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Bushey Mead Storm Damage Roof Report
An independent record of roof damage after a storm for Bushey Mead and the rest of Greater London. Surveys run seven days a week.
- Loose or torn flashings
- New damp or leaks inside
- Broken or displaced guttering
Bushey Mead roofs and the weather
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. Historic houses like Southside House, about 0.7 miles north-west, show how far back building in the area around Bushey Mead goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
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. Homes near green spaces like Cannon Hill Common can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn.
Bushey Mead is about 1 mile south-west of Wimbledon, in Greater London. Bushey Mead is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and South East England. Bushey Mead is one of the places in Greater London we cover. Our London page covers surveys nearby.
Surveys in SW20, SW19 and SM4 are booked the same way as anywhere else. That includes homes and businesses on Gore Road, Edna Road and Wyke Road. With the A298 close by, Bushey Mead is easy for us to reach for storm damage roof reports. Other places close to Bushey Mead include Wimbledon Chase (1 mile east), Raynes Park (1 mile south-west), Cannon Hill (1 mile south-east), Copse Hill (1 mile north-west) and West Barnes (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include London (8 miles north-east), City of Westminster (8 miles north), Marylebone (8 miles north-east), Kensington (6 miles north), St Pancras (9 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (10 miles north-east).
Around Bushey Mead
Around Bushey Mead, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Harris Academy Wimbledon, The Edward Rayne pub and Ursuline Preparatory School, among other places. There is a railway station in Bushey Mead itself: Raynes Park station. A little further out are Atkinson Morley Hospital (0.9 miles north-west) and Chessington Castle Hill (4.6 miles south-west). The countryside around Bushey Mead includes Cherry Wood and Henman Hill.
Storm damage roof report in Bushey Mead
The Financial Ombudsman asks three questions when it looks at storm complaints: were there storm conditions on or around the date, is the damage consistent with a storm, and was the storm the main cause. Our report focuses on the second and third points. Weather records for the date are for you or your insurer to check. If you are worried about cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind and torn or lifted flat roof coverings, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on flashings, slate and tile slopes and chimney stacks alike.
London’s Victorian and Edwardian roofs have often been repaired many times, so a new leak can be the latest sign of wear rather than a single event. Telling wear from a one-off event matters, because insurers normally exclude wear and tear. That is as true in Bushey Mead as anywhere in London. A written record with photographs helps you explain what was found to whoever deals with it next.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, with a note and a photo for each point. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Location
- Bushey Mead (SW20, SW19, SM4)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
We don’t take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours at most homes, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. In a London conversion, the way into the roof space is often from a communal landing or the top flat. Where that’s the case, access needs agreeing with whoever controls that landing. Everything else is planned around the building, not the postcode.
- 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.
- We view the roof from safe positions.
- Storm damage and older wear are recorded separately where we can.
- You receive the written report with photographs.
Preparing for the visit
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Booking a survey
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form, let us know about the property and we will point you to the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
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Landlords, agents and block managers in Bushey Mead
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, and the report can go to both. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the building owner or managing agent. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
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Questions from Bushey Mead
Will parking be an issue for a roof survey in Bushey Mead?
Sometimes, yes. If Bushey Mead has controlled parking where you are, a visitor permit is the easiest answer, and a driveway is even better.
How do I find out if my home in Bushey Mead is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Does someone need to be in?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access; we’ll agree the details when you book.
Is wear and tear covered by insurance?
Insurers typically exclude wear and tear. We describe what looks like fresh storm damage and what looks older. Your insurer decides the claim.
Will you walk on the roof?
Not always. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where it applies let us see the rest.
Do you act for me with my insurer?
No. We aren’t loss adjusters and do not act for you with the insurer. We give you an independent report of the damage for you to send to your insurer.
Will you check the loft?
Where it is relevant to the survey and there’s safe access, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch, and if the loft cannot be reached safely, the report says so.
When to book a survey in Bushey Mead
Some people book because a claim has been questioned. You get an independent record of what the roof shows. What happens next is up to the insurer.
We’re often asked to look at:
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
Take a building like Joseph Hood Primary School: a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- What exactly goes into their report
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
Honest limits
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- Whether your insurer will pay the claim
- Areas we cannot see safely
- Acting for you with the insurer
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll recommend the right survey before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Bushey Mead
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges and hips
- Gutters and fascias
- Flashings
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flat roofs
What a survey costs
To price your survey, we check:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The shape of the roof and its details
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can safely be seen and the package you choose.
Getting in touch
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Anything about access we should know
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: 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.