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Storm damage roof report in Kemsing, Kent
Storm damage roof reports around Kemsing, with a written report you can act on. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- New damp or leaks inside
- Loose or torn flashings
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Kemsing
After a storm, it’s useful to have a clear record of what happened to your roof. Our report shows the damage in photos and says whether it looks like storm damage, wear and tear, or a mix. 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. Common reasons to book are torn or lifted flat roof coverings and ridge tiles that have come loose, on flashings, slate and tile slopes and gutters and fascias.
Older cottages and houses around Kemsing may have roofs with little or no underlay. Without a sound underlay, any gap in the coverings lets water straight through. Whether it is long-term wear or recent damage makes a difference to what happens next. In the loft, damp battens or wet insulation are often the first clues.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters, each with a short note and a photo. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Place
- Kemsing (TN15)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips from our surveys
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Ask a roofer for emergency temporary protection if water is coming in
- Write down when the storm hit and when you noticed damage
- Keep receipts for any emergency work
- Take photos of stains and damp inside
You will need a roofer’s quote for the repairs. They can use our report to see what needs doing.
A well-maintained roof stands up to storms better. Have loose slates, tiles and flashings seen to promptly.
FAQs for Kemsing
Is Kemsing in the area you cover?
Yes, Kemsing is within the area we cover. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Just phone 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the property.
Is Kemsing within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Will you check the loft?
If there is a loft and safe access to it, yes. The roof space can show things the outside can’t, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Should I go up on the roof to take photos?
Only from the ground or from windows. Never climb onto a roof after a storm. With binoculars, you can see a lot from the ground, and we will record the rest.
How strong does the wind have to be for a storm claim?
Each policy has its own definition. About 55 mph is a common figure in many policies, but your policy sets the actual test.
My storm claim was turned down. What now?
Complain to your insurer first. After that, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to look at it. Our report gives you an independent record of the roof, but we can’t say how it will turn out.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach.
Signs you need a storm damage roof report in Kemsing
Gusts work at anything on a roof that’s loose or exposed. Driving rain then gets in through the gaps. People normally call us after a storm, once they’ve noticed damage or a leak.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Loose or torn flashings
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself.
What to check before booking
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Is VAT included in the price?
What we look for on each type of roof
Lead flashings
Flashings can lift or pull away from walls and chimneys in strong winds. Loose or damaged flashings are photographed and noted.
Clay and concrete tiles
Strong gusts can lift and break tiles. The report shows each damaged area.
Wind, rain and roofs in Kemsing
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. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from. With Knole House about 2.8 miles south, Kemsing sits in an area with a long building history. 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.
If you let a flat or house near Otford station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Kemsing Primary School, tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
Kemsing is about 2 miles north-east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. If you’re in Kemsing, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Kemsing is one of the towns and villages in Kent we cover for storm damage roof reports. For surveys nearby, see our Maidstone page.
Here we cover the TN15 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. You’ll find streets such as High Street, Copperfields Walk and Childsbridge Lane, all of which we cover. We also cover Cotman's Ash (1 mile north-east), Heaverham (2 miles east), Woodlands (2 miles north-east), Romney Street (2 miles north) and Knatts Valley (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (14 miles east), Dartford (9 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles south), Gravesend (11 miles north-east), Tonbridge (8 miles south) and Northfleet (10 miles north-east).
Near you in Kemsing
In Kemsing, that means homes and buildings near St Michael's Preparatory School, Knole Academy and Kemsing Down. For rail, the closest station is Otford station, about 1 mile north-west. Nearby you will also find Kemsing Castle Bank (0.5 miles east) and Otford Heritage Centre (1 mile west). The countryside around Kemsing includes Dryhill Nature Reserve.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us as you book and it will help the survey.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
What we do, step by step
The visit typically starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the loft space where it can be reached. In total, it takes between one and two hours for a house, and more on a big or complicated roof. Some parts of a survey depend on the weather, so a visit to Kemsing is booked with the forecast in mind: drone flights and thermal imaging need the right conditions, while a look from ground level and the loft can go ahead in most weather.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- We check the roof from wherever it’s safe.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- The report notes whether the damage fits a storm, older wear or both.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
Getting ready for the survey
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Book a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or use the contact form whenever suits you.
Related advice
What affects the cost of storm damage roof reports
We confirm the price for your roof before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
Booking your survey
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- What made you get in touch
We survey roofs on weekdays and at weekends. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and the days you’d prefer.