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Storm Damage Roof Report in Barnes
An independent record of roof damage after a storm for Barnes and the rest of Greater London. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
How the survey works
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe. Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Many London properties are flats or terraces with no side access, so the back of the roof is frequently seen from upstairs windows, from inside or, where a flight is allowed, from the air. 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 check the roof from wherever it is safe.
- We record and photograph the damage.
- We note the likely cause and any signs of older wear.
- We send you the report by email for your insurer.
Before we arrive
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Book a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Related advice
About our storm damage roof report in Barnes
Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies by policy. Check your own policy wording. We don’t decide whether a storm met that test. We record the damage and what seems to have caused it. Each area of damage is photographed, and the report is yours to pass on. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. We survey gutters and fascias, flashings and slate and tile slopes, and people most frequently book us about cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind and stains appearing after strong winds.
Many London homes are well over a century old and their roofs have been patched more than once. Insurers usually exclude wear and tear, so it is useful to know whether damage is old or new. A careful look in Barnes tells the two apart where the evidence allows. A written record with photographs helps you explain what was found to whoever deals with it next.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. It is useful right away, and a good reference for later, for instance when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Place
- Barnes (SW13, SW15, SW14)
- Region
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Barnes questions
How do I find out if my home in Barnes is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Will parking be an issue for a roof survey in Barnes?
Normally it’s manageable with a little notice. Let us know the parking rules on your street and we will work around them.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs.
What do I do if water is coming in?
Emergency temporary protection is a job for a roofer. Photograph the damage first if you can do so safely. We can record the damage in our report.
Do you work in Barnes?
Yes. We survey roofs in Barnes and the rest of Greater London. For a price, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
What if the roof was already worn?
Insurers normally exclude wear and tear. Our report gives an honest view of what’s recent damage and what’s older wear. Your insurer decides the claim.
What does a storm damage report cost?
A storm damage report starts from £150. Commercial and larger roofs are quoted on size. The report does not include repair costs.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Barnes
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we will plan the survey around it.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
Honest limits
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- The outcome of a claim
- A price for the repairs
- Areas we cannot see safely
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we look at
- Chimney stacks
- Flashings
- Flat roofs
- Slate and tile slopes
- Ridges and hips
- Gutters and fascias
Storm damage roof reports in Barnes: local notes
The wider area around Barnes has a long history of building, with Chiswick House about 0.9 miles north-west. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, 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. If your home in Barnes is one of them, bay roofs, hips and later dormers each have their own details. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts.
For businesses in and around places such as Putney Exchange, a quick answer on where water is coming in keeps a business running. Homes near green spaces such as Barn Elms can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls. Take a building like St Osmund's Catholic Primary School: water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot.
Barnes is about 2 miles west of Fulham, in Greater London. In Barnes, as across Greater London, every roof gets the same careful survey. Our area takes in places right across Greater London. London is in our area too.
Postcode districts we cover here for storm damage roof reports: SW13, SW15 and SW14. Whether your property is on Church Road, Station Road and Barnes High Street or a nearby road, we can help. With the A306 and B349 close by, Barnes is simple for us to get to for storm damage roof reports. Close by, we survey roofs in Old Chiswick (1 mile north), Turnham Green (1 mile north-west), Mortlake (1 mile south-west), East Sheen (1 mile south-west) and Putney (1 mile south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as London (7 miles east), City of Westminster (5 miles north-east), Marylebone (5 miles north-east), Kensington (3 miles north-east), St Pancras (7 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (8 miles north-east).
What’s near Barnes
Around Barnes, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Chiswick School, Sun Inn and Barn Elms. Also close by are Polish Library POSK in London (1.4 miles north) and The Harrodian School (0.6 miles north). There’s a railway station in Barnes itself: Barnes Bridge station. Other landmarks nearby include Barnes Hospital (0.7 miles south-west) and Putney Exchange (1.4 miles south-east). Open spaces near Barnes include Richmond Hill and Kew Gardens Lake.
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Tips from our surveys
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Hold on to fallen pieces of the roof where you can
- Get a roofer to make the roof safe if needed
- Keep invoices for temporary repairs
- Report the damage to your insurer as soon as you can
After the visit, we write up the report with photos of each area of damage. It covers the damage, its likely cause and any older defects. Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24 to 48 hours and Premium reports the same day.
Have overhanging branches looked at by a tree surgeon. They can damage the roof in high winds.
What we look for on each type of roof
Flat roof coverings
Debris blown onto a flat roof can puncture the covering or block outlets. We record what we find.
Chimney stacks
Flashings around stacks can lift in strong winds. We photograph any we find.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Many policies expect damage to be reported promptly. Let your insurer know early, and check what your policy asks for. An independent report can follow. Many older London roofs have only old felt under the slates, or no underlay at all, so once the slates or flashings let water past, little stops it reaching ceilings. Left unchecked, water soaks into timber and plaster and the damage spreads.
All our prices include VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
Why book us in Barnes
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Plain-English reports with photos
- 20+ years’ experience
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