Greater London · London and the South East
Berry's Green Storm Damage Roof Report
An independent record of roof damage after a storm in Berry's Green, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
How a storm damage roof report works in Berry's Green
We inspect the roof from wherever it can safely be seen: from the ground, from windows and higher points, from the roof space and from the roof where it’s safe. Every area of damage is photographed and described. We note any part we couldn’t see. You get a written report with photos to give to your insurer. If you are worried about new damp or leaks inside and gaps where slates or tiles have gone, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Water getting into a London home often comes from a detail you can’t 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. Whether you’re tracing a leak or recording storm damage in Berry's Green, those are among the first places to look. Water from a hidden gutter can run along joists and show up a room or two away.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, for example when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Location
- Berry's Green (TN16)
- Region
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
You do not need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, like stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes between one and two hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. London terraces rarely offer a view of the whole roof from one spot, so a visit in Berry's Green moves between viewpoints: the pavement, upstairs windows, the loft and any safe spot at the back. If other people live in the building, tell us who can let us into the shared parts.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- The roof is inspected from safe positions.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- We note the likely cause and any signs of older wear.
- We send you the report by email for your insurer.
Before the survey
- Find any records of previous roof work
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Keep pets in another room
Booking a survey
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We’ll confirm the price before booking.
Advice
Honest limits
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Bear these in mind:
- A decision on your insurance claim
- Negotiating a claim settlement
- What your policy covers, which depends on its wording
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Berry's Green
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Slate and tile slopes
- Ridges and hips
- Gutters and fascias
- Flashings
Landlords, agents and block managers in Berry's Green
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with the freeholder or managing agent. Tell us about it when you book and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out in order of urgency where relevant, which helps when budgeting.
Roof by roof
Lead flashings
When flashings lift, water can get behind them. The report records the flashing and any damp inside.
Slate roofs
After strong winds, we frequently see cracked and slipped slates. Each area is photographed and described.
Places near Berry's Green
What else we do in Berry's Green
Berry's Green questions
How do I find out if my home in Berry's Green is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Can parking be tricky for a visit in Berry's Green?
Sometimes, yes. If Berry's Green has controlled parking where you are, a visitor permit is the easiest answer, and a driveway is even better.
Is wear and tear covered by insurance?
Most policies do not cover wear and tear. We note both storm damage and older defects, so you know what the roof shows. Your insurer decides how its policy applies.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Normally, if there is one and it can be reached safely. The loft space can show things the outside cannot, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Is there a set wind speed for storm damage?
There is no single figure. Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies. Check your policy wording.
Is Berry's Green in your area?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, Berry's Green included.
How experienced are you?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs.
Tips that help
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Arrange temporary cover with a roofer if rain is getting in
- Note the date and time you first saw the damage
- Take photos from the ground or a window, never by climbing
- Check your policy for how to report damage
The insurer might appoint a loss adjuster. You will have your own independent record to refer to.
Clear gutters and outlets before the stormy months. Overflowing gutters can make storm damage worse.
Leaks and storm damage in Berry's Green
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. On a semi of that age, the small roofs over the bays, the hip tiles and any later dormer each need their own look. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from. With Down House about 1.3 miles north, Berry's Green 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.
If you look after a building like Cudham Church of England Primary School, a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside. If you own a rental within reach of Chelsfield station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
Berry's Green is about 5 miles south of Orpington, in Greater London. Surveys in Berry's Green work the same way as everywhere we cover: a proper look at everything that’s safely in view, photos and a clear written report. Across Greater London, we cover Berry's Green. There is also a page for London.
Every address in TN16 is within our area for storm damage roof reports, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your property is on Berry's Green Road, St Margarets Avenue and St Johns Rise or a nearby road, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Single Street (1 mile north), Cudham (1 mile north-east), Luxted (1 mile north-west), Aperfield (1 mile south-west) and Horns Green (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cover London (15 miles north-west), Whitechapel (15 miles north), Stockwell (13 miles north-west), Orpington (5 miles north), Wimbledon (14 miles north-west) and Plaistow (15 miles north).
Around Berry's Green
In Berry's Green, that means homes and buildings near Charles Darwin School and The Old Jail Public House, among other places. The closest station to Berry's Green is Chelsfield station, about 3.6 miles north-east. A little further out are Princess Royal University Hospital (3.6 miles north). The countryside around Berry's Green includes Betsom's Hill and Downe Bank.
Common roof problems in Berry's Green
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.
We’re often asked to look at:
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Roofs hit by falling trees
Controlled parking zones are common in London, so mention any permit rules for Berry's Green, along with any off-street space.
Before you book anyone
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- What follow-up you get after the report
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours