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Storm Damage Roof Report in Pested
Storm damage roof reports in Pested and the rest of Kent. Surveys run on any day of the week.
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Damaged pots on the stack
What a survey costs
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- The roof’s overall size
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all including VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Booking your survey
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- Anything about access we should know
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- What made you get in touch
We survey roofs on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
How a storm damage roof report works in Pested
Wear and tear is typically excluded from home insurance. So it matters whether the damage came from the storm or from a roof that was already worn. We note signs of each: fresh breaks and recently moved slates or tiles, and older problems such as corroded nails or worn mortar. We give an honest view of what we see. Your insurer then decides how its policy applies. We survey chimney stacks, flashings and slate and tile slopes, and people most often book us about lead lifted at abutments and roofs hit by falling trees.
Somewhere as small as Pested, older roofs have often been repaired many times. A new leak may be fresh damage or the latest sign of long-term wear, and the difference matters, especially to an insurer. The report says what was seen and what it points to. Damp in old walls and timbers is slow to dry, so the sooner the cause is found the better.
It isn’t only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend.
- Location
- Pested (TN25)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Pested
The wider area around Pested has a long history of building, with Belmont House and Gardens about 3.4 miles north-west. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from.
If you let a flat or house near Wye station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over. Take a building like Challock Primary School: tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
Pested is about 6 miles north of Ashford, in Kent. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Pested can all book storm damage roof reports, with a written report and photographs every time. Pested is one of the places in Kent where we work for storm damage roof reports. You can also see our page for Canterbury.
Postcode districts we cover here for storm damage roof reports: TN25. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Challock (1 mile south), Paddock (1 mile south-west), Badlesmere (2 miles north), Throwley Forstal (2 miles north-west) and Throwley (3 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (15 miles west), Ashford (6 miles south), Canterbury (9 miles east), Sittingbourne (10 miles north-west), Whitstable (11 miles north-east) and Faversham (6 miles north).
Local landmarks in Pested
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Stag pub and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Wye station, roughly 3.6 miles south-east. Well-known places in the area include Tower keep castle at Chilham (3.6 miles east).
What happens on the day
We’ll ask a few questions first, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes an hour or two for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Older roofs in small places like Pested can have low, tight loft spaces, so it is useful to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it is safe.
- You let us know what happened and whether a roofer has made the roof safe.
- 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.
- You receive the written report with photographs.
Before the survey
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
Arrange a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? It’s easiest to ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll explain the options and the price.
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Why get it checked now?
Knowing whether older wear played a part helps you understand your position. We record storm damage and older defects, so you know what the roof shows. Outbuildings and barns around Pested are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, with VAT included, and we’ll tell you which fits.
Why book us in Pested
- Prices that include VAT
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- An independent look at the roof
Tips that help
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Take photos of stains and damp inside
- Read your policy wording on storm damage
- Keep invoices for temporary repairs
- Report the damage to your insurer as soon as you can
If you’re unhappy with how your insurer handles the claim, you can complain to them first. If that doesn’t resolve it, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to help.
Keep gutters and outlets clear so heavy rain can drain away. Overflowing gutters can make storm damage worse.
Pested questions
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Pested?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Will you come out to Pested?
Yes, Pested is covered. We work right across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
Can I challenge a declined storm claim?
Raise it with your insurer first. The Financial Ombudsman Service may look at it if that does not resolve it. The Ombudsman asks about storm conditions, whether the damage is consistent with a storm and whether the storm was the main cause.
How strong does the wind have to be for a storm claim?
There’s no single figure. Many use gusts of about 55 mph, but each policy sets its own definition. Your policy document will say.
Is wear and tear covered by insurance?
Wear and tear is not typically covered. We describe what looks like fresh storm damage and what looks older. Your insurer decides the claim.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We do not sample or test for asbestos. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it.
What do I do if water is coming in?
Emergency cover over a damaged roof should be arranged with a roofer. If it’s safe, photograph the damage before it is covered. Keep receipts in case your insurer asks for them.
Can I check my roof myself?
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we check the roof.
Signs you need a storm damage roof report in Pested
Branches and trees frequently come down on roofs during storms. The report shows what was hit and the damage caused, backed up with photos.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Damaged ridges and hips
The streets around a church such as Church of St Peter are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What the survey will not cover
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Is VAT included in the price?