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Rolvenden Storm Damage Roof Report
Storm damage roof reports in Rolvenden and the rest of Kent. Surveys run on any day of the week.
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Stains appearing after strong winds
Why act early in Rolvenden
Many policies expect damage to be reported promptly. Check the wording and tell your insurer as soon as you can. Our report can then add a clear record. In a place like Rolvenden, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
Why book with us
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Photographs and a written report every time
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Read our cost guide and two real surveys.
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Rolvenden
Each roof is looked at from the safest viewpoints available: from ground level, from windows and higher points, from the loft space and from the roof where it is safe. Every area of damage is photographed and described. If part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. The report, with photos, is yours to pass to your insurer. We are frequently asked to look into slates and tiles blown off the roof and loose or torn flashings, across flat roofs, chimney stacks and flashings.
For a small place like Rolvenden, 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.
We write the report in plain English, so you don’t need to be a roofer to follow it. Photographs show what each point refers to, and recommendations are put with the most urgent first where relevant.
- Place
- Rolvenden (TN17)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Checking the roof from the ground
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
How the survey works
The visit normally starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the roof space if there is safe access. All told, expect about 1–2 hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. For a village or hamlet like Rolvenden, the journey is planned ahead of time: tell us 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’s safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- We start with what you’ve seen and any temporary repairs.
- We check inside, including the loft where there is access, for water damage.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, windows and the roof where it’s safe.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- You receive the written report with photographs.
How to prepare
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Leave side gates unlocked
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
How to book
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We will confirm the price before booking.
Related advice
Leaks and storm damage in Rolvenden
The wider area around Rolvenden has a long history of building, with Smallhythe Place about 3.1 miles east. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, 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. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Rolvenden Primary School, on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain. If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Parish Church of St Mary, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in.
Rolvenden is about 12 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Rolvenden can all book storm damage roof reports. Rolvenden is one of the places in Kent we cover for storm damage roof reports. There’s also a page for Maidstone.
We survey roofs across the TN17 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. Whether your property is on High Street, Sparkeswood Avenue and Glebe Field or anywhere close by, we can survey it. If you are just outside Rolvenden, we cover West Cross (1 mile west), Rolvenden Layne (1 mile south-east), Strood (1 mile north-east), Parkgate (2 miles north) and East End (3 miles north). We also work in nearby towns like Maidstone (15 miles north), Ashford (12 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (14 miles north-west), Tenterden (3 miles north-east), Bearsted (15 miles north) and Park Wood (13 miles north).
What’s near Rolvenden
Around Rolvenden, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Star Public House, among other places. Other landmarks nearby include The C.M Booth Collection (less than half a mile west) and Benenden Hospital (2.4 miles north).
Practical tips
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Check your policy for how to report damage
- Do not go onto the roof to take pictures
- Write down when the storm hit and when you noticed damage
- Keep invoices for temporary repairs
If anything in the report is not clear, just ask us. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation.
Check the roof from the ground after strong winds. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or lifted ridges. Never climb onto the roof yourself.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Rolvenden
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you get in touch and we will plan the survey around it.
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.
Prices for storm damage roof reports in Rolvenden
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Which survey package you book
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
We offer 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.
Getting in touch
A little information up front helps. It is useful to include:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- What kind of property and roof it is
- What’s prompted the survey
- The address and postcode of the property
We survey roofs on any day of the week. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and the days you’d prefer.
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Questions from Rolvenden
Will you come out to Rolvenden?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Do you cover Rolvenden?
Yes, Rolvenden is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs.
My storm claim was turned down. What now?
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.
How long does the survey take?
Expect it to take about one to two hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. You’ll then get the report by email, on the timescale of your package.
What wind speed counts as a storm?
It depends on your policy. Many use gusts of about 55 mph, but each policy sets its own definition. Your policy document will say.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We carry out surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To arrange a date, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Does someone need to be in?
Not necessarily. If we only need the outside, we can agree that beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.