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Storm damage roof report in Biggin Hill, Greater London
Need a storm damage roof report in Biggin Hill? We can help, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Lead lifted at abutments
Useful tips for Biggin Hill property owners
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Keep fallen slates or tiles as evidence if safe
- Record any water damage in rooms and the loft
- Ask a roofer for emergency temporary protection if water is coming in
- Write down when the storm hit and when you noticed damage
If you are unhappy with how your insurer handles the claim, you can complain to them first. If that doesn’t resolve it, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to help.
Clear gutters and outlets before the stormy months. Blocked drainage can add water damage to wind damage.
Storm damage roof report in Biggin Hill: what you get
Our storm damage report gives you an independent, written record of how a storm has affected your roof. We record each area of damage, photograph it and note the likely cause. You can then give it to your insurer with your claim. The decision on any claim rests with your insurer and its policy wording. We aren’t loss adjusters and can’t say whether a claim will be paid. We’re often asked to look into loose or torn flashings and flat roof edges peeled back, across chimney stacks, slate and tile slopes and flat roofs.
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. Whether you’re tracing a leak or recording storm damage in Biggin Hill, 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.
Nothing in the report is left vague: if work is needed, the report says so clearly.
- Place
- Biggin Hill (TN16, BR6)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Honest limits
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- What’s beneath slates, tiles or membranes
- Negotiating a claim settlement
- A price for the repairs
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will recommend the right survey. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Flashings
- Ridges and hips
- Gutters and fascias
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Signs you need a storm damage roof report in Biggin Hill
Flat roofs can be damaged too. Wind can lift edges and tear coverings, and blocked outlets can leave water ponding after heavy rain. We record what we find on flat and pitched roofs alike.
Problems we come across frequently include:
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Damaged gutters and fascias
Parking in Biggin Hill, as in most of London, takes a little planning: a visitor permit or a nearby bay makes the day easier, as a space near the door can’t be promised.
Before you book anyone
- Is VAT included in the price?
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
What a survey costs
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- 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.
Getting in touch
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, tell us:
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- What’s prompted the survey
- Where the property is, with the postcode
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
Biggin Hill questions
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Biggin Hill?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Can parking be tricky for a visit in Biggin Hill?
In much of London, parking needs planning: a visitor permit or a bay close to the door helps a lot.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We look at the parts we’re given access to.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and it’s safe, yes. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
How strong does the wind have to be for a storm claim?
Each policy has its own definition. About 55 mph is a common figure in many policies, but your policy sets the actual test.
Does your report mean my claim will be accepted?
Only your insurer can decide that. Our report records what is damaged, with photos, and the likely cause, for you to give to your insurer.
Will you check the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there’s safe access. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging.
The survey, step by step
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect whatever is safely visible, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. Most visits take about 1–2 hours at most homes, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. From the street, a London terrace normally shows only its front slope or parapet, so a visit in Biggin Hill moves between viewpoints: the pavement, upstairs windows, the loft and any safe spot at the back. Shared stairs or a basement flat? Let us know who holds the keys.
- First you give us the date of the storm and what you’ve noticed, inside and out.
- The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows and from the roof space where it is safe.
- We photograph and record every area of damage we can see.
- We note the likely cause, including any signs of wear that were there before the storm.
- You get a written report you can pass to your insurer.
Before we arrive
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Let us know about parking near the property
How to book
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from ground level or a window. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Related advice
Landlord and commercial surveys in Biggin Hill
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photographs included.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Storm damage roof reports around Biggin Hill
Outer London has lots of Victorian and Edwardian terraces with slate roofs, but also a great many interwar semis, frequently with hipped roofs in clay or concrete tiles. Hips, bay roofs and later loft conversions are typical of those semis, if your home is one of them. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts. The wider area around Biggin Hill has a long history of building, with Down House about 1.7 miles north-east. If your house is among the older ones, 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.
For an older house near a landmark such as St Mark's Church, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in. For landlords with property near Woldingham station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it.
Biggin Hill is about 6 miles east of Caterham, in Greater London. Anywhere in Biggin Hill, we can come and survey your property. Biggin Hill is one of the towns and villages in Greater London where we work for storm damage roof reports. London is in our area too.
Storm damage roof reports in TN16 and BR6 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. That includes homes and businesses on Rushdene Walk, Mount Pleasant and Stock Hill and the roads around them. Being close to the A233, Biggin Hill is simple for us to get to. Close by, we survey roofs in Aperfield (1 mile south-east), Luxted (1 mile north-east), Berry's Green (1 mile east), Single Street (1 mile east) and Leaves Green (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover London (14 miles north-west), Whitechapel (15 miles north), Brompton (15 miles north-west), Stockwell (13 miles north-west), Orpington (6 miles north-east) and Wimbledon (13 miles north-west).
What’s near Biggin Hill
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Charles Darwin School. Biggin Hill’s nearest station is Woldingham station, about 3.8 miles south-west. A little further out are Warlingham Park Hospital (2.7 miles west). Not far away are Betsom's Hill and West Kent Golf Course nature reserve.