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Storm damage roof report in Bickley, Greater London
Storm damage roof reports in Bickley and the rest of Greater London. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Stains appearing after strong winds
Storm damage roof report in Bickley
Most policies do not cover wear and tear. That makes the difference between storm damage and old wear important. Our report records both: fresh breaks and recently moved slates or tiles, and older problems such as corroded nails or worn mortar. We describe what we see, whichever way it points. How the policy applies is for your insurer to decide. If you’ve noticed loose or torn flashings and slipped or missing slates or tiles, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Many London homes are well over a century old and their roofs have been patched more than once. Telling wear from a one-off event matters, because insurers typically exclude wear and tear. A careful look in Bickley tells the two apart where the evidence allows. Photos and a written account give you something specific to show an insurer, a landlord or a roofer.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Place
- Bickley (BR1, BR2, BR7)
- Region
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Common roof problems in Bickley
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.
Look out for signs like these:
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
If you run a business near The Mall, a leak can close part of a shop or office, so finding the cause quickly matters.
Before booking anyone
- How soon the report will arrive
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Are they insured for the work?
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
Also in Bickley
Prices for storm damage roof reports in Bickley
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Roof area
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
Booking your survey
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- When you need the report by
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- The address and postcode of the property
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
Bickley roofs and the weather
Outer London has plenty of Victorian and Edwardian terraces with slate roofs, but also a great many interwar semis, often with hipped roofs in clay or concrete tiles. Bay roofs, hip ridges and dormers from later loft conversions are the details that set these houses apart. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in. The wider area around Bickley has a long history of building, with Bromley Palace about 1.1 miles west. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Homes near green spaces such as Jubilee Country Park can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching. The streets around a church like Church of St George are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in.
Bickley is about 1 mile east of Bromley, in Greater London. Bickley is part of the area we cover across London and South East England. Across Greater London, we cover Bickley and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our London page.
Surveys in BR1, BR2 and BR7 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. That includes homes and businesses on Golf Road, The Avenue and Canon Road and the roads around them. Close by, we survey roofs in Widmore (1 mile north), Elmstead (1 mile north), Chislehurst (1 mile north-east), Bromley (1 mile west) and Sundridge (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cover London (9 miles north-west), City of Westminster (12 miles north-west), Marylebone (12 miles north-west), Kensington (13 miles north-west), St Pancras (11 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (10 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Bickley
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Bird In Hand Public House, Holy Trinity College Bromley and Jubilee Country Park, among other places. There is a railway station in Bickley itself: Bickley station. Nearby you will also find Bethlem Museum of the Mind (1.5 miles south-west) and The Mall (1.3 miles west). Open spaces near Bickley include Summer Hill and The Tarn.
Roof by roof
Clay and concrete tiles
Tiles can lift, crack or blow off in high winds. The report shows each damaged area.
Lead flashings
When flashings lift, water can get behind them. We note where this has happened and any damp inside.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Before temporary repairs, photograph the damage from ground level if it’s safe. That keeps a record of how it looked. In Bickley, as across London, an overflowing gutter soaks the wall below. A small blockage left for a few winters becomes a damp problem.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Bickley
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Visits on any day of the week
- An independent look at the roof
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Take a look at our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
FAQs for Bickley
Is parking a problem for a survey in Bickley?
It depends on the street. Where there are permit zones, a visitor permit or nearby pay-and-display bay works well, and a driveway is even better.
Is Bickley in the area you cover?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only when it is safe. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. We use safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where it applies.
Do you act for me with my insurer?
No. We’re not loss adjusters, and we don’t negotiate claims. We give you an independent report of the damage for you to send to your insurer.
Can you put a tarpaulin over the damage?
Emergency temporary protection is a job for a roofer. Photograph the damage first if you can do so safely. Our report then records the roof.
How do I book a survey in Bickley?
The quickest way is to ring 07833 053749 or email us. Let us know the address and a little about the roof, and we will suggest the right survey. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
How long will you be at the property?
It usually takes an hour or two at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. The written report follows by email.
The survey, step by step
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the roof as can be seen safely and record it clearly. Notes and photos go into the written report. It normally takes an hour or two at most homes, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. From the street, a London terrace normally shows only its front slope or parapet, so in Bickley we work round the house, using the street, the windows, the loft and any safe vantage point behind it. 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.
- We check the roof from wherever it is safe.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- The report notes whether the damage fits a storm, older wear or both.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
How to book
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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Rented homes, blocks and businesses
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the addresses.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you get in touch and we will plan the survey around it.