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Storm Damage Roof Report in Borough Green
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Borough Green, and put it all in a written report with photographs.
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
Storm damage roof report in Borough Green: what you get
Most policies don’t cover wear and tear. 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. We are frequently asked to look into flashings pulled away from walls or stacks and ridge tiles that have come loose, on flashings, gutters and fascias and flat roofs.
Chimney stacks on older houses around places like Borough Green can let water in, at the flashings, the pointing or the mortar round the pots. Damp on a chimney breast is not always rain from above, which is why it’s worth tracing properly. The stack, its flashings and the loft space beside it are all worth checking.
Where we can’t see part of the roof, the report says so. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Place
- Borough Green (TN15)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Different roofs, different checks
Ridge and hip tiles
Ridge and hip tiles take the full force of the wind. The survey notes loose, cracked or missing ridge and hip tiles.
Clay and concrete tiles
Strong gusts can lift and break tiles. The report shows each damaged area.
Do you need a storm damage roof report in Borough Green?
Flat roofs can be damaged too. Wind can lift edges and tear coverings, and blocked outlets can leave water ponding after heavy rain. We record what we find on flat and pitched roofs alike.
People typically book a survey when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Stains appearing after strong winds
If you own a rental within reach of Borough Green & Wrotham station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it.
Questions to ask before booking
- Are they insured for the work?
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
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For landlords and managing agents
Landlords and agents in Borough Green book surveys as well as homeowners. A photo-illustrated written report gives you a clear record of the roof, useful for planning maintenance.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work around your tenants.
Before and after the survey
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Keep receipts for any emergency work
- Keep any slates, tiles or debris that fall, if it is safe to do so
- Photograph the damage safely from below
- Keep a note of the date of the storm
For repair costs, ask a roofer to quote. The report gives them a clear list of the damage.
A well-maintained roof stands up to storms better. Have loose slates, tiles and flashings seen to promptly.
The survey, step by step
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. In a smaller place like Borough Green, parking is seldom the issue; lanes, gates and long drives are worth mentioning. Low roofs on bungalows can often be seen well from ground level, and the loft shows the rest.
- You tell us when the storm was and what damage you’ve seen.
- 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 check whether the damage fits storm damage, older wear or both.
- We send you a written report with photos, ready to give to your insurer.
Before the survey
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Keep pets in another room
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Arrange a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Borough Green
How do I find out if my home in Borough Green is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Do you cover Borough Green?
Yes, Borough Green is within the area we cover. Our area covers London and South East England. Just call 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the property.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Not unless it is safe. Safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where applicable cover most of what’s needed.
Will my insurer pay for an old roof?
Wear and tear is usually excluded from home insurance. Our report records storm damage and any older wear we see, so it’s clear what we found. How the policy applies is up to your insurer.
How experienced are you?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years.
Should I go up on the roof to take photos?
Please do not climb onto the roof. Take photos from ground level or from windows. Note the date and time, and photograph any damage inside.
What wind speed counts as a storm?
It depends on your policy. Many use gusts of about 55 mph, but each policy sets its own definition. Your policy document will say.
Leaks and storm damage in Borough Green
Old Soar Manor, about 2.1 miles south, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Borough Green. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it is detailed.
The streets around a church like The Church of the Good Shepherd are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Borough Green Primary School, a leak through a large roof is frequently found some distance from where the water shows inside.
Borough Green is about 5 miles east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Bookings from Borough Green are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Our area takes in places right across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our Maidstone page covers surveys nearby.
Postcode districts we cover here for storm damage roof reports: TN15. If you need a storm damage roof report at a property on Station Road, High Street and Hill View or a nearby road, we can survey it. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Basted (1 mile south), Platt (1 mile east), Crouch (1 mile south), Claygate Cross (1 mile south) and Comp (1 mile east). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (10 miles east), Dartford (11 miles north), Sevenoaks (5 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (11 miles south), Gravesend (10 miles north) and Tonbridge (7 miles south).
Local landmarks in Borough Green
Typical jobs here are in homes near Wrotham School, Red Lion Public House and Wrotham School, among other places. Borough Green has its own railway station: Borough Green & Wrotham station. A little further out are Ightham Court (0.9 miles west) and Sevenoaks Hospital (4.9 miles west).
Why it is worth a survey now in Borough Green
With an independent report, you have something specific to show your insurer. It records the damage and what seems to have caused it, alongside any photos you took yourself. In an older home around Borough Green, water from a roof defect can get into timber and plaster, which is far harder to put right than the roof fault itself.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Why us?
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- An independent view of the roof
- Visits on any day of the week
See our cost guide and two real surveys.