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Storm damage roof report in Crouch, Kent
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you spend money on it. We carry out storm damage roof reports in Crouch, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
About our storm damage roof report in Crouch
Storms tend to find the weak points on a roof. Typical damage includes lost slates and tiles, lifted ridges, loose flashings and torn flat roof coverings. Falling branches can cause damage too. Our report records what has happened to your roof, with photos. Where we also see signs of older wear, the report records that too. We survey flat roofs, chimney stacks and gutters and fascias, and people most often book us about flat roof edges peeled back and gaps where slates or tiles have gone.
Somewhere as small as Crouch, older roofs have often been repaired many times. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old wear, and the difference matters, particularly to an insurer. We check whatever is safely visible and set out what we find. Older walls and timbers hold water for a long time, so it’s worth finding the cause soon.
The report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photos show what each point refers to, and recommendations are put by urgency where it matters.
- Location
- Crouch (TN15)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens if roof problems are left?
Your policy may say how quickly you need to report damage. Check the wording and tell your insurer as soon as you can. Our report can then add a clear record. Older and listed buildings around Crouch may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
All our prices include VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for your roof before booking.
Why book us in Crouch
- Visits on any day of the week
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- A written report with photographs
- 98% of customers satisfied
See what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
A lot can be seen from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
Tips from our surveys
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Check your policy for how to report damage
- Look at what your policy says about wear and tear
- Ask a roofer for emergency temporary protection if water is coming in
- Hold on to fallen pieces of the roof where you can
If you’re unhappy with how your insurer handles the claim, you can complain to them first. If that does not resolve it, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to help.
Ask a tree specialist about branches over the roof. Branches can hit or scrape the roof in a storm.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Landlords, agents and building managers in Crouch and across Kent can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photographs included.
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Crouch questions
Do you carry out roof surveys in Crouch?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Crouch as anywhere else.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Crouch?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
What if my insurer declines the claim?
Raise it with your insurer first. The Financial Ombudsman Service may look at it if that doesn’t resolve it. The Ombudsman asks about storm conditions, whether the damage is consistent with a storm and whether the storm was the main cause.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.
How long will you be at the property?
Time on site depends on the roof; most visits take between one and two hours at most homes, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. The report is sent afterwards by email.
Do I need to be at home?
Not necessarily. If we only need the outside, we can agree that beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll explain what’s needed.
Leaks and storm damage in Crouch
Many older homes in Kent have handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles held by pegs through two holes, and tile-hanging on their upper walls. You will also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts. Historic houses like Old Soar Manor, about 1 mile south, show how far back building in the area around Crouch goes. If you own one of the older houses, 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.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Borough Green Primary School, on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain. Landlords with a home close to Borough Green & Wrotham station may find that a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer right away.
Crouch is about 6 miles east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Crouch is part of the area we cover across London and South East England. Our area takes in places right across Kent, large and small. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
Postcode districts we cover here for storm damage roof reports: TN15. If you need a storm damage roof report at a property on Basted Lane and Long Mill Lane or anywhere close by, we can survey it. We also cover Claygate Cross (1 mile west), Basted (1 mile north-west), Platt (1 mile north-east), Comp (1 mile north-east) and Borough Green (1 mile north). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (9 miles east), Dartford (12 miles north), Sevenoaks (6 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles south), Gravesend (11 miles north) and Tonbridge (6 miles south).
What’s near Crouch
We work in homes and buildings around Wrotham School, Ivy Hatch Nature Reserve and The Chequers Inn, among other places. The nearest railway station is Borough Green & Wrotham station, roughly 1.2 miles north of the centre. A little further out are Sevenoaks Hospital (5.3 miles west) and Ightham Court (1.8 miles north-west).
The survey, step by step
You do not need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we will take it from there. The survey itself takes about 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a large or complex roof. In a small place like Crouch, access is typically the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- 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 roof space where it’s safe.
- We photograph and record every area of damage we can see.
- We look at 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 we arrive
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Book a survey
To get a price for storm damage roof reports in Crouch, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us price the survey accurately.
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Common roof problems in Crouch
Landlords and managing agents book reports to keep a record for owners and insurers. It helps when explaining damage to a building owner or insurer.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Lead lifted at abutments
Living close to Ivy Hatch Nature Reserve is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What insurance they carry
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours