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Storm Damage Roof Report in Standen
Storm damage roof reports across Standen, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
Roof by roof
Slate roofs
After strong winds, we frequently see cracked and slipped slates. We photograph and describe each one.
Flat roof coverings
Lifted trims and laps are common after a storm. We look at whether the damage is recent or older.
How a storm damage roof report works in Standen
We inspect the roof from wherever it can safely be seen: the ground, windows and vantage points, the loft where there’s access, and the roof itself where that is safe. We photograph and describe each area of damage. We note any part we couldn’t see. You get a report with photographs to give to your insurer. If you’ve noticed holes or cracks caused by debris and damaged pots on the stack, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on gutters and fascias, chimney stacks and ridges and hips alike.
Many homes in small places like Standen face open ground, where storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hardest. Damp in old stone, brick or timber walls is slow to dry out, so it pays to find the cause quickly. A record with photographs is useful if you need to show the damage to anyone else.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Location
- Standen (TN27)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the price in Standen
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- The size of the roof
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
A Basic Survey starts from £150, with VAT included. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both inc. VAT. You’ll know the price for your roof before booking.
Booking your survey
There is no need for technical words. Just let us know:
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
You can call us seven days a week. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
FAQs for Standen
Do you carry out roof surveys in Standen?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Is Standen within the area you cover?
Yes, Standen is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If it is needed and safe to reach, yes. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement, as far as the space allows.
Will my insurer pay out if I get a storm damage report?
The decision is your insurer’s, not ours. Our report records what is damaged, with photos, and the likely cause, for you to give to your insurer.
What wind speed counts as a storm?
There is no single figure. Many use gusts of about 55 mph, but each policy sets its own definition. Check your policy wording.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and it’s safe, yes. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Not unless it’s safe. Safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where it applies cover most of what’s needed.
Can I check my roof myself?
A lot can be seen from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
What we do, step by step
There is not much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes about 1–2 hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. For a village or hamlet like Standen, the journey is planned beforehand: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect what can safely be seen, inside and out.
- You let us know when the storm was and what damage you’ve seen.
- We inspect the roof from safe viewpoints and from the loft where there’s access.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- The likely cause is recorded, along with any evidence of older wear.
- We send you a written report with photos, ready to give to your insurer.
Preparing for the visit
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
- Let us know about parking near the property
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Booking a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from the ground or a window. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Related advice
Storm damage roof reports in Standen: local notes
Across Kent, older roofs are often 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. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts. Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there.
For any home in Standen, it’s the small, early fault that is cheapest to put right. Landlords with a home close to Headcorn station may find that finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
Standen is about 9 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. Anywhere in Standen, we can carry out storm damage roof reports at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. We cover towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our Maidstone page covers surveys nearby.
We survey roofs across TN27 for storm damage roof reports and the streets around it. We cover properties on Smarden Road, Pook Lane and Weeks Lane and the roads around them. Nearby, we also carry out storm damage roof reports in Curteis' Corner (1 mile south-west), Lashenden (1 mile north-west), Monk's Hill (1 mile north-east), Biddenden (1 mile south-west) and Stede Quarter (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (11 miles north-west), Ashford (9 miles east), Sittingbourne (15 miles north), Kings Hill (14 miles north-west), Foley Park (12 miles north-west) and Paddock Wood (12 miles west).
Local landmarks in Standen
The nearest railway station is Headcorn station, about 2.6 miles north-west. Nearby you will also find Benenden Hospital (3.5 miles south-west) and Romden Castle (2.7 miles north-east).
Why it is worth a survey now in Standen
Damage left open lets in more rain. Further water damage can blur what the storm actually did. Emergency temporary protection should be arranged with a roofer. Older and listed buildings around Standen may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 inc. VAT. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Standen
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- PI and public liability insurance
- 5,000+ surveys completed
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Tips from our surveys
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Note the date and time you first saw the damage
- Check your policy for how to report damage
- Take photos of stains and damp inside
- Arrange temporary cover with a roofer if rain is getting in
You’ll need a roofer’s quote for the repairs. The report gives them a clear list of the damage.
Keep the roof in good order between storms. Have loose slates, tiles and flashings seen to promptly.