Kent · London and the South East
Heaverham Storm Damage Roof Report
An independent record of roof damage after a storm across Heaverham, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Call or email for a price.
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
DIY checks: what’s safe
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey.
Storm damage roof report in Heaverham: what you get
Our storm damage report gives you an independent, written record of how a storm has affected your roof. We record each area of damage, photograph it and note the likely cause. You can then give it to your insurer with your claim. The decision on any claim rests with your insurer and its policy wording. We are not loss adjusters, and we can’t tell you whether a claim will succeed. We survey chimney stacks, slate and tile slopes and flat roofs, and the problems we are asked to look at most are new damp or leaks inside and lead lifted at abutments.
Roofs in small places like Heaverham frequently stand in the open, so storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hard. Once water gets into older walls, it takes a long time to dry, so it pays to find the cause quickly. A written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
Where we cannot see part of the roof, the report says so. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Place
- Heaverham (TN15)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey changes by roof type
Lead flashings
When flashings lift, water can get behind them. The report records the flashing and any damp inside.
Chimney stacks
Flashings around stacks can lift in strong winds. We photograph any we find.
How it works
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings as a photo-illustrated written report. On timing, most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours for a house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. In a hamlet or village like Heaverham, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We note the date of the storm and the damage you’ve seen.
- The roof is inspected from safe positions.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- We note the likely cause and any signs of older wear.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
Preparing for the visit
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Getting a price
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from the ground or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Related advice
Practical tips
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Write down when the storm hit and when you noticed damage
- Record any water damage in rooms and the loft
- Hold on to fallen pieces of the roof where you can
- Check your policy for how to report damage
Once we have been, the findings are written up with photos. It covers the damage, its likely cause and any older defects. Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24 to 48 hours and Premium reports the same day.
Ask a tree specialist about branches over the roof. Branches can hit or scrape the roof in a storm.
Leaks and storm damage in Heaverham
Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in. About 3.3 miles south lies Ightham Mote, a reminder of how long the area around Heaverham has been built on. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Landlords with a home close to Kemsing station may find that finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Kemsing Primary School, water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot.
Heaverham is about 3 miles north-east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Roofs in Heaverham get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Kent. We cover towns and villages across Kent, large and small. For surveys nearby, see our Maidstone page.
Postcode districts we cover here for storm damage roof reports: TN15. Other places close to Heaverham include Cotman's Ash (1 mile north-west), Woodlands (1 mile north), Kemsing (2 miles west), Knatts Valley (2 miles north) and Romney Street (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (12 miles east), Dartford (10 miles north), Sevenoaks (3 miles south-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles south), Gravesend (10 miles north-east) and Tonbridge (7 miles south).
Local landmarks in Heaverham
We work in homes and buildings around Wrotham School, The Chequers Public House and Kemsing Down and the streets around them. The closest station to Heaverham is Kemsing station, roughly 0.6 miles south-west. A little further out are Otford Heritage Centre (2.5 miles west) and Kemsing Castle Bank (1 mile west). Open spaces near Heaverham include Dryhill Nature Reserve.
Also near Heaverham
What else we do in Heaverham
Common roof problems in Heaverham
Others book after an insurer has queried a claim. You get an independent record of what the roof shows. We cannot say whether the decision will change.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Loose or torn flashings
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Water coming in after the storm
If you live near a park like Kemsing Down, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Before you book anyone
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- What they will not be able to tell you
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Why get it checked now?
If a roofer needs to make the roof safe, take photos first if you can do so safely from ground level. Those photos show the damage as it was. Matching old materials, like handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, inc. VAT. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Heaverham
- Photographs and a written report every time
- An independent view of the roof
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
Read what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
Heaverham questions
Is Heaverham in the area you cover?
Yes. We work right across London and the South East, and Heaverham is part of that. You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details.
Is my home in Heaverham listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Does someone need to be in?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access; we will agree the details when booking.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We carry out surveys on weekdays and at weekends. To find a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If the survey needs it and the roof space can be reached safely, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps.
Does your report mean my claim will be accepted?
We cannot say whether a claim will be paid. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. What we provide is an independent record of the damage.
What does a storm damage report cost?
A storm damage report starts from £150. Larger roofs are quoted for their size. The report does not include repair costs.