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Storm Damage Roof Report in Burlings
Wondering about the roof at a property in Burlings? We carry out storm damage roof reports in Burlings and across Kent.
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Lead lifted at abutments
What this survey cannot tell you
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- Your insurer’s view of the claim
- Estimates of repair costs
- The outcome of a claim
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll suggest the right survey before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Ridges and hips
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- Gutters and fascias
- Flashings
- Slate and tile slopes
Storm damage roof report in Burlings: what you get
Our storm damage report starts from £150. It is a photo-illustrated written report, sent by email. It isn’t a repair quote and doesn’t include repair costs, so ask a roofer to quote for the work. The insurer may still send a loss adjuster of its own. Our report gives you an independent record of the damage and its likely cause. If you’ve noticed gutters pulled loose in the wind and new damp or leaks inside, we can find out what’s behind it, on flashings, ridges and hips and slate and tile slopes alike.
Being in a small place like Burlings makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: we simply plan the journey and access ahead. Let us know where the water shows, when it appears and anything you’ve noticed outside, along with any repairs done before. Photos of the stain and of the roof from outside are helpful too.
Report times depend on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Where
- Burlings (TN14)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Wind, rain and roofs in Burlings
The wider area around Burlings has a long history of building, with Down House about 2.2 miles north-west. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters. Across Kent, older roofs are often 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. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts.
If you own a rental within reach of Knockholt station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over. For site and facilities teams at buildings like Charles Darwin School, tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
Burlings is about 5 miles north-west of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Surveys in Burlings work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. Our Kent coverage includes Burlings and the places around it. We also survey roofs in London.
Here we cover the TN14 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Horns Green (1 mile south-west), Cudham (1 mile north-west), Berry's Green (1 mile west), Single Street (1 mile north-west) and Luxted (2 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns like Dartford (11 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (5 miles south-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles south-east), Gravesend (15 miles north-east), Tonbridge (11 miles south-east) and Northfleet (14 miles north-east).
What’s near Burlings
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Blacksmith's Arms. The closest station to Burlings is Knockholt station, about 3 miles north-east. Nearby you’ll also find Orpington Hospital (3.6 miles north). The countryside around Burlings includes Downe Bank and Betsom's Hill.
The survey, step by step
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, like when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes between one and two hours at most homes, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Older rural homes like those around Burlings can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- The roof is inspected from safe positions.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- The report notes whether the damage fits a storm, older wear or both.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
Getting ready for the survey
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Book a survey
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We’ll confirm the price before you book.
Advice
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What a survey costs
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The size of the roof
- Height and safe access
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 including VAT. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Helping us price your survey
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It helps to include:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
Unsure which package suits your roof? It’s easiest to ring 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll explain the options and the price.
Why get it checked now?
Damage left open lets in more rain. That can add to the damage and make it harder to separate from the storm. A roofer should deal with emergency protection quickly. Around Burlings, older homes frequently have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
Why book with us
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- 98% of clients satisfied
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
Read our cost guide and two real surveys.
Signs you need a storm damage roof report in Burlings
Flat roofs can be damaged too. Coverings can tear or peel back at the edges, and water can pond where outlets are blocked. We record what we find on flat and pitched roofs alike.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Loose or torn flashings
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
The streets around a church such as St Katharine's Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in.
What to check before booking
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- What they will not be able to tell you
- Are they insured for the work?
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
DIY checks: what’s safe
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date.
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Burlings
Will you come out to Burlings?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Burlings?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
What’s the best way to book?
The quickest way is to phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Give us the address and some details about the roof. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
How long does the survey take?
It usually takes about 1–2 hours for a house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. We’ll confirm the timing as you book.
Does your report mean my claim will be accepted?
We can’t say whether a claim will be paid. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. What we provide is an independent record of the damage.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.