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Storm damage roof report in Newtown, Kent
Storm damage roof reports around Newtown, with a written report you can act on. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- New damp or leaks inside
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Flat roof edges peeled back
How a storm damage roof report works in Newtown
A storm damage roof report is an independent record of the damage to your roof after a storm. We record each area of damage, photograph it and note the likely cause. It is yours to pass to your insurer. The decision on any claim rests with your insurer and its policy wording. We are not loss adjusters and can’t say whether a claim will be paid. If you’ve noticed lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles and flashings pulled away from walls or stacks, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on ridges and hips, flashings and gutters and fascias alike.
Chimney stacks on older houses around places like Newtown can let water in, through worn flaunching, failed pointing or lifted flashings. Damp on a chimney breast isn’t always rain from above, which is why it is worth tracing properly. It’s worth looking at the stack from outside and at the timbers beside it in the loft.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters, each with a short note and a photo. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Place
- Newtown (TN24, TN23)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How we price storm damage roof reports
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- House, block, shop or office
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Roof area
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and the package you choose.
Helping us price your survey
When you call or email, these details help:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
How the survey works
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take about 1–2 hours for most houses, and more on a big or complicated roof. Some parts of a survey depend on the weather, so a visit to Newtown is booked with the forecast in mind: the parts that need calm, dry weather are planned around it.
- You tell us what happened and whether a roofer has made the roof safe.
- We check inside, including the loft where there is access, for water damage.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, windows and the roof where it’s safe.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- You receive the written report with photographs.
Preparing for the visit
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Getting a price
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Roof by roof
Flat roof coverings
Lifted trims and laps are common after a storm. The report notes signs of recent damage and older wear.
Ridge and hip tiles
The ridge and hips are among the most exposed parts of a roof. We record any that have lifted, cracked or come away.
What this survey cannot tell you
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- A price for the repairs
- Your insurer’s view of the claim
- Whether your insurer will pay the claim
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you before booking. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Newtown
- Gutters and fascias
- Slate and tile slopes
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges and hips
- Flat roofs
- Flashings
Signs you need a storm damage roof report in Newtown
Others book after an insurer has queried a claim. You get an independent record of what the roof shows. What happens next is up to the insurer.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
If you live in an older home near Christ Church, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- What exactly goes into their report
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- What happens after the report arrives
Can I check my roof myself?
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
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FAQs for Newtown
Do you carry out roof surveys in Newtown?
Yes, Newtown is within the area we cover. Our area covers London and the South East. You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
How do I find out if my home in Newtown is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
How do I book a survey in Newtown?
It is easiest to ring 07833 053749 or email us. Give us the address and some details about the roof, and we’ll take it from there. We survey seven days a week.
How strong does the wind have to be for a storm claim?
It depends on your policy. Many use gusts of about 55 mph, but each policy sets its own definition. Your policy document will say.
Who handles emergency protection after a storm?
Emergency cover over a damaged roof should be arranged with a roofer. Take photos from the ground first if it’s safe. Keep receipts for any emergency work.
Can you tell me if my claim will be paid?
Only your insurer can decide that. Our report records what is damaged, with photos, and the likely cause, which you can pass to your insurer.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Newtown roofs and the weather
Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. You will also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in. Historic houses such as Godinton House, about 2.9 miles north-west, show how far back building in the area around Newtown goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs.
Landlords with a home close to Ashford International station may find that a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer straight away. Take a building like East Stour Primary School: on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
Newtown is about 1 mile south-east of Ashford, in Kent. Whether the building in Newtown is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed. Newtown is one of the towns and villages in Kent where we work for storm damage roof reports. For surveys nearby, see our Canterbury page.
All of TN24 and TN23 is within our area for storm damage roof reports. Streets in the area include Bath Road, Mead Road and Royds Road, all of which we cover. Close by, we survey roofs in South Willesborough (1 mile north-east), Park Farm (1 mile south-west), Willesborough (1 mile north-east), Ashford (1 mile north-west) and Finberry (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cover Canterbury (14 miles north-east), Folkestone (13 miles east), Faversham (13 miles north), Hythe (10 miles south-east), Davington (13 miles north) and Preston (12 miles north).
Around Newtown
In Newtown, that means homes and buildings near The North School, The Albion Inn and Ashford Green Corridors, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Ashford International station, about 0.9 miles north of the centre. A little further out are Ashford Designer Outlet (0.5 miles north) and William Harvey Hospital (1.7 miles north-east). Open spaces near Newtown include Hatch Park.