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Storm Damage Roof Report in Catford
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Catford. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Loose or torn flashings
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Flat roof edges peeled back
Before and after the survey
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Keep receipts for any emergency work
- Read your policy wording on storm damage
- Tell your insurer about the damage promptly
- Keep any slates, tiles or debris that fall, if it is safe to do so
Your insurer may send a loss adjuster to look at the damage. You’ll have your own independent record to refer to.
Have overhanging branches looked at by a tree surgeon. Branches can hit or scrape the roof in a storm.
How a storm damage roof report works in Catford
What counts as a storm depends on your policy, though many use gusts of about 55 mph. Your policy document sets out its own definition. Whether the weather met it is for your insurer. We record the damage and what seems to have caused it. The report includes photographs of each area of damage, and you decide what to send. The claim decision rests with your insurer. If you’re worried about slipped or missing slates or tiles and damaged flat roof membrane, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
London’s Victorian and Edwardian roofs have frequently 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’s as true in Catford as anywhere in London. Photographs and a written account give you something specific to show an insurer, a landlord or a roofer.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Location
- Catford (SE6, BR1)
- Region
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What you can safely check yourself
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. Do not go up yourself.
A lot can be seen from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
What happens on the day
You don’t need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll take it from there. The survey itself takes roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. In Catford, visits are available on weekdays and at weekends. London parking is frequently by permit or pay-and-display, so it is useful to know what’s near you, and to clear a path to the loft hatch. Upstairs rooms at the back are useful too, as they often give the best view of a rear addition.
- We note the date of the storm and the damage you’ve seen.
- The roof is inspected from safe positions.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- We note the likely cause and any signs of older wear.
- We send you the report by email for your insurer.
Before we arrive
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Arrange a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Related advice
Different roofs, different checks
Lead flashings
Flashings with older defects often fail in high winds. Our report separates fresh damage from older wear where we can.
Clay and concrete tiles
Tiles without fixings can move more easily in wind. We record what we can see of the fixings.
What we are asked to look at in Catford
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.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
Living close to Forster Memorial Park is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- What insurance they carry
Why act early in Catford
Knowing whether older wear played a part helps you understand your position. Our report gives an honest view of both, so you know what the roof shows. Any roof job in Catford means planning around parking, neighbours and access. Knowing what’s needed early gives you time to plan it calmly.
For a price for your roof in Catford, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Catford
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Leaks and storm damage in Catford
Eltham Palace, about 2.8 miles east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Catford. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead. Inner London’s Victorian and Edwardian terraces often have Welsh slate roofs. Many have butterfly roofs draining to a central valley gutter, with parapet walls and gutters hidden behind them. In a house like that, shared stacks, party-wall upstands and lead flashings all need looking at as far as they can be seen. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in.
Anyone responsible for a site like Holy Cross Catholic Primary School will know that water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot. If you let a flat or house near Catford Bridge station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
Catford is about 5 miles east of Streatham, in Greater London. We cover Catford and the rest of Greater London, as part of our work across London and the South East. Our area takes in places right across Greater London.
We cover every part of the SE6 and BR1 postcode area for storm damage roof reports and the streets around it. If you need a storm damage roof report at a property on Bargery Road, Penerley Road and Inchmery Road or a nearby road, we can help. We also cover Bellingham (1 mile south-west), Southend (1 mile south-west), Ladywell (1 mile north), Hither Green (1 mile north-east) and Bell Green (1 mile south-west). We also work in nearby towns like London (5 miles north-west), City of Westminster (8 miles north-west), Marylebone (8 miles north-west), Kensington (9 miles north-west), St Pancras (7 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (6 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Catford
Around Catford, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The London & Rye pub, Trinity Church of England School and Forster Memorial Park, among other places. The nearest railway station is Catford Bridge station, roughly 0.5 miles north-west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Greenwich Castle (2.6 miles north) and University Hospital Lewisham (0.8 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Downham Woodland Walk and Knight's Hill.
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What else we do in Catford
Catford: your questions answered
Do you carry out roof surveys in Catford?
Yes, Catford is within the area we cover. We work right across London and the South East. Just call 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us about the property.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Catford?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
My storm claim was turned down. What now?
Complain to your insurer first. If you are still unhappy, you may be able to take it to the Financial Ombudsman Service. An independent report can add to your evidence, though we cannot predict the outcome.
How are storm damage reports priced?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Larger or more complex roofs are quoted for their size. Repair costs are not included, so ask a roofer to quote.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We do not carry out asbestos surveys or testing. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before any work.
Is wear and tear covered by insurance?
Wear and tear is usually excluded from home insurance. Our report records storm damage and any older wear we see, so it’s clear what we found. How the policy applies is up to your insurer.