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Storm Damage Roof Report in Barnehurst
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out storm damage roof reports in Barnehurst, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- New damp or leaks inside
- Broken or displaced guttering
How a storm damage roof report works in Barnehurst
Each roof is looked at from the safest viewpoints available: the ground, windows and vantage points, the loft where there’s access, and the roof itself where that is safe. We photograph and describe each area of damage. If part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. You get a written report with photos to give to your insurer. If you’re worried about new damp or leaks inside and damage from fallen branches or debris, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on ridges and hips, slate and tile slopes and flat roofs alike.
In converted houses and blocks across London, water from a roof can run a long way before it shows on a ceiling, 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 are given access to in Barnehurst, inside and out. It helps to know when the water appears and in what weather.
Report times depend on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Place
- Barnehurst (DA7, DA1, DA8)
- Region
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Barnehurst
Do you carry out roof surveys in Barnehurst?
Yes, Barnehurst is within the area we cover. Our area covers London and the South East. Just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us about the property, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Can parking be tricky for a visit in Barnehurst?
It depends on the street. If Barnehurst has controlled parking where you are, a visitor permit is the easiest answer.
How long is the visit?
It usually takes an hour or two at a typical home, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. We will confirm the timing when booking.
Do you look in the loft space?
If there is a loft and safe access to it, yes. The loft space can show things the outside can’t, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. It is a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
What a storm damage roof report does not cover
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Damage hidden under coverings or inside the structure, without opening up
- Repair costs or quotes for the work
- The outcome of a claim
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Flashings
- Ridges and hips
- Slate and tile slopes
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and fascias
- Flat roofs
What you can safely check yourself
It helps to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
Tips that help
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Look at what your policy says about wear and tear
- Keep any slates, tiles or debris that fall, if it’s safe to do so
- Note the date and time you first saw the damage
- Record any water damage in rooms and the loft
Questions about the findings are always welcome. Standard Surveys come with a follow-up consultation, and Premium Surveys with an in-person one.
Keep the roof in good order between storms. Fix slipped slates, loose ridges and lifted flashings when you spot them.
Why it is worth a survey now in Barnehurst
It helps to get a record soon after the storm, while the damage is fresh. Further storms and quick fixes can make the picture less clear. London’s older roofs often have bitumen felt underlay or none at all, so a slipped slate can soon mean water inside. Left alone, that means wet timbers and plaster, which is a far bigger job than the roof fault itself.
Every price we give includes VAT. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for the job before you book.
Why book us in Barnehurst
- An independent view of the roof
- Package prices that include VAT
- Photos and a written report every time
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Barnehurst
The wider area around Barnehurst has a long history of building, with Hall Place and Gardens about 1 mile south-west. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Outer London has lots of Victorian and Edwardian terraces with slate roofs, but also a great many interwar semis, often with hipped roofs in clay or concrete tiles. Bay roofs, hip ridges and dormers from later loft conversions are the details that set these houses apart. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in.
If you run a business near Broadway Shopping Centre, a leak can close part of a shop or office, so finding the cause quickly matters. Anyone responsible for a site like Mayplace Primary School will know that water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot. Living close to Braeburn Park is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Barnehurst is about 3 miles east of Welling, in Greater London. We survey roofs in Barnehurst and the rest of Greater London, as part of our work across London and South East England. Barnehurst is one of the towns and villages in Greater London where we work. For surveys nearby, see our London page.
We work across the DA7, DA1 and DA8 postcode area for storm damage roof reports and the streets around it. If you need a storm damage roof report at a property on Old Road, Grove Road and Manor Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. Barnehurst is on the A2000, which makes it simple to reach. We also cover Bexley Riverside (1 mile north), Northumberland Heath (1 mile north), Crayford (1 mile south-east), North End (1 mile east) and Barnes Cray (1 mile east). Further out, we also cover London (12 miles west), City of Westminster (14 miles west), Marylebone (14 miles west), St Pancras (13 miles west), Shoreditch (12 miles north-west) and Walthamstow (12 miles north-west).
What’s near Barnehurst
In Barnehurst, that means homes and buildings near St Catherine's Catholic School, St Catherine's Catholic School and Braeburn Park, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Barnehurst station, about 0.5 miles north-west of the centre. A little further out are Stone Castle (4.8 miles east) and Bexley Museum (1 mile south). The countryside around Barnehurst includes Wansunt Pit.
What we do, step by step
The aim of the visit is simple: to look at the roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Notes and photos go into the written report. The visit usually takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. For a visit in Barnehurst, parking and access are the things to plan: let us know about parking, the floor the property is on, any shared entrance and loft access. On the day, the roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from inside the roof space and from the roof where it’s safe.
- You tell us what happened and whether a roofer has made the roof safe.
- Inside, we look for signs of water in the loft and rooms below.
- We view the roof from safe positions.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
Preparing for the visit
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Booking a survey
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You will know the price before anything is booked.
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How we price storm damage roof reports
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The size of the roof
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
What to tell us when you contact us
We will typically ask about:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- What made you get in touch
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- Where the property is, with the postcode
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.