Kent · London and the South East
Comp Storm Damage Roof Report
An independent record of roof damage after a storm in Comp, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Get in touch for a price.
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Damaged gutters and fascias
How a storm damage roof report works in Comp
Most policies do not 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 describe what we see, whichever way it points. How the policy applies is for your insurer to decide. We survey slate and tile slopes, gutters and fascias and flat roofs, and people most often book us about loose or torn flashings and stains appearing after strong winds.
Somewhere as small as Comp, older roofs have frequently been repaired many times. A new leak may be fresh damage or the latest sign of long-term wear, which matters if you’re 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 Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Comp (TN15)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
The visit has one job: to see as much of the roof as can be seen safely and record it clearly. Notes and photographs go into the written report. It usually takes about 1–2 hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. Older roofs in small places like Comp can have low, tight loft spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We note the date of the storm and the damage you’ve seen.
- We look at the roof from wherever it is safe.
- We record and photograph the damage.
- The report notes whether the damage fits a storm, older wear or both.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
Preparing for the visit
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Book a survey
For a price for storm damage roof reports in Comp, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us give you an accurate price.
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Practical tips
You do not need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Get a roofer to make the roof safe if needed
- Tell your insurer about the damage promptly
- Take photos from the ground or a window, never by climbing
- Keep receipts for any emergency work
If anything in the report isn’t clear, just ask us. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation.
Check the roof from ground level after strong winds. With binoculars, you can often spot problems without climbing. Never climb onto the roof yourself.
Nearby places to Comp
What else we do in Comp
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work around your tenants.
Landlords and letting agents in Comp book surveys as well as householders. A written report with photographs gives you a clear record of the roof.
Common roof problems in Comp
Roofs that were already worn are more likely to suffer in a storm. Corroded nails on slate roofs, worn mortar on ridges and old flashings can all give way. Our report notes both the storm damage and any older wear.
Look out for signs like these:
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Mary, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- Which limits apply to the survey
Why get it checked now?
Leaving storm damage can let water into the loft space and rooms below. Further water damage can blur what the storm actually did. Emergency temporary protection should be arranged with a roofer. Outbuildings and barns around Comp are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why book with us
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Over 20 years’ experience
See our cost guide or our case studies.
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Comp
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Comp?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Is Comp in the area you cover?
Yes. We work right across London and the South East, and Comp is part of that. You can ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details.
What’s the best way to book?
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Do you look in the loft space?
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 can’t be seen from outside.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Not always. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where it applies let us see the rest, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
How long will you be at the property?
Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours at most homes, and more on a big or complicated roof. We will confirm the timing when booking.
Do I need to be at home?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you when you book.
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Comp
Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in. Old Soar Manor, about 1.7 miles south-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Comp. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
For landlords with property near Borough Green & Wrotham station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused. Anyone responsible for a site like Platt Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School will know that tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
Comp is about 3 miles west of Kings Hill, in Kent. Comp gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. Across Kent, we cover Comp. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
Here we cover the TN15 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Platt (1 mile north-west), Wrotham Heath (1 mile north-east), Crouch (1 mile south-west), Claygate Cross (1 mile south-west) and Borough Green (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (8 miles east), Dartford (12 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (7 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (11 miles south), Gravesend (10 miles north) and Tonbridge (7 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Comp
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Blue Anchor pub and Wrotham School. Comp’s nearest station is Borough Green & Wrotham station, about 1.5 miles west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Ightham Court (2.3 miles west) and Beechin Wood Archery Museum (within half a mile west).
When you need someone else
It is a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- Whether your insurer will pay the claim
- Estimates of repair costs
- Damage hidden under coverings or inside the structure, without opening up
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you before you book. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Gutters and fascias
- Flat roofs
- Flashings
- Slate and tile slopes
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges and hips