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Carshalton Storm Damage Roof Report
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Carshalton, with photographs and a written report.
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Damaged pots on the stack
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Carshalton
Each roof is looked at from the safest viewpoints available: from ground level, from windows and higher points, from the loft space and from the roof where it is safe. Every area of damage is photographed and described. We note any part we couldn’t see. The report, with photos, is yours to pass to your insurer. If you’ve noticed loose or broken chimney pots and cowls and water coming in after the storm, we can find out what’s behind it, on chimney stacks, slate and tile slopes and flat roofs alike.
Water getting into a London home often comes from a detail you can’t 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. For a leak or storm damage in Carshalton, 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.
Where we can’t see part of the roof, the report says so. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Location
- Carshalton (SM5, SM1, SM6)
- Region
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the price in Carshalton
To price your survey, we look at:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- House, block, shop or office
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
What to let us know when you contact us
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- The property’s address and postcode
- What made you get in touch
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
Not sure which survey you need? It is easiest to call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
DIY checks: what’s safe
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. Do not go up yourself.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Storm damage roof reports around Carshalton
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. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from. Nonsuch Mansion, about 2.7 miles west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Carshalton. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters.
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Church of All Saints, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in. Take a building like Carshalton High School for Girls: a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside. If you run a business near Centrale Croydon, finding where water is getting in quickly keeps disruption down.
Carshalton is about 4 miles south-east of Wimbledon, in Greater London. If you’re in Carshalton, 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. London is in our area too.
Surveys in SM5, SM1 and SM6 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We cover properties on Station Road, High Street and The Square and the roads around them. Carshalton sits on or near the B277 and B278. We also cover the places around Carshalton: The Wrythe (1 mile north), Wallington (1 mile east), St Helier (1 mile north-west), Rosehill (1 mile north-west) and Benhilton (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include London (10 miles north), City of Westminster (10 miles north), Marylebone (10 miles north), Kensington (9 miles north), St Pancras (11 miles north) and Shoreditch (12 miles north).
Around Carshalton
Around Carshalton, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Railway Tavern, Carshalton Park and Sutton College of Learning for Adults, among other places. Carshalton has its own railway station: Carshalton station. Other landmarks nearby include St Helier Hospital (1 mile north-west) and Centrale Croydon (2.9 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Duppas Hill and Sutton Ecology Centre Grounds.
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Useful tips for Carshalton property owners
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Take photos of stains and damp inside
- Don’t go onto the roof to take pictures
- Keep any slates, tiles or debris that fall, if it’s safe to do so
- Ask a roofer for emergency temporary protection if water is coming in
If anything in the report is not clear, just ask us. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation.
Check the roof from ground level after strong winds. With binoculars, you can frequently spot problems without climbing. Never climb onto the roof yourself.
Carshalton: your questions answered
Do you cover Carshalton?
Yes, Carshalton is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Carshalton as anywhere else.
Is my home in Carshalton listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
What if my insurer declines the claim?
Raise it with your insurer first. The Financial Ombudsman Service may look at it if that does not resolve it. The Ombudsman asks about storm conditions, whether the damage is consistent with a storm and whether the storm was the main cause.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
Does your report mean my claim will be accepted?
That’s not something we can promise. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. 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. Bigger roofs are quoted on size and access. It does not include repair costs, so you will need a roofer’s quote for those.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we’re allowed to reach.
Why get it checked now?
Damage left open lets in more rain. Further water damage can blur what the storm actually did. Emergency temporary protection should be arranged with a roofer. Any roof job in Carshalton means planning around parking, neighbours and access. That is a good reason to find problems early, while there is time to plan.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Why book us in Carshalton
- Every finding written up with photos
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- An independent view of the roof
- 5,000+ surveys completed
Read how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.
For landlords and managing agents
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Carshalton. To discuss a property or a block, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
How it works
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the roof as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Notes and photos go into the written report. It normally takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. London terraces rarely offer a view of the whole roof from one spot, so a visit in Carshalton 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.
- First you give us the date of the storm and what you’ve noticed, inside and out.
- We view the roof from wherever it can safely be seen, including the loft where there’s access.
- We photograph and record every area of damage we can see.
- We check whether the damage fits storm damage, older wear or both.
- We send you a written report with photos, ready to give to your insurer.
How to prepare
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
How to book
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and the days you’d prefer.