Kent · London and the South East
Paddlesworth Storm Damage Roof Report
We carry out storm damage roof reports in Paddlesworth and the rest of Kent. We survey seven days a week.
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
Paddlesworth: your questions answered
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Paddlesworth?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Is Paddlesworth within the area you cover?
Yes. Paddlesworth is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Does someone need to be in?
Not always. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
My storm claim was turned down. What now?
Complain to your insurer first. If you are still unhappy, you may be able to take it to the Financial Ombudsman Service. An independent report can add to your evidence, but we cannot say how it will turn out.
How experienced are you?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
What if the roof was already worn?
Wear and tear is not typically covered. Our report gives an honest view of what’s recent damage and what’s older wear. The claim decision is your insurer’s.
What’s the best way to book?
Simply call 07833 053749 or email us with the address. We’ll ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Paddlesworth
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. We record what the roof shows about the damage and its likely cause. Weather records for the date are for you or your insurer to check. We survey chimney stacks, gutters and fascias and flashings, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are flashings pulled away from walls or stacks and gaps where slates or tiles have gone.
Being in a small place like Paddlesworth makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: we simply plan the journey and access ahead. Let us know where the water shows, when it appears and anything you’ve noticed outside, plus any earlier repairs. If you have photos of the water coming in, they help as well.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Location
- Paddlesworth (ME6)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
Where it’s relevant and can be reached safely, the roof space is checked as well as the outside. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. The whole visit typically takes between one and two hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. In a small place like Paddlesworth, access is typically the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- 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.
Getting ready for the survey
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
Arrange a survey
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know where you stand. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
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How the survey changes by roof type
Lead flashings
When flashings lift, water can get behind them. The report records the flashing and any damp inside.
Clay and concrete tiles
Strong gusts can lift and break tiles. The report shows each damaged area.
Towns and villages near Paddlesworth
Other services in Paddlesworth
Prices for storm damage roof reports in Paddlesworth
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
A Basic Survey starts from £150, including VAT. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. We confirm the price for your survey before you book.
Booking your survey
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Anything about access we should know
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- Dates you’re working to, like exchange
For a price for storm damage roof reports in Paddlesworth, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us price the survey accurately.
Leaks and storm damage in Paddlesworth
About 2.8 miles north-east lies Starkey Castle, a reminder of how long the area around Paddlesworth has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. 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.
Trees in and around Leybourne Lakes Country Park shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall. Take an older house close to St Benedict's Church: water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney. For landlords with property near Snodland station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
Paddlesworth is about 4 miles north of Kings Hill, in Kent. We carry out storm damage roof reports in Paddlesworth for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Our area takes in places right across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. There is also a page for Maidstone.
Postcode districts we cover here for storm damage roof reports: ME6. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Snodland (1 mile east), Birling (1 mile south), Upper Halling (1 mile north), Holborough (1 mile east) and Lunsford (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (7 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (14 miles east), Dartford (11 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (11 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles south-west) and Gravesend (7 miles north).
What’s near Paddlesworth
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Holmesdale School and Leybourne Lakes Country Park and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Snodland station, about 1.4 miles east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Maidstone Hospital (5 miles south-east) and Leybourne Castle (2 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Blue Bell Hill and Burham Down.
Why it is worth a survey now in Paddlesworth
Leaving storm damage can let water into the loft space and rooms below. Further water damage can blur what the storm actually did. Emergency temporary protection should be arranged with a roofer. Older cottages and farmhouses around Paddlesworth can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we’ll tell you which fits.
Why book with us
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Photographs and a written report every time
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
Read how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.
When you need someone else
A survey is a close look at the roof, but it can’t do everything. Its limits include:
- Whether your insurer will pay the claim
- Areas we cannot see safely
- Your insurer’s view of the claim
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer before booking. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Gutters and fascias
- Slate and tile slopes
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- Flashings
- Ridges and hips
Tips that help
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Keep invoices for temporary repairs
- Record any water damage in rooms and the loft
- Ask a roofer for emergency temporary protection if water is coming in
- Photograph the damage safely from below
For repair costs, ask a roofer to quote. They can use our report to see what needs doing.
Ask a tree specialist about branches over the roof. They can damage the roof in high winds.