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Storm Damage Roof Report in Sissinghurst
An experienced roof surveyor for storm damage roof reports in Sissinghurst. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Loose or torn flashings
Tips that help
Small things make a difference. Some pointers:
- Arrange temporary cover with a roofer if rain is getting in
- Note the date and time you first saw the damage
- Take photos of stains and damp inside
- Keep receipts for any emergency work
Questions about the findings are always welcome. Standard Surveys come with a follow-up consultation, and Premium Surveys with an in-person one.
After a storm, look at the roof from the street or garden. With binoculars, you can often spot problems without climbing. Don’t go up a ladder to look.
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Sissinghurst
Each roof is looked at from the safest viewpoints available: the ground, windows and vantage points, the loft where there is access, and the roof itself where that’s safe. Every area of damage is photographed and described. We note any part we couldn’t see. You get a written report with photographs to give to your insurer. We survey flat roofs, ridges and hips and chimney stacks, and common reasons people get in touch are flat roof edges peeled back and slates and tiles blown off the roof.
In a village or hamlet like Sissinghurst, older cottages and farmhouses often have roofs that have been patched over many years. A new leak may be fresh damage or the latest sign of long-term wear, which matters if you’re thinking of an insurance claim. We look at everything that’s safely in view and set out what we find. Older walls and timbers hold water for a long time, so it is worth finding the cause soon.
After the visit, you get a report with photographs, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Where
- Sissinghurst (TN17)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Prices for storm damage roof reports in Sissinghurst
To price your survey, we check:
- The size of the roof
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, with VAT included. We can help you choose the package that fits what you’d like to know.
Helping us price your survey
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- When you need the report by
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- What’s prompted the survey
- The kind of building and roof involved
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
How it works
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes between one and two hours at most homes, and longer for a large or complex roof. Somewhere as small as Sissinghurst, 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.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- We check the roof from wherever it’s safe.
- 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
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Let us know about parking before the day
Book a survey
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.
Related advice
Surveys for landlords and agents in Sissinghurst
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
With a portfolio of 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.
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Questions from Sissinghurst
Is Sissinghurst in the area you cover?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
Do you cover smaller places like Sissinghurst?
Yes, Sissinghurst is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it is applicable. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator.
Can I challenge a declined storm claim?
Complain to your insurer first. If you are still unhappy, you may be able to take it to the Financial Ombudsman Service. An independent report can add to your evidence, but we can’t say how it will turn out.
Will my insurer pay out if I get a storm damage report?
We cannot say whether a claim will be paid. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. Our report gives you an independent record of the damage and its likely cause.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
How long will you be at the property?
It normally takes an hour or two for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. The report follows by email.
Storm damage roof reports around Sissinghurst
Across Kent, older roofs are frequently handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in. 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, ideally before any re-roofing is planned.
Anyone responsible for a site like Cranbrook School will know that a leak through a large roof is frequently found some distance from where the water shows inside. If you own a rental within reach of Staplehurst station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer straight away. Living close to Crane Valley is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Sissinghurst is about 11 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. Sissinghurst is one of many places we visit across Kent. Our area takes in places right across Kent, large and small. For surveys nearby, see our Maidstone page.
Here we cover the TN17 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. If you need a storm damage roof report at a property on The Street, Milkhouse Cottages and Cobnut Close or anywhere close by, we can help. We also cover the places around Sissinghurst: Wilsley Pound (1 mile west), Cranbrook Common (1 mile north), Wilsley Green (1 mile south-west), Knox Bridge (2 miles north) and Colliers Green (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (11 miles north), Ashford (14 miles east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles west), Tonbridge (14 miles north-west), Kings Hill (13 miles north-west) and Foley Park (12 miles north).
Local landmarks in Sissinghurst
We work in homes and buildings around Crane Valley and The Bull Public House. Sissinghurst’s nearest station is Staplehurst station, roughly 4.3 miles north. Well-known places in the area include Sissinghurst Castle (1.1 miles east) and Benenden Hospital (3.1 miles south-east).
What we cannot see
It is a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- Negotiating a claim settlement
- Your insurer’s view of the claim
- Whether your insurer will pay the claim
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Sissinghurst
- Chimney stacks
- Slate and tile slopes
- Ridges and hips
- Gutters and fascias
- Flashings
- Flat roofs
Roof by roof
Ridge and hip tiles
A lifted ridge tile can let water into the roof. We photograph and describe the damage.
Chimney stacks
Wind can pull the flashings away from a chimney. We photograph any we find.