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Plaxtol Storm Damage Roof Report
An independent record of roof damage after a storm across Plaxtol, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Call or email for a price.
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
How a storm damage roof report works in Plaxtol
If your roof has been damaged, stay safe first. Photograph the damage from ground level or a window, and never climb up. If water is coming in, a roofer can put temporary protection in place. Our report records the damage so you have an independent record to give your insurer. Hold on to receipts for anything you pay for. Common reasons to book are water coming in after the storm and slipped or missing slates or tiles, on ridges and hips, flat roofs and chimney stacks.
For a small place like Plaxtol, the inspection is the same as anywhere: 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. Photographs of the stain and of the roof from outside are helpful too.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Place
- Plaxtol (TN15)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
DIY checks: what’s safe
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we look at the roof.
The survey, step by step
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you need to know. After that, we look at everything we can see safely. Most surveys take an hour or two at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. Somewhere as small as Plaxtol, access is often the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We note the date of the storm and the damage you’ve seen.
- We check the roof from wherever it’s safe.
- We record and photograph the damage.
- We note the likely cause and any signs of older wear.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
Getting ready for the survey
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Book a survey
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price before you book.
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Plaxtol roofs and the weather
The wider area around Plaxtol has a long history of building, with Old Soar Manor about 0.7 miles north-east. Older homes in the wider area often 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. 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.
Take an older house close to Plaxtol Church: the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself. Take a building like Plaxtol Primary School: a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside. Landlords with a home close to Borough Green & Wrotham station may find that tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it.
Plaxtol is about 4 miles north of Tonbridge, in Kent. We provide storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Plaxtol and nearby. Our Kent coverage includes Plaxtol. Our Maidstone page covers surveys nearby.
Every address in TN15 is within our area for storm damage roof reports, from the main roads to the quietest streets. That includes homes and businesses on The Street, St Hildas and Long Mill Lane and the roads around them. If you are just outside Plaxtol, we cover Dunk's Green (1 mile south), Roughway (1 mile south-east), Claygate Cross (1 mile north), Crouch (1 mile north) and Basted (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (10 miles east), Dartford (13 miles north), Sevenoaks (5 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (9 miles south), Gravesend (12 miles north) and Tonbridge (4 miles south).
Local landmarks in Plaxtol
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Kentish Rifleman Public House and Ivy Hatch Nature Reserve and the streets around them. Plaxtol’s nearest station is Borough Green & Wrotham station, roughly 2.4 miles north of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Ightham Court (2.6 miles north) and Sevenoaks Hospital (5.2 miles north-west). For a walk, there’s Barden Lake.
Before and after the survey
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Keep invoices for temporary repairs
- Photograph damage inside the house too
- Look at what your policy says about wear and tear
- Photograph the damage safely from below
Once we have been, the findings are written up with photos. It covers the damage, its likely cause and any older defects. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
Ask a tree specialist about branches over the roof. They can damage the roof in high winds.
What a survey costs
To price your survey, we look at:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- House, block, shop or office
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Helping us price your survey
You do not need to know any roofing terms. It is enough to tell us:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- What made you get in touch
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
To get a price for storm damage roof reports in Plaxtol, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Some details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
What a storm damage roof report doesn’t cover
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Keep these in mind:
- Whether your insurer will pay the claim
- What’s beneath slates, tiles or membranes
- Your insurer’s view of the claim
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you before booking. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Plaxtol
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges and hips
- Flat roofs
- Slate and tile slopes
- Gutters and fascias
- Flashings
Plaxtol: your questions answered
Is my home in Plaxtol listed or in a conservation area?
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.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Plaxtol?
Yes, Plaxtol is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs.
What do I do if water is coming in?
Call a roofer for emergency temporary protection. If it is safe, photograph the damage before it’s covered. Keep receipts for any emergency work.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only when it’s safe. Safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where it applies cover most of what’s needed, and the report notes anything we couldn’t see.
How long will you be at the property?
Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. We will confirm the timing as you book.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and it’s safe, yes. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If it’s needed and safe to reach, yes. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.
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Different roofs, different checks
Clay and concrete tiles
Tiles without fixings can move more easily in wind. We note what we can see of how tiles are fixed.
Ridge and hip tiles
Worn mortar under ridge tiles can let them lift in a storm. Our report says whether it looks freshly damaged or worn over time.