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Storm Damage Roof Report in Barnes Cray
A careful look at the roof at your property in Barnes Cray, with photographs and a written report.
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Loose or torn flashings
How a storm damage roof report works in Barnes Cray
Wear and tear is usually excluded from home insurance. That makes the difference between storm damage and old wear important. We note signs of each: recent damage alongside any older defects, like nail fatigue on slates or eroded pointing. We give an honest view of what we see. How the policy applies is for your insurer to decide. If you’ve noticed loose or torn flashings and stains appearing after strong winds, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Older cottages and houses around Barnes Cray may have roofs with little or no underlay. Once the slates or tiles let water past, there’s little to stop it reaching the ceiling. Finding where it gets in, and whether it is old wear or new damage, decides what comes next. Wet battens and insulation in the loft are frequently the first clue.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters, with a note and a photo for each point. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Where
- Barnes Cray (DA1, DA8)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the cost of storm damage roof reports
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
What to tell us when you get in touch
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you get in touch, it’s useful to mention:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- The property’s address and postcode
- What’s prompted the survey
We confirm the price for your roof before you book, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £150, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Different roofs, different checks
Slate roofs
In high winds, slates can slip or go, often where nails have rusted. We record which slates have moved and any signs of older nail fatigue.
Lead flashings
Lifted flashings let rain run behind them into the roof. The report records the flashing and any damp inside.
Also near Barnes Cray
What else we do in Barnes Cray
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Barnes Cray
Hall Place and Gardens, about 1.7 miles south-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Barnes Cray. On older houses around here, roofs frequently 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. Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. You’ll 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.
Homes near green spaces like Braeburn Park can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls. Take an older house close to Christ Church: water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney.
Barnes Cray is about 2 miles north-west of Dartford, in Kent. If you’re in Barnes Cray, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Barnes Cray is one of the places in Kent we cover. There is also a page for London.
Every address in DA1 and DA8 is within our area for storm damage roof reports. We offer storm damage roof reports to properties on Stour Road, Wilmot Road and Maiden Lane. If you are just outside Barnes Cray, we cover Slade Green (1 mile north), North End (1 mile north), Crayford (1 mile south-west), Barnehurst (1 mile west) and Bexley Riverside (1 mile north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Sevenoaks (12 miles south), Gravesend (8 miles east), Northfleet (7 miles east), Swanley (4 miles south), Swanscombe (4 miles east) and Windmill Hill (8 miles east).
Local landmarks in Barnes Cray
We work in homes and buildings around Braeburn Park, Bird in Hand pub and Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, among other places. The nearest railway station is Slade Green station, roughly 0.7 miles north. A little further out are West Hill Hospital (1 mile south-east) and Dartford Library (1.4 miles south-east). Not far away are Wansunt Pit.
Why act early in Barnes Cray
The sooner the damage is recorded, the clearer the evidence. Further storms and quick fixes can make the picture less clear. Tradespeople may need to travel further to a smaller place like Barnes Cray, so it helps to plan roof work rather than call someone out in a hurry. Knowing early gives you time to get the right people in.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, inc. VAT. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both including VAT. We confirm the exact price before booking.
What you get with us
- Surveys seven days a week
- 98% of customers satisfied
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Package prices that include VAT
Take a look at our cost guide or two real surveys.
Practical tips
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. A few suggestions:
- Keep invoices for temporary repairs
- Look at what your policy says about wear and tear
- Photograph the damage safely from below
- Check your policy for how to report damage
The insurer might appoint a loss adjuster. You’ll have your own independent record to refer to.
Have overhanging branches looked at by a tree surgeon. Branches can hit or scrape the roof in a storm.
What we do, step by step
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photos as we go and record our findings for the written report. It typically takes roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. A visit to Barnes Cray is planned like any other: the time, the access and where to park are agreed in advance. Weekday and weekend visits are both possible. Let us know about any garages, outbuildings or extensions you want included.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- We look at the roof from wherever it’s safe.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
How to book
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or email us. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Advice
Barnes Cray questions
Do you cover Barnes Cray?
Yes, Barnes Cray is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Barnes Cray as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Barnes Cray?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about 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.
Is wear and tear covered by insurance?
Wear and tear is usually excluded from home insurance. Our report records storm damage and any older wear we see, so you know what the roof shows. Your insurer decides how its policy applies.
Is there a set wind speed for storm damage?
It depends on your policy. Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies. Check your policy wording.
What’s the best way to book?
To book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us the address and what you need to know. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you’ll need a RICS survey as well.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so we need permission from whoever owns or manages the building. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
What we’re asked to look at in Barnes Cray
Falling trees and branches can damage roofs in high winds. The report shows what was hit and the damage caused, with photographs.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- New damp or leaks inside
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
If you look after a building like Haberdashers' Aske's Crayford Academy, tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What insurance they carry
- When you’ll get the report
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof