Kent · London and the South East
Storm damage roof report in Newtown, Kent
An independent record of roof damage after a storm across Newtown, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Loose or torn flashings
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
FAQs for Newtown
Do you cover smaller places like Newtown?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Newtown?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
What does a storm damage report cost?
A storm damage report starts from £150. Larger roofs are quoted for their size. The report does not include repair costs.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you’ll need a RICS survey as well.
Is wear and tear covered by insurance?
Wear and tear is not normally covered. Our report gives an honest view of what’s recent damage and what’s older wear. Your insurer decides the claim.
My storm claim was turned down. What now?
Start by complaining to the insurer. The Financial Ombudsman Service may look at it if that does not resolve it. The Ombudsman looks at whether there were storm conditions, whether the damage fits a storm and whether the storm was the main cause.
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 you book.
About our storm damage roof report in Newtown
High winds usually affect the parts of a roof that are already exposed or loose. Slates and tiles slip or blow off, ridge and hip tiles lift, flashings pull away and flat roof coverings can tear. Falling branches can cause damage too. We record the damage on your roof and photograph each part. Any older wear we can see is recorded as well. If you’ve noticed new damp or leaks inside and lead lifted at abutments, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on slate and tile slopes, ridges and hips and chimney stacks alike.
Many homes in small places like Newtown face open ground, so storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hard. Damp in old stone, brick or timber walls is slow to dry out, which makes finding the cause quickly worthwhile. A written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
You receive the findings by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Place
- Newtown (TN8)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we can’t see
It helps to know what a survey will not do before you book:
- How your policy defines a storm
- The outcome of a claim
- Damage hidden under coverings or inside the structure, without opening up
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll recommend the right survey. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Newtown
- Flashings
- Slate and tile slopes
- Ridges and hips
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and fascias
Practical tips
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Get a roofer to make the roof safe if needed
- Don’t go onto the roof to take pictures
- Record any water damage in rooms and the loft
- Look at what your policy says about wear and tear
Your insurer may send a loss adjuster to look at the damage. You will have your own independent record to refer to.
After a storm, look at the roof from the street or garden. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or lifted ridges. Never climb onto the roof yourself.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
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.
You can learn a lot from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Wind, rain and roofs in Newtown
The wider area around Newtown has a long history of building, with Hever Castle about 1 mile north. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters. Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. You’ll also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts.
Anyone responsible for a site like Hever Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School will know that a leak through a large roof is frequently found some distance from where the water shows inside. If you own a rental within reach of Hever station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over. If you live in an older home near Church of the Holy Trinity, leaks on older roofs often start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks.
Newtown is about 6 miles north-east of East Grinstead, in Kent. Newtown gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. Our Kent coverage includes Newtown and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Crawley.
We cover every part of the TN8 postcode area for storm damage roof reports and the streets around it. If you need a storm damage roof report at a property on Pigdown Lane and Uckfield Lane or a nearby road, we can survey it. Other places close to Newtown include Markbeech (1 mile south), Hever (1 mile north), Chiddingstone Hoath (1 mile south-east), How Green (2 miles north) and Walter's Green (3 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Sevenoaks (8 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (7 miles east), Tonbridge (7 miles east), Kings Hill (14 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (12 miles east) and Southborough (6 miles east).
Landmarks near Newtown
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Kentish Horse pub and Chiddingstone Castle Park and Gardens and the streets around them. The closest station to Newtown is Hever station, roughly 1 mile north-west. Well-known places in the area include Haxted Watermill Museum (3.8 miles west) and Hever Castle (1 mile north).
Landlord and commercial surveys in Newtown
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Bigger roofs take more time, so they’re priced to suit.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant, which helps when budgeting.
What a survey costs
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- The size of the roof
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- The shape of the roof and its details
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, access and the package you choose.
Getting in touch
There’s no need for technical words. Just let us know:
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.
Nearby places to Newtown
What else we do in Newtown
What happens on the day
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Somewhere like Newtown needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect what can be seen safely, inside and out.
- We start with what you’ve seen and any temporary repairs.
- Inside, we look for signs of water in the loft and rooms below.
- We view the roof from safe positions.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
How to prepare
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Arrange a survey
You can call us seven days a week. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or email us.