Kent · London and the South East
Storm Damage Roof Report in Wissenden
Storm damage roof reports in Wissenden, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photos.
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Loose or torn flashings
- Flat roof edges peeled back
About our storm damage roof report in Wissenden
After a storm, safety comes first. Take photos from ground level or from windows, and don’t climb onto the roof. If water is coming in, a roofer can put temporary protection in place. 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 slates and tiles blown off the roof and damaged pots on the stack, we can find out what’s behind it, on chimney stacks, slate and tile slopes and flat roofs alike.
In a village or hamlet like Wissenden, older cottages and farmhouses often have roofs that have been patched over many years. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old wear, and the difference matters, particularly to an insurer. We check what can safely be seen and set out what we find. Older walls and timbers hold water for a long time, so it is worth finding the cause soon.
The report does not just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend.
- Location
- Wissenden (TN26)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
The aim of the visit is simple: to look at the roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit usually takes about 1–2 hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. Older roofs in small places like Wissenden can have low, tight loft spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it’s safe.
- You tell us when the storm was and what damage you’ve seen.
- The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows and from the loft space where it is safe.
- The damage is recorded with photos, area by area.
- The likely cause is recorded, along with any evidence of older wear.
- You get a written report you can pass to your insurer.
Before we arrive
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Getting a price
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We’ll confirm the price before booking.
Advice
Different roofs, different checks
Clay and concrete tiles
Strong gusts can lift and break tiles. We record which are damaged and where.
Lead flashings
Flashings can lift or pull away from walls and chimneys in strong winds. Loose or damaged flashings are photographed and noted.
Why get it checked now?
Many policies expect damage to be reported promptly. Let your insurer know early, and check what your policy asks for. Our report can then add a clear record. Outbuildings and barns around Wissenden are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, from £400 with VAT included. We can help you choose the package that fits what you want to find out.
What you get with us
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Photographs and a written report every time
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Packages from £150, inc. VAT
See what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
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Storm damage roof reports in Wissenden: local notes
Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in. The wider area around Wissenden has a long history of building, with Godinton House about 4.8 miles east. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
For landlords with property near Pluckley station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer straight away.
Wissenden is about 6 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. Whether the building in Wissenden is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof. We cover towns and villages across Kent, large and small. For surveys nearby, see our Maidstone page.
Storm damage roof reports in TN26 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you are just outside Wissenden, we cover Maltman's Hill (1 mile north), Bethersden (1 mile south-east), Further Quarter (2 miles south-west), Chambers' Green (2 miles north-east) and Fir Toll (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (12 miles north-west), Ashford (6 miles east), Sittingbourne (14 miles north), Faversham (14 miles north-east), Davington (14 miles north-east) and Foley Park (13 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Wissenden
For rail, the closest station is Pluckley station, roughly 1.5 miles north-east. Nearby you will also find Benenden Hospital (6 miles south-west) and Romden Castle (1 mile north-west).
When to book a survey in Wissenden
Insurers frequently want evidence of what has been damaged and why. An independent report gives you a clear record to send. Your insurer still makes the decision.
Most people get in touch after spotting one of these:
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Bethersden Primary School, on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
Questions to ask before booking
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
What a survey costs
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Building height and the viewpoints available
Prices start from £150, including VAT, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before you book.
What to tell us when you get in touch
We’ll normally ask about:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Dates you are working to, like exchange
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or email us, let us know about the property and we will explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Checking the roof from ground level
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
You can learn a lot from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Wissenden: your questions answered
Is Wissenden within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Wissenden?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
How should I record storm damage myself?
Safely, from ground level or a window. Do not use a ladder or go onto the roof. Binoculars can help you see damage from below, and we’ll record the rest.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
How long does the survey take?
It typically takes between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. The report follows by email.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only when it’s safe. Safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where applicable cover most of what’s needed, and anything out of sight is recorded in the report.