenoaks (6 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (5 miles south-east), Swanley (14 miles north), Kings Hill (10 miles north-east) and Foley Park (15 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Leigh
In Leigh, that means homes and buildings near Haysden Country Park, Fleur De Lis Cottages Fleur De Lis Public House and The Judd School, among other places. There’s a railway station in Leigh itself: Leigh (Kent) station. A little further out are Tonbridge Cottage Hospital (2.7 miles south-east) and The Milne Museum (2.4 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve and Barden Lake.
Practical tips
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Keep receipts for any emergency work
- Report the damage to your insurer as soon as you can
- Record any water damage in rooms and the loft
- Take photos from ground level or a window, never by climbing
Once we have been, the findings are written up with photos. It sets out what is damaged, the likely cause and any signs of older wear. Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24 to 48 hours and Premium reports the same day.
Keep records of roof work and surveys. They can help show the roof was looked after.