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Storm Damage Roof Report in Sevenoaks
Not sure what state the roof is in? You can book a storm damage roof report in Sevenoaks and across Kent.
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Water coming in after the storm
- Damaged ridges and hips
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Sevenoaks
Wear and tear is typically excluded from home insurance. 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. How the policy applies is for your insurer to decide. If you are worried about water coming in after the storm and cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Strong winds lift loose tiles, slates and ridge pieces in towns like Sevenoaks as anywhere. Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, though it varies. A report setting out the damage, with photographs, helps you explain what you’ve found, whether to an insurer or a roofer. Policies typically exclude wear and tear, which is why the age of the damage matters.
The report is written in plain words, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Photographs show what each point refers to.
- Place
- Sevenoaks (TN13, TN14, TN15, TN8)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Leaks and storm damage in Sevenoaks
Historic houses such as Knole House, about 1.3 miles south-east, show how far back building in the area around Sevenoaks goes. 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 a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. 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. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it is detailed.
For an older house near a landmark such as St John the Baptist, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in. Trees in and around Montreal Park shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters. If you let a flat or house near Sevenoaks station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it.
Sevenoaks is about 19 miles south-east of London, in Kent. Sevenoaks gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a proper look at whatever is safely visible, photos and a clear written report. Sevenoaks is one of the places in Kent we cover. Our Maidstone page covers surveys nearby.
Postcode districts we cover here for storm damage roof reports: TN13, TN14, TN15 and TN8. We offer storm damage roof reports to properties on London Road, High Street and Church Road. With the A21 and A25 close by, Sevenoaks is simple for us to get to. We also cover Riverhead (1 mile west), Kippington (1 mile south), Dunton Green (1 mile north-west), Bessels Green (1 mile west) and Chipstead (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (15 miles east), Dartford (11 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (11 miles south), Gravesend (13 miles north-east), Tonbridge (7 miles south-east) and Northfleet (13 miles north-east). Being one of Kent’s larger places, Sevenoaks has every kind of building, from houses and flats to offices.
Near you in Sevenoaks
Around Sevenoaks, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Rifleman pub, New Beacon School and Knole Academy and the streets around them. Sevenoaks has its own railway station: Sevenoaks station. Other landmarks nearby include Sevenoaks Hospital (0.6 miles north-east) and Kemsing Castle Bank (2.6 miles north-east). Open spaces near Sevenoaks include Dryhill Nature Reserve.
Towns and villages near Sevenoaks
Also in Sevenoaks
Checking the roof from ground level
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when you book.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Honest limits
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- Areas we cannot see safely
- The work of a loss adjuster appointed by your insurer
- Estimates of repair costs
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you before you book. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and fascias
- Ridges and hips
- Flat roofs
For landlords and managing agents
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photographs included.
Why it is worth a survey now in Sevenoaks
With an independent report, you have something specific to show your insurer. It sets out what we found and the likely cause, so you’re not relying only on your own photos. On homes in Sevenoaks, the joint between an extension and the house is where a slow leak tends to start. Left for a few seasons, it can spoil plaster, skirting and flooring inside.
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why book with us
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Prices that include VAT
What a survey costs
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- Height and safe access
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- House, block, shop or office
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Booking your survey
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. It is enough to tell us:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- The kind of building and roof involved
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from ground level or a window. To get started, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Questions from Sevenoaks
How should I get ready for a visit in Sevenoaks?
The main thing is access, inside and out, plus somewhere to park in Sevenoaks. It also helps to know about any leaks or earlier repairs.
How do I find out if my home in Sevenoaks is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
What if my insurer declines the claim?
Complain to your insurer first. After that, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to look at it. An independent report can add to your evidence, though we cannot predict the outcome.
Should I go up on the roof to take photos?
Stay off the roof. Photograph the damage from below or from a window. Record the date and any damage inside as well.
Will you deal with the insurance company for me?
No. Our report is an independent record for you to use. The insurer may send a loss adjuster of its own.
What’s the best way to book?
It is easiest to phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. Tell us the address and a little about the roof, and we will take it from there. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We check the roof, not the whole building, so it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
What we do, step by step
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen. The survey usually takes about one to two hours at most homes; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. A visit in Sevenoaks runs most smoothly with the loft hatch clear, side gates open and a parking spot in mind. If you will not be there yourself, let us know who will let us in.
- We start with what you’ve seen and any temporary repairs.
- We check inside, including the loft where there’s access, for water damage.
- We view the roof from safe positions.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- You receive the written report with photos.
Before the survey
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
Booking a survey
For a price for storm damage roof reports in Sevenoaks, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us give you an accurate price.