Kent · London and the South East
Storm damage roof report in The Platt, Kent
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in The Platt, and put it all in a written report with photos.
- Water coming in after the storm
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
When to book a survey in The Platt
Falling trees and branches can damage roofs in high winds. We record the damage and where it is, with photographs.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
If you live near a park like Eridge Park, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether VAT is added on top
- What experience they bring
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
How a storm damage roof report works in The Platt
Storms tend to find the weak points on a roof. Slates and tiles slip or blow off, ridge and hip tiles lift, flashings pull away and flat roof coverings can tear. Trees and branches can also hit roofs in a storm. We record the damage on your roof and photograph each part. Where we also see signs of older wear, the report records that too. Typical surveys look at roofs hit by falling trees and lead lifted at abutments, on ridges and hips, chimney stacks and flat roofs.
Roofs in small places like The Platt frequently stand in the open, 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 written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photographs show what each point refers to, and recommendations are put with the most urgent first where relevant.
- Place
- The Platt (TN3)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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What you can safely check yourself
A lot can be seen from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
How the survey works
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes between one and two hours at a typical home, and longer for a large or complex roof. For a village or hamlet like The Platt, the journey is planned beforehand: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- You let us know what happened and whether a roofer has made the roof safe.
- Inside, we look for signs of water in the loft and rooms below.
- 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 photographs.
Before the survey
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Getting a price
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
Advice
When you need someone else
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Whether your insurer will pay the claim
- A price for the repairs
- Damage hidden under coverings or inside the structure, without opening up
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in The Platt
- Gutters and fascias
- Flashings
- Flat roofs
- Ridges and hips
- Slate and tile slopes
- Chimney stacks
Prices for storm damage roof reports in The Platt
Survey packages start from £150, including VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- The roof’s overall size
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and which survey you book.
Booking your survey
You do not need to know any roofing terms. It is enough to tell us:
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Storm damage roof reports around The Platt
Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in. The wider area around The Platt has a long history of building, with Wadhurst Castle about 3 miles south-east. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof.
Shop and office owners around The Corn Exchange may find that finding where water is getting in quickly keeps disruption down. If you own a rental within reach of Frant station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
The Platt is about 4 miles south of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. If you’re in The Platt, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Our Kent coverage includes The Platt and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Maidstone page.
Surveys in TN3 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Other places close to The Platt include Frant (1 mile north), Mark Cross (2 miles south), Eridge Green (2 miles north-west), Town Row (3 miles south-west) and Tidebrook (3 miles south). Larger places within reach include Sevenoaks (14 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (4 miles north), Tonbridge (8 miles north), Kings Hill (14 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (8 miles north-east) and Southborough (5 miles north).
Near you in The Platt
We work in homes and buildings around The George Public House and Eridge Park and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Frant station, about 1.7 miles north-east. Other landmarks nearby include Tunbridge Wells Homeopathic Hospital (3.4 miles north) and The Corn Exchange (2.9 miles north). Open spaces near The Platt include Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve.
Why it is worth a survey now in The Platt
If a roofer needs to make the roof safe, take photos first if you can do so safely from ground level. Those photos show the damage as it was. For an older or listed building in a place like The Platt, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why us?
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
Questions from The Platt
Will you come out to The Platt?
Yes. The Platt is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Is my home in The Platt listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you use drones?
Where it’s applicable and safe, yes. We fly a sub-250g drone and we are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where it applies.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, if the freeholder or managing agent agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach.
Who handles emergency protection after a storm?
Emergency cover over a damaged roof should be arranged with a roofer. Take photos from the ground first if it’s safe. Keep receipts in case your insurer asks for them.
Can I challenge a declined storm claim?
Complain to your insurer first. If you are still unhappy, you may be able to take it to the Financial Ombudsman Service. An independent report can add to your evidence, but we can’t say how it will turn out.
What does a storm damage report cost?
A storm damage report starts from £150. Larger roofs are quoted for their size. Repair costs are not part of the report.