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Storm Damage Roof Report in Penshurst
Storm damage roof reports in Penshurst, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photos.
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
How a storm damage roof report works in Penshurst
Our storm damage report starts from £150. It is a written report with photos, sent by email. It is not a repair quote and doesn’t include repair costs, so ask a roofer to quote for the work. Your insurer may also send its own loss adjuster. Our report gives you an independent record of the damage and its likely cause. We survey chimney stacks, ridges and hips and flashings, and people most often book us about damaged gutters and fascias and holes or cracks caused by debris.
Being in a small place like Penshurst makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: we simply plan the journey and access ahead. It is useful to know where the water appears, in what weather, and what you’ve seen outside, along with any repairs done before. Photos of the stain and of the roof from outside are helpful too.
The report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible, and recommendations are put with the most urgent first where relevant.
- Where
- Penshurst (TN11)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- 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, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey normally takes roughly 1–2 hours at most homes, and longer for a large or complex roof. For a village or hamlet like Penshurst, the journey is planned ahead of time: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- We start with the details: when the storm hit and what damage you can see.
- We inspect the roof from safe viewpoints and from the loft where there is access.
- The damage is recorded with photos, area by area.
- We check whether the damage fits storm damage, older wear or both.
- The findings are written up with photos for you to share with your insurer.
How to prepare
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
Arrange a survey
We survey roofs on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Related advice
What affects the price in Penshurst
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
What to tell us when you get in touch
There is no need for technical words. It is enough to let us know:
- What’s prompted the survey
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- What kind of property and roof it is
- The address and postcode of the property
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Nearby places to Penshurst
Other services in Penshurst
Leave it or get it looked at?
Damage left open lets in more rain. That can add to the damage and make it harder to separate from the storm. Emergency temporary protection should be arranged with a roofer. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Penshurst, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Storm damage roof report starts 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 us in Penshurst
- PI and public liability insurance
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Clear package prices, with VAT included
- An independent view of the roof
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
Common questions in Penshurst
Is Penshurst in the area you cover?
Yes, Penshurst is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Penshurst?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
How strong does the wind have to be for a storm claim?
It depends on your policy. Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies. Your policy document will say.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is frequently shared, so we need permission from whoever owns or manages the building. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
Do I need to be at home?
Not always. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We carry out surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To arrange a date, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Who handles emergency protection after a storm?
A roofer should handle temporary protection. Photograph the damage first if you can do so safely. We can record the damage in our report.
Storm damage roof reports around Penshurst
About 0.4 miles north-east lies Penshurst Place, a reminder of how long the area around Penshurst has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Older houses across Kent frequently have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts.
Landlords with a home close to Penshurst station may find that a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer right away. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Penshurst Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot.
Penshurst is about 5 miles north-west of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. Whether the building in Penshurst is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed. Our Kent coverage includes Penshurst. Crawley is in our area too.
Every address in TN11 is within our area for storm damage roof reports. You will find streets like High Street, The Warren and Beckets Field, all of which we cover. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Chiddingstone Hoath (2 miles west), Walter's Green (2 miles south), Chiddingstone Causeway (2 miles north), Fordcombe (2 miles south) and Teasley Mead (3 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns like Sevenoaks (8 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (5 miles south-east), Tonbridge (5 miles north-east), Kings Hill (12 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (9 miles east) and Southborough (4 miles east).
Around Penshurst
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Chiddingstone Castle Park and Gardens and The Leicester Arms Hotel and the streets around them. The closest station to Penshurst is Penshurst station, about 1.8 miles north of the centre. Nearby you will also find Tonbridge Cottage Hospital (4.2 miles east) and Chiddingstone Castle (1.8 miles north-west). Not far away are Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve and Barden Lake.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Penshurst
Landlords, agents and building managers in Penshurst and across Kent can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed in advance. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which can make access easier.
Tips from our surveys
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- File receipts for anything you pay for
- Ask a roofer for emergency temporary protection if water is coming in
- Check your policy for how to report damage
- Keep fallen slates or tiles as evidence if safe
Questions about the findings are always welcome. Standard Surveys come with a follow-up consultation, and Premium Surveys with an in-person one.
Keep the roof in good order between storms. Have loose slates, tiles and flashings seen to promptly.
Do you need a storm damage roof report in Penshurst?
Landlords and building managers frequently need a written record after a storm. It helps when explaining damage to a building owner or insurer.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Loose or torn flashings
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Church of St John the Baptist, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in.
What to check before booking
- Will the report include photos?
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof