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Storm damage roof report in Chipstead, Kent
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Chipstead. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
Storm damage roof report in Chipstead: what you get
Each roof is looked at from the safest viewpoints available: from the ground, from windows and higher points, from the loft space and from the roof where it’s safe. We photograph and describe each area of damage. We note any part we couldn’t see. The report, with photos, is yours to pass to your insurer. We are frequently asked to look into holes or cracks caused by debris and slates and tiles blown off the roof, across ridges and hips, slate and tile slopes and flashings.
Many homes in small places like Chipstead face open ground, so storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hard. Once water gets into older walls, it takes a long time to dry, which makes finding the cause quickly worthwhile. A written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, like when you want to compare after future work.
- Location
- Chipstead (TN13, TN14)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Leaks and storm damage in Chipstead
About 2.8 miles south-east lies Knole House, a reminder of how long the area around Chipstead has been built on. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in.
Take a building like Amherst School: tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back. Trees in and around Montreal Park shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls. If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Chapel of the Good Shepherd, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney.
Chipstead is about 2 miles west of Sevenoaks, in Kent. We carry out storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Chipstead and the surrounding area. Our Kent coverage includes Chipstead. There is also a page for Maidstone.
Surveys in TN13 and TN14 are booked the same way as anywhere else. You will find streets like High Street, Homedean Road and Chevening Road, and we cover them all. If you’re just outside Chipstead, we cover Bessels Green (1 mile south-east), Riverhead (1 mile east), Dunton Green (1 mile north-east), Sundridge (1 mile south-west) and Chevening (1 mile north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Dartford (11 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles south-east), Gravesend (14 miles north-east), Tonbridge (8 miles south-east), Northfleet (13 miles north-east) and Swanley (8 miles north).
Near you in Chipstead
We work in homes and buildings around Montreal Park, The Bricklayers Arms and Trinity School. For rail, the closest station is Dunton Green station, roughly 1.2 miles north-east. Other landmarks nearby include Sevenoaks Museum (2.2 miles south-east) and Kemsing Castle Bank (3.8 miles north-east). Open spaces near Chipstead include Betsom's Hill and Dryhill Nature Reserve.
Towns and villages near Chipstead
What else we do in Chipstead
DIY checks: what’s safe
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we look at the roof.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Do not go up yourself.
What affects the price in Chipstead
We confirm the price for the job before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- How big the roof is
Prices start from £150, with VAT included, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
Helping us price your survey
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- What’s prompted the survey
- The kind of building and roof involved
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Roof by roof
Flat roof coverings
Edge trims and laps are frequently where flat roof coverings start to peel back. We check whether the damage is recent or older.
Chimney stacks
High winds can loosen pots, cowls and aerials on stacks. We record any damage we can see.
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Chipstead
Do you carry out roof surveys in Chipstead?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Chipstead as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
How do I find out if my home in Chipstead is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We carry out surveys on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a date, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are frequently shared, so whoever owns or manages the building needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling aren’t something we do. Where a material might contain it, like old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it’s disturbed.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
How much is a storm damage roof report?
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. Larger or more complex roofs are quoted for their size. It does not include repair costs, so you’ll need a roofer’s quote for those.
For landlords and managing agents
Landlords, agents and building managers in Chipstead and across Kent can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
How the survey works
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the roof as can be seen safely and record it clearly. Notes and photos go into the written report. It normally takes about 1–2 hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. Somewhere like Chipstead needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- You let us know what happened and whether a roofer has made the roof safe.
- Inside, we look for signs of water in the loft and rooms below.
- We view the roof from safe positions.
- Storm damage and older wear are recorded separately where we can.
- You receive the written report with photos.
Preparing for the visit
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Let us know about parking near the property
Arrange a survey
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will explain the options and the price.
Advice
Leave it or get it looked at?
The sooner the damage is recorded, the clearer the evidence. Further storms and quick fixes can make the picture less clear. Older cottages and farmhouses around Chipstead can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
Every price we give includes VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the exact price before you book.
Why us?
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Package prices that include VAT
- An independent view of the roof
- PI and public liability insurance
Take a look at our cost guide or our case studies.