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Sinkhurst Green Storm Damage Roof Report
Wondering about the roof at a property in Sinkhurst Green? We carry out storm damage roof reports in Sinkhurst Green and across Kent, with plain-English findings.
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Loose or torn flashings
What we’re asked to look at in Sinkhurst Green
A storm often finds a roof’s existing weak spots. Corroded nails on slate roofs, worn mortar on ridges and old flashings can all give way. We record recent damage alongside older defects.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Damaged pots on the stack
For landlords with property near Headcorn station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
Before booking anyone
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Their insurance cover
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
How a storm damage roof report works in Sinkhurst Green
We inspect the roof from wherever it can be seen safely: the ground, windows and vantage points, the loft where there is access, and the roof itself where that 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 survey ridges and hips, flashings and chimney stacks, and people most often book us about roofs hit by falling trees and damaged flat roof membrane.
For a small place like Sinkhurst Green, the inspection is the same as anywhere: the journey and access are just planned ahead of time. Tell us where the water shows, when it appears and anything you’ve noticed outside, along with any repairs done before. Photographs of the stain and of the roof from outside are helpful too.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Sinkhurst Green (TN17)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Questions from Sinkhurst Green
Is my home in Sinkhurst Green listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Sinkhurst Green?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Sinkhurst Green as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Not always. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs can’t always be walked on. We use safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where it applies, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
Will you check the loft?
Where it is relevant to the survey and there’s safe access, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps.
How should I record storm damage myself?
Please do not climb onto the roof. Take photos from ground level or from windows. Record the date and any damage inside as well.
What does a storm damage report cost?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Larger or more complex roofs are quoted for their size. Repair costs aren’t included, so ask a roofer to quote.
How strong does the wind have to be for a storm claim?
Each policy has its own definition. Many treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but your policy sets the actual test.
Tips that help
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Ask a roofer for emergency temporary protection if water is coming in
- Record any water damage in rooms and the loft
- Check how your policy defines a storm
- Note the date and time you first saw the damage
If a claim is declined and you disagree, the first step is a complaint to the insurer. If that does not resolve it, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to help.
Store invoices and reports for any roof work. They help show the roof was in good order before a storm.
What affects the cost of storm damage roof reports
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and which survey you book.
Getting in touch
We will normally ask about:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- What’s prompted the survey
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price before booking.
What happens on the day
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from each safe vantage point, photograph what we find and record our findings for the written report. It typically takes about one to two hours for most houses, and longer for a large or complex roof. Somewhere as small as Sinkhurst Green, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We start with what you’ve seen and any temporary repairs.
- We check inside, including the loft where there is access, for water damage.
- We view the roof from safe positions.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- You receive the written report with photos.
Before the survey
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
Getting a price
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email whenever suits you.
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Surveys for landlords and agents in Sinkhurst Green
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the addresses.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed beforehand. We survey seven days a week, which can make access easier.
Storm damage roof reports in Sinkhurst Green: local notes
What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand. Older houses across Kent frequently have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. You’ll also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in. Anyone responsible for a site like Frittenden Church of England Primary School will know that tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
Sinkhurst Green is about 8 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. Sinkhurst Green is part of the area we cover as part of our work across London and the South East. Our Kent coverage includes Sinkhurst Green. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
Postcode districts we cover here for storm damage roof reports: TN17. Close by, we survey roofs in Frittenden (1 mile south), Knox Bridge (2 miles south-west), Hawkenbury (2 miles north), Staplehurst (2 miles north-west) and Cranbrook Common (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (8 miles north), Ashford (12 miles east), Sittingbourne (15 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles west), Tonbridge (14 miles west) and Kings Hill (11 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Sinkhurst Green
In Sinkhurst Green, that means homes and buildings near Bell And Jorrocks Public House, among other places. The nearest railway station is Headcorn station, roughly 2 miles north-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Kent Firefighting Museum (1.6 miles south-east) and Benenden Hospital (4.6 miles south).
What you can safely check yourself
You can learn a lot from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
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.