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Storm damage roof report in Tonbridge, Kent
Need a storm damage roof report in Tonbridge? We can help, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
Storm damage roof report in Tonbridge
Wear and tear is usually excluded from home insurance. That makes the difference between storm damage and old wear important. Our report records both: recent damage alongside any older defects, like nail fatigue on slates or eroded pointing. We describe what we see, whichever way it points. Your insurer then decides how its policy applies. We’re frequently asked to look into damaged gutters and fascias and lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles, across gutters and fascias, flat roofs and ridges and hips.
Around a town like Tonbridge, leaks come from older and newer roofs alike. On older roofs it’s often slates, mortar and lead that has split or lifted; later homes can leak at valleys, verges and flat roofs over extensions. The cause decides what happens next, so it is worth finding it properly. It also tells you whether the problem is old wear or something more recent.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Place
- Tonbridge (TN9, TN10, TN11)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the cost of storm damage roof reports
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- How big the roof is
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
What we need to know
Before you get in touch, it is useful to have:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
Do you need a storm damage roof report in Tonbridge?
Flat roofs can be damaged too. Coverings can tear or peel back at the edges, and water can pond where outlets are blocked. We record what we find on flat and pitched roofs alike.
Look out for signs like these:
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
For site and facilities teams at buildings like New Beacon School, tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
What to check before booking
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- What experience they bring
- Their report turnaround times
For landlords and managing agents
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant, which helps when budgeting.
Landlords and letting agents in Tonbridge book surveys as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photographs, useful for planning maintenance.
How it works
Every visit follows the same pattern: we hear what you’ve seen, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, and more on a big or complicated roof. In Tonbridge, parking is rarely complicated, though it’s useful to know about driveways or restrictions. We look at the roof from the ground and from windows, then from the loft where there’s safe access, and from the roof itself where it is safe.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- We look at the roof from wherever it is safe.
- We record and photograph the damage.
- The report notes whether the damage fits a storm, older wear or both.
- We send you the report by email for your insurer.
Before we arrive
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Leave side gates unlocked
Arrange a survey
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Related advice
Common questions in Tonbridge
How should I get ready for a visit in Tonbridge?
Clear the way to the loft hatch if there is one, and tell us about any leaks, stains or past repairs. Let us know about parking and access in Tonbridge too.
How do I find out if my home in Tonbridge is listed?
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 my insurer declines the claim?
Raise it with your insurer first. If it is not resolved, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to help. 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 work in Tonbridge?
Yes. Tonbridge is part of the area we cover, and the service is the same as everywhere else we work.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Is there a set wind speed for storm damage?
There is no single figure. Many use gusts of about 55 mph, but each policy sets its own definition. Your policy document will say.
How long will you be at the property?
It typically takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house, and more on a big or complicated roof. You will then get the report by email, on the timescale of your package.
When you need someone else
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- A price for the repairs
- What’s beneath slates, tiles or membranes
- A decision on your insurance claim
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you. What a survey covers and does not.
What we look at
- Flashings
- Gutters and fascias
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges and hips
- Slate and tile slopes
Also near Tonbridge
Also in Tonbridge
Tonbridge roofs and the weather
Older houses across Kent frequently have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. You will also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from. Ightham Mote, about 4.1 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Tonbridge. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Take an older house close to Church of St Peter and St Paul: lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in. Homes near green spaces like Haysden Country Park can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Tonbridge is about 12 miles south-west of Maidstone, in Kent. In Tonbridge, as across Kent, every roof gets the same careful survey. We cover towns and villages across Kent. There’s also a page for Maidstone.
We survey roofs across TN9, TN10 and TN11 for storm damage roof reports and the streets around it. That includes homes and businesses on High Street, Old London Road and London Road and the roads around them. Tonbridge is on the A26 and A227, which makes it straightforward to reach. We also cover the places around Tonbridge: Lower Haysden (2 miles south-west), Leigh (3 miles west), Bidborough (3 miles south-west), Southborough (3 miles south) and Printstile (3 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (12 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (7 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (4 miles south), Swanley (14 miles north), Kings Hill (7 miles north-east) and Foley Park (12 miles north-east).
What’s near Tonbridge
In Tonbridge, that means homes and buildings near Haysden Country Park, Royal Rise Primary School and Hillview School for Girls. The closest station to Tonbridge is Tonbridge station, roughly 0.6 miles south-west. Other landmarks nearby include The Milne Museum (under half a mile west) and Tonbridge Castle (within half a mile south-west). For a walk, there is Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve and Barden Lake.
Useful tips for Tonbridge property owners
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Photograph the damage safely from below
- Report the damage to your insurer as soon as you can
- Ask a roofer for emergency temporary protection if water is coming in
- Keep fallen slates or tiles as evidence if safe
If anything in the report isn’t clear, just ask us. 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.