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Storm Damage Roof Report in Knatts Valley
A careful look at the roof at your property in Knatts Valley, with photos and a written report.
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Damaged ridges and hips
What we can’t see
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Your insurer’s view of the claim
- A price for the repairs
- The outcome of a claim
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you before booking. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Gutters and fascias
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges and hips
- Flashings
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Knatts Valley
The Financial Ombudsman asks three questions when it looks at storm complaints: whether there were storm conditions around the date, whether the damage fits a storm, and whether the storm was the main cause. We record what the roof shows about the damage and its likely cause. Weather records for the date are for you or your insurer to check. We survey chimney stacks, flat roofs and gutters and fascias, and the problems we are asked to look at most are holes or cracks caused by debris and torn or lifted flat roof coverings.
Somewhere as small as Knatts Valley, older roofs have often been repaired many times. A new leak may be fresh damage or the latest sign of long-term wear, which matters if you’re thinking of an insurance claim. The report says what was seen and what it points to. Older walls and timbers hold water for a long time, so it’s worth finding the cause soon.
Report times depend on the survey you book: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Location
- Knatts Valley (TN15)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Prices for storm damage roof reports in Knatts Valley
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, including VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
What we need to know
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- What made you get in touch
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
You can call us seven days a week. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Leaks and storm damage in Knatts Valley
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. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in. With Lullingstone Castle about 2.8 miles north-west, Knatts Valley sits in an area with a long building history. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Living close to Kemsing Down is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching. If you let a flat or house near Kemsing station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over. Anyone responsible for a site like West Kingsdown CofE VC Primary School will know that water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot.
Knatts Valley is about 4 miles north-east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. We visit Knatts Valley as part of our work across Kent, for homes and businesses alike. Our Kent coverage includes Knatts Valley and the places around it. There’s also a page for Maidstone.
We cover every part of the TN15 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. We offer storm damage roof reports to properties on Knatts Lane and Knatts Valley Road. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include East Hill (1 mile north-west), Woodlands (1 mile south), Romney Street (1 mile west), West Kingsdown (1 mile north-east) and Cotman's Ash (1 mile south). We also work in nearby towns like Maidstone (13 miles east), Dartford (8 miles north), Sevenoaks (4 miles south-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles south), Gravesend (9 miles north-east) and Tonbridge (9 miles south).
Near you in Knatts Valley
Typical jobs here are in homes near Kemsing Down, among other places. Knatts Valley’s nearest station is Kemsing station, roughly 2.5 miles south of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Sevenoaks Hospital (3.9 miles south-west) and Kemsing Castle Bank (2 miles south-west).
Knatts Valley: your questions answered
Is Knatts Valley in the area you cover?
Yes, Knatts Valley is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Knatts Valley as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Is my home in Knatts Valley listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Will my insurer pay for an old roof?
Most policies don’t cover wear and tear. We note both storm damage and older defects, so it’s clear what we found. Your insurer decides how its policy applies.
Will you deal with the insurance company for me?
No. We write an independent report, and you decide how to use it. Your insurer may appoint its own loss adjuster.
Can I challenge a declined storm claim?
Start by complaining to the insurer. If it isn’t resolved, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to help. The Ombudsman looks at whether there were storm conditions, whether the damage fits a storm and whether the storm was the main cause.
How long does the survey take?
Time on site depends on the roof, but most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours for a house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. The report is sent afterwards by email.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
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The survey, step by step
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. It normally takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. In a small place like Knatts Valley, access is normally the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- First you give us the date of the storm and what you’ve noticed, inside and out.
- We view the roof from wherever it can safely be seen, including the loft where there’s access.
- The damage is recorded with photographs, area by area.
- We check whether the damage fits storm damage, older wear or both.
- The findings are written up with photographs for you to share with your insurer.
Getting ready for the survey
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Getting a price
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
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For landlords and managing agents
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.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
Can I check my roof myself?
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground.
What you can’t do safely is get 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 it applies.
Before and after the survey
Small things make a difference. Our tips:
- Read your policy wording on storm damage
- Write down when the storm hit and when you noticed damage
- Photograph damage inside the house too
- Photograph the damage safely from below
Questions about the findings are always welcome. Standard Surveys come with a follow-up consultation, and Premium Surveys with an in-person one.
Check the roof from the ground after strong winds. With binoculars, you can frequently spot problems without climbing. Don’t go up a ladder to look.