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Storm Damage Roof Report in Brasted Chart
Wondering about the roof at a property in Brasted Chart? We carry out storm damage roof reports in Brasted Chart and across Greater London.
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Broken or displaced guttering
- New damp or leaks inside
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Brasted Chart
Most policies do not 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. Your insurer then decides how its policy applies. We survey chimney stacks, ridges and hips and flashings, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are loose or torn flashings and damaged pots on the stack.
In a London flat, water can travel some way before it shows, sometimes in a different flat from the one below the defect. Tracing it back matters, both for dealing with the cause and for any insurance claim. In Brasted Chart, we inspect what we can reach safely and are given access to. It is useful to know when the water appears and in what weather.
After the visit, you get a report with photographs, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Place
- Brasted Chart (TN16)
- Region
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Why get it checked now?
Damage left open lets in more rain. Further water damage can blur what the storm actually did. A roofer should deal with emergency protection quickly. A hidden valley or parapet gutter on a London house can hold water for weeks before anyone notices. When the stain finally shows, the damage underneath is often older than it looks.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, including VAT. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both including VAT. You will know the price for your survey before booking.
Why book us in Brasted Chart
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- An independent look at the roof
- A written report with photos
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Read our cost guide or our case studies.
For landlords and managing agents
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out by urgency where it matters, which helps when budgeting.
Common roof problems in Brasted Chart
Some people book because a claim has been questioned. An independent report gives you another view of the roof. What happens next is up to the insurer.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
Take an older house close to Church of St Martin: lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in.
What to check before booking
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Brasted Chart
How do I find out if my home in Brasted Chart is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Is parking a problem for a survey in Brasted Chart?
Typically it is manageable with a little notice. Let us know the parking rules on your street and we will work around them.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so we need permission from whoever owns or manages the building. We can only inspect what we’re given access to.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only if it’s safe. We inspect whatever is safely visible: from ground level, from windows, from inside the roof space, from the roof where it’s safe and by drone where it applies. Anything we can’t see is noted in the report.
Can you put a tarpaulin over the damage?
Call a roofer for emergency temporary protection. Take photos from the ground first if it’s safe. Keep receipts in case your insurer asks for them.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where applicable and safe. We fly a sub-250g drone and we are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). It’s included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where it applies, the Premium Survey.
What if the roof was already worn?
Wear and tear is normally excluded from home insurance. We note both storm damage and older defects, so it’s clear what we found. How the policy applies is up to your insurer.
How the survey works
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit usually takes about 1–2 hours for most houses, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Many London properties are flats or terraces with no side access, so the back of the roof is often seen from upstairs windows, from inside or, where a flight is allowed, from the air. Mention any building rules, key holders or managing agents when booking.
- You let us know what happened and whether a roofer has made the roof safe.
- We check inside, including the loft where there is access, for water damage.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, windows and the roof where it is safe.
- Storm damage and older wear are recorded separately where we can.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
How to prepare
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Getting a price
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and give us a few details about the property and we’ll point you to the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Advice
Different roofs, different checks
Flat roof coverings
Branches and debris can damage flat roofs or block outlets. We record what we find.
Clay and concrete tiles
Tiles without fixings can move more easily in wind. We note what we can see of how tiles are fixed.
Places near Brasted Chart
Also in Brasted Chart
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Brasted Chart
Quebec House, about 1.2 miles west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Brasted Chart. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Alongside Victorian and Edwardian terraces, outer London has a great many interwar semis, often with hipped roofs of clay or concrete tiles. Hips, bay roofs and later loft conversions are typical of those semis, if your home is one of them. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from.
As a London address, Brasted Chart can be tricky for parking: a visitor permit or a nearby bay makes the day easier. Landlords with a home close to Sevenoaks station may find that tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it.
Brasted Chart is about 4 miles west of Sevenoaks, in Greater London. We survey roofs in Brasted Chart and the rest of Greater London. Brasted Chart is one of the towns and villages in Greater London we cover for storm damage roof reports. Our Crawley page covers surveys nearby.
Every address in TN16 is covered for storm damage roof reports. Local streets include Chart Lane and Pipers Lane, and we cover them all. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Brasted (1 mile north), Toy's Hill (1 mile south), Sundridge (1 mile north-east), Ide Hill (2 miles south-east) and Goathurst Common (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Orpington (8 miles north), Thornton Heath (13 miles north-west), Croydon (11 miles north-west), Streatham (15 miles north-west), Bromley (10 miles north) and West Norwood (14 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Brasted Chart
Brasted Chart’s nearest station is Sevenoaks station, about 3.6 miles east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Tandridge Priory (3.3 miles west). Open spaces near Brasted Chart include Betsom's Hill and Dryhill Nature Reserve.
What affects the cost of storm damage roof reports
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The roof’s overall size
All our prices include VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for the job before you book.
What to let us know when you contact us
A few details help us point you to the right survey and price. When you get in touch, it helps to mention:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
For a price for storm damage roof reports in Brasted Chart, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us price the survey accurately.