Kent · London and the South East
Pembury Storm Damage Roof Report
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Pembury, with photographs and a written report.
- Water coming in after the storm
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Damaged pots on the stack
Storm damage roof report in Pembury: what you get
If your roof has been damaged, stay safe first. Take photos from the ground or from windows, and do not climb onto the roof. Emergency temporary protection, such as covering an opening, is a job for a roofer. We then record the damage in a report you can pass to your insurer. Keep receipts for any emergency work. Typical surveys look at broken or displaced guttering and water coming in after the storm, across chimney stacks, flat roofs and slate and tile slopes.
In a smaller place like Pembury, some roofs face open ground, so wind and driving rain find any weakness in ridges, verges and flashings. A leak that only appears in certain weather frequently points to an exposed detail. It helps to know when and where the water appears. Gutters and downpipes on the exposed side are worth a look as well.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- Pembury (TN2)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Questions from Pembury
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Pembury?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Is Pembury in the area you cover?
Yes, Pembury is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Pembury as anywhere else.
Will you deal with the insurance company for me?
No. We are not loss adjusters, and we do not negotiate claims. We give you an independent report of the damage for you to send to your insurer.
How much is a storm damage roof report?
Our reports start from £150. Larger roofs are quoted for their size. The report does not include repair costs.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We carry out surveys on any day of the week. To arrange a date, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. It’s a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
Is there a set wind speed for storm damage?
There is no single figure. Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies. Check your policy wording.
Towns and villages near Pembury
More services for Pembury
Roof by roof
Ridge and hip tiles
The ridge and hips are among the most exposed parts of a roof. The survey notes loose, cracked or missing ridge and hip tiles.
Lead flashings
Wind can peel back flashings at abutments and stacks. Loose or damaged flashings are photographed and noted.
Leave it or get it looked at?
If the damage is partly wear and tear, it’s better to know. Our report gives an honest view of both, so you know what the roof shows. On a bungalow or cottage around Pembury, the roof sits close to the rooms below, so a small leak can mark a ceiling within a few storms. Finding the cause first saves a second job inside.
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Why book with us
- Over 20 years’ experience
- An independent look at the roof
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
How the survey works
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you need to know. After that, we look at everything we can see safely, from ground level, from windows, in the roof space and by drone where applicable. Most surveys take about 1–2 hours at most homes, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. A visit to a smaller place like Pembury is no different on the day: we look from the ground, from windows, from the loft and from the roof where it’s safe. It’s useful to show us anything you’ve already noticed.
- First you give us the date of the storm and what you’ve noticed, inside and out.
- We view the roof from wherever it can safely be seen, including the loft where there’s access.
- The damage is recorded with photos, area by area.
- We note the likely cause, including any signs of wear that were there before the storm.
- The findings are written up with photographs for you to share with your insurer.
Before the survey
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Let us know about parking near the property
Arrange a survey
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know the cost up front. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
Before and after the survey
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Note the date and time you first saw the damage
- Hold on to fallen pieces of the roof where you can
- Check your policy for how to report damage
- Get a roofer to make the roof safe if needed
The report is emailed to you, and you decide what to send to your insurer. It’s your record to use.
Store invoices and reports for any roof work. They help show the roof was in good order before a storm.
Wind, rain and roofs in Pembury
Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. 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. Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there.
Take a building like Pembury School: tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back. Take an older house close to Upper Church of St Peter: leaks on older roofs frequently start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks.
Pembury is about 3 miles east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. Wherever you are in Pembury, we can carry out storm damage roof reports at your property. Pembury is one of the places in Kent where we work. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
Postcode districts we cover here for storm damage roof reports: TN2. Local streets include High Street, Church Road and Henwood Green Road, and we cover them all. Other places close to Pembury include Key's Green (2 miles south-east), Matfield (2 miles east), Lamberhurst Quarter (2 miles south-east), Capel (2 miles north) and Petteridge (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (12 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (11 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (3 miles west), Tonbridge (4 miles north-west), Kings Hill (9 miles north) and Foley Park (13 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Pembury
Typical jobs here are in homes near Skinners' Kent Academy, King William IV pub and Brenchley Wood. Pembury’s nearest station is High Brooms station, about 2.2 miles west of the centre. A little further out are Tunbridge Wells Museum and Art Gallery (2.9 miles west) and Tunbridge Wells Hospital (0.9 miles west). Open spaces near Pembury include Barden Lake and Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve.
Signs you need a storm damage roof report in Pembury
Landlords and managing agents book reports to keep a record for owners and insurers. The report can be shared with owners, tenants or insurers.
Problems we come across often include:
- Loose or torn flashings
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Damaged ridges and hips
If you run a business near Royal Victoria Place, finding where water is getting in quickly keeps disruption down.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- How soon the report will arrive
- What exactly goes into their report
For landlords and managing agents
We survey roofs for landlords and agents as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photographs.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Pembury. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.