Kent · London and the South East
Basted Storm Damage Roof Report
Storm damage roof reports across Basted, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photos.
- New damp or leaks inside
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Basted
Do you cover smaller places like Basted?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Is Basted in the area you cover?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and the South East, and Basted is part of that. You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details.
Will you go up on the roof?
Not unless it is safe. Safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where applicable cover most of what’s needed, and anything out of sight is recorded in the report.
Is there a set wind speed for storm damage?
It depends on your policy. Many use gusts of about 55 mph, but each policy sets its own definition. Check your policy wording.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it is applicable and safe, yes. We are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where applicable.
How should I record storm damage myself?
Safely, from the ground or a window. Don’t use a ladder or go onto the roof. Binoculars can help you see damage from below, and we will record the rest.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with the freeholder or managing agent. Mention it when you contact us and we will explain what’s needed.
How a storm damage roof report works in Basted
If your roof has been damaged, stay safe first. Photograph the damage from ground level or a window, and never climb up. Emergency temporary protection, such as covering an opening, is a job for a roofer. Our report records the damage so you have an independent record to give your insurer. Hold on to receipts for anything you pay for. Typical surveys look at damage from fallen branches or debris and slipped or missing slates or tiles, on flashings, flat roofs and slate and tile slopes.
Many homes in small places like Basted face open ground, where storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hardest. Damp in old stone, brick or timber walls is slow to dry out, which makes finding the cause quickly worthwhile. A record with photos is useful if you need to show the damage to anyone else.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Where
- Basted (TN15)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. You’re welcome to ask questions while we are there. Around Basted, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it is useful to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it is safe.
- We note the date of the storm and the damage you’ve seen.
- We check 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.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
Before we arrive
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
How to book
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form to find out.
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What a storm damage roof report looks like in Basted
Across Kent, older roofs are frequently handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. 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. About 1.4 miles south-east lies Old Soar Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Basted has been built on. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Living close to Ivy Hatch Nature Reserve is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching. If you live in an older home near The Church of the Good Shepherd, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in.
Basted is about 5 miles east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Bookings from Basted are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Our Kent coverage includes Basted and the places around it. Our Maidstone page covers surveys nearby.
Surveys in TN15 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Whether your property is on Basted Mill and Plough Hill or anywhere close by, we can help. We also cover the places around Basted: Claygate Cross (1 mile south-east), Crouch (1 mile south-east), Borough Green (1 mile north), Platt (1 mile north-east) and Plaxtol (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (10 miles east), Dartford (12 miles north), Sevenoaks (5 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles south), Gravesend (11 miles north) and Tonbridge (6 miles south).
Local landmarks in Basted
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Plough Public House, Wrotham School and Ivy Hatch Nature Reserve. The closest station to Basted is Borough Green & Wrotham station, roughly 0.9 miles north. Other landmarks nearby include Ightham Court (1.3 miles north-west) and Sevenoaks Hospital (4.8 miles west).
What happens if roof problems are left?
It helps to get a record soon after the storm, while the damage is fresh. Later weather and temporary repairs can make it harder to see what happened. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Basted, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, with VAT included, and we can help you choose.
Why us?
- Photographs and a written report every time
- Surveys seven days a week
- Over 20 years’ experience
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
Nearby places to Basted
Other services in Basted
For landlords and managing agents
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, putting the urgent items at the top.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time.
Roof by roof
Ridge and hip tiles
Ridge tiles bedded in old mortar can loosen in high winds. We note whether the mortar looks recently broken or long worn.
Flat roof coverings
Debris blown onto a flat roof can puncture the covering or block outlets. We record what we find.
What we can’t see
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- The work of a loss adjuster appointed by your insurer
- Whether your insurer will pay the claim
- What your policy covers, which depends on its wording
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Basted
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- Flashings
- Ridges and hips
- Gutters and fascias
- Slate and tile slopes
Signs you need a storm damage roof report in Basted
Some people book because a claim has been questioned. You get an independent record of what the roof shows. What happens next is up to the insurer.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Water coming in after the storm
If you own a rental within reach of Borough Green & Wrotham station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer straight away.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Whether the price includes VAT