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Storm Damage Roof Report in Kippington
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Kippington from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Water coming in after the storm
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
What we do, step by step
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect what can safely be seen, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. Most visits take about one to two hours on an ordinary house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Parking around Kippington is normally easier than in a town centre, but mention lanes, gates or long drives. Low roofs on bungalows can frequently be seen well from ground level, and the loft shows the rest.
- We note the date of the storm and the damage you’ve seen.
- The roof is inspected from safe positions.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- We note the likely cause and any signs of older wear.
- We send you the report by email for your insurer.
Before we arrive
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Keep pets in another room
How to book
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and the days you’d prefer.
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About our storm damage roof report in Kippington
A storm damage roof report is an independent record of the damage to your roof after a storm. It sets out what is damaged, with photographs, and what we think the likely cause is. It is yours to pass to your insurer. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. We are not loss adjusters, and we can’t tell you whether a claim will succeed. If you’ve noticed new damp or leaks inside and slipped or missing slates or tiles, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Older cottages and houses around Kippington may have roofs with little or no underlay. Without a sound underlay, any gap in the coverings lets water straight through. Finding where it gets in, and whether it’s old wear or new damage, decides what comes next. In the loft, damp battens or wet insulation are often the first clues.
The report is written in plain words, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Photos show what each point refers to.
- Place
- Kippington (TN13, TN14, TN15)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Kippington
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Kippington?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Is Kippington in the area you cover?
Yes, Kippington is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime. Let us know your preferred days when booking.
Will you deal with the insurance company for me?
No. Our report is an independent record for you to use. Your insurer may appoint its own loss adjuster.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only when it is safe. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where applicable let us see the rest, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If there’s 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’ll inspect the rest from safe positions.
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Signs you need a storm damage roof report in Kippington
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.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
Landlords with a home close to Sevenoaks station may find that finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
Questions to ask before you book
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Is VAT included in the price?
Storm damage roof reports in Kippington: local notes
Knole House, about 1.2 miles east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Kippington. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters. 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. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from.
If you live near a park such as Montreal Park, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys. The streets around a church such as Church of St Mary are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in.
Kippington is about 1 mile south of Sevenoaks, in Kent. We cover Kippington and the rest of Kent. Our Kent coverage includes Kippington and the places around it. Maidstone is in our area too.
All of TN13, TN14 and TN15 is within our area for storm damage roof reports, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your property is on Glebe Lane, Beech Road and Grange Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Sevenoaks (1 mile north), Bessels Green (1 mile north-west), Riverhead (1 mile north), Dunton Green (2 miles north) and Chipstead (2 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns like Maidstone (15 miles east), Dartford (12 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles south), Gravesend (14 miles north-east), Tonbridge (7 miles south-east) and Northfleet (13 miles north-east).
What’s near Kippington
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Montreal Park, New Beacon School and Knole Academy, among other places. The closest station to Kippington is Sevenoaks station, about 0.5 miles north of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Kemsing Castle Bank (3.3 miles north-east) and Sevenoaks Museum (0.7 miles east). For a walk, there’s Dryhill Nature Reserve.
Why it is worth a survey now in Kippington
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. Arranging work in a smaller place like Kippington is easier with notice than in an emergency. A survey gives you that notice.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Kippington
- PI and public liability insurance
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Package prices that include VAT
- Every finding written up with photos
Read how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.
Useful tips for Kippington property owners
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. A few suggestions:
- Tell your insurer about the damage promptly
- Keep fallen slates or tiles as evidence if safe
- Keep receipts for any emergency work
- Ask a roofer for emergency temporary protection if water is coming in
For repair costs, ask a roofer to quote. They can use our report to see what needs doing.
Keep records of roof work and surveys. They can help show the roof was looked after.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Kippington
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work around your tenants.
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
What this survey can’t tell you
It’s useful to know what a survey won’t do before you book:
- What’s beneath slates, tiles or membranes
- A decision on your insurance claim
- Estimates of repair costs
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Flashings
- Flat roofs
- Ridges and hips
- Slate and tile slopes
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and fascias