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Storm Damage Roof Report in Smallbridge
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Smallbridge. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Damaged gutters and fascias
Storm damage roof report in Smallbridge
A storm damage roof report is priced 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. Your insurer may also send its own loss adjuster. Our report gives you an independent record of the damage and its likely cause. Typical surveys look at slates and tiles blown off the roof and new damp or leaks inside, on gutters and fascias, flat roofs and ridges and hips.
In a village or hamlet like Smallbridge, 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 what can be seen safely and set out what we find. Damp in old walls and timbers is slow to dry, so the sooner the cause is found the better.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, sent by email. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Where
- Smallbridge (TN12)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
It is useful to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take between one and two hours at most homes, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Older rural homes like those around Smallbridge can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- 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 ground level, windows and the roof where it’s safe.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
How to prepare
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Keep pets in another room
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Arrange a survey
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.
Advice
Practical tips
Getting the most from a storm damage roof report starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Hold on to fallen pieces of the roof where you can
- Read your policy wording on storm damage
- Photograph damage inside the house too
- File receipts for anything you pay for
Questions about the findings are always welcome. Standard Surveys come with a follow-up consultation, and Premium Surveys with an in-person one.
Keep records of roof work and surveys. They can help show the roof was looked after.
What a survey costs
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The size of the roof
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Height and safe access
A Basic Survey starts from £150, including VAT. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both inc. VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
Helping us price your survey
We will usually ask about:
- When you need the report by
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Anything about access we should know
Unsure which package suits your roof? It is easiest to call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
Wind, rain and roofs in Smallbridge
Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. 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. With Scotney Castle about 2.4 miles south-west, Smallbridge sits in an area with a long building history. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Living close to The Gill is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn. If you let a flat or house near Marden station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer right away.
Smallbridge is about 8 miles east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. We survey roofs in Smallbridge and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Smallbridge is one of the places in Kent we cover. Our Maidstone page covers surveys nearby.
Every address in TN12 is within our area for storm damage roof reports, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Broad Ford (1 mile north-east), Goudhurst (1 mile south-east), Hazel Street (1 mile north-west), Capel Cross (1 mile north) and Brandfold (1 mile north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (11 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (8 miles west), Tonbridge (9 miles north-west), Kings Hill (11 miles north), Foley Park (12 miles north) and Paddock Wood (4 miles north-west).
Around Smallbridge
Around Smallbridge, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Gill, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Marden station, about 4.4 miles north-east. Well-known places in the area include Ticehurst House Hospital (5.3 miles south) and Old Scotney Castle (2.4 miles south-west). Not far away are Bewl Water.
What we’re asked to look at in Smallbridge
Falling trees and branches can damage roofs in high winds. The report shows what was hit and the damage caused, with photos.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Lead lifted at abutments
If you live in an older home near Church of St Margaret, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- What follow-up you get after the report
Also near Smallbridge
Also in Smallbridge
Smallbridge: your questions answered
Is my home in Smallbridge listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do you cover Smallbridge?
Yes, Smallbridge is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys or testing. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, like cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before any work.
How much is a storm damage roof report?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Bigger roofs are quoted on size and access. It does not include repair costs, so you will need a roofer’s quote for those.
Will you go up on the roof?
Not always. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. We use safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where applicable.
How long does the survey take?
That depends on the size and shape of the roof; most visits take between one and two hours for a house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. The written report follows by email.
What wind speed counts as a storm?
Each policy has its own definition. About 55 mph is a common figure in many policies, but check your own wording.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Smallbridge and across Kent can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
What this survey can’t tell you
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- What’s beneath slates, tiles or membranes
- What your policy covers, which depends on its wording
- Estimates of repair costs
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll recommend the right survey. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Smallbridge
- Flat roofs
- Ridges and hips
- Slate and tile slopes
- Gutters and fascias
- Chimney stacks
- Flashings