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Storm Damage Roof Report in Bromley Common
An experienced roof surveyor for storm damage roof reports in Bromley Common. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Damaged gutters and fascias
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Bromley Common
A storm damage roof report is priced from £150. It’s a photo-illustrated written report, sent by email. It isn’t a repair quote and doesn’t include repair costs, so ask a roofer to quote for the work. Your insurer may also send its own loss adjuster. Our report gives you an independent record of the damage and its likely cause. Typical surveys look at loose or broken chimney pots and cowls and holes or cracks caused by debris, across slate and tile slopes, chimney stacks 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 are tracing a leak or recording storm damage in Bromley Common, 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.
It isn’t only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Location
- Bromley Common (BR2, BR1)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Bromley Common roofs and the weather
Outer London has lots of Victorian and Edwardian terraces with slate roofs, but also a great many interwar semis, often with hipped roofs in clay or concrete tiles. On a semi of that age, the small roofs over the bays, the hip tiles and any later dormer each need their own look. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it is detailed. About 1.5 miles north-west lies Bromley Palace, a reminder of how long the area around Bromley Common has been built on. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
The streets around a church like Holy Trinity Church are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, leaks on older roofs frequently start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks. Shop and office owners around The Mall may find that a quick answer on where water is coming in keeps a business running.
Bromley Common is about 2 miles south-east of Bromley, in Greater London. If you are in Bromley Common, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. We cover towns and villages across Greater London, large and small. For surveys nearby, see our London page.
Postcode districts we cover here for storm damage roof reports: BR2 and BR1. You’ll find streets such as Pope Road, Crown Lane and Church Lane. Other places close to Bromley Common include Southborough (1 mile north-east), Hayes (1 mile south-west), Locksbottom (1 mile south-east), Shortlands (2 miles north-west) and Keston (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover London (10 miles north-west), City of Westminster (12 miles north-west), Marylebone (12 miles north-west), Kensington (13 miles north-west), St Pancras (12 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (11 miles north-west).
Around Bromley Common
In Bromley Common, that means homes and buildings near Norman Park, The Chequers Public House and Bishop Justus CofE School and the streets around them. Bromley Common’s nearest station is Bickley station, roughly 1.2 miles north of the centre. Nearby you will also find Bridgeways Day Hospital (within half a mile east) and Bethlem Museum of the Mind (under half a mile south-west). Not far away are Summer Hill and Downham Woodland Walk.
What happens if roof problems are left?
It’s useful to get a record soon after the storm, while the damage is fresh. Further storms and quick fixes can make the picture less clear. A hidden valley or parapet gutter on a London house can hold water for weeks before anyone notices. By the time a ceiling stains, the timbers underneath may have been wet for a while.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT.
Why book us in Bromley Common
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Surveys seven days a week
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
See what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
Common roof problems in Bromley Common
Gusts work at anything on a roof that is loose or exposed. Driving rain then gets in through the gaps. Most people book a report soon after a storm, when they’ve seen damage or water has come in.
Problems we come across often include:
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Water coming in after the storm
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
Landlords with a home close to Bickley station may find that a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
Before you book anyone
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- What happens after the report arrives
- What experience they bring
- Whether VAT is added on top
Nearby places to Bromley Common
What else we do in Bromley Common
What you can safely check yourself
It is useful to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Bromley Common
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, with the most urgent items set out first.
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
FAQs for Bromley Common
Will parking be an issue for a roof survey in Bromley Common?
It depends on the street. Where there are permit zones, a visitor permit or nearby pay-and-display bay works well.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Bromley Common?
Yes, Bromley Common is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
How do I arrange a storm damage roof report in Bromley Common?
It is easiest to phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Let us know the address and a little about the roof, and we’ll suggest the right survey. We survey on any day of the week.
What if my insurer declines the claim?
Start by complaining to the insurer. The Financial Ombudsman Service may look at it if that does not 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.
Can you tell me if my claim will be paid?
That’s not something we can promise. The decision rests with your insurer and its policy. What we provide is an independent record of the damage.
How much is a storm damage roof report?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Larger or more complex roofs are quoted for their size. It does not include repair costs, so you’ll need a roofer’s quote for those.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
Tips that help
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Read your policy wording on storm damage
- Report the damage to your insurer as soon as you can
- Take photos of stains and damp inside
- File receipts for anything you pay for
Your insurer may send a loss adjuster to look at the damage. Our report gives you an independent record alongside theirs.
Keep gutters and outlets clear so heavy rain can drain away. Blocked drainage can add water damage to wind damage.
How it works
We work from the outside in: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the loft space where it can be reached. In total, it takes about one to two hours at most homes, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. In converted houses and mansion blocks, the loft hatch is frequently on a shared landing. If that applies to your building, it helps to agree access with the neighbours or the managing agent first. Otherwise, the visit in Bromley Common runs like any other.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- The roof is inspected from safe positions.
- We record and photograph the damage.
- The report notes whether the damage fits a storm, older wear or both.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
Before we arrive
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Tell us about parking before the day
Book a survey
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.