Kent · London and the South East
Petteridge Storm Damage Roof Report
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Petteridge. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Loose or torn flashings
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
Signs you need a storm damage roof report in Petteridge
Some people book because a claim has been questioned. An independent report gives you another view of the roof. We cannot say whether the decision will change.
Things that frequently lead to a survey include:
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Water coming in after the storm
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
Trees in and around Brenchley Wood shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Whether the price includes VAT
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Petteridge
Most policies don’t cover wear and tear. That makes the difference between storm damage and old wear important. Our report records both: 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. If you’re worried about damaged flat roof membrane and slates and tiles blown off the roof, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Roofs in small places like Petteridge frequently stand in the open, so storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hard. Once water gets into older walls, it takes a long time to dry, which makes finding the cause quickly worthwhile. A written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Location
- Petteridge (TN12)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlords, agents and block managers in Petteridge
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, putting the urgent items at the top.
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What you can safely check yourself
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
How it works
There is not much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, like stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes about one to two hours at most homes, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. For a village or hamlet like Petteridge, the journey is planned beforehand: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- We start with the details: when the storm hit and what damage you can see.
- The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows and from the loft space where it is safe.
- The damage is recorded with photographs, area by area.
- We look at whether the damage fits storm damage, older wear or both.
- We send you a written report with photos, ready to give to your insurer.
Preparing for the visit
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Let us know where we can park nearby
Booking a survey
You can call us seven days a week. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Related advice
What a storm damage roof report does not cover
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- Areas we can’t see safely
- The outcome of a claim
- The work of a loss adjuster appointed by your insurer
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flashings
- Gutters and fascias
- Ridges and hips
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
Questions from Petteridge
Is Petteridge within the area you cover?
Yes, Petteridge is covered. We work right across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Is my home in Petteridge listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
What if the roof was already worn?
Insurers usually exclude wear and tear. We describe what looks like fresh storm damage and what looks older. Your insurer decides the claim.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
How do I arrange a storm damage roof report in Petteridge?
It is easiest to phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. Give us the address and a few details about the roof, and we will take it from there. We survey on any day of the week.
How strong does the wind have to be for a storm claim?
It varies by policy. Many treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but your policy sets the actual test.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
Leaks and storm damage in Petteridge
Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. You will also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from. The wider area around Petteridge has a long history of building, with Scotney Castle about 3.8 miles south. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Landlords with a home close to Paddock Wood station may find that a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer straight away. If you look after a building such as Brenchley and Matfield Church of England Primary School, a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside.
Petteridge is about 5 miles east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. Roofs in Petteridge get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Kent. Across Kent, we cover Petteridge. Maidstone is in our area too.
Surveys in TN12 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. You’ll find streets like Petteridge Lane, Porters Close and Tibbs Court Lane, all of which we cover. We also cover Matfield (1 mile north-west), Brenchley (1 mile north-east), Key's Green (1 mile south-west), Lamberhurst Quarter (2 miles south-west) and Colt's Hill (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (10 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (13 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (5 miles west), Tonbridge (6 miles north-west), Kings Hill (9 miles north) and Foley Park (11 miles north-east).
What’s near Petteridge
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Mascalls School, Hop Bine pub and Brenchley Wood, among other places. Petteridge’s nearest station is Paddock Wood station, roughly 2.6 miles north. Other landmarks nearby include Tunbridge Wells Hospital (3.2 miles west) and Finchcocks Musical Museum (3.5 miles south-east). The countryside around Petteridge includes Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve.
Practical tips
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Check your policy for how to report damage
- Check how your policy defines a storm
- Keep receipts for any emergency work
- Ask a roofer for emergency temporary protection if water is coming in
The report is emailed to you, and you decide what to send to your insurer. It is your record to use.
Store invoices and reports for any roof work. They can help show the roof was looked after.