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Storm damage roof report in Abbey Wood, Greater London
Storm damage roof reports in Abbey Wood, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Flat roof edges peeled back
Wind, rain and roofs in Abbey Wood
About 2.1 miles south lies Danson House, a reminder of how long the area around Abbey Wood has been built on. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Further from the centre, London’s housing takes in interwar semis with hipped roofs in clay or concrete tiles as well as slate-roofed terraces. If your home in Abbey Wood is one of them, bay roofs, hips and later dormers each have their own details. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in.
Living close to Abbey Wood Park is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn. If you own a rental within reach of Abbey Wood station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
Abbey Wood is about 1 mile east of Plumstead, in Greater London. Abbey Wood is one of many places we visit across Greater London, for homes and businesses alike. Our Greater London coverage includes Abbey Wood. There’s also a page for London.
Storm damage roof reports in SE2, SE18 and DA16 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We offer storm damage roof reports to properties on Bevan Road, Mcleod Road and Manton Road and the roads around them. With the A206 close by, Abbey Wood is easy for us to reach. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include West Heath (1 mile south-east), Lessness Heath (2 miles east), Belvedere (2 miles east), Welling (2 miles south) and Crook Log (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover London (9 miles west), City of Westminster (12 miles west), Marylebone (11 miles west), Kensington (14 miles west), St Pancras (10 miles west) and Shoreditch (9 miles west).
What’s near Abbey Wood
In Abbey Wood, that means homes and buildings near St Paul's Academy, Abbey Wood Park and The Plume Of Feathers Public House and the streets around them. Abbey Wood’s nearest station is Abbey Wood station, roughly 0.5 miles north-east. Well-known places in the area include Bexley Hospital (2.2 miles south-east) and Greenwich Borough Museum (within half a mile west). Green spaces nearby include Crossness Nature Reserve.
Storm damage roof report in Abbey Wood
What counts as a storm depends on your policy, though many use gusts of about 55 mph. Check your own policy wording. Whether the weather met it is for your insurer. We record the damage and what seems to have caused it. The report includes photographs of each area of damage, and you decide what to send. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. If you’re worried about roofs hit by falling trees and slipped or missing slates or tiles, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
London’s Victorian and Edwardian roofs have frequently been repaired many times, so a new leak can be the latest sign of wear rather than a single event. Insurers normally exclude wear and tear, so it helps to know whether damage is old or new. A careful look in Abbey Wood tells the two apart where the evidence allows. Photographs and a written account give you something specific to show an insurer, a landlord or a roofer.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later.
- Place
- Abbey Wood (SE2, SE18, DA16)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What this survey cannot tell you
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- What your policy covers, which depends on its wording
- Negotiating a claim settlement
- A price for the repairs
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we look at
- Ridges and hips
- Flashings
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Slate and tile slopes
- Gutters and fascias
Surveys for landlords and agents in Abbey Wood
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed beforehand. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, and the report can go to both. Access is agreed with the tenant in advance.
Nearby places to Abbey Wood
What else we do in Abbey Wood
What we’re asked to look at in Abbey Wood
Landlords and building managers often need a written record after a storm. It helps when explaining damage to a building owner or insurer.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
For businesses in and around places like Gallions Reach Shopping Park, finding where water is getting in quickly keeps disruption down.
Before booking anyone
- Will the report include photos?
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Questions from Abbey Wood
Can parking be tricky for a visit in Abbey Wood?
London parking needs a little planning, so let us know about permits, bays or a driveway when booking. The visit is then planned around what’s available.
Is Abbey Wood in the area you cover?
Yes, Abbey Wood is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Abbey Wood as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
How experienced are you?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years.
Can you put a tarpaulin over the damage?
Call a roofer for emergency temporary protection. If it is safe, photograph the damage before it’s covered. Keep receipts in case your insurer asks for them.
How do I book a survey in Abbey Wood?
Simply call 07833 053749 or email us with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
Do I need to be at home?
It depends on what we need to see. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in; we’ll agree the details when you book.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
How it works
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. You are welcome to ask questions while we’re there. In Abbey Wood, as in much of London, lots of properties are flats or terraces without side access, so rear slopes are viewed from windows, the loft or, where a flight is allowed, by drone. Mention any building rules, key holders or managing agents as you book.
- 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.
- We photograph and record every area of damage we can see.
- The likely cause is recorded, along with any evidence of older wear.
- We send you a written report with photos, ready to give to your insurer.
Before the survey
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Getting a price
To get a price for storm damage roof reports in Abbey Wood, call 07833 053749 or email us. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us price the survey accurately.
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What affects the price in Abbey Wood
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- How big the roof is
- House, block, shop or office
- Which survey package you book
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and the package you choose.
What we need to know
Before you get in touch, it’s useful to have:
- The address and postcode of the property
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or email us, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Different roofs, different checks
Clay and concrete tiles
Broken or missing tiles leave the underlay exposed to rain. We photograph each gap.
Lead flashings
Flashings can lift or pull away from walls and chimneys in strong winds. We record which are loose or damaged.