Kent · London and the South East
Hockenden Storm Damage Roof Report
A careful look at the roof at your property in Hockenden, with photographs and a written report.
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
How a storm damage roof report works in Hockenden
A storm damage roof report is priced from £150. It is a photo-illustrated written report, sent by email. It doesn’t price the repairs, so you’ll need a roofer’s quote for that. The insurer may still send a loss adjuster of its own. Our report gives you an independent record of the damage and its likely cause. We survey chimney stacks, gutters and fascias and slate and tile slopes, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are water coming in after the storm and holes or cracks caused by debris.
Roofs in small places like Hockenden frequently stand in the open, where storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hardest. 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.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Where
- Hockenden (BR8)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlord and commercial surveys in Hockenden
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we will plan the survey around it.
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
DIY checks: what’s safe
You can learn a lot from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
When to book a survey in Hockenden
Storms don’t only affect pitched roofs. Wind can lift edges and tear coverings, and blocked outlets can leave water ponding after heavy rain. Our report covers flat and pitched roofs.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Roofs hit by falling trees
Take an older house close to St Mary the Virgin: water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- What happens after the report arrives
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Their insurance cover
Also near Hockenden
Also in Hockenden
Storm damage roof reports around Hockenden
Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from. The wider area around Hockenden has a long history of building, with Hall Place and Gardens about 3.2 miles north. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for instance near Broadway Shopping Centre, water through a ceiling can damage stock and close a sales floor, so the source needs finding fast. Living close to Foots Cray Meadows is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn.
Hockenden is about 2 miles north-east of Orpington, in Kent. Hockenden is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and the South East. Our Kent coverage includes Hockenden and the places around it. Our London page covers surveys nearby.
Every address in BR8 is covered for storm damage roof reports, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you’re just outside Hockenden, we cover Upper Ruxley (1 mile north-west), Stonehill Green (1 mile north-east), Ruxley (1 mile north-west), Puddledock (2 miles north-east) and Hextable (2 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Dartford (4 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (8 miles south), Gravesend (10 miles east), Tonbridge (15 miles south), Northfleet (9 miles east) and Kings Hill (14 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Hockenden
We work in homes and buildings around Orchards Academy and Foots Cray Meadows and the streets around them. The closest station to Hockenden is Swanley station, roughly 1 mile south-east of the centre. A little further out are London Borough of Bromley Museum (2.6 miles south-west) and Eynsford Castle (3.4 miles south-east). The countryside around Hockenden includes The Warren and Summer Hill.
Practical tips
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Keep receipts for any emergency work
- Keep fallen slates or tiles as evidence if safe
- Take photos of stains and damp inside
- Take photos from the ground or a window, never by climbing
After the visit, we write up the report with photographs of each area of damage. It sets out what is damaged, the likely cause and any signs of older wear. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
A well-maintained roof stands up to storms better. Fix slipped slates, loose ridges and lifted flashings when you spot them.
What we do, step by step
We don’t take risks to get a closer look. We inspect what can be seen safely, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. The survey normally takes an hour or two for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. In a hamlet or village like Hockenden, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- 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 the ground, windows and the roof where it is safe.
- Storm damage and older wear are recorded separately where we can.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
Getting ready for the survey
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Arrange a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from ground level or a window, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Hockenden: your questions answered
Is Hockenden in the area you cover?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Hockenden as anywhere else.
Do you cover smaller places like Hockenden?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Do you look in the loft space?
If there is a loft and safe access to it, yes. From inside, the underside of the roof frequently shows damp, staining or daylight that cannot be seen from outside.
Can you put a tarpaulin over the damage?
Emergency temporary protection is a job for a roofer. If it’s safe, take photos before it goes on. We can record the damage in our report.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. It’s a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
What’s the best way to book?
To book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Does someone need to be in?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access.
What we look for on each type of roof
Ridge and hip tiles
A lifted ridge tile can let water into the roof. We photograph and describe the damage.
Flat roof coverings
Edge trims and laps are often where flat roof coverings start to peel back. The report notes signs of recent damage and older wear.