Kent · London and the South East
Storm damage roof report in Woodlands, Kent
An independent record of roof damage after a storm in Woodlands, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Lead lifted at abutments
Leaks and storm damage in Woodlands
Historic houses such as Lullingstone Castle, about 3.2 miles north-west, show how far back building in the area around Woodlands 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 any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. You’ll also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it’s detailed.
Trees in and around Kemsing Down shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters. Landlords with a home close to Kemsing station may find that finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused. If you live in an older home near Church of Saint Mary the Virgin, leaks on older roofs frequently start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks.
Woodlands is about 4 miles north-east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Whether the building in Woodlands is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Our Kent coverage includes Woodlands and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Maidstone page.
Here we cover the TN15 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. We also cover Cotman's Ash (1 mile south-west), Knatts Valley (1 mile north), Romney Street (1 mile north-west), East Hill (1 mile north) and Heaverham (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (13 miles east), Dartford (8 miles north), Sevenoaks (4 miles south-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles south), Gravesend (9 miles north-east) and Tonbridge (9 miles south).
Around Woodlands
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Rising Sun pub and Kemsing Down and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Kemsing station, about 1.8 miles south. A little further out are Sevenoaks Hospital (3.3 miles south-west) and Kemsing Castle Bank (1.4 miles south-west).
Storm damage roof report in Woodlands: what you get
High winds typically affect the parts of a roof that are already exposed or loose. Slates and tiles slip or blow off, ridge and hip tiles lift, flashings pull away and flat roof coverings can tear. Falling branches can cause damage too. Our report records what has happened to your roof, with photos. Where we also see signs of older wear, the report records that too. Typical surveys look at damaged gutters and fascias and flat roof edges peeled back, across flashings, gutters and fascias and ridges and hips.
Many homes in small places like Woodlands face open ground, so storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hard. Once water gets into older walls, it takes a long time to dry, so it pays to find the cause quickly. A record with photographs is useful if you need to show the damage to anyone else.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters, with a note and a photo for each point. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Where
- Woodlands (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
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens if roof problems are left?
The sooner the damage is recorded, the clearer the evidence. Further storms and quick fixes can make the picture less clear. In a place like Woodlands, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
Why book with us
- Surveys seven days a week
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Photographs and a written report every time
- 5,000+ surveys completed
Different roofs, different checks
Clay and concrete tiles
Tiles without fixings can move more easily in wind. We record what we can see of the fixings.
Slate roofs
Slates can slip or blow off in a storm, especially where the nails have corroded. We record which slates have moved and any signs of older nail fatigue.
Common questions in Woodlands
Do you cover Woodlands?
Yes. We work right across London and the South East, and Woodlands is part of that. Just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the property, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Do you cover smaller places like Woodlands?
Yes, Woodlands is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
How long is the visit?
Time on site depends on the roof; most visits take an hour or two at a typical home, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. The written report follows by email.
How do I arrange a storm damage roof report in Woodlands?
To book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us the address and what you need to know. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. It’s a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
How should I record storm damage myself?
Please do not climb onto the roof. Photograph the damage from below or from a window. Record the date and any damage inside as well.
How experienced are you?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
Checking the roof from the ground
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
Practical tips
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Get a roofer to make the roof safe if needed
- Check how your policy defines a storm
- Check your policy for how to report damage
- Take photos from the ground or a window, never by climbing
You get the report by email and pass it to your insurer yourself. It’s your record to use.
Clear gutters and outlets before the stormy months. Overflowing gutters can make storm damage worse.
What a storm damage roof report doesn’t cover
Before you book, it’s worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- Damage hidden under coverings or inside the structure, without opening up
- Negotiating a claim settlement
- Repair costs or quotes for the work
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will point you to the right survey before booking. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Ridges and hips
- Flashings
- Slate and tile slopes
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and fascias
- Flat roofs
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What happens on the day
Where it is relevant and can be reached safely, the loft space is checked as well as the outside. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging. All in, the survey typically takes an hour or two on an ordinary house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Older roofs in small places like Woodlands can have low, tight loft spaces, so it is useful to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it’s 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.
- We view the roof from safe positions.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- You receive the written report with photographs.
Before we arrive
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
How to book
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.