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Storm damage roof report in Southborough, Kent
Know where you stand with the roof before you spend money on it. We carry out storm damage roof reports in Southborough.
- New damp or leaks inside
- Loose or torn flashings
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
Storm damage roof report in Southborough: what you get
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. Your insurer may also send its own loss adjuster. What you get is an independent record of the damage and what seems to have caused it. We survey slate and tile slopes, flashings and chimney stacks, and common reasons people get in touch are gutters pulled loose in the wind and damage from fallen branches or debris.
Older cottages and houses around Southborough may have roofs with little or no underlay. Once the slates or tiles let water past, there’s little to stop it reaching the ceiling. Whether it is long-term wear or recent damage makes a difference to what happens next. In the loft, damp battens or wet insulation are often the first clues.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Place
- Southborough (TN4, TN2)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. We take close-ups from wherever is safe. Most surveys take between one and two hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. For a survey in Southborough, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. If there are outbuildings or garages you want looked at, mention them.
- You let us know what happened and whether a roofer has made the roof safe.
- We check inside, including the loft where there’s access, for water damage.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, windows and the roof where it’s safe.
- Storm damage and older wear are recorded separately where we can.
- You receive the written report with photos.
Before we arrive
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Booking a survey
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You will know the price before anything is booked.
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What affects the cost of storm damage roof reports
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- House, block, shop or office
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Roof area
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What we need to know
We’ll normally ask about:
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Dates you’re working to, like exchange
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and give us a few details about the property and we’ll recommend the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Southborough questions
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Southborough?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Southborough?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Southborough as anywhere else.
Will you deal with the insurance company for me?
No. We’re not loss adjusters, and we don’t negotiate claims. We provide an independent record of the roof, which you can pass to your insurer.
Who handles emergency protection after a storm?
A roofer should handle temporary protection. If it’s safe, take photos before it goes on. We can record the damage in our report.
Should I go up on the roof to take photos?
Please don’t climb onto the roof. Take photos from ground level or from windows. Note the date and time, and photograph any damage inside.
Will you walk on the roof?
Not always. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where it applies let us see the rest.
What if the roof was already worn?
Wear and tear is not normally covered. We describe what looks like fresh storm damage and what looks older. The claim decision is your insurer’s.
Can I check my roof myself?
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Don’t go up yourself.
Signs you need a storm damage roof report in Southborough
Insurers often want evidence of what has been damaged and why. A written report with photos gives you something clear to pass on. Your insurer still makes the decision.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Damaged gutters and fascias
Living close to Barnett's Wood is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Their insurance cover
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Their report turnaround times
Why get it checked now?
If the damage is partly wear and tear, it’s better to know. Our report gives an honest view of both, so there are no surprises later. Tradespeople may need to travel further to a smaller place like Southborough, so it is useful to plan roof work rather than call someone out in a hurry. Knowing early gives you time to get the right people in.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
Why book us in Southborough
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
Read what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
Storm damage roof reports around Southborough
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. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in. The wider area around Southborough has a long history of building, with Penshurst Place about 3.5 miles west. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters.
Landlords with a home close to High Brooms station may find that finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused. Take an older house close to Christ Church: water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney.
Southborough is about 1 mile north of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. Southborough is one of many places we visit across Kent, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Across Kent, we cover Southborough. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
Postcode districts we cover here for storm damage roof reports: TN4 and TN2. If you need a storm damage roof report at a property on London Road, Church Road and Norton Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Southborough is on the A26, so it is easy for us to get to. Nearby, we also carry out storm damage roof reports in High Brooms (1 mile south-east), Stockland Green (1 mile west), Bidborough (1 mile north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (1 mile south) and Speldhurst (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (14 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (9 miles north), Tonbridge (3 miles north), Kings Hill (10 miles north-east), Foley Park (15 miles north-east) and Paddock Wood (6 miles east).
Around Southborough
Around Southborough, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Barnett's Wood, St Gregory's Catholic School and Flying Dutchman pub, among other places. Southborough’s nearest station is High Brooms station, roughly 1 mile south-east. Well-known places in the area include Kent and Sussex Hospital (1.4 miles south) and Tonbridge Castle (2.8 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve and Barden Lake.
Practical tips
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. A few suggestions:
- Hold on to fallen pieces of the roof where you can
- Record any water damage in rooms and the loft
- Take photos from ground level or a window, never by climbing
- Check how your policy defines a storm
The report is emailed to you, and you decide what to send to your insurer. We don’t deal with the insurer on your behalf.
Clear gutters and outlets before the stormy months. Blocked drainage can add water damage to wind damage.