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Storm Damage Roof Report in Ightham
An independent record of roof damage after a storm across Ightham, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Damaged flat roof membrane
What this survey cannot tell you
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Whether your insurer will pay the claim
- Acting for you with the insurer
- How your policy defines a storm
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll recommend the right survey. What a survey covers and does not.
What we look at
- Flashings
- Ridges and hips
- Slate and tile slopes
- Gutters and fascias
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
About our storm damage roof report in Ightham
If your roof has been damaged, stay safe first. Photograph the damage from the ground or a window, and never climb up. If water is coming in, a roofer can put temporary protection in place. We then record the damage in a report you can pass to your insurer. Keep receipts for any emergency work. We’re frequently asked to look into cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind and damaged gutters and fascias, across flat roofs, ridges and hips and flashings.
For a small place like Ightham, the inspection is the same as anywhere: the journey and access are just planned beforehand. It’s useful to know where the water appears, in what weather, and what you’ve seen outside, along with any repairs done before. Photographs of the stain and of the roof from outside are helpful too.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Where
- Ightham (TN15)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Why get it checked now?
Many policies expect damage to be reported promptly. Check the wording and tell your insurer as soon as you can. Our report can then add a clear record. In a place like Ightham, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and the package you choose.
Why book us in Ightham
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
Read how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.
Common roof problems in Ightham
Landlords and building managers often need a written record after a storm. It helps when explaining damage to a building owner or insurer.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
If you look after a building like Ightham Primary School, tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
What to check before booking
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Will the report include photos?
Can I check my roof myself?
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Ightham
Ightham Mote, about 1.5 miles south, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Ightham. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Many older homes in Kent have handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles held by pegs through two holes, and tile-hanging on their upper walls. You’ll also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in.
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of St Peter, leaks on older roofs frequently start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks. Landlords with a home close to Borough Green & Wrotham station may find that finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
Ightham is about 4 miles east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Anywhere in Ightham, we can come and survey your property. Ightham is one of the towns and villages in Kent we cover. There is also a page for Maidstone.
Every address in TN15 is covered for storm damage roof reports, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Local streets include The Street, Redwell Lane and Old Lane, and we cover them all. Close by, we survey roofs in Oldbury (1 mile north), Ivy Hatch (1 mile south-west), Sheet Hill (1 mile south-east), Styants Bottom (1 mile north-west) and Yopps Green (1 mile south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (11 miles east), Dartford (12 miles north), Sevenoaks (4 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles south), Gravesend (11 miles north) and Tonbridge (6 miles south).
Around Ightham
We work in homes and buildings around Ivy Hatch Nature Reserve, Wrotham School and The Old House, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Borough Green & Wrotham station, roughly 1.5 miles north-east. A little further out are Ightham Court (1.1 miles north) and Beechin Wood Archery Museum (2.3 miles east).
Tips that help
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Photograph damage inside the house too
- Arrange temporary cover with a roofer if rain is getting in
- Look at what your policy says about wear and tear
- Keep a note of the date of the storm
If a claim is declined and you disagree, the first step is a complaint to the insurer. If that does not resolve it, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to help.
After a storm, look at the roof from the street or garden. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or lifted ridges. Never climb onto the roof yourself.
Ightham: your questions answered
Is my home in Ightham listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Ightham?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Ightham as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Does someone need to be in?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you as you book.
What’s the best way to book?
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll explain what’s needed.
What wind speed counts as a storm?
There’s no single figure. Many use gusts of about 55 mph, but each policy sets its own definition. Your policy document will say.
Do you act for me with my insurer?
No. We’re not loss adjusters, and we don’t negotiate claims. We provide an independent record of the roof, which you can pass to your insurer.
How it works
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you need to know. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen. Most surveys take an hour or two at most homes, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Somewhere as small as Ightham, access is frequently the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We start with what you’ve seen and any temporary repairs.
- Inside, we look for signs of water in the loft and rooms below.
- We view the roof from safe positions.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- You receive the written report with photographs.
Before we arrive
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
Booking a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.