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Storm Damage Roof Report in Newland Green
Storm damage roof reports in Newland Green from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us across London and the South East.
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Damaged pots on the stack
Storm damage roof report in Newland Green: what you get
The Financial Ombudsman asks three questions when it looks at storm complaints: whether there were storm conditions around the date, whether the damage fits a storm, and whether the storm was the main cause. Our report focuses on the second and third points. You or your insurer can check the weather for the date. If you’ve noticed gaps where slates or tiles have gone and flashings pulled away from walls or stacks, we can find out what’s behind it, on flat roofs, flashings and chimney stacks alike.
Roofs in small places like Newland Green frequently stand in the open, so storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hard. Once water gets into older walls, it takes a long time to dry, so it pays to find the cause quickly. A record with photos is useful if you need to show the damage to anyone else.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- Newland Green (TN27)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Checking the roof from the ground
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us as you book and it will help the survey.
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That part is for a survey.
Also near Newland Green
Also in Newland Green
Storm damage roof reports in Newland Green: local notes
What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list. 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. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it’s detailed.
Anyone responsible for a site like Egerton Church of England Primary School will know that water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot. If you own a rental within reach of Pluckley station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it. Take an older house close to Church of St James: leaks on older roofs often start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks.
Newland Green is about 7 miles north-west of Ashford, in Kent. We survey roofs in Newland Green and the rest of Kent. Across Kent, we cover Newland Green. For surveys nearby, see our Maidstone page.
Surveys in TN27 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Mundy Bois (1 mile east), Egerton Forstal (1 mile north-west), Potter's Forstal (1 mile north-west), Egerton (1 mile north-east) and Pembles Cross (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (10 miles north-west), Ashford (7 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (11 miles north), Faversham (12 miles north-east), Kings Hill (15 miles north-west) and Davington (12 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Newland Green
Newland Green’s nearest station is Pluckley station, about 2.1 miles south-east. Well-known places in the area include Coldbridge Castle (1.6 miles north-west).
Different roofs, different checks
Ridge and hip tiles
Ridge tiles bedded in old mortar can loosen in high winds. Our report says whether it looks freshly damaged or worn over time.
Slate roofs
Slates frequently outlast the nails that hold them. The report records whether slipped slates look like storm damage or older wear.
Newland Green questions
How do I find out if my home in Newland Green is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Is Newland Green in the area you cover?
Yes, Newland Green is within the area we cover. Our area covers London and South East England. Just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the property.
How should I record storm damage myself?
Only from the ground or from windows. Do not use a ladder or go onto the roof. With binoculars, you can see a lot from ground level, and we will record the rest.
How strong does the wind have to be for a storm claim?
There is no single figure. Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies. Check your policy wording.
What’s the best way to book?
The quickest way is to ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Give us the address and a few details about the roof, and we’ll take it from there. Surveys run on any day of the week.
Are you loss adjusters?
No. We’re not loss adjusters, and we do not negotiate claims. We provide an independent record of the roof, which you can pass to your insurer.
Will my insurer pay out if I get a storm damage report?
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.
Practical tips
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Check how your policy defines a storm
- Note the date and time you first saw the damage
- Keep invoices for temporary repairs
- Do not go onto the roof to take pictures
If anything in the report isn’t clear, just ask us. Standard Surveys come with a follow-up consultation, and Premium Surveys with an in-person one.
Check the roof from ground level after strong winds. With binoculars, you can frequently spot problems without climbing. Don’t go up a ladder to look.
What we do, step by step
The visit typically starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the roof space if there is safe access. All told, expect an hour or two at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. In a hamlet or village like Newland Green, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We note the date of the storm and the damage you’ve seen.
- We look at the roof from wherever it’s safe.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- We note the likely cause and any signs of older wear.
- We send you the report by email for your insurer.
Getting ready for the survey
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Arrange a survey
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know the cost up front. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Related advice
What affects the price in Newland Green
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The roof’s overall size
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
What we need to know
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
For a price for storm damage roof reports in Newland Green, phone 07833 053749 or email us. A few details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
What a storm damage roof report does not cover
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- How your policy defines a storm
- The outcome of a claim
- The work of a loss adjuster appointed by your insurer
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Slate and tile slopes
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and fascias
- Flashings
- Ridges and hips
- Flat roofs