Kent · London and the South East
Riseden Storm Damage Roof Report
An independent record of roof damage after a storm for Riseden, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- New damp or leaks inside
- Loose or torn flashings
What a storm damage roof report doesn’t cover
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- Damage hidden under coverings or inside the structure, without opening up
- Negotiating a claim settlement
- Your insurer’s view of the claim
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Gutters and fascias
- Flashings
- Slate and tile slopes
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges and hips
- Flat roofs
About our storm damage roof report in Riseden
The Financial Ombudsman looks at three things when it considers a storm damage complaint: were there storm conditions on or around the date, is the damage consistent with a storm, and was the storm the main cause. Our report focuses on the second and third points. You or your insurer can check the weather for the date. We are frequently asked to look into slipped or missing slates or tiles and flat roof edges peeled back, across flashings, gutters and fascias and slate and tile slopes.
Roofs in small places like Riseden often stand in the open, so storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hard. Damp in old stone, brick or timber walls is slow to dry out, so it pays to find the cause quickly. A written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Where
- Riseden (TN17)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Nearby places to Riseden
What else we do in Riseden
Before and after the survey
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. Our suggestions:
- Don’t go onto the roof to take pictures
- Photograph damage inside the house too
- Look at what your policy says about wear and tear
- Arrange temporary cover with a roofer if rain is getting in
You get the report by email and pass it to your insurer yourself. We do not deal with the insurer on your behalf.
Keep records of roof work and surveys. They can help show the roof was looked after.
How the survey changes by roof type
Flat roof coverings
Edge trims and laps are frequently where flat roof coverings start to peel back. The report notes signs of recent damage and older wear.
Clay and concrete tiles
Tiles without fixings can move more easily in wind. We note what we can see of how tiles are fixed.
Storm damage roof reports in Riseden: local notes
Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. 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. Scotney Castle, about 1.1 miles west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Riseden. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Christ Church, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself.
Riseden is about 8 miles east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. Riseden gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. Riseden is one of the towns and villages in Kent we cover. There’s also a page for Maidstone.
Here we cover the TN17 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. Close by, we survey roofs in Kilndown (1 mile south-west), Bedgebury Cross (1 mile south-east), Stonecrouch (2 miles south), Flimwell (3 miles south) and Three Leg Cross (3 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (12 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (8 miles west), Tonbridge (10 miles north-west), Kings Hill (12 miles north), Foley Park (13 miles north) and Paddock Wood (6 miles north).
Landmarks near Riseden
A little further out are Ticehurst House Hospital (3.6 miles south-west) and Finchcocks Musical Museum (0.5 miles north-west). The countryside around Riseden includes Bewl Water.
What affects the price in Riseden
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- Height and safe access
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before booking.
Helping us price your survey
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- The address and postcode of the property
You can call us seven days a week. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Riseden: your questions answered
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Riseden?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Riseden?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and Riseden is part of that. You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details.
Should I go up on the roof to take photos?
Safely, from ground level or a window. Don’t use a ladder or go onto the roof. Binoculars can help you see damage from below and we’ll inspect the rest from safe positions.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We don’t 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, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it is disturbed.
Will you check the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there’s safe access. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day, which suits people who work during the week. Just say which days work for you.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and it’s safe, yes. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
What you can safely check yourself
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Do not go up yourself.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
How it works
The visit usually starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the loft space if there’s safe access. All told, expect between one and two hours at a typical home, and more on a big or complicated roof. Somewhere like Riseden needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- The roof is inspected from safe positions.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- The report notes whether the damage fits a storm, older wear or both.
- We send you the report by email for your insurer.
Before we arrive
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
Booking a survey
When you’re ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or email us. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.