Kent · London and the South East
Markbeech Storm Damage Roof Report
Storm damage roof reports across Markbeech, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photos.
- New damp or leaks inside
- Loose or torn flashings
- Roofs hit by falling trees
Storm damage roof reports in Markbeech: local notes
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. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in. Hever Castle, about 1.3 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Markbeech. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
For landlords with property near Cowden station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over. For an older house near a landmark such as Church of the Holy Trinity, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself.
Markbeech is about 6 miles north-east of East Grinstead, in Kent. Markbeech is one of many places we visit across Kent. Markbeech is one of the towns and villages in Kent we cover for storm damage roof reports. Our Crawley page covers surveys nearby.
Postcode districts we cover here for storm damage roof reports: TN8. Whether your property is on Uckfield Lane and Cow Lane or anywhere close by, we can survey it. We also cover Newtown (1 mile north), Hever (1 mile north), Chiddingstone Hoath (1 mile east), How Green (2 miles north) and Teasley Mead (3 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Sevenoaks (8 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (7 miles east), Tonbridge (8 miles east), Kings Hill (15 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (12 miles east) and Southborough (6 miles east).
Local landmarks in Markbeech
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Kentish Horse pub and Chiddingstone Castle Park and Gardens, among other places. The closest station to Markbeech is Cowden station, about 0.8 miles south. A little further out are Haxted Watermill Museum (3.8 miles north-west) and Hever Castle (1.3 miles north).
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Markbeech
Our storm damage report gives you an independent, written record of how a storm has affected your roof. It sets out what is damaged, with photos, and what we think the likely cause is. You can then give it to your insurer with your claim. The decision on any claim rests with your insurer and its policy wording. We’re not loss adjusters, and we cannot tell you whether a claim will succeed. If you are worried about slates and tiles blown off the roof and stains appearing after strong winds, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Roofs in small places like Markbeech frequently 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, so it pays to find the cause quickly. A record with photos is useful if you need to show the damage to anyone else.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Location
- Markbeech (TN8)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we look for on each type of roof
Slate roofs
Natural slate can last 100 years or more, but the nails often fail first. We look at whether slipped slates suggest storm damage, older wear or both.
Lead flashings
Wind can peel back flashings at abutments and stacks. Loose or damaged flashings are photographed and noted.
Markbeech: your questions answered
Do you cover smaller places like Markbeech?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Is Markbeech in the area you cover?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, and Markbeech is part of that. Just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the property.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Can you tell me if my claim will be paid?
We cannot say whether a claim will be paid. The decision rests with your insurer and its policy. What we provide is an independent record of the damage.
How experienced are you?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years, across London and South East England.
How much is a storm damage roof report?
A storm damage report starts from £150. Commercial and larger roofs are quoted on size. The report does not include repair costs.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the survey around it.
How the survey works
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings as a report with photographs. As for time on site, most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Somewhere as small as Markbeech, access is frequently the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You let us know what happened and whether a roofer has made the roof safe.
- Inside, we look for signs of water in the loft and rooms below.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, windows and the roof where it is safe.
- Storm damage and older wear are recorded separately where we can.
- You receive the written report with photos.
How to prepare
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
Getting a price
For a price for storm damage roof reports in Markbeech, phone 07833 053749 or email us. A few details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
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What happens if roof problems are left?
If a roofer needs to make the roof safe, take photos first if you can do so safely from the ground. That keeps a record of how it looked. Older and listed buildings around Markbeech may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, with VAT included. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. You will know the exact price before booking.
Why book us in Markbeech
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Package prices that include VAT
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
Read our cost guide and two real surveys.
Do you need a storm damage roof report in Markbeech?
Roofs that were already worn are more likely to suffer in a storm. Corroded nails on slate roofs, worn mortar on ridges and old flashings can all give way. We record recent damage alongside older defects.
People typically book a survey after spotting something like this:
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- New damp or leaks inside
Living close to Chiddingstone Castle Park and Gardens is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
Practical tips
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Check your policy for how to report damage
- Do not go onto the roof to take pictures
- Keep fallen slates or tiles as evidence if safe
- Keep a note of the date of the storm
You get the report by email and pass it to your insurer yourself. It is your record to use.
Clear gutters and outlets before the stormy months. Overflowing gutters can make storm damage worse.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it when you book and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.