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Avery Hill Storm Damage Roof Report
Storm damage roof reports across Avery Hill, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photos.
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
Wind, rain and roofs in Avery Hill
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. Hips, bay roofs and later loft conversions are typical of those semis, if your home is one of them. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in. About 1.2 miles west lies Eltham Palace, a reminder of how long the area around Avery Hill has been built on. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Stationers' Crown Woods Academy, on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain. Trees in and around Shoulder of Mutton Green shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Avery Hill is about 1 mile north-east of Eltham, in Greater London. If you’re in Avery Hill, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Our area takes in places right across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. Our London page covers surveys nearby.
Surveys in SE9, DA15 and DA16 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Local streets include Bexley Road, Glenure Road and Perpins Road, and we cover them all. Avery Hill is on the A210, which makes it simple to reach. We also cover the places around Avery Hill: Blackfen (1 mile east), Eltham (1 mile south-west), New Eltham (1 mile south), Falconwood (1 mile north-east) and Well Hall (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include London (8 miles north-west), City of Westminster (11 miles north-west), Marylebone (11 miles north-west), Kensington (12 miles west), St Pancras (10 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (8 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Avery Hill
In Avery Hill, that means homes and buildings near Shoulder of Mutton Green and Alderwood Primary School. Avery Hill’s nearest station is Falconwood station, about 0.6 miles north. A little further out are Greenwich Castle (3.8 miles north-west) and Metropolitan Police Museum (1.7 miles south-east). The countryside around Avery Hill includes Summer Hill and The Tarn.
How a storm damage roof report works in Avery Hill
If your roof has been damaged, stay safe first. Take photos from ground level or from windows, and do not climb onto the roof. If water is coming in, a roofer can put temporary protection in place. We then record the damage in a report you can pass to your insurer. Keep receipts for any emergency work. We survey flat roofs, gutters and fascias and chimney stacks, and common reasons people get in touch are flat roof edges peeled back and loose or torn flashings.
In a London flat, water can travel some way before it shows, sometimes in a different flat from the one below the defect. That makes the source hard to pin down, and finding it matters for whoever has to deal with it. We look at what we’re given access to in Avery Hill, inside and out. It is useful to know when the water appears and in what weather.
You receive the findings by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Place
- Avery Hill (SE9, DA15, DA16)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we look for on each type of roof
Chimney stacks
Wind can pull the flashings away from a chimney. We photograph any we find.
Clay and concrete tiles
Broken or missing tiles leave the underlay exposed to rain. We photograph each gap.
Practical tips
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Hold on to fallen pieces of the roof where you can
- Take photos of stains and damp inside
- Keep receipts for any emergency work
- Get a roofer to make the roof safe if needed
If you’re unhappy with how your insurer handles the claim, you can complain to them first. If that does not resolve it, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to help.
Ask a tree specialist about branches over the roof. They can damage the roof in high winds.
Common questions in Avery Hill
Do you carry out roof surveys in Avery Hill?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Avery Hill as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Is my home in Avery Hill listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you will need a RICS survey as well.
Will my insurer pay for an old roof?
Wear and tear is not normally covered. We describe what looks like fresh storm damage and what looks older. The claim decision is your insurer’s.
How many surveys have you done?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
How do I arrange a storm damage roof report in Avery Hill?
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know the address and what you’d like to know. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Not always. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where it applies let us see the rest, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
It is useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
A lot can be seen from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Leave it or get it looked at?
With an independent report, you have something specific to show your insurer. It records the damage and what seems to have caused it, so you are not relying only on your own photos. London’s older roofs frequently have bitumen felt underlay or none at all, so once the slates or flashings let water past, little stops it reaching ceilings. Left alone, that means wet timbers and plaster, which is a far bigger job than the roof fault itself.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
Why book with us
- 20+ years’ experience
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- PI and public liability insurance
- An independent look at the roof
Read what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
What happens on the day
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photographs, sent to you by email. As for time on site, it typically takes between one and two hours for most houses; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. 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 when you book.
- We note the date of the storm and the damage you’ve seen.
- We look at the roof from wherever it is safe.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- The report notes whether the damage fits a storm, older wear or both.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
Before the survey
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Getting a price
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
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Common roof problems in Avery Hill
When you claim, your insurer may ask for evidence of the damage and its cause. A written report with photos gives you something clear to pass on. Your insurer still makes the decision.
People usually book a survey when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Lead lifted at abutments
For businesses in and around places like Broadway Shopping Centre, a leak can close part of a shop or office, so finding the cause quickly matters.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- What follow-up you get after the report