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Storm damage roof report in Goathurst Common, Kent
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Goathurst Common. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Damaged flat roof membrane
Common questions in Goathurst Common
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Goathurst Common?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Will you come out to Goathurst Common?
Yes, Goathurst Common is covered. We work right across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Does your report mean my claim will be accepted?
The decision is your insurer’s, not ours. We record the damage, with photographs and the likely cause, for you to give to your insurer.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. We inspect whatever is safely visible: from ground level, from windows and vantage points, from the loft space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where it applies. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
Can I challenge a declined storm claim?
Raise it with your insurer first. If it is not resolved, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to help. The Ombudsman asks about storm conditions, whether the damage is consistent with a storm and whether the storm was the main cause.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. It is a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
Does someone need to be in?
Not necessarily. If we only need the outside, we can agree that ahead of time, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Storm damage roof report in Goathurst Common
We inspect the roof from wherever it can safely be seen: from ground level, 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. If part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. You get a report with photographs to give to your insurer. Typical surveys look at roofs hit by falling trees and gaps where slates or tiles have gone, on ridges and hips, flat roofs and flashings.
Many homes in small places like Goathurst Common 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.
Report times depend on the survey you book: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Location
- Goathurst Common (TN14)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
When you need someone else
We only report whatever is safely visible on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Estimates of repair costs
- What’s beneath slates, tiles or membranes
- The outcome of a claim
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer before you book. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flashings
- Gutters and fascias
- Ridges and hips
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
Signs you need a storm damage roof report in Goathurst Common
When you claim, your insurer may ask for evidence of the damage and its cause. A written report with photos gives you something clear to pass on. The decision still rests with the insurer.
Look out for signs like these:
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
Take a building like Ide Hill Church of England Primary School: tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
Questions to ask before you book
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
DIY checks: what’s safe
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Goathurst Common
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 survey around it.
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as homeowners. A report with photographs gives you a clear record of the roof, useful for planning maintenance.
Storm damage roof reports around Goathurst Common
The wider area around Goathurst Common has a long history of building, with Chartwell about 2.6 miles west. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters. 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. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it’s detailed.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary at South End of Village Green, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney. Homes near green spaces such as Stubbs Wood Country Park can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Goathurst Common is about 3 miles south-west of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Surveys in Goathurst Common work the same way as everywhere we cover: a close look at what can be seen safely, photographs and a clear written report. Goathurst Common is one of the places in Kent where we work. Crawley is in our area too.
Surveys in TN14 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We also cover Ide Hill (1 mile south-west), Toy's Hill (2 miles west), Brasted Chart (2 miles north-west), Sundridge (2 miles north) and Kippington (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Dartford (14 miles north), Sevenoaks (3 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles south-east), Tonbridge (7 miles south-east), Northfleet (15 miles north-east) and Swanley (10 miles north).
Around Goathurst Common
We work in homes and buildings around Stubbs Wood Country Park and The Cock Inn, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Sevenoaks station, roughly 2.5 miles north-east. A little further out are Sevenoaks Hospital (3.5 miles north-east) and Chiddingstone Castle (4.4 miles south). Not far away are Betsom's Hill and Dryhill Nature Reserve.
What happens on the day
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. If you have questions on the day, just ask. For a village or hamlet like Goathurst Common, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- First you give us the date of the storm and what you’ve noticed, inside and out.
- The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows and from the loft space where it is safe.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- The likely cause is recorded, along with any evidence of older wear.
- You get a written report you can pass to your insurer.
Before the survey
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Arrange a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will ask a few questions about the roof. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
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Why get it checked now?
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. Older cottages and farmhouses around Goathurst Common 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.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Goathurst Common
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Package prices that include VAT
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- PI and public liability insurance
Read our cost guide or our case studies.