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Battersea Storm Damage Roof Report
An independent record of roof damage after a storm across Battersea, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
What you can safely check yourself
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
How a storm damage roof report works in Battersea
When a storm has damaged your roof, a written record can help you explain it to your insurer. We photograph the damage, describe it and note whether it fits storm damage, older wear or both. We aren’t loss adjusters, and we cannot say whether a claim will be paid. What you get is an independent view of the roof’s condition. We’re frequently asked to look into flat roof edges peeled back and roofs hit by falling trees, across flat roofs, gutters and fascias and ridges and hips.
Water getting into a London home often comes from a detail you cannot see from the street: the valley gutter in a butterfly roof, a parapet gutter, a chimney flashing or the flat roof over a rear extension. For a leak or storm damage in Battersea, 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.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, and where it can wait, that is said too.
- Where
- Battersea (SW11, SW18, SW4)
- Region
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Useful tips for Battersea property owners
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Tell your insurer about the damage promptly
- Do not go onto the roof to take pictures
- Keep fallen slates or tiles as evidence if safe
- Keep receipts for any emergency work
If a claim is declined and you disagree, the first step is a complaint to the insurer. After that, you may be able to take it to the Financial Ombudsman Service.
Keep gutters and outlets clear so heavy rain can drain away. Overflowing gutters can make storm damage worse.
How we price storm damage roof reports
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- How big the roof is
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
Getting in touch
We’ll usually ask about:
- Anything about access we should know
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- The address and postcode of the property
- The kind of building and roof involved
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
How the survey works
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from each safe vantage point, take photos as we go and record our findings for the written report. It normally takes roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, and longer for a large or complex roof. Many London properties are flats or terraces with no side access, so the back of the roof is often seen from upstairs windows, from inside or, where a flight is allowed, from the air. If the building has a managing agent or access rules, tell us as you book.
- We start with what you’ve seen and any temporary repairs.
- 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 is safe.
- Storm damage and older wear are recorded separately where we can.
- You receive the written report with photos.
How to prepare
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Find any records of previous roof work
How to book
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from ground level or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Surveys for landlords and agents in Battersea
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords. Larger roofs take longer, so they’re priced to suit.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work.
Common roof problems in Battersea
Insurers often want evidence of what has been damaged and why. A written report with photos gives you something clear to pass on. The decision still rests with the insurer.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Roofs hit by falling trees
For businesses in and around places like Southside Wandsworth, a quick answer on where water is coming in keeps a business running.
Before you book anyone
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Their track record with similar roofs
Wind, rain and roofs in Battersea
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. In a house like that, shared stacks, party-wall upstands and lead flashings all need looking at as far as they can be seen. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts. The wider area around Battersea has a long history of building, with Carlyle's House about 1.4 miles north. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Take an older house close to Clapham Welsh Presbyterian Church: old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in. For landlords with property near Clapham Junction station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
Battersea is about 3 miles south-east of Kensington, in Greater London. In Battersea, as across Greater London, every roof gets the same careful survey. Battersea is one of the places in Greater London we cover.
Surveys in SW11, SW18 and SW4 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We offer storm damage roof reports to properties on York Road, Este Road and Home Road. Battersea is on the A3207, which makes it simple to reach. Nearby, we also carry out storm damage roof reports in Clapham Junction (1 mile north-west), Sands End (1 mile north-west), Chelsea Harbour (1 mile north-west), Wandsworth (1 mile south-west) and Clapham (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include London (4 miles north-east), City of Westminster (4 miles north), Marylebone (4 miles north), Kensington (3 miles north-west), St Pancras (5 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (6 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Battersea
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Falcon pub, Emanuel School and Imperial Park. Battersea has its own railway station: Clapham Junction station. Nearby you will also find Baynard's Castle (4.4 miles north-east) and Southside Wandsworth (1.3 miles south-west). Open spaces near Battersea include Henman Hill and Battersea Park Lake.
Places near Battersea
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Battersea questions
Will parking be an issue for a roof survey in Battersea?
In much of London, parking needs planning: a visitor permit or a nearby bay makes the day run more smoothly.
Do you cover Battersea?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Do you act for me with my insurer?
No. We write an independent report, and you decide how to use it. The insurer may send a loss adjuster of its own.
What if my insurer declines the claim?
Raise it with your insurer first. The Financial Ombudsman Service may look at it if that does not resolve it. The Ombudsman asks about storm conditions, whether the damage is consistent with a storm and whether the storm was the main cause.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.
How do I book a survey in Battersea?
Simply ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
Do you look in the roof space?
If the survey needs it and the roof space can be reached safely, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch.