Kent · London and the South East
Storm damage roof report in Hever, Kent
Need a storm damage roof report in Hever? We can help, with a written report you can act on. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Damaged pots on the stack
About our storm damage roof report in Hever
After a storm, it is useful to have a clear record of what happened to your roof. We photograph the damage, describe it and note whether it fits storm damage, older wear or both. We are not loss adjusters and cannot tell you if your claim will succeed. What you get is an independent view of the roof’s condition. Typical surveys look at broken or displaced guttering and flashings pulled away from walls or stacks, on slate and tile slopes, gutters and fascias and chimney stacks.
Somewhere as small as Hever, older roofs have frequently been repaired many times. A new leak may be fresh damage or the latest sign of long-term wear, which matters if you’re thinking of an insurance claim. We look at what can be seen safely and set out what we find. Older walls and timbers hold water for a long time, so it is worth finding the cause soon.
After the visit, you get a written report with photos, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Place
- Hever (TN8)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof by roof
Slate roofs
Natural slate can last 100 years or more, but the nails often fail first. The report records whether slipped slates look like storm damage or older wear.
Flat roof coverings
Wind can lift the edges of flat roof coverings or tear them. We record any damage and where it is.
The survey, step by step
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Rural addresses near Hever can be hard to find from a postcode alone, 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 start with what you’ve seen and any temporary repairs.
- We check inside, including the loft where there’s access, for water damage.
- We view the roof from safe positions.
- Storm damage and older wear are recorded separately where we can.
- You receive the written report with photographs.
Getting ready for the survey
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Find any records of previous roof work
Book a survey
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Related advice
Landlords, agents and block managers in Hever
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, putting the urgent items at the top.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, from shops and offices to industrial units. Bigger roofs take more time, so they’re priced to suit.
Questions from Hever
Do you carry out roof surveys in Hever?
Yes, Hever is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Hever as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Hever?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
What if my insurer declines the claim?
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. Our report gives you an independent record of the roof, but we can’t say how it will turn out.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
How long is the visit?
Expect it to take about one to two hours at a typical home, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. You will then get the report by email, on the timescale of your package.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing aren’t part of what we do. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before any work.
How many surveys have you done?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
Wind, rain and roofs in Hever
Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. 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. Historic houses such as Hever Castle, about 0.4 miles north-east, show how far back building in the area around Hever goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs.
For landlords with property near Hever station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer straight away. Take a building like Hever Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School: tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
Hever is about 6 miles north-east of East Grinstead, in Kent. Bookings from Hever are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Our area takes in places right across Kent, large and small. For surveys nearby, see our Crawley page.
We survey roofs across TN8 for storm damage roof reports. If you need a storm damage roof report at a property on Hever Road and Uckfield Lane or a nearby road, we can help. Nearby, we also carry out storm damage roof reports in Newtown (1 mile south), How Green (1 mile north), Markbeech (1 mile south), Chiddingstone Hoath (2 miles south-east) and Chiddingstone Causeway (3 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Sevenoaks (8 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (8 miles south-east), Tonbridge (7 miles east), Swanley (15 miles north), Kings Hill (14 miles north-east) and Paddock Wood (12 miles east).
Local landmarks in Hever
Around Hever, our work takes us to homes and buildings near King Henry VIII pub and Chiddingstone Castle Park and Gardens and the streets around them. The closest station to Hever is Hever station, about 0.5 miles west of the centre. A little further out are Haxted Watermill Museum (3.4 miles west) and Hever Castle (less than half a mile north-east).
Common roof problems in Hever
Gusts work at anything on a roof that is loose or exposed. Driving rain then gets in through the gaps. Most people book a report soon after a storm, when they’ve seen damage or water has come in.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
Take an older house close to Church of St Peter: water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney.
What to check before booking
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Which limits apply to the survey
- When you will get the report
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
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What this survey cannot tell you
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- Acting for you with the insurer
- A price for the repairs
- What your policy covers, which depends on its wording
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you before you book. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Chimney stacks
- Flashings
- Gutters and fascias
- Slate and tile slopes
- Ridges and hips
- Flat roofs
What a survey costs
Survey packages start from £150, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on:
- Which survey package you book
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The size of the roof
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
For a price for your roof in Hever, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Helping us price your survey
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- The property’s address and postcode
- Dates you are working to, like exchange
- What made you get in touch
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and give us some details about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.