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Storm damage roof report in Lullingstone, Kent
Storm damage roof reports around Lullingstone, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Water coming in after the storm
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
Storm damage roof report in Lullingstone
Most policies do not cover wear and tear. So it matters whether the damage came from the storm or from a roof that was already worn. Our report records both: fresh breaks and recently moved slates or tiles, and older problems like corroded nails or worn mortar. We give an honest view of what we see. Your insurer then decides how its policy applies. We’re often asked to look into holes or cracks caused by debris and gutters pulled loose in the wind, on gutters and fascias, flashings and slate and tile slopes.
Being in a small place like Lullingstone makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: the journey and access are just planned beforehand. It helps to know where the water appears, in what weather, and what you’ve seen outside, plus any earlier repairs. Photos of the stain and of the roof from outside are helpful too.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, and where it can wait, that is said too.
- Place
- Lullingstone (DA4)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey changes by roof type
Chimney stacks
Pots, cowls and aerials on chimneys can be damaged or dislodged in a storm. We record any damage we can see.
Flat roof coverings
Edge trims and laps are frequently where flat roof coverings start to peel back. The report notes signs of recent damage and older wear.
What a storm damage roof report doesn’t cover
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- What’s beneath slates, tiles or membranes
- Estimates of repair costs
- Negotiating a claim settlement
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll recommend the right survey before you book. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- Gutters and fascias
- Slate and tile slopes
- Ridges and hips
What a survey costs
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- House, block, shop or office
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT.
Booking your survey
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- The address and postcode of the property
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Lullingstone
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, and the report can go to both. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
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.
What we do, step by step
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photos, emailed to you. On timing, most surveys take about one to two hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. Rural addresses near Lullingstone can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- 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
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
How to book
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Related advice
Signs you need a storm damage roof report in Lullingstone
Landlords and building managers frequently need a written record after a storm. The report can be shared with owners, tenants or insurers.
People usually book a survey after spotting one of these:
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Damaged gutters and fascias
Living close to Raspberry Hall Park is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Will the report include photos?
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Their insurance cover
- Which limits apply to the survey
Storm damage roof reports around Lullingstone
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. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in. The wider area around Lullingstone has a long history of building, with Lullingstone Castle about 0.1 miles east. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Landlords with a home close to Eynsford station may find that finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused. If you live in an older home near Church of Saint Botolph, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney.
Lullingstone is about 3 miles south of Swanley, in Kent. From houses to flats and shops in Lullingstone, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Lullingstone is one of the places in Kent we cover. There is also a page for London.
Storm damage roof reports in DA4 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We also cover Shoreham (2 miles south), Well Hill (2 miles west), Crockenhill (2 miles north-west), Maypole (2 miles west) and Bopeep (2 miles west). We also work in nearby towns like Dartford (6 miles north), Sevenoaks (5 miles south), Gravesend (9 miles north-east), Tonbridge (12 miles south), Northfleet (8 miles north-east) and Swanley (3 miles north).
What’s near Lullingstone
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Malt Shovel pub and Raspberry Hall Park. Lullingstone’s nearest station is Eynsford station, about 0.6 miles north-east. Nearby you will also find Lullingstone Castle (within half a mile east) and Orpington Hospital (4.2 miles west). Not far away are The Warren.
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Lullingstone questions
How do I find out if my home in Lullingstone is listed?
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 Lullingstone in the area you cover?
Yes. Our area covers London and the South East, and Lullingstone is part of that. You can ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details.
Can I challenge a declined storm claim?
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, though we can’t predict the outcome.
What wind speed counts as a storm?
It depends on your policy. Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies. Check your policy wording.
How long will you be at the property?
Expect it to take between one and two hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. The written report follows by email.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. It is a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. We will talk about access when you book.