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Storm damage roof report in Bough Beech, Kent
Storm damage roof reports across Bough Beech, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photos.
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
About our storm damage roof report in Bough Beech
When a storm has damaged your roof, a written record can help you explain it to your insurer. Our report shows the damage in photos and says whether it looks like storm damage, wear and tear, or a mix. We’re not loss adjusters and cannot tell you if your claim will succeed. What we give you is an independent record of the roof. We survey flashings, ridges and hips and chimney stacks, and common reasons people get in touch are damaged pots on the stack and flashings pulled away from walls or stacks.
Somewhere as small as Bough Beech, older roofs have frequently been repaired many times. A new leak may be fresh damage or the latest sign of long-term wear, and the difference matters, particularly to an insurer. The report says what was seen and what it points to. Damp in old walls and timbers is slow to dry, so the sooner the cause is found the better.
Nothing in the report is left vague: where something needs attention, it says so plainly.
- Location
- Bough Beech (TN8)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Practical tips
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. A few suggestions:
- Keep fallen slates or tiles as evidence if safe
- Write down when the storm hit and when you noticed damage
- Keep invoices for temporary repairs
- Read your policy wording on storm damage
You will need a roofer’s quote for the repairs. The report gives them a clear list of the damage.
Keep records of roof work and surveys. They help show the roof was in good order before a storm.
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What else we do in Bough Beech
Signs you need a storm damage roof report in Bough Beech
Storms don’t only affect pitched roofs. Wind can lift edges and tear coverings, and blocked outlets can leave water ponding after heavy rain. Our report covers flat and pitched roofs.
Most people get in touch after spotting one of these:
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- New damp or leaks inside
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
Landlords with a home close to Hever station may find that a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
Before booking anyone
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- What insurance they carry
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
For landlords and managing agents
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Common questions in Bough Beech
Is Bough Beech in the area you cover?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, and Bough Beech is part of that. You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Is my home in Bough Beech listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do I need to be at home?
Not necessarily. If we only need the outside, we can agree that ahead of time, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
How strong does the wind have to be for a storm claim?
There’s no single figure. Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies. Check your policy wording.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys run seven days a week. To find a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
How much is a storm damage roof report?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Larger or more complex roofs are quoted for their size. It doesn’t include repair costs, so you’ll need a roofer’s quote for those.
Checking the roof from ground level
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
It’s useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
What we do, step by step
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from each safe vantage point, photograph what we find and record our findings for the written report. It normally takes an hour or two at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. In a small place like Bough Beech, access is normally the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- The roof is inspected from safe positions.
- We record and photograph the damage.
- We note the likely cause and any signs of older wear.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
Before we arrive
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Booking a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
Leave it or get it looked at?
Knowing whether older wear played a part helps you understand your position. We record storm damage and older defects, so there are no surprises later. Older and listed buildings around Bough Beech may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we will tell you which fits.
Why book us in Bough Beech
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- 20+ years’ experience
- Every finding written up with photos
- 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.
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Bough Beech
Across Kent, older roofs are frequently handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. 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. Hever Castle, about 1.1 miles south-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Bough Beech. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Living close to Chiddingstone Castle Park and Gardens is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Bough Beech is about 6 miles south-west of Sevenoaks, in Kent. We visit Bough Beech as part of our work across Kent. Bough Beech is one of the towns and villages in Kent we cover for storm damage roof reports. You can also see our page for Crawley.
Storm damage roof reports in TN8 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your property is on Hever Road, Clinton Lane and Millbrook or a nearby road, we can survey it. We also cover Charcott (2 miles east), Hall's Green (3 miles north-east), Ide Hill (3 miles north), Toy's Hill (3 miles north) and Goathurst Common (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Sevenoaks (6 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (8 miles south-east), Tonbridge (7 miles east), Swanley (14 miles north), Kings Hill (13 miles east) and Paddock Wood (12 miles east).
Near you in Bough Beech
In Bough Beech, that means homes and buildings near The Wheatsheaf Public House and Chiddingstone Castle Park and Gardens, among other places. The nearest railway station is Hever station, roughly 1.9 miles south-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Tandridge Priory (5.6 miles north-west) and Hever Castle (1.1 miles south-west).