Kent · London and the South East
Storm Damage Roof Report in The Stocks
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in The Stocks from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- New damp or leaks inside
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in The Stocks
When a storm has damaged your roof, a written record can help you explain it to your insurer. We photograph the damage, describe it and note whether it fits storm damage, older wear or both. We are not loss adjusters and can’t tell you if your claim will succeed. What we give you is an independent record of the roof. We survey chimney stacks, slate and tile slopes and gutters and fascias, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are damaged pots on the stack and new damp or leaks inside.
In a village or hamlet like The Stocks, older cottages and farmhouses often have roofs that have been patched over many years. A new leak may be fresh damage or the latest sign of long-term wear, and the difference matters, particularly to an insurer. The report says what was seen and what it points to. Damp in old walls and timbers is slow to dry, so the sooner the cause is found the better.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Where
- The Stocks (TN30)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Prices for storm damage roof reports in The Stocks
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- The size of the roof
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
Booking your survey
What helps most when you contact us:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Anything about access we should know
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email, let us know about the property and we’ll suggest the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
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Checking the roof from ground level
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
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.
When to book a survey in The Stocks
When you claim, your insurer may ask for evidence of the damage and its cause. An independent report gives you a clear record to send. The decision still rests with the insurer.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Damaged pots on the stack
The streets around a church such as Parish Church of St John the Baptist are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, leaks on older roofs often start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks.
Before you book anyone
- Whether the price includes VAT
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- Their insurance cover
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
Tips that help
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Do not go onto the roof to take pictures
- Check your policy for how to report damage
- Keep receipts for any emergency work
- Keep any slates, tiles or debris that fall, if it’s safe to do so
Questions about the findings are always welcome. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation.
A well-maintained roof stands up to storms better. Fix slipped slates, loose ridges and lifted flashings when you spot them.
Different roofs, different checks
Clay and concrete tiles
A missing tile lets rain reach the underlay. Each gap is recorded with a photo.
Chimney stacks
Wind can pull the flashings away from a chimney. We photograph any we find.
FAQs for The Stocks
Do you carry out roof surveys in The Stocks?
Yes, The Stocks is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Do you cover smaller places like The Stocks?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
What do I do if water is coming in?
Emergency temporary protection is a job for a roofer. If it’s safe, take photos before it goes on. We can record the damage in our report.
Can I challenge a declined storm claim?
Start by complaining to the insurer. The Financial Ombudsman Service may look at it if that doesn’t resolve it. The Ombudsman looks at whether there were storm conditions, whether the damage fits a storm and whether the storm was the main cause.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only when it is safe. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. We use safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where applicable.
Do you look in the loft space?
Where it’s relevant to the survey and there is safe access, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps, and if the loft cannot be reached safely, the report says so.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys or testing. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, like cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before any work.
What a storm damage roof report looks like in The Stocks
Many older homes in Kent have handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles held by pegs through two holes, and tile-hanging on their upper walls. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from. Smallhythe Place, about 2 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around The Stocks. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Anyone responsible for a site like Wittersham Church of England Primary School will know that tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back. Landlords with a home close to Rye station may find that a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer right away.
The Stocks is about 11 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. Whether the building in The Stocks is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof. We cover towns and villages across Kent. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
Surveys in TN30 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Whether your property is on Stocks Road, Budd's Lane and Wittersham Road or anywhere close by, we can help. Other places close to The Stocks include Acton (1 mile north), Wittersham (1 mile west), Stone Corner (1 mile north), Stone in Oxney (2 miles east) and Reading Street (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (11 miles north-east), Tenterden (4 miles north), Kennington (13 miles north-east), New Romney (10 miles east), Staplehurst (13 miles north-west) and Stanhope (10 miles north-east).
What’s near The Stocks
In The Stocks, that means homes and buildings near The Ewe And Lamb Inn, among other places. The closest station to The Stocks is Rye station, about 4.2 miles south of the centre. Nearby you will also find Smallhythe Place (2 miles north-west) and Ypres Tower (4.4 miles south). Open spaces near The Stocks include Flatropers Wood.
How the survey works
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so the report shows exactly what we saw. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take about one to two hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. Somewhere as small as The Stocks, access is often the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We start with what you’ve seen and any temporary repairs.
- We check inside, including the loft where there is access, for water damage.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, 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
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Getting a price
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.