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Bexley Riverside Storm Damage Roof Report
A careful look at the roof at your property in Bexley Riverside, with photographs and a written report.
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
What you can safely check yourself
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
It helps to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry.
Storm damage roof report in Bexley Riverside: what you get
Our storm damage report starts from £150. It’s a photo-illustrated written report, sent by email. It does not price the repairs, so ask a roofer to quote for the work. The insurer may still send a loss adjuster of its own. What you get is an independent record of the damage and what seems to have caused it. If you’re worried about new damp or leaks inside and slipped or missing slates or tiles, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on gutters and fascias, flashings and ridges and hips alike.
Many London homes are well over a century old and their roofs have been patched more than once. Insurers normally exclude wear and tear, so it’s useful to know whether damage is old or new. That’s as true in Bexley Riverside as anywhere in London. A written record with photographs helps you explain what was found to whoever deals with it next.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. It’s useful right away, and a good reference for later, such as when you want to compare after future work.
- Place
- Bexley Riverside (DA8, DA7, DA1)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Bexley Riverside roofs and the weather
Alongside Victorian and Edwardian terraces, outer London has a great many interwar semis, often with hipped roofs of clay or concrete tiles. Bay roofs, hip ridges and dormers from later loft conversions are the details that set these houses apart. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from. Hall Place and Gardens, about 1.6 miles south, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Bexley Riverside. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs.
For businesses in and around places like Broadway Shopping Centre, finding where water is getting in quickly keeps disruption down. If you live near a park like Braeburn Park, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
Bexley Riverside is about 3 miles north-west of Dartford, in Greater London. Roofs in Bexley Riverside get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Greater London. We cover towns and villages across Greater London. There’s also a page for London.
All of DA8, DA7 and DA1 is within our area for storm damage roof reports. Whether your property is on Mill Road, Hurst Road and Bexley Road or anywhere close by, we can help. Other places close to Bexley Riverside include Northumberland Heath (1 mile north-west), Barnehurst (1 mile south), Erith (1 mile north), North End (1 mile east) and Slade Green (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover London (12 miles west), City of Westminster (14 miles west), Marylebone (14 miles west), St Pancras (13 miles west), Shoreditch (11 miles west) and Walthamstow (12 miles north-west).
Near you in Bexley Riverside
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Braeburn Park, The Royal Oak pub and Trinity School and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Barnehurst station, about 0.6 miles south-west. Other landmarks nearby include Broadway Shopping Centre (1.4 miles south-west) and Erith and District Hospital (0.5 miles north). Open spaces near Bexley Riverside include Wansunt Pit.
Before and after the survey
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Look at what your policy says about wear and tear
- Tell your insurer about the damage promptly
- Record any water damage in rooms and the loft
- Ask a roofer for emergency temporary protection if water is coming in
You will need a roofer’s quote for the repairs. They can use our report to see what needs doing.
Have overhanging branches looked at by a tree surgeon. They can damage the roof in high winds.
The survey, step by step
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photos, sent to you by email. As for time on site, it typically takes an hour or two for a house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. For a visit in Bexley Riverside, parking and access are the things to plan: let us know 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 ground level, from windows, from inside the roof space and from the roof where it is safe.
- You let us know when the storm was and what damage you’ve seen.
- We inspect the roof from safe viewpoints and from the loft where there is access.
- We photograph and record every area of damage we can see.
- The likely cause is recorded, along with any evidence of older wear.
- The findings are written up with photos for you to share with your insurer.
How to prepare
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Booking a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Related advice
Do you need a storm damage roof report in Bexley Riverside?
Roofs that were already worn are more likely to suffer in a storm. Corroded nails on slate roofs, worn mortar on ridges and old flashings can all give way. Our report notes both the storm damage and any older wear.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
Landlords with a home close to Barnehurst station may find that tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it.
What to check before booking
- Whether VAT is added on top
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work with less disruption.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget.
FAQs for Bexley Riverside
Is Bexley Riverside in the area you cover?
Yes, Bexley Riverside is within the area we cover. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Is my home in Bexley Riverside listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Will you walk on the roof?
Not unless it is safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where it applies, a drone.
How experienced are you?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling aren’t something we do. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
How long does the survey take?
Time on site depends on the roof; most visits take roughly 1–2 hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. The report is sent afterwards by email.
Should I go up on the roof to take photos?
Please don’t climb onto the roof. Take photos from ground level or from windows. Note the date and time, and photograph any damage inside.
What affects the cost of storm damage roof reports
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Which survey package you book
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The size of the roof
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all including VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Booking your survey
When you call or email, these details help:
- When you need the report by
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- What kind of property and roof it is
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.