Greater London · London and the South East
Storm damage roof report in Blendon, Greater London
An experienced roof surveyor for storm damage roof reports in Blendon. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- New damp or leaks inside
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Blendon
Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies by policy. Check your own policy wording. We don’t decide whether a storm met that test. Our part is recording the damage to your roof and its likely cause. Each area of damage is photographed, and the report is yours to pass on. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. Common reasons to book are flat roof edges peeled back and water coming in after the storm, across slate and tile slopes, flashings and gutters and fascias.
Water getting into a London home frequently comes from a detail you can’t see from the street: a butterfly roof’s central valley gutter, a parapet gutter, a chimney flashing or a flat roof over a back addition. For a leak or storm damage in Blendon, those hidden details are where the inspection begins. Water from a hidden gutter can run along joists and show up a room or two away.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Location
- Blendon (DA5, DA15, DA6)
- Region
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Different roofs, different checks
Ridge and hip tiles
Water can get in where ridge tiles have moved. We photograph and describe the damage.
Chimney stacks
Pots, cowls and aerials on chimneys can be damaged or dislodged in a storm. We record any damage we can see.
What this survey can’t tell you
A survey is a proper look at the roof, but it can’t do everything. The main limits are:
- The outcome of a claim
- A price for the repairs
- How your policy defines a storm
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Slate and tile slopes
- Gutters and fascias
- Flashings
- Ridges and hips
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
What affects the price in Blendon
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- Roof area
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The shape of the roof and its details
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included.
Booking your survey
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- The property’s address and postcode
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details.
Practical tips
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Check your policy for how to report damage
- Keep any slates, tiles or debris that fall, if it is safe to do so
- Arrange temporary cover with a roofer if rain is getting in
- Take photos from ground level or a window, never by climbing
The report is emailed to you, and you decide what to send to your insurer. We don’t deal with the insurer on your behalf.
Check the roof from ground level after strong winds. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or lifted ridges. Don’t go up a ladder to look.
Blendon questions
Is my home in Blendon listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Is parking a problem for a survey in Blendon?
Normally it is manageable with a little notice. Let us know the parking rules on your street and we’ll work around them.
Does someone need to be in?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access, while outside access can be discussed when you book.
What if my insurer declines the claim?
Raise it with your insurer first. The Financial Ombudsman Service may look at it if that doesn’t resolve it. The Ombudsman looks at whether there were storm conditions, whether the damage fits a storm and whether the storm was the main cause.
How should I record storm damage myself?
Please do not climb onto the roof. Photograph the damage from below or from a window. Record the date and any damage inside as well.
Who handles emergency protection after a storm?
Call a roofer for emergency temporary protection. Take photos from the ground first if it is safe. Keep receipts for any emergency work.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling are not something we do. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Storm damage roof reports in Blendon: local notes
The wider area around Blendon has a long history of building, with Danson House about 0.7 miles north. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs. 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. 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.
For an older house near a landmark such as St James the Great, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Blackfen School for Girls, tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
Blendon is about 1 mile south-east of Welling, in Greater London. Bookings from Blendon are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Blendon is one of the towns and villages in Greater London we cover. We also survey roofs in London.
Surveys in DA5, DA15 and DA6 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We offer storm damage roof reports to properties on Penn Lane, Hurst Road and Brook Lane. You’ll find Blendon on the A221, which makes it straightforward to reach. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Bexley (1 mile south-east), Crook Log (1 mile north), Welling (1 mile north-west), Upton (1 mile north-east) and Bexleyheath (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include London (10 miles west), City of Westminster (13 miles west), Marylebone (13 miles north-west), Kensington (14 miles west), St Pancras (12 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (10 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Blendon
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Danson Park, The Royal Oak Public House and Hurst Primary School. The closest station to Blendon is Albany Park station, roughly 0.8 miles south of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Metropolitan Police Museum (1.3 miles south-west) and Bexley Hospital (0.8 miles north-east). Not far away are Wansunt Pit and Summer Hill.
Do you need a storm damage roof report in Blendon?
Landlords and building managers frequently need a written record after a storm. The report can be shared with owners, tenants or insurers.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
If you let a flat or house near Albany Park station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it.
Before booking anyone
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- When you’ll get the report
- What experience they bring
- Whether the price includes VAT
The survey, step by step
It is useful to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take about 1–2 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 Blendon 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.
- 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’s access.
- We photograph and record every area of damage we can see.
- The likely cause is recorded, along with any evidence of older wear.
- We send you a written report with photos, ready to give to your insurer.
Getting ready for the survey
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Booking a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and the days you’d prefer.