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Chevening Storm Damage Roof Report
A careful look at the roof at your property in Chevening, and put it all in a written report with photos.
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
When to book a survey in Chevening
Branches and trees frequently come down on roofs during storms. The report shows what was hit and the damage caused, backed up with photos.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Water coming in after the storm
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Broken or displaced guttering
Take an older house close to Church of St Botolph: old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Their report turnaround times
- What the survey won’t cover
- Their insurance cover
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
Storm damage roof report in Chevening: what you get
We inspect the roof from wherever it can be seen safely: the ground, windows and vantage points, the loft where there’s access, and the roof itself where that is safe. We photograph and describe each area of damage. If part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. The report, with photos, is yours to pass to your insurer. If you’ve noticed torn or lifted flat roof coverings and water coming in after the storm, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on flashings, flat roofs and slate and tile slopes alike.
Somewhere as small as Chevening, older roofs have frequently been repaired many times. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old wear, which matters if you are thinking of an insurance claim. The report says what was seen and what it points to. Older walls and timbers hold water for a long time, so it’s worth finding the cause soon.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Where
- Chevening (TN14)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips that help
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Tell your insurer about the damage promptly
- Look at what your policy says about wear and tear
- Hold on to fallen pieces of the roof where you can
- Get a roofer to make the roof safe if needed
Questions about the findings are always welcome. Standard Surveys come with a follow-up consultation, and Premium Surveys with an in-person one.
Keep records of roof work and surveys. They can help show the roof was looked after.
How we price storm damage roof reports
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- The roof’s overall size
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
Helping us price your survey
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Anything about access we should know
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Storm damage roof reports in Chevening: local notes
The wider area around Chevening has a long history of building, with Quebec House about 3.3 miles south-west. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from.
If you let a flat or house near Dunton Green station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Combe Bank School, water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot.
Chevening is about 3 miles north-west of Sevenoaks, in Kent. We cover Chevening and the rest of Kent, as part of our work across London and South East England. Across Kent, we cover Chevening and the places around it. We also survey roofs in London.
Surveys in TN14 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We also cover Chipstead (1 mile south-east), Sundridge (2 miles south), Dunton Green (2 miles east), Bessels Green (2 miles south-east) and Riverhead (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Dartford (11 miles north), Sevenoaks (3 miles south-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles south-east), Gravesend (14 miles north-east), Tonbridge (9 miles south-east) and Northfleet (13 miles north-east).
Around Chevening
Around Chevening, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Trinity School, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Dunton Green station, about 1.7 miles east. Well-known places in the area include Sevenoaks Hospital (2.8 miles east) and Kemsing Castle Bank (4.2 miles east). Not far away are Dryhill Nature Reserve and Betsom's Hill.
When you need someone else
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Acting for you with the insurer
- Your insurer’s view of the claim
- A decision on your insurance claim
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Flashings
- Flat roofs
- Ridges and hips
- Slate and tile slopes
- Gutters and fascias
- Chimney stacks
Questions from Chevening
Do you cover Chevening?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Chevening?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing aren’t part of what we do. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If there is a loft and safe access to it, yes. From inside, the underside of the roof often shows damp, staining or daylight that cannot be seen from outside.
How much is a storm damage roof report?
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. Bigger roofs are quoted on size and access. It does not include repair costs, so you will need a roofer’s quote for those.
Will you deal with the insurance company for me?
No. We are not loss adjusters, and we don’t negotiate claims. We provide an independent record of the roof for you to send to your insurer.
Is wear and tear covered by insurance?
Wear and tear is not typically covered. Our report gives an honest view of what’s recent damage and what’s older wear. The claim decision is your insurer’s.
What we do, step by step
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. Most surveys take between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Around Chevening, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- First you give us the date of the storm and what you’ve noticed, inside and out.
- The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows and from the loft space where it is safe.
- We photograph and record every area of damage we can see.
- The likely cause is recorded, along with any evidence of older wear.
- You get a written report you can pass to your insurer.
Before we arrive
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Book a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from ground level or a window. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Why it’s worth a survey now in Chevening
It helps to get a record soon after the storm, while the damage is fresh. Further storms and quick fixes can make the picture less clear. In a place like Chevening, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Why book us in Chevening
- 20+ years’ experience
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Clear package prices, with VAT included
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Take a look at our cost guide or two real surveys.