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Brixton Storm Damage Roof Report
An independent record of roof damage after a storm in Brixton, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Get in touch for a price.
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
What we look for on each type of roof
Chimney stacks
High winds can loosen pots, cowls and aerials on stacks. The report notes any damage to the stack.
Clay and concrete tiles
A missing tile lets rain reach the underlay. We photograph each gap.
Storm damage roof report in Brixton: what you get
Our storm damage report gives you an independent, written record of how a storm has affected your roof. It sets out what is damaged, with photos, and what we think the likely cause is. 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 are not loss adjusters and can’t say whether a claim will be paid. If you’ve noticed loose or broken chimney pots and cowls and slates and tiles blown off the roof, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
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. Tracing it back matters, both for dealing with the cause and for any insurance claim. We look at what we’re given access to in Brixton, inside and out. It helps to know when the water appears and in what weather.
The written findings come by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Where
- Brixton (SW2, SW9, SW4)
- Region
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What else we do in Brixton
Storm damage roof reports in Brixton: local notes
Close to the centre of London, a great many houses are Victorian or Edwardian terraces, many of them roofed in Welsh slate. From the street you may see only a parapet, with a butterfly roof and a valley gutter behind it draining to the back. If your home in Brixton is one of them, lead flashings, party-wall upstands and shared chimney stacks are part of the picture too. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in. With Kingswood House about 2.4 miles south-east, Brixton sits in an area with a long building history. If your home is one of 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.
Landlords with a home close to Brixton station may find that a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over. Trees in and around Max Roach Park shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls. If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for example near Southside Wandsworth, a quick answer on where water is coming in keeps a business running.
Brixton is about 1 mile south of Stockwell, in Greater London. We cover Brixton and the rest of Greater London, as part of our work across London and South East England. Brixton is one of the towns and villages in Greater London where we work.
Surveys in SW2, SW9 and SW4 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Whether your property is on Acre Lane, Jelf Road and Trent Road or a nearby road, we can help. Brixton is on the A204 and A2217, which makes it straightforward to reach. Nearby, we also carry out storm damage roof reports in Stockwell (1 mile north), Clapham Park (1 mile west), Angell Town (1 mile north), Loughborough Junction (1 mile north-east) and Tulse Hill (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include London (3 miles north), City of Westminster (4 miles north), Marylebone (4 miles north), Kensington (5 miles north-west), St Pancras (5 miles north) and Shoreditch (5 miles north).
Near you in Brixton
We work in homes and buildings around Trinity Arms, Max Roach Park and Trinity Academy. There’s a railway station in Brixton itself: Brixton station. Other landmarks nearby include London General Cab Company Museum (0.9 miles north) and Baynard's Castle (3.8 miles north). Open spaces near Brixton include Battersea Park Lake and Centre for Wildlife Gardening.
Questions from Brixton
Is Brixton in the area you cover?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Can parking be tricky for a visit in Brixton?
It can be, so it is useful to tell us about permits, visitor bays or off-street space as you book. That way the visit can be planned around it.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there’s safe access. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging, as far as the space allows.
How long is the visit?
Time on site depends on the roof, but most surveys take an hour or two for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. The report is sent afterwards by email.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. It’s a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
My storm claim was turned down. What now?
Complain to your insurer first. After that, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to look at it. Our report gives you an independent record of the roof, though we can’t predict the outcome.
Are you loss adjusters?
No. Our report is an independent record for you to use. Your insurer may appoint its own loss adjuster.
What happens on the day
We will ask a few questions first, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes roughly 1–2 hours at most homes, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. In a London conversion, the way into the loft space is often from a communal landing or the top flat. If that applies to your building, it is useful to agree access with the neighbours or the managing agent first. Everything else is planned around the building, not the postcode.
- We start with what you’ve seen and any temporary repairs.
- Inside, we look for signs of water in the loft and rooms below.
- We view the roof from safe positions.
- Storm damage and older wear are recorded separately where we can.
- You receive the written report with photos.
Before the survey
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Let us know about parking near the property
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
Arrange a survey
For a price for storm damage roof reports in Brixton, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us give you an accurate price.
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Prices for storm damage roof reports in Brixton
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The roof’s overall size
A Basic Survey starts from £150, including VAT. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. We confirm the exact price before you book.
What we need to know
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, tell us:
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- When you need the report by
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
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.
Before and after the survey
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Note the date and time you first saw the damage
- Check your policy for how to report damage
- File receipts for anything you pay for
- Look at what your policy says about wear and tear
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.
Clear gutters and outlets before the stormy months. Overflowing gutters can make storm damage worse.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Brixton
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as householders. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the roof, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
What we cannot see
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- The work of a loss adjuster appointed by your insurer
- A decision on your insurance claim
- Repair costs or quotes for the work
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will suggest the right survey before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Gutters and fascias
- Flat roofs
- Flashings
- Slate and tile slopes
- Ridges and hips
- Chimney stacks