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Storm damage roof report in Styants Bottom, Kent
An independent record of roof damage after a storm in Styants Bottom, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Get in touch for a price.
- Broken or displaced guttering
- New damp or leaks inside
- Damaged pots on the stack
About our storm damage roof report in Styants Bottom
What counts as a storm depends on your policy, though many use gusts of about 55 mph. Check your own policy wording. We do not decide whether a storm met that test. Our part is recording the damage to your roof and its likely cause. Each area of damage is photographed, and the report is yours to pass on. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. If you are worried about broken or displaced guttering and flat roof edges peeled back, we can find out what’s behind it, on chimney stacks, flashings and slate and tile slopes alike.
Somewhere as small as Styants Bottom, older roofs have frequently been repaired many times. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old wear, and the difference matters, especially to an insurer. The report says what was seen and what it points to. Older walls and timbers hold water for a long time, so it’s worth finding the cause soon.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Location
- Styants Bottom (TN15)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Prices for storm damage roof reports in Styants Bottom
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- The size of the roof
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and the package you choose.
What to tell us when you get in touch
When you call or email, these details help:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- What made you get in touch
- What kind of property and roof it is
- The property’s address and postcode
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
For landlords and managing agents
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the addresses.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out by urgency where it matters, which helps when budgeting.
Styants Bottom roofs and the weather
Historic houses such as Ightham Mote, about 1.9 miles south, show how far back building in the area around Styants Bottom 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.
The streets around a church such as St Lawrence are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, leaks on older roofs frequently start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks. If you live near a park like Ivy Hatch Nature Reserve, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
Styants Bottom is about 3 miles east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Styants Bottom is one of many places we visit across Kent, for homes and businesses alike. Across Kent, we cover Styants Bottom. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
Storm damage roof reports in TN15 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We also cover the places around Styants Bottom: Oldbury (1 mile east), Ightham (1 mile south-east), Stone Street (1 mile south), Ivy Hatch (1 mile south-east) and Bitchet Green (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (12 miles east), Dartford (11 miles north), Sevenoaks (3 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles south), Gravesend (11 miles north-east) and Tonbridge (6 miles south).
Landmarks near Styants Bottom
Around Styants Bottom, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Wrotham School, The Harrow Inn and Ivy Hatch Nature Reserve and the streets around them. The closest station to Styants Bottom is Kemsing station, roughly 1 mile north-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Ightham Court (1.3 miles north-east) and Sevenoaks Hospital (2.8 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Dryhill Nature Reserve.
When you need someone else
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- What your policy covers, which depends on its wording
- The outcome of a claim
- Negotiating a claim settlement
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will recommend the right survey before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Slate and tile slopes
- Gutters and fascias
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges and hips
- Flat roofs
- Flashings
How it works
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Cottages and farmhouses around Styants Bottom frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely.
- We start with what you’ve seen and any temporary repairs.
- Inside, we look for signs of water in the loft and rooms below.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, windows and the roof where it is safe.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- You receive the written report with photos.
Getting ready for the survey
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Tell us where we can park nearby
Booking a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Different roofs, different checks
Clay and concrete tiles
Strong gusts can lift and break tiles. We record which are damaged and where.
Flat roof coverings
Lifted trims and laps are common after a storm. The report notes signs of recent damage and older wear.
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Common roof problems in Styants Bottom
Flat roofs can be damaged too. Wind can lift edges and tear coverings, and blocked outlets can leave water ponding after heavy rain. Our report covers flat and pitched roofs.
Look out for signs like these:
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Stains appearing after strong winds
If you let a flat or house near Kemsing station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
What to check before booking
- What insurance they carry
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- When you will get the report
Styants Bottom: your questions answered
How do I find out if my home in Styants Bottom is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Will you come out to Styants Bottom?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Are you loss adjusters?
No. We write an independent report, and you decide how to use it. Your insurer may appoint its own loss adjuster.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or email us.
How experienced are you?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, with 98% customer satisfaction.
Is wear and tear covered by insurance?
Wear and tear is usually excluded from home insurance. Our report records storm damage and any older wear we see, so it is clear what we found. Your insurer decides how its policy applies.
How much is a storm damage roof report?
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. Larger or more complex roofs are quoted for their size. It doesn’t include repair costs, so you’ll need a roofer’s quote for those.