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Storm Damage Roof Report in Bermondsey
An independent record of roof damage after a storm around Bermondsey, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- New damp or leaks inside
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
Practical tips
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Do not go onto the roof to take pictures
- Check how your policy defines a storm
- Hold on to fallen pieces of the roof where you can
- Keep invoices for temporary repairs
For repair costs, ask a roofer to quote. They can use our report to see what needs doing.
Clear gutters and outlets before the stormy months. Overflowing gutters can make storm damage worse.
Storm damage roof report in Bermondsey: what you get
When a storm has damaged your roof, a written record can help you explain it to your insurer. Our report shows the damage in photos and says whether it looks like storm damage, wear and tear, or a mix. We are not loss adjusters and cannot tell you if your claim will succeed. What you get is an independent view of the roof’s condition. If you’ve noticed lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles and water coming in after the storm, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
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 Bermondsey, those hidden details are where the inspection begins. A hidden gutter that overflows can send water a long way before it shows.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Place
- Bermondsey (SE1, SE16, SE5)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Why act early in Bermondsey
Leaving storm damage can let water into the loft space and rooms below. That can add to the damage and make it harder to separate from the storm. Emergency temporary protection should be arranged with a roofer. Many older London roofs have only old felt under the slates, or no underlay 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.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
What you get with us
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Clear package prices, with VAT included
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
Leaks and storm damage in Bermondsey
Welsh slate on Victorian and Edwardian terraces is a familiar sight across inner London. 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. With Mansion House about 1.3 miles north-west, Bermondsey sits in an area with a long building history. 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.
If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for example near Surrey Quays Shopping Centre, a quick answer on where water is coming in keeps a business running. If you own a rental within reach of London Bridge station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer right away.
Bermondsey is about 1 mile east of London, in Greater London. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Bermondsey can all book storm damage roof reports, with a written report and photographs every time. Our area takes in places right across Greater London, large and small.
We cover every part of the SE1, SE16 and SE5 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. You will find streets such as Crown Square, Fire Station Square and Layard Square. With the A100 and B202 close by, Bermondsey is simple for us to get to for storm damage roof reports. We also cover the places around Bermondsey: Walworth (1 mile south-west), London (1 mile west), South Bermondsey (1 mile south-east), Surrey Canal (1 mile south-east) and Surrey Quays (1 mile east). We also work in nearby towns like City of Westminster (4 miles west), Marylebone (3 miles north-west), Kensington (5 miles west), St Pancras (3 miles north-west), Walthamstow (7 miles north) and Hoxton (3 miles north).
Near you in Bermondsey
Typical jobs here are in homes near Asylum for the deaf and dumb, St Mary-at-Hill and Harris Academy Bermondsey. You will also find Bishopsgate Institute Special Collections and Archives (1.5 miles north), Bermondsey Spa Gardens (less than half a mile south) and Simon the Tanner pub (under half a mile west). Bermondsey’s nearest station is London Bridge station, about 0.7 miles north-west of the centre. A little further out are Fashion and Textile Museum (within half a mile west) and Guy's Hospital (0.7 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include St. James's Park Lake and Bellenden Road Nature Garden.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Bermondsey
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work around your tenants.
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Common questions in Bermondsey
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Bermondsey?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Can parking be tricky for a visit in Bermondsey?
In much of London, parking needs planning: a visitor permit or a nearby bay makes the day run more smoothly, so mention what’s available when you book.
What do I do if water is coming in?
Emergency cover over a damaged roof should be arranged with a roofer. Take photos from the ground first if it is safe. Keep receipts in case your insurer asks for them.
How long is the visit?
Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours for most houses; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. We will confirm the timing when you book.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
Are you loss adjusters?
No. Our report is an independent record for you to use. The insurer may send a loss adjuster of its own.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it’s applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Towns and villages near Bermondsey
Other services in Bermondsey
Do you need a storm damage roof report in Bermondsey?
Landlords and managing agents book reports to keep a record for owners and insurers. It helps when explaining damage to a building owner or insurer.
We are often asked to look at:
- New damp or leaks inside
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
Trees in and around Bermondsey Spa Gardens shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters.
What to check before booking
- How soon the report will arrive
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- What happens after the report arrives
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
What a storm damage roof report doesn’t cover
We only report whatever is safely visible on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Damage hidden under coverings or inside the structure, without opening up
- Negotiating a claim settlement
- Whether your insurer will pay the claim
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer before booking. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges and hips
- Flat roofs
- Gutters and fascias
What we do, step by step
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes about 1–2 hours for most houses, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. In a London area like Bermondsey, the main things to sort out are parking and access: tell us about permits, visitor bays or off-street space, which floor the property is on and how to get into the loft. On the day, the roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from inside the roof space and from the roof where it is safe.
- We note the date of the storm and the damage you’ve seen.
- We check the roof from wherever it’s safe.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- We note the likely cause and any signs of older wear.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
Getting ready for the survey
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Book a survey
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We’ll confirm the price before you book.