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Storm Damage Roof Report in Rusthall
Storm damage roof reports in Rusthall and the rest of Kent. We survey on any day of the week.
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Broken or displaced guttering
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Rusthall
Is Rusthall in the area you cover?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Rusthall?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it is applicable and safe, yes. We are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. It’s included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where applicable, the Premium Survey.
What’s the best way to book?
It’s easiest to phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Let us know the address and a little about the roof. Surveys run on any day of the week.
Should I go up on the roof to take photos?
Stay off the roof. Take photos from ground level or from windows. Note the date and time, and photograph any damage inside.
Are you loss adjusters?
No. We aren’t loss adjusters and do not act for you with the insurer. We give you an independent report of the damage, which you can pass to your insurer.
How experienced are you?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys.
Storm damage roof report in Rusthall
Our storm damage report starts from £150. You get a written report with photos by email. It doesn’t price the repairs, so you will need a roofer’s quote for that. The insurer may still send a loss adjuster of its own. Our report gives you an independent record of the damage and its likely cause. If you’ve noticed roofs hit by falling trees and torn or lifted flat roof coverings, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on flat roofs, flashings and ridges and hips alike.
In a smaller place like Rusthall, some roofs face open ground, where driving rain gets into any gap at a ridge, verge or flashing. If a leak shows only when the wind is in a certain direction, that is a useful clue. It is useful to know when and where the water appears. The gutters on the most exposed side can overflow too.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, for instance when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Place
- Rusthall (TN4, TN3)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Nearby places to Rusthall
What else we do in Rusthall
The survey, step by step
Where it is relevant and can be reached safely, the roof space is checked as well as the outside. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey typically takes between one and two hours at a typical home, or half a day or so for a commercial building. A visit to Rusthall is planned like any other: the time, the access and where to park are agreed ahead of time. Weekday and weekend visits are both possible. Let us know about any garages, outbuildings or extensions you want included.
- 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 photos.
Preparing for the visit
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
How to book
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email when you are ready.
Advice
What we look for on each type of roof
Ridge and hip tiles
Ridge tiles bedded in old mortar can loosen in high winds. We note whether the mortar looks recently broken or long worn.
Clay and concrete tiles
Broken or missing tiles leave the underlay exposed to rain. We photograph each gap.
Leaks and storm damage in Rusthall
Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. You’ll 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. About 2.2 miles south-west lies Groombridge Place, a reminder of how long the area around Rusthall has been built on. 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.
For hotels and guest houses around Rusthall, a roof problem found early is far less disruptive than one found by a guest, so it is worth knowing the roof’s condition. For landlords with property near Tunbridge Wells station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
Rusthall is about 2 miles west of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. We visit Rusthall as part of our work across Kent. Rusthall is one of the places in Kent we cover for storm damage roof reports. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
We work across the TN4 and TN3 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. We offer storm damage roof reports to properties on Rusthall High Street, Hill View Road and Manor Road and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Rusthall: Langton Green (1 mile west), Bullingstone (1 mile north-west), Speldhurst (1 mile north-west), Stockland Green (1 mile north) and Broadwater Down (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Sevenoaks (10 miles north), Tonbridge (5 miles north-east), Kings Hill (12 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (7 miles east), Edenbridge (9 miles north-west) and Staplehurst (14 miles east).
Local landmarks in Rusthall
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Bennett Memorial Diocesan School, Rose Hill School and The Oak pub. The nearest railway station is Tunbridge Wells station, about 1.5 miles east. A little further out are Tonbridge Castle (4.5 miles north-east) and Kent and Sussex Hospital (1.3 miles east). For a walk, there is Barden Lake and Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve.
Signs you need a storm damage roof report in Rusthall
Branches and trees often come down on roofs during storms. We record the damage and where it is, backed up with photos.
Things that frequently lead to a survey include:
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- New damp or leaks inside
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
For businesses in and around places such as The Corn Exchange, a leak can close part of a shop or office, so finding the cause quickly matters.
Before booking anyone
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- What follow-up you get after the report
Tips that help
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Report the damage to your insurer as soon as you can
- Keep fallen slates or tiles as evidence if safe
- Take photos from the ground or a window, never by climbing
- Arrange temporary cover with a roofer if rain is getting in
You get the report by email and pass it to your insurer yourself. It’s your record to use.
Check the roof from the ground after strong winds. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or lifted ridges. Never climb onto the roof yourself.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
For landlords and managing agents
Landlords, agents and building managers in Rusthall and across Kent can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photographs included.