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Storm damage roof report in Sevenoaks Weald, Kent
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you spend money on it. Storm damage roof reports in Sevenoaks Weald.
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Loose or torn flashings
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the addresses.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget.
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Sevenoaks Weald
After a storm, it’s useful to have a clear record of what happened to your roof. We photograph the damage, describe it and note whether it fits storm damage, older wear or both. We’re not loss adjusters and can’t tell you if your claim will succeed. What we give you is an independent record of the roof. If you’re worried about new damp or leaks inside and holes or cracks caused by debris, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Many homes in small places like Sevenoaks Weald face open ground, where storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hardest. Damp in old stone, brick or timber walls is slow to dry out, so it pays to find the cause quickly. A record with photos is useful if you need to show the damage to anyone else.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it is clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Location
- Sevenoaks Weald (TN14)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Towns and villages near Sevenoaks Weald
Also in Sevenoaks Weald
Checking the roof from ground level
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Storm damage roof reports in Sevenoaks Weald: local notes
About 2.1 miles north lies Knole House, a reminder of how long the area around Sevenoaks Weald has been built on. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like 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. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in.
Living close to Knole Park is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Weald Community Primary School, on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
Sevenoaks Weald is about 3 miles south of Sevenoaks, in Kent. We carry out storm damage roof reports in Sevenoaks Weald for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. We cover towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
Every address in TN14 is covered for storm damage roof reports, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Local streets include Church Road, Knole Close and Windmill Road. Close by, we survey roofs in Hall's Green (1 mile south), Woodhatch (1 mile south-east), Goathurst Common (2 miles north-west), Kippington (2 miles north) and Charcott (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (15 miles east), Dartford (14 miles north), Sevenoaks (3 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (8 miles south-east), Tonbridge (5 miles south-east) and Northfleet (15 miles north-east).
Around Sevenoaks Weald
Typical jobs here are in homes near Knole Park and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Hildenborough station, about 2.3 miles south-east of the centre. A little further out are Sevenoaks Hospital (3.6 miles north) and Chiddingstone Castle (4.1 miles south-west). For a walk, there is Barden Lake and Dryhill Nature Reserve.
Roof by roof
Slate roofs
Slates can slip or blow off in a storm, especially where the nails have corroded. Our report notes moved slates and any sign of older corrosion.
Chimney stacks
High winds can loosen pots, cowls and aerials on stacks. We record any damage we can see.
Questions from Sevenoaks Weald
Do you carry out roof surveys in Sevenoaks Weald?
Yes, Sevenoaks Weald is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Sevenoaks Weald as anywhere else.
Is Sevenoaks Weald within the area you cover?
Yes, Sevenoaks Weald is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
What wind speed counts as a storm?
It varies by policy. Many treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but check your own wording.
My storm claim was turned down. What now?
Raise it with your insurer first. If it isn’t resolved, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to help. The Ombudsman asks about storm conditions, whether the damage is consistent with a storm and whether the storm was the main cause.
How should I record storm damage myself?
Please don’t climb onto the roof. Take photos from the ground or from windows. Record the date and any damage inside as well.
Will you deal with the insurance company for me?
No. We aren’t loss adjusters and do not act for you with the insurer. We provide an independent record of the roof, which you can pass to your insurer.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so we need permission from the building owner or managing agent. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
What happens on the day
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, or half a day or so for a commercial building. In a small place like Sevenoaks Weald, access is normally the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You let us know when the storm was and what damage you’ve seen.
- We inspect the roof from safe viewpoints and from the loft where there is access.
- The damage is recorded with photographs, area by area.
- We note the likely cause, including any signs of wear that were there before the storm.
- You get a written report you can pass to your insurer.
How to prepare
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Getting a price
We survey roofs on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
What this survey can’t tell you
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- Areas we cannot see safely
- Repair costs or quotes for the work
- Acting for you with the insurer
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Sevenoaks Weald
- Ridges and hips
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and fascias
- Flat roofs
Common roof problems in Sevenoaks Weald
A storm often finds a roof’s existing weak spots. Nail fatigue, eroded ridge mortar and tired flashings can all fail in high winds. Our report notes both the storm damage and any older wear.
We’re frequently asked to look at:
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
If you let a flat or house near Hildenborough station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer right away.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof