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Storm Damage Roof Report in New Ash Green
Wondering about the roof at a property in New Ash Green? We carry out storm damage roof reports in New Ash Green and across Kent.
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Damaged flat roof membrane
What we’re asked to look at in New Ash Green
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. Our report notes both the storm damage and any older wear.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Damaged flat roof membrane
For landlords with property near Longfield station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Is VAT included in the price?
How a storm damage roof report works in New Ash Green
Storms tend to find the weak points on a roof. Slates and tiles slip or blow off, ridge and hip tiles lift, flashings pull away and flat roof coverings can tear. Trees and branches can also hit roofs in a storm. Our report records what has happened to your roof, with photos. Any older wear we can see is recorded as well. We are often asked to look into holes or cracks caused by debris and flashings pulled away from walls or stacks, across slate and tile slopes, flat roofs and ridges and hips.
Being in a small place like New Ash Green makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: we simply plan the journey and access ahead. It is useful to know where the water appears, in what weather, and what you’ve seen outside, along with any repairs done before. Photographs of the stain and of the roof from outside are helpful too.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters, each with a short note and a photo. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Place
- New Ash Green (DA3, TN15)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in New Ash Green
Do you cover New Ash Green?
We do. The survey and report are the same in New Ash Green as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
How do I find out if my home in New Ash Green is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Does this replace a RICS home 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.
What’s the best way to book?
To book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
How strong does the wind have to be for a storm claim?
There’s no single figure. Many use gusts of about 55 mph, but each policy sets its own definition. Check your policy wording.
How are storm damage reports priced?
A storm damage report starts from £150. Larger roofs are quoted for their size. The report doesn’t include repair costs.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it is applicable. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Honest limits
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- A decision on your insurance claim
- Damage hidden under coverings or inside the structure, without opening up
- Negotiating a claim settlement
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll point you to the right survey before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and fascias
- Flashings
- Ridges and hips
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flat roofs
Towns and villages near New Ash Green
Also in New Ash Green
The survey, step by step
The visit usually starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. In total, it takes between one and two hours for most houses, and more on a big or complicated roof. In a small place like New Ash Green, access is normally the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You tell us what happened and whether a roofer has made the roof safe.
- We check inside, including the loft where there’s access, for water damage.
- We view the roof from safe positions.
- Storm damage and older wear are recorded separately where we can.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
Getting ready for the survey
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Leave a clear route to the loft
How to book
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 email us to find out.
Related advice
Surveys for landlords and agents in New Ash Green
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it when booking and we will plan the survey around it.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photographs included.
Storm damage roof reports in New Ash Green: 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. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in. About 4.3 miles east lies Cobham College, a reminder of how long the area around New Ash Green has been built on. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Parish Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney. If you look after a building such as New Ash Green Primary School, on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
New Ash Green is about 5 miles south of Northfleet, in Kent. Surveys in New Ash Green work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. Across Kent, we cover New Ash Green. There’s also a page for Maidstone.
Surveys in DA3 and TN15 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We cover properties on Church Road, Upper Street North and Upper Street South. Nearby, we also carry out storm damage roof reports in Ridley (1 mile south-east), Hartley (1 mile north), New Street (2 miles south-east), Hodsoll Street (2 miles south-east) and Longfield Hill (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (12 miles south-east), Dartford (6 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (8 miles south-west), Gravesend (5 miles north-east), Tonbridge (12 miles south) and Northfleet (5 miles north).
Around New Ash Green
Around New Ash Green, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The White Swan Public House, Longfield Academy and Rectory Meadow and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Longfield station, roughly 2.1 miles north of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Eynsford Castle (4 miles west) and Darent Valley Hospital (5.2 miles north-west).
What happens if roof problems are left?
It helps to get a record soon after the storm, while the damage is fresh. Later weather and temporary repairs can make it harder to see what happened. In a small place like New Ash Green, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Why us?
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Package prices that include VAT
- An independent look at the roof
- Photographs and a written report every time
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or two real surveys.
Useful tips for New Ash Green property owners
Small things make a difference. Our tips:
- Write down when the storm hit and when you noticed damage
- File receipts for anything you pay for
- Photograph the damage safely from below
- Arrange temporary cover with a roofer if rain is getting in
If you’re unhappy with how your insurer handles the claim, you can complain to them first. If that does not resolve it, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to help.
Store invoices and reports for any roof work. They can help show the roof was looked after.