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Storm damage roof report in Stocker's Head, Kent
Independent storm damage roof reports in Stocker's Head. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Water coming in after the storm
- Loose or torn flashings
What happens on the day
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes about 1–2 hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. If you have questions on the day, just ask. In a hamlet or village like Stocker's Head, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We start with the details: when the storm hit and what damage you can see.
- We inspect the roof from safe viewpoints and from the loft where there’s access.
- The damage is recorded with photos, area by area.
- We note the likely cause, including any signs of wear that were there before the storm.
- You get a written report you can pass to your insurer.
Before the survey
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Book a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Related advice
About our storm damage roof report in Stocker's Head
When a storm has damaged your roof, a written record can help you explain it to your insurer. Our report shows the damage in photos and says whether it looks like storm damage, wear and tear, or a mix. We aren’t loss adjusters, and we can’t say whether a claim will be paid. What you get is an independent view of the roof’s condition. If you’re worried about slates and tiles blown off the roof and damaged flat roof membrane, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on flashings, chimney stacks and slate and tile slopes alike.
Roofs in small places like Stocker's Head often stand in the open, so storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hard. Once water gets into older walls, it takes a long time to dry, so it pays to find the cause quickly. A record with photographs is useful if you need to show the damage to anyone else.
After the visit, you get a photo-illustrated written report, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Where
- Stocker's Head (TN27)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in Stocker's Head
Do you carry out roof surveys in Stocker's Head?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Is my home in Stocker's Head listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
What if the roof was already worn?
Wear and tear is usually excluded from home insurance. Our report records storm damage and any older wear we see, so it is clear what we found. How the policy applies is up to your insurer.
How long will you be at the property?
Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. The report follows by email.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We check the roof, not the whole building, so it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
How do I book a survey in Stocker's Head?
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Why act early in Stocker's Head
Many policies expect damage to be reported promptly. Let your insurer know early, and check what your policy asks for. An independent report can follow. Older cottages and farmhouses around Stocker's Head can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
Prices start from £150, including VAT, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both including VAT. You will know the price for your roof before booking.
Why us?
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- 98% of customers satisfied
- An independent look at the roof
- 20+ years’ experience
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
Stocker's Head roofs and the weather
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. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it’s detailed. The wider area around Stocker's Head has a long history of building, with Belmont House and Gardens about 3.9 miles north. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Charing Church of England Primary School, a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside. For landlords with property near Charing station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over. If you live near a park like Spuckles and Kennelling Woods, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
Stocker's Head is about 6 miles north-west of Ashford, in Kent. If you’re in Stocker's Head, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Our area takes in places right across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury.
Surveys in TN27 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We also cover Charing Hill (1 mile west), Stalisfield (2 miles north), Stalisfield Green (2 miles north), Paddock (2 miles east) and The Valley (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (13 miles west), Ashford (6 miles south-east), Canterbury (12 miles east), Sittingbourne (9 miles north), Whitstable (13 miles north-east) and Faversham (7 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Stocker's Head
Typical jobs here are in homes near King's Head Public House and Spuckles and Kennelling Woods, among other places. The nearest railway station is Charing station, about 1.3 miles south-west. A little further out are Newnham Castle (4.7 miles north).
Roof by roof
Lead flashings
Wind can peel back flashings at abutments and stacks. Loose or damaged flashings are photographed and noted.
Slate roofs
Natural slate can last 100 years or more, but the nails frequently fail first. We check whether slipped slates suggest storm damage, older wear or both.
Tips from our surveys
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Note the date and time you first saw the damage
- Keep receipts for any emergency work
- Get a roofer to make the roof safe if needed
- Report the damage to your insurer as soon as you can
For repair costs, ask a roofer to quote. They can use our report to see what needs doing.
Store invoices and reports for any roof work. They can help show the roof was looked after.
Also near Stocker's Head
What else we do in Stocker's Head
When you need someone else
Before you book, it is worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- Your insurer’s view of the claim
- A decision on your insurance claim
- Estimates of repair costs
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Stocker's Head
- Gutters and fascias
- Slate and tile slopes
- Ridges and hips
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- Flashings
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.