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Storm damage roof report in Langley, Kent
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Langley. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
FAQs for Langley
How do I find out if my home in Langley is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Langley?
Yes, Langley is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with the building owner or managing agent. Tell us about it as you book and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Does someone need to be in?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. We’ll talk about access as you book.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Not always. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. We use safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where applicable.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
Does your report mean my claim will be accepted?
We can’t say whether a claim will be paid. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. What we provide is an independent record of the damage.
Storm damage roof report in Langley: what you get
The Financial Ombudsman looks at three things when it considers a storm damage complaint: whether there were storm conditions around the date, whether the damage fits a storm, and whether the storm was the main cause. Our report focuses on the second and third points. Weather records for the date are for you or your insurer to check. If you’ve noticed damaged pots on the stack and damaged gutters and fascias, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Roofs in small places like Langley often stand in the open, where storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hardest. Damp in old stone, brick or timber walls is slow to dry out, so it pays to find the cause quickly. A written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
Where we can’t see part of the roof, the report says so. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Place
- Langley (ME17, ME15)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we’re asked to look at in Langley
Falling trees and branches can damage roofs in high winds. We record the damage and where it is, with photographs.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
Anyone responsible for a site like Langley Park Primary Academy will know that on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
Before you book anyone
- Is VAT included in the price?
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Will the report include photos?
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
Why get it checked now?
Your policy may say how quickly you need to report damage. Let your insurer know early, and check what your policy asks for. Our report can then add a clear record. Outbuildings and barns around Langley are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, from £400 with VAT included. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Why us?
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Every finding written up with photos
- Package prices that include VAT
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
See how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
What affects the price in Langley
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- How big the roof is
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Getting in touch
There is no need for technical words. Just let us know:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- The property’s address and postcode
- When you need the report by
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and give us a few details about the property and we will explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Nearby places to Langley
What else we do in Langley
The survey, step by step
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, like stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes an hour or two at most homes, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Cottages and farmhouses around Langley frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Book a survey
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or email us and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price before you book.
Advice
Langley roofs and the weather
Older houses across Kent frequently have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it is detailed. Historic houses such as Stoneacre, about 1.1 miles north, show how far back building in the area around Langley goes. 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.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Mary, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney. If you own a rental within reach of Bearsted station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
Langley is about 3 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. Surveys in Langley work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful look at everything that’s safely in view, photos and a clear written report. Across Kent, we cover Langley.
Storm damage roof reports in ME17 and ME15 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We offer storm damage roof reports to properties on Heath Road, Green Lane and Sutton Road and the roads around them. If you’re just outside Langley, we cover Langley Heath (1 mile east), Five Wents (1 mile south-east), Warmlake (1 mile south), Otham (1 mile north-west) and Chart Sutton (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (3 miles north-west), Ashford (14 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (10 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles south-west), Tonbridge (14 miles west) and Faversham (14 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Langley
Around Langley, our work takes us to homes and buildings near New Line Learning Academy, The Potting Shed pub and Senacre Technology College, among other places. The closest station to Langley is Bearsted station, about 2.7 miles north of the centre. Nearby you will also find KIMS hospital (3.6 miles north) and Sutton Valence Castle (1.8 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Detling Hill.
What we cannot see
It’s a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- The work of a loss adjuster appointed by your insurer
- What your policy covers, which depends on its wording
- A price for the repairs
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will point you to the right survey before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
What we check
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges and hips
- Gutters and fascias
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flashings
Different roofs, different checks
Ridge and hip tiles
Ridge and hip tiles take the full force of the wind. The survey notes loose, cracked or missing ridge and hip tiles.
Slate roofs
Natural slate can last 100 years or more, but the nails often fail first. The report records whether slipped slates look like storm damage or older wear.