Kent · London and the South East
Storm Damage Roof Report in Horns Green
Independent storm damage roof reports in Horns Green. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Stains appearing after strong winds
Storm damage roof report in Horns Green
Most policies do not cover wear and tear. So it matters whether the damage came from the storm or from a roof that was already worn. We note signs of each: recent damage alongside any older defects, like nail fatigue on slates or eroded pointing. We describe what we see, whichever way it points. How the policy applies is for your insurer to decide. If you’ve noticed stains appearing after strong winds and slates and tiles blown off the roof, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
In a village or hamlet like Horns Green, older cottages and farmhouses often have roofs that have been patched over many years. A new leak may be fresh damage or the latest sign of long-term wear, which matters if you are thinking of an insurance claim. We check what can be seen safely and set out what we find. Older walls and timbers hold water for a long time, so it’s worth finding the cause soon.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Place
- Horns Green (TN14)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
DIY checks: what’s safe
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Different roofs, different checks
Clay and concrete tiles
Broken or missing tiles leave the underlay exposed to rain. We photograph each gap.
Slate roofs
After strong winds, we frequently see cracked and slipped slates. We photograph and describe each one.
What happens on the day
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where applicable. Most surveys take about one to two hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. For a village or hamlet like Horns Green, the journey is planned ahead of time: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- We start with the details: when the storm hit and what damage you can see.
- The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows and from the loft space where it’s safe.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- We note the likely cause, including any signs of wear that were there before the storm.
- You get a written report you can pass to your insurer.
Getting ready for the survey
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Arrange a survey
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Related advice
FAQs for Horns Green
Is my home in Horns Green listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Horns Green?
Yes. Our area covers London and the South East, and Horns Green is part of that. You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys or testing. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them, and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Can I check the roof after a storm?
Please do not climb onto the roof. Take photos from the ground or from windows. Note the date and time, and photograph any damage inside.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys run on any day of the week. To arrange a date, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
How much is a storm damage roof report?
A storm damage report starts from £150. Commercial and larger roofs are quoted on size. The report doesn’t include repair costs.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Horns Green
Landlords and agents in Horns Green book surveys as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photos, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, putting the urgent items at the top.
What affects the cost of storm damage roof reports
To price your survey, we check:
- How big the roof is
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- House, block, shop or office
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can be seen safely and the package you choose.
Helping us price your survey
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- What’s prompted the survey
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
We confirm the exact price before you book, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £150, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Towns and villages near Horns Green
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Storm damage roof reports around Horns Green
The wider area around Horns Green has a long history of building, with Down House about 2.1 miles north-west. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. You will also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it’s detailed.
Take an older house close to Church of St Peter and St Paul: lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in. Landlords with a home close to Knockholt station may find that a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer straight away. If you look after a building such as Charles Darwin School, a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside.
Horns Green is about 5 miles west of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Horns Green can all book storm damage roof reports, with a written report and photographs every time. Horns Green is one of the towns and villages in Kent where we work for storm damage roof reports. London is in our area too.
Every address in TN14 is covered for storm damage roof reports, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Streets in the area include Cudham Lane South and Thrift Lane, all of which we cover. We also cover Burlings (1 mile north-east), Cudham (1 mile north-west), Berry's Green (1 mile north-west), Single Street (1 mile north-west) and Aperfield (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Dartford (11 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (5 miles east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles south-east), Gravesend (15 miles north-east), Tonbridge (11 miles south-east) and Northfleet (14 miles north-east).
What’s near Horns Green
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Blacksmith's Arms, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Knockholt station, roughly 3.4 miles north-east. A little further out are Orpington Hospital (3.8 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Downe Bank and Betsom's Hill.
What we cannot see
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- Negotiating a claim settlement
- Damage hidden under coverings or inside the structure, without opening up
- The outcome of a claim
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll suggest the right survey. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Horns Green
- Gutters and fascias
- Flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges and hips
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flat roofs