Kent · London and the South East
Storm Damage Roof Report in Wrotham Heath
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Wrotham Heath. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
Storm damage roof report in Wrotham Heath: what you get
A storm damage roof report is priced from £150. It is a report with photographs, sent by email. It does not price the repairs, so you’ll need a roofer’s quote for that. Your insurer may also send its own loss adjuster. What you get is an independent record of the damage and what seems to have caused it. We survey gutters and fascias, flat roofs and flashings, and people most often book us about holes or cracks caused by debris and damaged ridges and hips.
Roofs in small places like Wrotham Heath often stand in the open, where storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hardest. Once water gets into older walls, it takes a long time to dry, so it pays to find the cause quickly. A record with photos is useful if you need to show the damage to anyone else.
Nothing in the report is left vague: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, along with how urgent it is.
- Place
- Wrotham Heath (ME19, TN15)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Wind, rain and roofs in Wrotham Heath
The wider area around Wrotham Heath has a long history of building, with Old Soar Manor about 2.7 miles south-west. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. 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. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from.
For landlords with property near Borough Green & Wrotham station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over. Take a building like Platt Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School: water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot.
Wrotham Heath is about 7 miles east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. We survey roofs in Wrotham Heath and the rest of Kent. Our Kent coverage includes Wrotham Heath and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Maidstone page.
We work across ME19 and TN15 for storm damage roof reports and the streets around it. We cover properties on London Road, Sandy Lane and Clearway. Nearby, we also carry out storm damage roof reports in Comp (1 mile south-west), Platt (1 mile south-west), Offham (1 mile east), Borough Green (2 miles west) and Crouch (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (8 miles east), Dartford (11 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (7 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles south), Gravesend (9 miles north) and Tonbridge (8 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Wrotham Heath
In Wrotham Heath, that means homes and buildings near Wrotham School and Trosley Country Park and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Borough Green & Wrotham station, roughly 1.9 miles west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Beechin Wood Archery Museum (1.2 miles south-west) and Ightham Court (2.7 miles west).
What else we do in Wrotham Heath
When you need someone else
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Bear these in mind:
- How your policy defines a storm
- Areas we cannot see safely
- The outcome of a claim
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll recommend the right survey. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Ridges and hips
- Flat roofs
- Gutters and fascias
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flashings
- Chimney stacks
Tips from our surveys
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Check your policy for how to report damage
- Photograph the damage safely from below
- Check how your policy defines a storm
- Take photos of stains and damp inside
After the visit, we write up the report with photos of each area of damage. It covers the damage, its likely cause and any older defects. Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24 to 48 hours and Premium reports the same day.
Keep records of roof work and surveys. They can help show the roof was looked after.
How the survey changes by roof type
Lead flashings
Flashings can lift or pull away from walls and chimneys in strong winds. We record which are loose or damaged.
Chimney stacks
High winds can loosen pots, cowls and aerials on stacks. The report notes any damage to the stack.
How it works
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. You’re welcome to ask questions while we are there. Older roofs in small places like Wrotham Heath can have low, tight loft spaces, so it helps to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- We check the roof from wherever it’s safe.
- We record and photograph the damage.
- The report notes whether the damage fits a storm, older wear or both.
- We send you the report by email for your insurer.
Preparing for the visit
- Find any records of previous roof work
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Getting a price
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details.
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What a survey costs
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- The roof’s overall size
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
A Basic Survey starts from £150, with VAT included. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. We confirm the price for your roof before booking.
What we need to know
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- The property’s address and postcode
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from ground level or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
What we’re asked to look at in Wrotham Heath
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.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Loose or torn flashings
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Roofs hit by falling trees
If you live in an older home near Church of St Margaret, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- When you will get the report
FAQs for Wrotham Heath
Will you come out to Wrotham Heath?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
How do I find out if my home in Wrotham Heath is listed?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Can I challenge a declined storm claim?
The first step is a complaint to your insurer. After that, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to look at it. An independent report can add to your evidence, but we can’t say how it will turn out.
How long does the survey take?
Expect it to take about 1–2 hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. The written report follows by email.
Are you loss adjusters?
No. Our report is an independent record for you to use. The insurer may send a loss adjuster of its own.
Will you check the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there’s safe access. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement, as far as the space allows.
What does a storm damage report cost?
A storm damage report starts from £150. Commercial and larger roofs are quoted on size. The report does not include repair costs.