Kent · London and the South East
Storm Damage Roof Report in Hall's Green
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Hall's Green, and put it all in a photo-illustrated written report.
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Lead lifted at abutments
About our storm damage roof report in Hall's Green
Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies by policy. Check your own policy wording. Whether the weather met it is for your insurer. We record the damage and what seems to have caused it. Each area of damage is photographed, and the report is yours to pass on. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. We survey chimney stacks, ridges and hips and gutters and fascias, and people most often book us about gaps where slates or tiles have gone and lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles.
In a village or hamlet like Hall's Green, older cottages and farmhouses often have roofs that have been patched over many years. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old wear, which matters if you are thinking of an insurance claim. We check whatever is safely visible and set out what we find. Older walls and timbers hold water for a long time, so it is worth finding the cause soon.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, and where it can wait, that’s said too.
- Location
- Hall's Green (TN14)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips that help
Getting the most from a storm damage roof report starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Look at what your policy says about wear and tear
- Hold on to fallen pieces of the roof where you can
- Get a roofer to make the roof safe if needed
- Report the damage to your insurer as soon as you can
You will need a roofer’s quote for the repairs. They can use our report to see what needs doing.
Ask a tree specialist about branches over the roof. They can damage the roof in high winds.
What we look for on each type of roof
Lead flashings
Wind can peel back flashings at abutments and stacks. Loose or damaged flashings are photographed and noted.
Slate roofs
Natural slate can last 100 years or more, but the nails often fail first. We look at whether slipped slates suggest storm damage, older wear or both.
Questions from Hall's Green
Do you carry out roof surveys in Hall's Green?
Yes, Hall's Green is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Hall's Green as anywhere else.
Is my home in Hall's Green listed or in a conservation area?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Just let us know the days that suit you.
Will my insurer pay for an old roof?
Wear and tear is typically excluded from home insurance. We note both storm damage and older defects, so it is clear what we found. How the policy applies is up to your insurer.
My storm claim was turned down. What now?
Start by complaining to the insurer. The Financial Ombudsman Service may look at it if that does not resolve it. The Ombudsman asks about storm conditions, whether the damage is consistent with a storm and whether the storm was the main cause.
Does someone need to be in?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in, while outside access can be discussed as you book.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, if whoever owns or manages the building agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach.
Also near Hall's Green
What else we do in Hall's Green
How the survey works
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photographs. As for time on site, it typically takes an hour or two for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Cottages and farmhouses around Hall's Green often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely.
- We note the date of the storm and the damage you’ve seen.
- We check the roof from wherever it is safe.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- The report notes whether the damage fits a storm, older wear or both.
- We send you the report by email for your insurer.
Before we arrive
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Booking a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form when you are ready.
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Wind, rain and roofs in Hall's Green
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. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it is detailed. About 3.1 miles north lies Knole House, a reminder of how long the area around Hall's Green has been built on. If your house is among the older ones, 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.
Living close to Bough Beech Reservoir is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching. Anyone responsible for a site like Weald Community Primary School will know that tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
Hall's Green is about 4 miles south of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Hall's Green gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a proper look at whatever is safely visible, photographs and a clear written report. Hall's Green is one of the places in Kent where we work for storm damage roof reports. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
Postcode districts we cover here for storm damage roof reports: TN14. We also cover the places around Hall's Green: Woodhatch (1 mile east), Sevenoaks Weald (1 mile north), Charcott (1 mile south), Goathurst Common (3 miles north-west) and Ide Hill (3 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (15 miles east), Dartford (15 miles north), Sevenoaks (4 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (7 miles south-east), Tonbridge (4 miles south-east) and Swanley (12 miles north).
Landmarks near Hall's Green
We work in homes and buildings around Bough Beech Reservoir and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Penshurst station, about 1.9 miles south. A little further out are Chiddingstone Castle (3.2 miles south-west) and Sevenoaks Museum (3.3 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Barden Lake and Dryhill Nature Reserve.
What we’re asked to look at in Hall's Green
Branches and trees often come down on roofs during storms. The report shows what was hit and the damage caused, backed up with photos.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Stains appearing after strong winds
For an older house near a landmark like Church of St George, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Their insurance cover
What affects the cost of storm damage roof reports
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Roof area
- The shape of the roof and its details
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. You will know the figure before booking.
What to tell us when you contact us
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from ground level or a window, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Hall's Green
Landlords, agents and building managers in Hall's Green and across Kent can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Letting agents frequently book on a landlord’s behalf, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant in advance.