Kent · London and the South East
Storm Damage Roof Report in Swanley Village
Storm damage roof reports in Swanley Village and the rest of Kent. We survey on any day of the week.
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Flat roof edges peeled back
About our storm damage roof report in Swanley Village
Each roof is looked at from the safest viewpoints available: from ground level, from windows and higher points, from the roof space and from the roof where it’s safe. We photograph and describe each area of damage. We note any part we couldn’t see. You get a written report with photographs to give to your insurer. Typical surveys look at flashings pulled away from walls or stacks and cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind, on flat roofs, slate and tile slopes and gutters and fascias.
Somewhere as small as Swanley Village, older roofs have frequently been repaired many times. A new leak may be fresh damage or the latest sign of long-term wear, which matters if you’re thinking of an insurance claim. The report says what was seen and what it points to. Damp in old walls and timbers is slow to dry, so the sooner the cause is found the better.
Where we can’t see part of the roof, the report says so. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Where
- Swanley Village (BR8)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
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. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take about one to two hours at a typical home, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Older roofs in small places like Swanley Village can have low, tight loft spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it is safe.
- We start with what you’ve seen and any temporary repairs.
- We check inside, including the loft where there is access, for water damage.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Getting a price
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will explain the options and the price.
Advice
Do you need a storm damage roof report in Swanley Village?
Branches and trees often come down on roofs during storms. We record the damage and where it is, with photos.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Damaged pots on the stack
- New damp or leaks inside
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Broken or displaced guttering
For landlords with property near Swanley station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- What insurance they carry
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Whether VAT is added on top
Towns and villages near Swanley Village
Also in Swanley Village
Swanley Village roofs and the weather
Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts. About 3.3 miles south lies Lullingstone Castle, a reminder of how long the area around Swanley Village has been built on. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of Saint Paul, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself. If you look after a building like Downsview Community Primary School, a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside.
Swanley Village is about 3 miles south-west of Dartford, in Kent. Swanley Village is one of many places we visit across Kent, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. We cover towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our London page covers surveys nearby.
We survey roofs across BR8 for storm damage roof reports. We cover properties on Church Road, Hotham Close and School Lane and the roads around them. Other places close to Swanley Village include Hextable (1 mile north-west), Puddledock (1 mile north-west), Stonehill Green (1 mile north-west), Wilmington (2 miles north) and Joyden's Wood (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Dartford (3 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (9 miles south), Gravesend (8 miles east), Tonbridge (15 miles south), Northfleet (7 miles east) and Kings Hill (13 miles south-east).
What’s near Swanley Village
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Hextable School and the streets around them. Swanley Village’s nearest station is Swanley station, roughly 1.5 miles south-west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Eynsford Castle (2.5 miles south) and Dartford Library (2.8 miles north). Not far away are Wansunt Pit.
How the survey changes by roof type
Lead flashings
Lifted flashings let rain run behind them into the roof. The report records the flashing and any damp inside.
Slate roofs
Slates often outlast the nails that hold them. The report records whether slipped slates look like storm damage or older wear.
Swanley Village questions
Is Swanley Village in the area you cover?
Yes, Swanley Village is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Swanley Village as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Will you come out to Swanley Village?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
Should I go up on the roof to take photos?
Only from the ground or from windows. Never climb onto a roof after a storm. With binoculars, you can see a lot from ground level, and we will record the rest.
Do you look in the loft space?
If there is a loft and safe access to it, yes. The roof space can show things the outside can’t, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Do I need to be at home?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys run seven days a week. To find a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only if it’s safe. We inspect whatever is safely visible: from the ground, from windows, from inside the roof space, from the roof where it’s safe and by drone where applicable. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
Honest limits
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Whether your insurer will pay the claim
- A price for the repairs
- Acting for you with the insurer
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Swanley Village
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Slate and tile slopes
- Ridges and hips
- Gutters and fascias
- Flashings
Tips that help
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. Our suggestions:
- Check how your policy defines a storm
- Record any water damage in rooms and the loft
- Write down when the storm hit and when you noticed damage
- Tell your insurer about the damage promptly
If a claim is declined and you disagree, the first step is a complaint to the insurer. If that doesn’t resolve it, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to help.
Store invoices and reports for any roof work. They can help show the roof was looked after.
What you can safely check yourself
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
It is useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.