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Swattenden Storm Damage Roof Report
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Swattenden. We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Water coming in after the storm
Leaks and storm damage in Swattenden
Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it’s listed or in a conservation area. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas. Across Kent, older roofs are frequently handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. You will also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Cranbrook School, water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot. For an older house near a landmark such as Congregational Church, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney.
Swattenden is about 12 miles east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. We survey roofs in Swattenden and the rest of Kent. Swattenden is one of the towns and villages in Kent where we work for storm damage roof reports. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
Here we cover the TN17 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. We also cover the places around Swattenden: Hartley (1 mile west), Cranbrook (1 mile north), Baker's Cross (1 mile north-east), Coursehorn (1 mile north-east) and Gill's Green (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (13 miles north), Ashford (15 miles east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles west), Tonbridge (14 miles north-west), Kings Hill (14 miles north) and Foley Park (14 miles north).
Near you in Swattenden
Typical jobs here are in homes near Duke Of York Public House Little Tudor and Crane Valley, among other places. Well-known places in the area include Sissinghurst Castle (3.2 miles north-east) and Benenden Hospital (3.9 miles east).
Storm damage roof report in Swattenden
If your roof has been damaged, stay safe first. Photograph the damage from ground level or a window, and never climb up. Emergency temporary protection, such as covering an opening, is a job for a roofer. Our report records the damage so you have an independent record to give your insurer. Hold on to receipts for anything you pay for. If you’ve noticed cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind and lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles, we can find out what’s behind it, on gutters and fascias, slate and tile slopes and flat roofs alike.
In a village or hamlet like Swattenden, older cottages and farmhouses frequently have roofs that have been patched over many years. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old wear, which matters if you are thinking of an insurance claim. We check everything that’s safely in view 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.
The written findings come by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Where
- Swattenden (TN17)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Why get it checked now?
A few slipped slates can soon lead to wet timbers. Acting quickly typically means less damage overall. Older cottages and farmhouses around Swattenden can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why us?
- 98% customer satisfaction
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Every finding written up with photos
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
The survey, step by step
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and record our findings for the written report. It usually takes an hour or two for most houses, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Older rural homes like those around Swattenden 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 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 is access.
- We photograph and record every area of damage we can see.
- We look at whether the damage fits storm damage, older wear or both.
- You get a written report you can pass to your insurer.
Preparing for the visit
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
Getting a price
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form to find out.
Advice
Checking the roof from the ground
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. Don’t go up yourself.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Prices for storm damage roof reports in Swattenden
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Which survey package you book
- The size of the roof
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Getting in touch
Some details help us recommend the right survey and price. When you contact us, it helps to mention:
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- What made you get in touch
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. You will know the price before anything is booked.
FAQs for Swattenden
Do you cover smaller places like Swattenden?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
How do I find out if my home in Swattenden is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Can you put a tarpaulin over the damage?
Emergency cover over a damaged roof should be arranged with a roofer. Take photos from the ground first if it’s safe. Keep receipts for any emergency work.
How long does the survey take?
That depends on the size and shape of the roof; most visits take between one and two hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. The report is sent afterwards by email.
How do I arrange a storm damage roof report in Swattenden?
It’s easiest to phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Give us the address and some details about the roof, and we’ll recommend the right survey. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Can you tell me if my claim will be paid?
The decision is your insurer’s, not ours. We record the damage, with photos and the likely cause, for you to give to your insurer.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If the survey needs it and the roof space can be reached safely, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch, and if the loft can’t be reached safely, the report says so.
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When to book a survey in Swattenden
A storm often finds a roof’s existing weak spots. Nail fatigue, eroded ridge mortar and tired flashings can all fail in high winds. Our report notes both the storm damage and any older wear.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
Trees in and around Crane Valley shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- When you will get the report
- Will the report include photos?
Practical tips
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- File receipts for anything you pay for
- Write down when the storm hit and when you noticed damage
- Take photos of stains and damp inside
- Report the damage to your insurer as soon as you can
Once we have been, the findings are written up with photos. It covers the damage, its likely cause and any older defects. Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24 to 48 hours and Premium reports the same day.
Store invoices and reports for any roof work. They help show the roof was in good order before a storm.