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Storm Damage Roof Report in Crockham Hill
Independent storm damage roof reports in Crockham Hill. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
What we cannot see
It helps to know what a survey won’t do before booking:
- What your policy covers, which depends on its wording
- Damage hidden under coverings or inside the structure, without opening up
- Estimates of repair costs
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will suggest the right survey before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Crockham Hill
- Flat roofs
- Flashings
- Slate and tile slopes
- Gutters and fascias
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges and hips
Storm damage roof report in Crockham Hill: what you get
The Financial Ombudsman asks three questions when it looks at storm complaints: whether there were storm conditions around the date, whether the damage fits a storm, and whether the storm was the main cause. We record what the roof shows about the damage and its likely cause. Weather records for the date are for you or your insurer to check. We survey ridges and hips, flat roofs and slate and tile slopes, and common reasons people get in touch are stains appearing after strong winds and damaged ridges and hips.
Roofs in small places like Crockham Hill often stand in the open, where storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hardest. Once water gets into older walls, it takes a long time to dry, which makes finding the cause quickly worthwhile. A record with photographs is useful if you need to show the damage to anyone else.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Place
- Crockham Hill (TN8)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Before and after the survey
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Record any water damage in rooms and the loft
- Look at what your policy says about wear and tear
- Note the date and time you first saw the damage
- Arrange temporary cover with a roofer if rain is getting in
The report is emailed to you, and you decide what to send to your insurer. We don’t deal with the insurer on your behalf.
A well-maintained roof stands up to storms better. Have loose slates, tiles and flashings seen to promptly.
Do you need a storm damage roof report in Crockham Hill?
Gusts work at anything on a roof that is loose or exposed. Rain can then blow in where slates or tiles have gone. Most people book a report soon after a storm, when they’ve seen damage or water has come in.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Loose or torn flashings
- Damaged ridges and hips
If you own a rental within reach of Edenbridge station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
Questions to ask before booking
- How long the report takes to arrive
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Are they insured for the work?
Leave it or get it looked at?
Many policies expect damage to be reported promptly. Check the wording and tell your insurer as soon as you can. Our report can then add a clear record. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Crockham Hill, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
What you get with us
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- An independent view of the roof
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
See how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Crockham Hill
Do you cover Crockham Hill?
Yes. We work right across London and the South East, and Crockham Hill is part of that. Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the property.
Will you come out to Crockham Hill?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime. Let us know your preferred days as you book.
Does your report mean my claim will be accepted?
Only your insurer can decide that. We record the damage, with photos and the likely cause, for you to give to your insurer.
What if my insurer declines the claim?
Raise it with your insurer first. If it isn’t resolved, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to help. 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 an asbestos survey?
No. We do not sample or test for asbestos. Where a material might contain it, like old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where applicable and safe. We fly a sub-250g drone and we’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where applicable.
Towns and villages near Crockham Hill
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Landlords, agents and block managers in Crockham Hill
Letting agents and landlords in Crockham Hill book surveys as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photographs.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, from shops and offices to industrial units. Bigger roofs take more time, so they’re priced to suit.
What happens on the day
Where it is relevant and can be reached safely, the roof space is checked as well as the outside. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. All in, the survey normally takes between one and two hours at most homes, and longer for a large or complex roof. Rural addresses near Crockham Hill can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- First you give us the date of the storm and what you’ve noticed, inside and out.
- We inspect the roof from safe viewpoints and from the loft where there is access.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- We check whether the damage fits storm damage, older wear or both.
- The findings are written up with photos for you to share with your insurer.
Before the survey
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Let us know about parking near the property
Arrange a survey
We confirm the exact price before booking, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Leaks and storm damage in Crockham Hill
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. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in. The wider area around Crockham Hill has a long history of building, with Chartwell about 1 mile north-east. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters.
The streets around a church such as Holy Trinity Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself.
Crockham Hill is about 6 miles south-west of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Surveys in Crockham Hill work the same way as everywhere we cover: a close look at whatever is safely visible, photographs and a clear written report. Our area takes in places right across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. For surveys nearby, see our Crawley page.
Postcode districts we cover here for storm damage roof reports: TN8. Whether your property is on Deanery Road, Main Road and Spout Lane or a nearby road, we can survey it. We also cover the places around Crockham Hill: Goodley Stock (1 mile north), Pootings (1 mile south-east), Puddledock (1 mile east), The Chart (1 mile north-west) and Troy Town (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Sevenoaks (6 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (11 miles south-east), Tonbridge (10 miles east), Swanley (12 miles north-east), Kings Hill (15 miles east) and Paddock Wood (15 miles east).
Around Crockham Hill
For rail, the closest station is Edenbridge station, about 1.9 miles south of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Hever Castle (4 miles south-east) and Haxted Watermill Museum (3.4 miles south-west). The countryside around Crockham Hill includes Betsom's Hill and Dryhill Nature Reserve.