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Storm damage roof report in Hazelwood, Kent
Need a storm damage roof report in Hazelwood? We can help, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
Storm damage roof report in Hazelwood: what you get
A storm damage roof report is priced from £150. You get a written report with photos by email. It is not a repair quote and does not include repair costs, so you will need a roofer’s quote for that. Your insurer may also send its own loss adjuster. Our report gives you an independent record of the damage and its likely cause. Common reasons to book are gaps where slates or tiles have gone and flat roof edges peeled back, on flat roofs, gutters and fascias and flashings.
For a small place like Hazelwood, the inspection is the same as anywhere: the journey and access are just planned in advance. It is useful to know where the water appears, in what weather, and what you’ve seen outside, along with any repairs done before. Photos of the stain and of the roof from outside are helpful too.
The report does not just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend.
- Location
- Hazelwood (TN14)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What you can safely check yourself
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Don’t go up yourself.
You can learn a lot from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer, so they’re priced to suit.
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.
Tips from our surveys
Getting the most from a storm damage roof report starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Check how your policy defines a storm
- Keep any slates, tiles or debris that fall, if it’s safe to do so
- Arrange temporary cover with a roofer if rain is getting in
- Tell your insurer about the damage promptly
If you’re unhappy with how your insurer handles the claim, you can complain to them first. If that doesn’t resolve it, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to help.
Keep records of roof work and surveys. They can help show the roof was looked after.
Signs you need a storm damage roof report in Hazelwood
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. Your insurer still makes the decision.
Common reasons to book include:
- New damp or leaks inside
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
If you let a flat or house near Chelsfield station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
What a storm damage roof report doesn’t cover
Every survey has limits, and it is better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- Your insurer’s view of the claim
- A decision on your insurance claim
- The work of a loss adjuster appointed by your insurer
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll point you to the right survey before booking. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Chimney stacks
- Flashings
- Flat roofs
- Ridges and hips
- Gutters and fascias
- Slate and tile slopes
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Hazelwood: your questions answered
Is Hazelwood in the area you cover?
Yes, Hazelwood is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Hazelwood as anywhere else.
Do you cover smaller places like Hazelwood?
Yes, Hazelwood is covered. We work right across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs.
Do you need to get into the loft?
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.
How do I arrange a storm damage roof report in Hazelwood?
The quickest way is to phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. Let us know the address and a little about the roof, and we will suggest the right survey. Surveys run on any day of the week.
My storm claim was turned down. What now?
The first step is a complaint to your insurer. If you are still unhappy, you may be able to take it to the Financial Ombudsman Service. An independent report can add to your evidence, though we can’t predict the outcome.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so we need permission from whoever owns or manages the building. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
How it works
Photos are taken throughout the visit, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take between one and two hours on an ordinary house, and more on a big or complicated roof. Older rural homes like those around Hazelwood can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- We start with what you’ve seen and any temporary repairs.
- Inside, we look for signs of water in the loft and rooms below.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, windows and the roof where it’s safe.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- You receive the written report with photographs.
Preparing for the visit
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Booking a survey
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or email us, let us know about the property and we will explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Related advice
Leaks and storm damage in Hazelwood
The wider area around Hazelwood has a long history of building, with Down House about 1 mile west. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung 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.
Anyone responsible for a site like Downe Primary School will know that a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside. The streets around a church such as St Mary's 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.
Hazelwood is about 4 miles south of Orpington, in Kent. We visit Hazelwood as part of our work across Kent. Hazelwood is one of the towns and villages in Kent where we work. We also survey roofs in London.
Surveys in TN14 are booked the same way as anywhere else. You’ll find streets such as Hazelwood Road, Cudham Lane North and Spinney Way, and we cover them all. Other places close to Hazelwood include Downe (1 mile west), Luxted (1 mile south-west), Cudham (1 mile south), Single Street (1 mile south-west) and Green Street Green (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cover Dartford (10 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (6 miles south-east), Gravesend (15 miles north-east), Tonbridge (13 miles south-east), Northfleet (14 miles north-east) and Swanley (6 miles north-east).
Near you in Hazelwood
We work in homes and buildings around George and Dragon pub and Green Street Green Primary School. The closest station to Hazelwood is Chelsfield station, about 2.1 miles north-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Orpington Hospital (2.1 miles north-east) and Crofton Roman Villa (2.7 miles north). Not far away are Betsom's Hill and Downe Bank Nature Reserve.