Kent · London and the South East
Storm damage roof report in Lenham Heath, Kent
An independent record of roof damage after a storm in Lenham Heath, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Loose or torn flashings
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Broken or displaced guttering
Storm damage roof reports around Lenham Heath
Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. You’ll also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts. If your home is older, it is worth knowing whether it’s listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas.
Anyone responsible for a site like The Lenham School will know that a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside. If you live in an older home near Church of the Holy Trinity, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in.
Lenham Heath is about 8 miles north-west of Ashford, in Kent. Roofs in Lenham Heath get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Kent. We cover towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. There’s also a page for Maidstone.
Here we cover the ME17 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. If you need a storm damage roof report at a property on Lenham Forstal Road, Crabtree Lane and Rose Lane or anywhere close by, we can help. Nearby, we also carry out storm damage roof reports in Lenham Forstal (1 mile north-west), Charing Heath (1 mile south-east), Stonebridge Green (1 mile south), Leadingcross Green (2 miles north-west) and Lenham (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (10 miles west), Ashford (8 miles south-east), Canterbury (15 miles east), Sittingbourne (9 miles north), Faversham (9 miles north-east) and Minster (14 miles north).
What’s near Lenham Heath
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Red Lion Inn. The nearest railway station is Lenham station, roughly 2 miles north-west. A little further out are Coldbridge Castle (2.4 miles south-west).
Storm damage roof report in Lenham Heath
After a storm, safety comes first. Photograph the damage from the ground or a window, and never climb up. If water is coming in, a roofer can put temporary protection in place. We then record the damage in a report you can pass to your insurer. Keep receipts for any emergency work. If you’ve noticed damaged ridges and hips and stains appearing after strong winds, we can find out what’s behind it, on ridges and hips, chimney stacks and gutters and fascias alike.
In a village or hamlet like Lenham Heath, older cottages and farmhouses often have roofs that have been patched over many years. A new leak may be fresh damage or the latest sign of long-term wear, which matters if you’re thinking of an insurance claim. We check what can safely be seen and set out what we find. Older walls and timbers hold water for a long time, so it is worth finding the cause soon.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters, with a note and a photo for each point. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Where
- Lenham Heath (ME17)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof by roof
Clay and concrete tiles
Strong gusts can lift and break tiles. We record which are damaged and where.
Chimney stacks
Flashings around stacks can lift in strong winds. We photograph any we find.
What you can safely check yourself
It helps to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Do you need a storm damage roof report in Lenham Heath?
Storms don’t only affect pitched roofs. Coverings can tear or peel back at the edges, and water can pond where outlets are blocked. Our report covers flat and pitched roofs.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Lead lifted at abutments
Landlords with a home close to Lenham station may find that a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer straight away.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- What insurance they carry
Places near Lenham Heath
What else we do in Lenham Heath
What happens if roof problems are left?
It helps to get a record soon after the storm, while the damage is fresh. Further storms and quick fixes can make the picture less clear. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
For a price for your roof in Lenham Heath, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why book us in Lenham Heath
- An independent look at the roof
- 20+ years’ experience
- Clear package prices, inc. VAT
- 5,000+ surveys completed
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
When you need someone else
It’s useful to know what a survey won’t do before you book:
- The outcome of a claim
- How your policy defines a storm
- A price for the repairs
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we check
- Slate and tile slopes
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges and hips
- Flashings
- Gutters and fascias
- Flat roofs
Questions from Lenham Heath
How do I find out if my home in Lenham Heath is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Will you come out to Lenham Heath?
Yes, Lenham Heath is covered. We survey roofs across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Can I check the roof after a storm?
Please do not climb onto the roof. Take photos from the ground or from windows. Note the date and time, and photograph any damage inside.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and it is safe, yes. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator.
Can you tell me if my claim will be paid?
Only your insurer can decide that. We record the damage, with photos and the likely cause, which you can pass to your insurer.
What do I do if water is coming in?
A roofer should handle temporary protection. Photograph the damage first if you can do so safely. We can record the damage in our report.
Will my insurer pay for an old roof?
Most policies don’t cover wear and tear. Our report records storm damage and any older wear we see, so you know what the roof shows. How the policy applies is up to your insurer.
How the survey works
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from each safe vantage point, take photos as we go and record our findings for the written report. It typically takes between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Somewhere like Lenham Heath 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.
- We start with the details: when the storm hit and what damage you can see.
- We inspect the roof from safe viewpoints and from the loft where there’s access.
- The damage is recorded with photographs, area by area.
- The likely cause is recorded, along with any evidence of older wear.
- The findings are written up with photos for you to share with your insurer.
Getting ready for the survey
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Leave side gates unlocked
Booking a survey
To get a price for storm damage roof reports in Lenham Heath, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us price the survey accurately.