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Storm Damage Roof Report in Riverhead
Storm damage roof reports in Riverhead, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
About our storm damage roof report in Riverhead
Our storm damage report gives you an independent, written record of how a storm has affected your roof. We record each area of damage, photograph it and note the likely cause. You can then give it to your insurer with your claim. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. We are not loss adjusters and can’t say whether a claim will be paid. Typical surveys look at ridge tiles that have come loose and gaps where slates or tiles have gone, on chimney stacks, flashings and gutters and fascias.
Chimney stacks on older houses around places like Riverhead can let water in, at the flashings, the pointing or the mortar round the pots. Damp on a chimney breast isn’t always rain from above, which is why it is worth tracing properly. The stack, its flashings and the loft space beside it are all worth checking.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent, whichever applies.
- Location
- Riverhead (TN13, TN14)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How we price storm damage roof reports
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we can help you choose.
Helping us price your survey
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- The property’s address and postcode
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
To get a price for storm damage roof reports in Riverhead, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. A few details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
The survey, step by step
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes about one to two hours on an ordinary house, and more on a big or complicated roof. You are welcome to ask questions while we’re there. In a smaller place like Riverhead, as anywhere, the forecast plays a part: the parts that need calm, dry weather are planned around it.
- You let us know when the storm was and what damage you’ve seen.
- The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows and from the roof space where it is safe.
- The damage is recorded with photos, 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Booking a survey
When you’re ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Related advice
Why it is worth a survey now in Riverhead
If the damage is partly wear and tear, it is better to know. We record storm damage and older defects, so there are no surprises later. On a bungalow or cottage around Riverhead, the roof sits close to the rooms below, so water can show inside quickly once it gets past the covering. Finding the cause first saves a second job inside.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT.
Why book us in Riverhead
- An independent look at the roof
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Riverhead
Historic houses such as Knole House, about 2 miles south-east, show how far back building in the area around Riverhead goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs. Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. 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’s detailed.
For landlords with property near Sevenoaks station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer straight away. If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney.
Riverhead is about 1 mile west of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Roofs in Riverhead get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Kent. We cover towns and villages across Kent. Our Maidstone page covers surveys nearby.
We cover every part of the TN13 and TN14 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. Local streets include London Road, Hamlin Road and Witches Lane. Close by, we survey roofs in Dunton Green (1 mile north), Bessels Green (1 mile south-west), Sevenoaks (1 mile east), Chipstead (1 mile west) and Kippington (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (15 miles east), Dartford (11 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (11 miles south), Gravesend (14 miles north-east), Tonbridge (8 miles south-east) and Northfleet (13 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Riverhead
We work in homes and buildings around The Beehive Public House, Trinity School and Montreal Park and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Sevenoaks station, about 0.8 miles south-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Kemsing Castle Bank (3 miles north-east) and Sevenoaks Museum (1.4 miles south-east). Not far away are Dryhill Nature Reserve and Betsom's Hill.
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Riverhead questions
Is Riverhead in the area you cover?
Yes, Riverhead is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Riverhead as anywhere else.
Is my home in Riverhead listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
How long is the visit?
Time on site depends on the roof, but most surveys take about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. The report is sent afterwards by email.
How do I book a survey in Riverhead?
To book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
How many surveys have you done?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, with 98% customer satisfaction.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it is applicable. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator.
Should I go up on the roof to take photos?
Stay off the roof. Photograph the damage from below or from a window. Note the date and time, and photograph any damage inside.
What we’re asked to look at in Riverhead
Some people book because a claim has been questioned. You get an independent record of what the roof shows. What happens next is up to the insurer.
Problems we come across often include:
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- New damp or leaks inside
- Damaged gutters and fascias
Homes near green spaces like Montreal Park can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Before booking anyone
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Landlord and commercial surveys in Riverhead
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with the building owner or managing agent. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll plan the survey around it.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, with the most urgent items set out first.
Roof by roof
Ridge and hip tiles
Ridge tiles bedded in old mortar can loosen in high winds. We note whether the mortar looks recently broken or long worn.
Lead flashings
Wind can peel back flashings at abutments and stacks. Loose or damaged flashings are photographed and noted.