Kent · London and the South East
Storm Damage Roof Report in Sepham Heath
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Sepham Heath from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Roofs hit by falling trees
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Sepham Heath
Our storm damage report starts from £150. You get a written report with photos by email. It does not price the repairs, so ask a roofer to quote for the work. The insurer may still send a loss adjuster of its own. What you get is an independent record of the damage and what seems to have caused it. Common reasons to book are ridge tiles that have come loose and cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind, on chimney stacks, gutters and fascias and slate and tile slopes.
Roofs in small places like Sepham Heath frequently stand in the open, so storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hard. 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.
After the visit, you get a written report with photos, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Where
- Sepham Heath (TN14)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What a storm damage roof report doesn’t cover
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Keep these in mind:
- A decision on your insurance claim
- What your policy covers, which depends on its wording
- What’s beneath slates, tiles or membranes
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Sepham Heath
- Slate and tile slopes
- Gutters and fascias
- Ridges and hips
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Flashings
What we do, step by step
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes an hour or two for a house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Cottages and farmhouses around Sepham Heath often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen.
- First you give us the date of the storm and what you’ve noticed, inside and out.
- We inspect the roof from safe viewpoints and from the loft where there’s access.
- The damage is recorded with photos, 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
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Book a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will explain the options and the price.
Advice
Prices for storm damage roof reports in Sepham Heath
Survey packages start from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- The roof’s overall size
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
Prices start from £150, including VAT, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. You will know the price for the job before booking.
What to let us know when you get in touch
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- What’s prompted the survey
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- The address and postcode of the property
We confirm the price for your survey before booking, so you know where you stand. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Useful tips for Sepham Heath property owners
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Keep fallen slates or tiles as evidence if safe
- Do not go onto the roof to take pictures
- File receipts for anything you pay for
- Ask a roofer for emergency temporary protection if water is coming in
The insurer might appoint a loss adjuster. You’ll have your own independent record to refer to.
A well-maintained roof stands up to storms better. Fix slipped slates, loose ridges and lifted flashings when you spot them.
What we are asked to look at in Sepham Heath
Falling trees and branches can damage roofs in high winds. The report shows what was hit and the damage caused, backed up with photos.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- New damp or leaks inside
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
If you live in an older home near Otford Lane Mission Church, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
Leave it or get it looked at?
A few slipped slates can soon lead to wet timbers. Acting quickly typically means less damage overall. For older village homes like those around Sepham Heath, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
All our prices include VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
What you get with us
- A report with photographs
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
Places near Sepham Heath
Also in Sepham Heath
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Sepham Heath
Lullingstone Castle, about 3.1 miles north-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Sepham Heath. 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. Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from.
Landlords with a home close to Knockholt station may find that a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer straight away. If you look after a building such as Halstead Community Primary School, a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside.
Sepham Heath is about 3 miles north-west of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Roofs in Sepham Heath get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Kent. Sepham Heath is one of the towns and villages in Kent where we work for storm damage roof reports. For surveys nearby, see our London page.
Postcode districts we cover here for storm damage roof reports: TN14. If you’re just outside Sepham Heath, we cover Halstead (1 mile north-west), Twitton (1 mile south-east), Badgers Mount (1 mile north), Knockholt Pound (1 mile south-west) and Shoreham (1 mile north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Dartford (9 miles north), Sevenoaks (3 miles south-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles south), Gravesend (12 miles north-east), Tonbridge (10 miles south-east) and Northfleet (11 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Sepham Heath
Typical jobs here are in homes near Crown Cottages The Rose And Crown Public House and Polhill Bank and the streets around them. The closest station to Sepham Heath is Knockholt station, roughly 1.7 miles north-west. Nearby you will also find Lullingstone Castle (3.1 miles north-east) and Sevenoaks Hospital (3.1 miles south-east). The countryside around Sepham Heath includes Betsom's Hill and Dryhill Nature Reserve.
Sepham Heath questions
Is Sepham Heath in the area you cover?
Yes, Sepham Heath is within the area we cover. We survey roofs across London and South East England. You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details.
Will you come out to Sepham Heath?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
How many surveys have you done?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years.
Can I challenge a declined storm claim?
The first step is a complaint to your insurer. After that, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to look at it. Our report gives you an independent record of the roof, but we cannot say how it will turn out.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We check the roof, not the whole building, so it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Can you tell me if my claim will be paid?
We cannot say whether a claim will be paid. The decision rests with your insurer and its policy. Our report gives you an independent record of the damage and its likely cause.
Do you look in the loft space?
If it is needed and safe to reach, yes. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.