Kent · London and the South East
Storm damage roof report in Newenden, Kent
An independent record of roof damage after a storm in Newenden, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Damaged pots on the stack
About our storm damage roof report in Newenden
Our storm damage report gives you an independent, written record of how a storm has affected your roof. We record each area of damage, photograph it and note the likely cause. It is yours to pass to your insurer. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. We are not loss adjusters and cannot say whether a claim will be paid. We survey flat roofs, slate and tile slopes and flashings, and common reasons people get in touch are damaged gutters and fascias and slates and tiles blown off the roof.
In a village or hamlet like Newenden, older cottages and farmhouses frequently have roofs that have been patched over many years. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old wear, which matters if you’re thinking of an insurance claim. We check whatever is safely visible and set out what we find. Older walls and timbers hold water for a long time, so it is worth finding the cause soon.
It isn’t only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend.
- Location
- Newenden (TN18)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Newenden questions
Do you cover Newenden?
Yes, Newenden is within the area we cover. Our area covers London and South East England. You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details.
Do you cover smaller places like Newenden?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Do I need to be at home?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. We’ll talk about access when booking.
What does a storm damage report cost?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Larger or more complex roofs are quoted for their size. It doesn’t include repair costs, so you’ll need a roofer’s quote for those.
Can you tell me if my claim will be paid?
The decision is your insurer’s, not ours. Our report records what is damaged, with photos, and the likely cause, which you can pass to your insurer.
How long does the survey take?
Time on site depends on the roof; most visits take between one and two hours at most homes, and longer for a large or complex roof. The report is sent afterwards by email.
How experienced are you?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time, so they’re priced to suit.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Newenden. To discuss a property or a block, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
How the survey works
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Older rural homes like those around Newenden can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen.
- We note the date of the storm and the damage you’ve seen.
- 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.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
How to prepare
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Getting a price
We survey roofs on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Advice
Storm damage roof reports around Newenden
About 1.7 miles south-west lies Great Dixter, a reminder of how long the area around Newenden has been built on. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts.
For an older house near a landmark like Parish Church of St Peter, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in.
Newenden is about 10 miles north of Hastings, in Kent. We visit Newenden as part of our work across Kent, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Newenden is one of the towns and villages in Kent we cover. For surveys nearby, see our Maidstone page.
Every address in TN18 is covered for storm damage roof reports, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you’re just outside Newenden, we cover Rolvenden Layne (2 miles north-east), Rolvenden (3 miles north), West Cross (3 miles north), Strood (3 miles north-east) and Small Hythe (4 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns like Ashford (14 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (15 miles north-west), Tenterden (5 miles north-east), New Romney (14 miles east), Staplehurst (11 miles north) and Stanhope (13 miles north-east).
What’s near Newenden
Typical jobs here are in homes near The White Hart Inn and the streets around them. A little further out are Benenden Hospital (4.9 miles north) and The C.M Booth Collection (2.6 miles north). For a walk, there’s Flatropers Wood.
Places near Newenden
Also in Newenden
DIY checks: what’s safe
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Why act early in Newenden
Knowing whether older wear played a part helps you understand your position. Our report gives an honest view of both, so there are no surprises later. Outbuildings and barns around Newenden are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
For a price for your roof in Newenden, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why us?
- An independent view of the roof
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Photos and a written report every time
Read how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
What this survey cannot tell you
It’s a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- Damage hidden under coverings or inside the structure, without opening up
- What your policy covers, which depends on its wording
- The outcome of a claim
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Newenden
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges and hips
- Slate and tile slopes
- Gutters and fascias
- Flashings
How the survey changes by roof type
Clay and concrete tiles
Older tiles held only by nibs, without nails or clips, can lift more easily. We record what we can see of the fixings.
Slate roofs
Slates can slip or blow off in a storm, particularly where the nails have corroded. We record which slates have moved and any signs of older nail fatigue.