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Chelsea Storm Damage Roof Report
An independent record of roof damage after a storm in Chelsea, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Flat roof edges peeled back
Before and after the survey
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Photograph the damage safely from below
- Read your policy wording on storm damage
- Take photos of stains and damp inside
- Arrange temporary cover with a roofer if rain is getting in
Your insurer may send a loss adjuster to look at the damage. You will have your own independent record to refer to.
Check the roof from the ground after strong winds. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or lifted ridges. Never climb onto the roof yourself.
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Chelsea
A storm damage roof report is an independent record of the damage to your roof after a storm. We record each area of damage, photograph it and note the likely cause. 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’re not loss adjusters, and we cannot tell you whether a claim will succeed. We’re often asked to look into loose or broken chimney pots and cowls and stains appearing after strong winds, across chimney stacks, gutters and fascias and ridges and hips.
In London, leaks often start somewhere hidden: a butterfly roof’s central valley gutter, a parapet gutter, a chimney flashing or a flat roof over a back addition. For a leak or storm damage in Chelsea, 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.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Chelsea (SW3, SW10, SW1X, SW1W)
- Region
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
DIY checks: what’s safe
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
You can learn a lot from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
How we price storm damage roof reports
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The roof’s overall size
- Basic, Standard or Premium
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we can help you choose.
What we need to know
A few details help us suggest the right survey and price. When you contact us, tell us:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- The kind of building and roof involved
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or send us an email to find out.
Chelsea questions
Do you carry out roof surveys in Chelsea?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and Chelsea is part of that. You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Is my home in Chelsea listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years.
How should I record storm damage myself?
Please don’t climb onto the roof. Photograph the damage from below or from a window. Record the date and any damage inside as well.
Is there a set wind speed for storm damage?
It depends on your policy. Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies. Your policy document will say.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.
Do you look in the loft space?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there is safe access. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement, as far as the space allows.
Wind, rain and roofs in Chelsea
With Carlyle's House about 0.4 miles south-west, Chelsea sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Welsh slate on Victorian and Edwardian terraces is a familiar sight across inner London. A butterfly roof with a central valley gutter, tucked behind a parapet wall, is common on these houses. In a house like that, shared stacks, party-wall upstands and lead flashings all need looking at as far as they can be seen. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts.
If you let a flat or house near London Victoria station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer straight away. Take an older house close to Former Welsh Congregational Church: old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in.
Chelsea is about 2 miles south-east of Kensington, in Greater London. We visit Chelsea as part of our work across Greater London, for homes and businesses alike. We cover towns and villages across Greater London.
Every address in SW3, SW10, SW1X and SW1W is within our area for storm damage roof reports, from the main roads to the quietest streets. You’ll find streets such as Markham Square, Wellington Square and Tedworth Square, all of which we cover. With the B302 and B304 close by, Chelsea is simple for us to get to. Other places close to Chelsea include Brompton (1 mile north), South Kensington (1 mile west), Little Chelsea (1 mile south-west), Belgravia (1 mile north-east) and World's End (1 mile south-west). We also work in nearby towns like London (3 miles east), St Pancras (3 miles north-east), Shoreditch (5 miles north-east), Walthamstow (9 miles north-east), Hoxton (5 miles north-east) and Whitechapel (5 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Chelsea
In Chelsea, that means homes and buildings near Burton’s Court, St Thomas More RC Language College and Markham Arms Public House. Other local landmarks include Natural History Museum Library and Archives (0.7 miles north-west) and Hellenic College of London (0.5 miles north). For rail, the closest station is London Victoria station, about 1 mile north-east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Baynard's Castle (3.2 miles north-east) and Harrods (0.7 miles north). For a walk, there’s Campden Hill and Battersea Park Lake.
Signs you need a storm damage roof report in Chelsea
Flat roofs can be damaged too. Wind can lift edges and tear coverings, and blocked outlets can leave water ponding after heavy rain. We record what we find on flat and pitched roofs alike.
Look out for signs like these:
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Loose or torn flashings
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
Homes near green spaces like Burton’s Court can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Before you book anyone
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- What happens after the report arrives
How the survey works
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. After that, we look at everything we can see safely. Most surveys take an hour or two for most houses, and more on a big or complicated roof. For a visit in Chelsea, parking and access are the things to plan: let us know about permits, visitor bays or off-street space, which floor the property is on and how to get into the loft. We then look at what can be seen safely from the ground, windows, the loft and, where it’s safe, the roof itself.
- We note the date of the storm and the damage you’ve seen.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Book a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from ground level or a window. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Related advice
What we cannot see
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- Acting for you with the insurer
- The outcome of a claim
- What your policy covers, which depends on its wording
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you before you book. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Gutters and fascias
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges and hips
- Flashings
- Slate and tile slopes