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Blackfen Storm Damage Roof Report
Storm damage roof reports in Blackfen and the rest of Greater London. Surveys run seven days a week.
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- New damp or leaks inside
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
Storm damage roof report in Blackfen: what you get
A storm damage roof report is an independent record of the damage to your roof after a storm. It sets out what is damaged, with photographs, and what we think the likely cause is. You can then give it to your insurer with your claim. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. We aren’t loss adjusters and can’t say whether a claim will be paid. We survey ridges and hips, flashings and chimney stacks, and people most often book us about slates and tiles blown off the roof and lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles.
In converted houses and blocks across London, water from a roof can run a long way before it shows on a ceiling, sometimes in a different flat from the one below the defect. That makes the source hard to pin down, and finding it matters for whoever has to deal with it. We check what we’re given access to in Blackfen, inside and out. Tell us when the water shows, and in what kind of weather.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, sent by email. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Where
- Blackfen (DA15, DA16, SE9)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
The visit usually starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the roof space if there is safe access. In total, it takes roughly 1–2 hours at most homes, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. In Blackfen, visits are available on weekdays and at weekends. London parking is frequently by permit or pay-and-display, so it is useful to know what’s near you, and to clear a path to the loft hatch. Upstairs rooms at the back are useful too, as they often give the best view of a rear addition.
- You let us know what happened and whether a roofer has made the roof safe.
- We check inside, including the loft where there is access, for water damage.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, windows and the roof where it is safe.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
Before the survey
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
Getting a price
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from ground level or a window, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To get started, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Blackfen
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. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts. With Danson House about 1.2 miles east, Blackfen sits in an area with a long building history. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Landlords with a home close to Falconwood station may find that finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused. Anyone responsible for a site like Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School will know that a leak through a large roof is frequently found some distance from where the water shows inside. If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for example near Broadway Shopping Centre, a leak can close part of a shop or office, so finding the cause quickly matters.
Blackfen is about 2 miles east of Eltham, in Greater London. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Blackfen can all book storm damage roof reports, with a written report and photographs every time. Blackfen is one of the towns and villages in Greater London we cover. London is in our area too.
Postcode districts we cover here for storm damage roof reports: DA15, DA16 and SE9. You’ll find streets such as Days Lane, Gordon Road and Kent Avenue. Other places close to Blackfen include Falconwood (1 mile north), Avery Hill (1 mile west), East Wickham (1 mile north), New Eltham (1 mile south-west) and Longlands (1 mile south). Further out, we also cover London (9 miles north-west), City of Westminster (11 miles north-west), Marylebone (11 miles north-west), Kensington (13 miles west), St Pancras (10 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (9 miles north-west).
Around Blackfen
Around Blackfen, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The George Staples pub, Harris Academy Falconwood and Shoulder of Mutton Green, among other places. Blackfen’s nearest station is Falconwood station, about 0.8 miles north-west. Other landmarks nearby include Broadway Shopping Centre (2.3 miles east) and Eltham Community Hospital (1.7 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Summer Hill and The Tarn.
What we look for on each type of roof
Clay and concrete tiles
Tiles without fixings can move more easily in wind. We record what we can see of the fixings.
Flat roof coverings
Lifted trims and laps are common after a storm. The report notes signs of recent damage and older wear.
What happens if roof problems are left?
A clear, independent record helps you explain the damage to your insurer. It sets out what we found and the likely cause, so you are not relying only on your own photos. London’s older roofs often have bitumen felt underlay or none at all, so once the slates or flashings let water past, little stops it reaching ceilings. Left alone, that means wet timbers and plaster, which is a far bigger job than the roof fault itself.
Prices start from £150, with VAT included, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. We confirm the price for your roof before you book.
What you get with us
- 98% of customers satisfied
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Prices that include VAT
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
Read what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Blackfen
Letting agents frequently book on a landlord’s behalf. Access is agreed with the tenant in advance.
Letting agents and landlords in Blackfen book surveys as well as homeowners. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the roof, useful for planning maintenance.
Tips that help
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Keep a note of the date of the storm
- Keep any slates, tiles or debris that fall, if it’s safe to do so
- Check your policy for how to report damage
- File receipts for anything you pay for
If you’re unhappy with how your insurer handles the claim, you can complain to them first. After that, you may be able to take it to the Financial Ombudsman Service.
Ask a tree specialist about branches over the roof. They can damage the roof in high winds.
Also near Blackfen
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Honest limits
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- Acting for you with the insurer
- Repair costs or quotes for the work
- Your insurer’s view of the claim
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we look at
- Gutters and fascias
- Flashings
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Slate and tile slopes
- Ridges and hips
Blackfen questions
Do you cover Blackfen?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Blackfen as anywhere else.
How do I find out if my home in Blackfen is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We check the roof, not the whole building, so it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Can you tell me if my claim will be paid?
We cannot say whether a claim will be paid. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. Our report gives you an independent record of the damage and its likely cause.
Is there a set wind speed for storm damage?
There’s no single figure. Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies. Check your policy wording.
Who handles emergency protection after a storm?
Emergency cover over a damaged roof should be arranged with a roofer. Take photos from ground level first if it is safe. Keep receipts for any emergency work.
What’s the best way to book?
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.