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Storm damage roof report in Addington, Greater London
Wondering about the roof at a property in Addington? You can book a storm damage roof report in Addington and across Greater London.
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Water coming in after the storm
- Damaged flat roof membrane
Storm damage roof report in Addington: what you get
Most policies do not cover wear and tear. That makes the difference between storm damage and old wear important. We note signs of each: recent damage alongside any older defects, like nail fatigue on slates or eroded pointing. We give an honest view of what we see. Your insurer then decides how its policy applies. If you’ve noticed damaged pots on the stack and lead lifted at abutments, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
In a London flat, water can travel some way before it shows, sometimes in a different flat from the one below the defect. Tracing it back matters, both for dealing with the cause and for any insurance claim. In Addington, we inspect what we can reach safely and are given access to. It’s useful to know when the water appears and in what weather.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Location
- Addington (CR0, CR2, BR4)
- Region
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey changes by roof type
Clay and concrete tiles
Tiles can lift, crack or blow off in high winds. The report shows each damaged area.
Chimney stacks
Flashings around stacks can lift in strong winds. We photograph any we find.
When you need someone else
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Estimates of repair costs
- Damage hidden under coverings or inside the structure, without opening up
- Whether your insurer will pay the claim
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flashings
- Ridges and hips
- Gutters and fascias
Addington roofs and the weather
Historic houses such as Addington Palace, about 0.4 miles west, show how far back building in the area around Addington 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 the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. 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. On a semi of that age, the small roofs over the bays, the hip tiles and any later dormer each need their own look. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in.
For landlords with property near West Wickham station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused. Anyone responsible for a site like Applegarth Academy will know that on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain. The streets around a church like Church of St Mary are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in.
Addington is about 3 miles south-east of Ashburton, in Greater London. If you’re in Addington, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Addington is one of the towns and villages in Greater London where we work for storm damage roof reports. We also survey roofs in London.
Surveys in CR0, CR2 and BR4 are booked the same way as anywhere else. You’ll find streets such as Lodge Lane, Falconwood Road and Addington Village Road, all of which we cover. Other places close to Addington include Coney Hall (1 mile north), Forestdale (1 mile south), Spring Park (1 mile north), New Addington (1 mile south-east) and Selsdon (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover London (10 miles north), City of Westminster (12 miles north-west), Marylebone (12 miles north-west), Kensington (12 miles north-west), St Pancras (12 miles north) and Shoreditch (12 miles north).
Local landmarks in Addington
Around Addington, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Addington Park and John Ruskin College and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is West Wickham station, roughly 1.7 miles north-east. Well-known places in the area include National Psychosis Unit (1.6 miles north) and St George's Walk (3.1 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Bramley Bank and Duppas Hill.
Addington: your questions answered
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Addington?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Addington?
Yes, Addington is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Addington as anywhere else.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We don’t sample or test for asbestos. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
How are storm damage reports priced?
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. Bigger roofs are quoted on size and access. It doesn’t include repair costs, so you’ll need a roofer’s quote for those.
How long does the survey take?
Time on site depends on the roof; most visits take between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. The written report follows by email.
Should I go up on the roof to take photos?
Please do not climb onto the roof. Take photos from the ground or from windows. Record the date and any damage inside as well.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days when booking.
Useful tips for Addington property owners
Getting the most from a storm damage roof report starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Look at what your policy says about wear and tear
- Note the date and time you first saw the damage
- Report the damage to your insurer as soon as you can
- Photograph damage inside the house too
If you are unhappy with how your insurer handles the claim, you can complain to them first. If that doesn’t resolve it, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to help.
Check the roof from ground level after strong winds. With binoculars, you can frequently spot problems without climbing. Do not go up a ladder to look.
How the survey works
Where it’s relevant and can be reached safely, the loft space is checked as well as the outside. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement, as far as the space allows. The whole visit typically takes about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. From the street, a London terrace typically shows only its front slope or parapet, so in Addington we work round the house, using the street, the windows, the loft and any safe vantage point behind it. If other people live in the building, let us know who can let us into the shared parts.
- You tell us what happened and whether a roofer has made the roof safe.
- We check inside, including the loft where there is access, for water damage.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, windows and the roof where it’s safe.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
Getting ready for the survey
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
Arrange a survey
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email, tell us about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Related advice
Should I look at the roof myself first?
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Do not go up yourself.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
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What affects the cost of storm damage roof reports
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Height and safe access
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Booking your survey
When you call or email, these details help:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- When you need the report by
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.