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Storm Damage Roof Report in Poundsbridge
Storm damage roof reports in Poundsbridge, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Loose or torn flashings
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
How the survey works
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely, from the ground, from windows, in the roof space and by drone where applicable. The survey usually takes an hour or two at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. Somewhere as small as Poundsbridge, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We note the date of the storm and the damage you’ve seen.
- The roof is inspected from safe positions.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Arrange a survey
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and give us a few details about the property and we will explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
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About our storm damage roof report in Poundsbridge
Most policies do not cover wear and tear. 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. How the policy applies is for your insurer to decide. Typical surveys look at damage from fallen branches or debris and flashings pulled away from walls or stacks, across flashings, ridges and hips and slate and tile slopes.
Somewhere as small as Poundsbridge, older roofs have frequently been repaired many times. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old wear, and the difference matters, especially to an insurer. The report says what was seen and what it points to. Older walls and timbers hold water for a long time, so it’s worth finding the cause soon.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. It’s useful right away, and a good reference for later, such as when you want to compare after future work.
- Place
- Poundsbridge (TN11)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey changes by roof type
Slate roofs
After strong winds, we often see cracked and slipped slates. Each area is photographed and described.
Ridge and hip tiles
Ridge and hip tiles take the full force of the wind. The survey notes loose, cracked or missing ridge and hip tiles.
Poundsbridge roofs and the weather
Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it’s detailed. With Penshurst Place about 1.6 miles north-west, Poundsbridge sits in an area with a long building history. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Speldhurst 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. For landlords with property near Ashurst Kent station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
Poundsbridge is about 3 miles north-west of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. From houses to flats and shops in Poundsbridge, we can survey the roof. Our area takes in places right across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Maidstone is in our area too.
Every address in TN11 is within our area for storm damage roof reports. If you need a storm damage roof report at a property on Penshurst Road and Poundsbridge Hill or anywhere close by, we can survey it. We also cover Bullingstone (1 mile south-east), Speldhurst (1 mile east), Printstile (1 mile north-east), Stockland Green (1 mile east) and Langton Green (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Sevenoaks (9 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (3 miles south-east), Tonbridge (5 miles north-east), Kings Hill (12 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (8 miles east) and Edenbridge (7 miles north-west).
Near you in Poundsbridge
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Bennett Memorial Diocesan School and The George And Dragon pub and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Ashurst Kent station, about 2.8 miles south-west. Well-known places in the area include Chiddingstone Castle (3.4 miles north-west) and Kent and Sussex Hospital (2.8 miles south-east). Not far away are Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve and Barden Lake.
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Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Poundsbridge
Do you cover smaller places like Poundsbridge?
Yes, Poundsbridge is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Is my home in Poundsbridge listed or in a conservation area?
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.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling are not something we do. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it’s disturbed.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
Should I go up on the roof to take photos?
Only from the ground or from windows. Don’t use a ladder or go onto the roof. With binoculars, you can see a lot from the ground and we’ll inspect the rest from safe positions.
Will you check the loft?
Where it is relevant to the survey and there’s safe access, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch, and if the loft can’t be reached safely, the report says so.
Can I challenge a declined storm claim?
Complain to your insurer first. After that, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to look at it. Our report gives you an independent record of the roof, though we can’t predict the outcome.
Practical tips
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Take photos of stains and damp inside
- Get a roofer to make the roof safe if needed
- Do not go onto the roof to take pictures
- Write down when the storm hit and when you noticed damage
You get the report by email and pass it to your insurer yourself. It is your record to use.
Ask a tree specialist about branches over the roof. Branches can hit or scrape the roof in a storm.
What we are asked to look at in Poundsbridge
Gusts work at anything on a roof that is loose or exposed. Driving rain then gets in through the gaps. Most people book a report soon after a storm, when they’ve seen damage or water has come in.
Look out for signs like these:
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Water coming in after the storm
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
Shop and office owners around Royal Victoria Place may find that a leak can close part of a shop or office, so finding the cause quickly matters.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Their track record with similar roofs
When you need someone else
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Damage hidden under coverings or inside the structure, without opening up
- Your insurer’s view of the claim
- Acting for you with the insurer
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Slate and tile slopes
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- Gutters and fascias
- Ridges and hips
- Flashings
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.