Kent · London and the South East
Pootings Storm Damage Roof Report
An independent record of roof damage after a storm for Pootings and the rest of Kent. We survey on any day of the week.
- Loose or torn flashings
- Water coming in after the storm
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
How we price storm damage roof reports
Survey packages start from £150, with VAT included. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- 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
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
Prices start from £150, with VAT included, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
Helping us price your survey
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you get in touch, it helps to mention:
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- What made you get in touch
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and give us a few details about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
About our storm damage roof report in Pootings
What counts as a storm depends on your policy, though many use gusts of about 55 mph. Your policy document sets out its own definition. Whether the weather met it is for your insurer. We record the damage and what seems to have caused it. The report includes photos of each area of damage, and you decide what to send. The claim decision rests with your insurer. We survey gutters and fascias, chimney stacks and slate and tile slopes, and common reasons people get in touch are cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind and gaps where slates or tiles have gone.
For a small place like Pootings, the inspection is the same as anywhere: we simply plan the journey and access ahead. Let us know where the water shows, when it appears and anything you’ve noticed outside, along with any repairs done before. If you have photos of the water coming in, they help as well.
Report times depend on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Place
- Pootings (TN8)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Pootings
Older houses across Kent frequently have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. 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. With Chartwell about 1.4 miles north, Pootings sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Take a building like Four Elms Primary School: a leak through a large roof is frequently found some distance from where the water shows inside. Landlords with a home close to Edenbridge station may find that finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused. For an older house near a landmark such as Congregational Church, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in.
Pootings is about 6 miles south-west of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Wherever you are in Pootings, we can carry out storm damage roof reports at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Pootings is one of the towns and villages in Kent we cover for storm damage roof reports. For surveys nearby, see our Crawley page.
Here we cover the TN8 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. We also cover the places around Pootings: Four Elms (1 mile south-east), Crockham Hill (1 mile north-west), Puddledock (1 mile north-east), Mowshurst (1 mile south) and Marlpit Hill (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cover Sevenoaks (6 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles south-east), Tonbridge (9 miles east), Swanley (13 miles north), Kings Hill (14 miles east) and Paddock Wood (14 miles east).
Landmarks near Pootings
The nearest railway station is Edenbridge station, about 1.4 miles south-west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Tandridge Priory (3.1 miles north-west) and Haxted Watermill Museum (3.2 miles south-west). For a walk, there’s Dryhill Nature Reserve and Betsom's Hill.
The survey, step by step
We look at the roof from outside and, where it’s relevant and there is safe access, from inside the roof space too. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging. The whole visit usually takes an hour or two for most houses, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Older roofs in small places like Pootings can have low, tight loft spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it’s safe.
- We start with the details: when the storm hit and what damage you can see.
- We inspect the roof from safe viewpoints and from the loft where there’s access.
- The damage is recorded with photographs, area by area.
- The likely cause is recorded, along with any evidence of older wear.
- You get a written report you can pass to your insurer.
How to prepare
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
Booking a survey
We survey roofs on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and the days you’d prefer.
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Useful tips for Pootings property owners
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Note the date and time you first saw the damage
- Keep any slates, tiles or debris that fall, if it’s safe to do so
- Take photos from ground level or a window, never by climbing
- Get a roofer to make the roof safe if needed
After the visit, we write up the report with photos of each area of damage. It sets out what is damaged, the likely cause and any signs of older wear. Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24 to 48 hours and Premium reports the same day.
Keep gutters and outlets clear so heavy rain can drain away. Blocked drainage can add water damage to wind damage.
What we look for on each type of roof
Lead flashings
When flashings lift, water can get behind them. We note where this has happened and any damp inside.
Clay and concrete tiles
Strong gusts can lift and break tiles. We record which are damaged and where.
Checking the roof from the ground
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Pootings
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, and the report can go to both. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget.
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Pootings: your questions answered
Do you cover smaller places like Pootings?
Yes. Pootings is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
How do I find out if my home in Pootings is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
Is there a set wind speed for storm damage?
It depends on your policy. Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies. Your policy document will say.
How do I book a survey in Pootings?
It’s easiest to phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Give us the address and some details about the roof, and we’ll take it from there. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
How experienced are you?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years, with 98% customer satisfaction.
How should I record storm damage myself?
Stay off the roof. Photograph the damage from below or from a window. Record the date and any damage inside as well.