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Storm damage roof report in Claygate, Kent
Storm damage roof reports in Claygate from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- New damp or leaks inside
Common roof problems in Claygate
Flat roofs can be damaged too. Wind can lift edges and tear coverings, and blocked outlets can leave water ponding after heavy rain. Our report covers flat and pitched roofs.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Damaged pots on the stack
The streets around a church like Church of St Margaret are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- What happens after the report arrives
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- What experience they bring
Storm damage roof report in Claygate: what you get
Most policies don’t cover wear and tear. So it matters whether the damage came from the storm or from a roof that was already worn. Our report records both: 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’re frequently asked to look into broken or displaced guttering and damaged flat roof membrane, across chimney stacks, ridges and hips and gutters and fascias.
Being in a small place like Claygate 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, plus any earlier repairs. If you have photos of the water coming in, they help as well.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Place
- Claygate (TN12)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Practical tips
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Keep fallen slates or tiles as evidence if safe
- Keep invoices for temporary repairs
- Ask a roofer for emergency temporary protection if water is coming in
- Record any water damage in rooms and the loft
The report is emailed to you, and you decide what to send to your insurer. It’s your record to use.
Clear gutters and outlets before the stormy months. Overflowing gutters can make storm damage worse.
Prices for storm damage roof reports in Claygate
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, with VAT included, and we can help you choose.
What we need to know
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Also in Claygate
Questions from Claygate
Do you carry out roof surveys in Claygate?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Claygate as anywhere else.
How do I find out if my home in Claygate is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
My storm claim was turned down. What now?
Raise it with your insurer first. The Financial Ombudsman Service may look at it if that doesn’t resolve it. The Ombudsman looks at whether there were storm conditions, whether the damage fits a storm and whether the storm was the main cause.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We are 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 should I record storm damage myself?
Safely, from ground level or a window. Do not use a ladder or go onto the roof. With binoculars, you can see a lot from ground level and we will inspect the rest from safe positions.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Tell us which days suit you as you book.
How long will you be at the property?
It normally takes about one to two hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. The written report follows by email, on the timescale of your package.
When you need someone else
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- What’s beneath slates, tiles or membranes
- A price for the repairs
- How your policy defines a storm
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer before you book. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Claygate
- Ridges and hips
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flashings
- Gutters and fascias
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
What we do, step by step
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take an hour or two for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Older roofs in small places like Claygate can have low, tight loft spaces, so it’s useful to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- You tell us when the storm was and what damage you’ve seen.
- The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows and from the loft space where it’s safe.
- We photograph and record every area of damage we can see.
- The likely cause is recorded, along with any evidence of older wear.
- The findings are written up with photographs for you to share with your insurer.
Before we arrive
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Book a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will explain the options and the price.
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Leaks and storm damage in Claygate
England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, so the council is the place to ask. Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. You will also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it is detailed.
Landlords with a home close to Marden station may find that tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it.
Claygate is about 7 miles south-west of Maidstone, in Kent. We survey roofs in Claygate across London and South East England. Claygate is one of the places in Kent we cover for storm damage roof reports. There is also a page for Maidstone.
Storm damage roof reports in TN12 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Streets in the area include Sheephurst Lane, Maidstone Road and Spenny Lane, all of which we cover. Close by, we survey roofs in Pearson's Green (1 mile south-west), Marden Beech (2 miles south-east), Marden (2 miles east), Queen Street (2 miles north-west) and Castle Hill (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (7 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (14 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (8 miles west), Tonbridge (8 miles west), Kings Hill (7 miles north) and Foley Park (8 miles north-east).
Near you in Claygate
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The White Hart pub. Claygate’s nearest station is Marden station, roughly 1.8 miles east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include South East Romany Museum (2.7 miles east).
Landlord and commercial surveys in Claygate
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photos included.