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Yalding Storm Damage Roof Report
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out storm damage roof reports in Yalding.
- New damp or leaks inside
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
How a storm damage roof report works in Yalding
A storm damage roof report is priced from £150. You get a written report with photos by email. It isn’t a repair quote and doesn’t include repair costs, so ask a roofer to quote for the work. Your insurer may also send its own loss adjuster. Our report gives you an independent record of the damage and its likely cause. We survey slate and tile slopes, flashings and ridges and hips, and the problems we are asked to look at most are slipped or missing slates or tiles and new damp or leaks inside.
Being in a small place like Yalding makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: the journey and access are just planned in advance. It helps to know where the water appears, in what weather, and what you’ve seen outside, along with any repairs done before. Photographs of the stain and of the roof from outside are helpful too.
The report does not just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Location
- Yalding (ME18)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
The visit typically starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the loft space where it can be reached. All told, expect about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Older rural homes like those around Yalding 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.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- The roof is inspected from safe positions.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- We note the likely cause and any signs of older wear.
- We send you the report by email for your insurer.
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Booking a survey
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and give us some details about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
Leaks and storm damage in Yalding
Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in. There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 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, so the council is the place to ask.
Trees in and around Quarry Wood shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall. For landlords with property near Yalding station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer straight away.
Yalding is about 5 miles south-west of Maidstone, in Kent. Anywhere in Yalding, we can carry out storm damage roof reports at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. We cover towns and villages across Kent.
Storm damage roof reports in ME18 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need a storm damage roof report at a property on High Street, Windmill Path and Blunden Lane or a nearby road, we can survey it. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Congelow (1 mile south), Benover (1 mile south), Hunton (1 mile south-east), Nettlestead Green (1 mile north-west) and Laddingford (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (5 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (15 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (11 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles south-west), Gravesend (14 miles north) and Tonbridge (7 miles west).
Near you in Yalding
In Yalding, that means homes and buildings near Quarry Wood and The Walnut Tree Public House. The closest station to Yalding is Yalding station, about 1 mile west. Well-known places in the area include Oakwood Hospital (3.7 miles north-east) and Teapot Island (0.8 miles south-west).
Common questions in Yalding
How do I find out if my home in Yalding is listed?
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.
Is Yalding within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where it applies, a drone, and the report notes anything we couldn’t see.
How long is the visit?
Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. We’ll confirm the timing when you book.
Is wear and tear covered by insurance?
Insurers normally exclude wear and tear. We describe what looks like fresh storm damage and what looks older. Your insurer decides the claim.
Does your report mean my claim will be accepted?
Only your insurer can decide that. We record the damage, with photographs and the likely cause, for you to give to your insurer.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days when booking.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That is where a survey comes in.
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight.
When to book a survey in Yalding
Falling trees and branches can damage roofs in high winds. We record the damage and where it is, with photographs.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Stains appearing after strong winds
Take an older house close to St Peter's and St Paul's Church: water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- How soon the report will arrive
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
Prices for storm damage roof reports in Yalding
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- Roof area
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, including VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Booking your survey
There’s no need for technical words. Just tell us:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
You can call us seven days a week. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Towns and villages near Yalding
Also in Yalding
Why get it checked now?
If the damage is partly wear and tear, it is better to know. Our report gives an honest view of both, so there are no surprises later. Older cottages and farmhouses around Yalding can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, with VAT included. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. You will know the price for your survey before booking.
Why book with us
- A written report with photos
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
See what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
Roof by roof
Slate roofs
Slates can slip or blow off in a storm, particularly where the nails have corroded. Our report notes moved slates and any sign of older corrosion.
Ridge and hip tiles
A lifted ridge tile can let water into the roof. We photograph and describe the damage.