Kent · London and the South East
Storm damage roof report in Bessels Green, Kent
Not sure what state the roof is in? We carry out storm damage roof reports in Bessels Green and across Kent.
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Damaged ridges and hips
How a storm damage roof report works in Bessels Green
We inspect the roof from wherever it can safely be seen: from ground level, from windows and higher points, from the roof space and from the roof where it is safe. We photograph and describe each area of damage. We note any part we couldn’t see. You get a report with photos to give to your insurer. We survey slate and tile slopes, gutters and fascias and flat roofs, and people most often book us about slipped or missing slates or tiles and torn or lifted flat roof coverings.
Being in a small place like Bessels Green makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: the journey and access are just planned beforehand. It helps to know where the water appears, in what weather, and what you’ve seen outside, plus any earlier repairs. If you have photographs of the water coming in, they help as well.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, along with how urgent it is.
- Where
- Bessels Green (TN13, TN14)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in Bessels Green
Will you come out to Bessels Green?
Yes. Bessels Green is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
How do I find out if my home in Bessels Green 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.
Should I go up on the roof to take photos?
Only from ground level or from windows. Don’t use a ladder or go onto the roof. With binoculars, you can see a lot from ground level, and we’ll record the rest.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We look at the parts we’re given access to, and the report makes that clear.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We carry out surveys seven days a week. To arrange a date, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
How many surveys have you done?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years, across London and South East England.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it is applicable. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
What we do, step by step
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes between one and two hours at a typical home, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Rural addresses near Bessels Green can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We start with the details: when the storm hit and what damage you can see.
- We inspect the roof from safe viewpoints and from the loft where there’s access.
- We photograph and record every area of damage we can see.
- We note the likely cause, including any signs of wear that were there before the storm.
- We send you a written report with photos, ready to give to your insurer.
How to prepare
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Let us know about parking near the property
Getting a price
If you are buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form whenever suits you.
Advice
What we look for on each type of roof
Slate roofs
Slates can slip or blow off in a storm, especially where the nails have corroded. Our report notes moved slates and any sign of older corrosion.
Ridge and hip tiles
Worn mortar under ridge tiles can let them lift in a storm. Our report says whether it looks freshly damaged or worn over time.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant beforehand.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out in order of urgency where relevant, which helps with budgets and planning.
Why act early in Bessels Green
Many policies expect damage to be reported promptly. Check the wording and tell your insurer as soon as you can. An independent report can follow. In a small place like Bessels Green, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, with VAT included, and we’ll tell you which fits.
Why book with us
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Photos and a written report every time
- Clear package prices, with VAT included
See what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
Common roof problems in Bessels Green
Branches and trees frequently come down on roofs during storms. The report shows what was hit and the damage caused, backed up with photos.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Chapel of the Good Shepherd, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in.
Questions to ask before you book
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Are they insured for the work?
Bessels Green roofs and the weather
The wider area around Bessels Green has a long history of building, with Knole House about 2.2 miles south-east. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead. Many older homes in Kent have handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles held by pegs through two holes, and tile-hanging on their upper walls. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts.
If you let a flat or house near Sevenoaks station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it. Homes near green spaces like Montreal Park can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
Bessels Green is about 1 mile west of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Bessels Green gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a close look at whatever is safely visible, photos and a clear written report. Our Kent coverage includes Bessels Green and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
We cover every part of TN13 and TN14 for storm damage roof reports and the streets around it. You will find streets like High Street, Witches Lane and Cranmer Road, all of which we cover. Nearby, we also carry out storm damage roof reports in Chipstead (1 mile north-west), Riverhead (1 mile north-east), Kippington (1 mile south-east), Dunton Green (1 mile north-east) and Sevenoaks (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Dartford (12 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (11 miles south-east), Gravesend (14 miles north-east), Tonbridge (8 miles south-east), Northfleet (13 miles north-east) and Swanley (8 miles north).
Near you in Bessels Green
We work in homes and buildings around Montreal Park, New Beacon School and The King's Head Public House, among other places. The nearest railway station is Sevenoaks station, about 1 mile east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Kemsing Castle Bank (3.6 miles north-east) and Sevenoaks Hospital (1.7 miles east). Open spaces near Bessels Green include Betsom's Hill and Dryhill Nature Reserve.
DIY checks: what’s safe
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.