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Angell Town Storm Damage Roof Report
An independent record of roof damage after a storm in Angell Town. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Damaged pots on the stack
Practical tips
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Write down when the storm hit and when you noticed damage
- Photograph damage inside the house too
- Read your policy wording on storm damage
- Get a roofer to make the roof safe if needed
You get the report by email and pass it to your insurer yourself. It is your record to use.
Keep the roof in good order between storms. Have loose slates, tiles and flashings seen to promptly.
How a storm damage roof report works in Angell Town
After a storm, safety comes first. Take photos from the ground or from windows, and do not climb onto the roof. Emergency temporary protection, like covering an opening, is a job for a roofer. We then record the damage in a report you can pass to your insurer. Keep receipts for any emergency work. If you’re worried about flat roof edges peeled back and ridge tiles that have come loose, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
In London, leaks often start somewhere hidden: a butterfly roof’s central valley gutter, a parapet gutter, a chimney flashing or a flat roof over a back addition. For a leak or storm damage in Angell Town, those hidden details are where the inspection begins. Water from a hidden gutter can run along joists and show up a room or two away.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Where
- Angell Town (SW9, SE5, SE24)
- Region
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What this survey can’t tell you
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Acting for you with the insurer
- Repair costs or quotes for the work
- A decision on your insurance claim
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- Gutters and fascias
- Ridges and hips
When to book a survey in Angell Town
When you claim, your insurer may ask for evidence of the damage and its cause. An independent report gives you a clear record to send. The decision still rests with the insurer.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Damaged flat roof membrane
If you live near a park such as Max Roach Park, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Their report turnaround times
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
What we do, step by step
We look at the roof from outside and, where it is relevant and there’s safe access, from inside the roof space too. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey typically takes about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Many London properties are flats or terraces with no 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.
- We start with the details: when the storm hit and what damage you can see.
- The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows and from the roof space where it is safe.
- We photograph and record every area of damage we can see.
- We note the likely cause, including any signs of wear that were there before the storm.
- We send you a written report with photos, ready to give to your insurer.
Preparing for the visit
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Book a survey
When you are ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or email us. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
Related advice
Common questions in Angell Town
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Angell Town?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Will parking be an issue for a roof survey in Angell Town?
London parking needs a little planning, so let us know about permits, bays or a driveway as you book. The visit is then planned around what’s available.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. Roofs over flats are frequently shared, so whoever owns or manages the building needs to agree access. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
Will my insurer pay out if I get a storm damage report?
We cannot say whether a claim will be paid. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. Our report gives you an independent record of the damage and its likely cause.
Can you put a tarpaulin over the damage?
Emergency cover over a damaged roof should be arranged with a roofer. Take photos from ground level first if it is safe. Keep receipts for any emergency work.
How should I record storm damage myself?
Please do not climb onto the roof. Photograph the damage from below or from a window. Note the date and time, and photograph any damage inside.
Do you cover Angell Town?
Yes. Angell Town is part of the area we cover.
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Angell Town
Close to the centre of London, a great many houses are Victorian or Edwardian terraces, many of them roofed in Welsh slate. Many have butterfly roofs draining to a central valley gutter, with parapet walls and gutters hidden behind them. If your home in Angell Town is one of them, lead flashings, party-wall upstands and shared chimney stacks are part of the picture too. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in. Buckingham Palace, about 2.6 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Angell Town. 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 St John the Evangelist, leaks on older roofs often start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks. For businesses in and around places like Gabriel's Wharf, water through a ceiling can damage stock and close a sales floor, so the source needs finding fast.
Angell Town is about 1 mile east of Stockwell, in Greater London. We cover Angell Town and the rest of Greater London, as part of our work across London and South East England. Across Greater London, we cover Angell Town.
Every address in SW9, SE5 and SE24 is within our area for storm damage roof reports, from the main roads to the quietest streets. You will find streets like Lorn Road, Minet Road and Henry Road, and we cover them all. Other places close to Angell Town include North Brixton (1 mile north), Loughborough Junction (1 mile south-east), Stockwell (1 mile west), Little Portugal (1 mile north-west) and South Lambeth (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include City of Westminster (4 miles north-west), Marylebone (4 miles north-west), Kensington (5 miles north-west), St Pancras (4 miles north), Shoreditch (4 miles north) and Walthamstow (9 miles north-east).
Around Angell Town
Around Angell Town, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Max Roach Park, Durand Academy and Lambeth Palace Library and the streets around them. Other local landmarks include Lansdowne School (0.5 miles west) and Loughborough Hotel (within half a mile north-east). Angell Town has its own railway station: Loughborough Junction station. Well-known places in the area include London General Cab Company Museum (under half a mile west) and Baynard's Castle (2.9 miles north). Open spaces near Angell Town include Centre for Wildlife Gardening and Knight's Hill.
Also near Angell Town
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Roof by roof
Ridge and hip tiles
A lifted ridge tile can let water into the roof. We photograph and describe the damage.
Chimney stacks
Flashings around stacks can lift in strong winds. We photograph any we find.
DIY checks: what’s safe
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level, and those are details a survey looks at closely.