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Maplescombe Storm Damage Roof Report
An independent record of roof damage after a storm in Maplescombe, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Loose or torn flashings
Leave it or get it looked at?
Your policy may say how quickly you need to report damage. Let your insurer know early, and check what your policy asks for. Our report can then add a clear record. In a place like Maplescombe, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, including VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Why us?
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Surveys seven days a week
- Packages from £150, including VAT
About our storm damage roof report in Maplescombe
When a storm has damaged your roof, a written record can help you explain it to your insurer. We photograph the damage, describe it and note whether it fits storm damage, older wear or both. We’re not loss adjusters and cannot tell you if your claim will succeed. What we give you is an independent record of the roof. If you’ve noticed flashings pulled away from walls or stacks and cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
In a village or hamlet like Maplescombe, older cottages and farmhouses often have roofs that have been patched over many years. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old wear, and the difference matters, especially to an insurer. 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.
It is not only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend.
- Location
- Maplescombe (DA4)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips that help
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Check your policy for how to report damage
- Keep a note of the date of the storm
- Keep any slates, tiles or debris that fall, if it is safe to do so
- Record any water damage in rooms and the loft
The insurer might appoint a loss adjuster. Our report gives you an independent record alongside theirs.
Keep records of roof work and surveys. They can help show the roof was looked after.
How we price storm damage roof reports
We confirm the price for your survey before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- The size of the roof
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
For a price for your roof in Maplescombe, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Booking your survey
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
Also near Maplescombe
What else we do in Maplescombe
Surveys for landlords and agents in Maplescombe
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.
Landlords and agents in Maplescombe book surveys as well as homeowners. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the roof.
The survey, step by step
Photos are taken throughout the visit, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. Most surveys take an hour or two for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Cottages and farmhouses around Maplescombe frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- The roof is inspected from safe positions.
- We record and photograph the damage.
- The report notes whether the damage fits a storm, older wear or both.
- We send you the report by email for your insurer.
How to prepare
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Book a survey
For a price for storm damage roof reports in Maplescombe, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Some details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
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Storm damage roof reports in Maplescombe: local notes
Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from. With Lullingstone Castle about 1.9 miles west, Maplescombe sits in an area with a long building history. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Landlords with a home close to Eynsford station may find that a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer straight away.
Maplescombe is about 6 miles north-east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. We carry out storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Maplescombe and the surrounding area. Maplescombe is one of the towns and villages in Kent where we work. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
Surveys in DA4 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Nearby, we also carry out storm damage roof reports in West Kingsdown (1 mile south-east), East Hill (1 mile south), Eynsford (1 mile north-west), Knatts Valley (2 miles south) and Speed Gate (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (14 miles south-east), Dartford (6 miles north), Sevenoaks (6 miles south-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles south), Gravesend (8 miles north-east) and Tonbridge (11 miles south).
What’s near Maplescombe
The closest station to Maplescombe is Eynsford station, roughly 1.6 miles west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Eynsford Castle (1.5 miles north-west) and Sevenoaks Hospital (5 miles south-west).
Checking the roof from ground level
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
Maplescombe: your questions answered
Do you carry out roof surveys in Maplescombe?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs.
Is my home in Maplescombe listed or in a conservation area?
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.
How do I book a survey in Maplescombe?
The quickest way is to ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. Let us know the address and a little about the roof, and we will take it from there. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We do not carry out asbestos surveys or testing. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, like cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings.
Do I need to be at home?
Not always. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Will my insurer pay out if I get a storm damage report?
That’s not something we can promise. The decision rests with your insurer and its policy. Our report gives you an independent record of the damage and its likely cause.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it is applicable and safe, yes. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. It is included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where it applies, the Premium Survey.