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Storm Damage Roof Report in Chislehurst
Wondering about the roof at a property in Chislehurst? You can book a storm damage roof report in Chislehurst and across Greater London.
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Damaged pots on the stack
- New damp or leaks inside
When you need someone else
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- Acting for you with the insurer
- What’s beneath slates, tiles or membranes
- A decision on your insurance claim
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will point you to the right survey. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Chimney stacks
- Flashings
- Flat roofs
- Gutters and fascias
- Ridges and hips
- Slate and tile slopes
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Chislehurst
Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies by policy. 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 photos of each area of damage, and you decide what to send. The claim decision rests with your insurer. Typical surveys look at gaps where slates or tiles have gone and damaged ridges and hips, across flashings, chimney stacks and slate and tile slopes.
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 usually exclude wear and tear. A careful look in Chislehurst tells the two apart where the evidence allows. Photographs and a written account give you something specific to show an insurer, a landlord or a roofer.
Nothing in the report is left vague: where something needs attention, it says so plainly.
- Where
- Chislehurst (BR7, BR1, BR2, SE9)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Before and after the survey
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Photograph damage inside the house too
- Look at what your policy says about wear and tear
- Note the date and time you first saw the damage
- Photograph the damage safely from below
If a claim is declined and you disagree, the first step is a complaint to the insurer. After that, you may be able to take it to the Financial Ombudsman Service.
Keep the roof in good order between storms. Have loose slates, tiles and flashings seen to promptly.
What happens on the day
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from each safe vantage point, take photos as we go and make notes for the report. It usually takes about 1–2 hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. From the street, a London terrace normally shows only its front slope or parapet, so in Chislehurst we work round the house, using the street, the windows, the loft and any safe vantage point behind it. If other people live in the building, let us know who can let us into the shared parts.
- You tell us what happened and whether a roofer has made the roof safe.
- We check inside, including the loft where there’s access, for water damage.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, windows and the roof where it is safe.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- You receive the written report with photographs.
Getting ready for the survey
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Getting a price
Unsure which package suits your roof? It’s easiest to phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll explain the options and the price.
Related advice
Chislehurst questions
How do I find out if my home in Chislehurst is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do you cover Chislehurst?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and Chislehurst is part of that. You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
How do I book a survey in Chislehurst?
It is easiest to phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. Let us know the address and a little about the roof, and we’ll take it from there. Surveys run on any day of the week.
How long will you be at the property?
Most surveys take an hour or two at most homes, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. We’ll confirm the timing as you book.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it as you book and we will plan the survey around it.
Can you put a tarpaulin over the damage?
Call a roofer for emergency temporary protection. Take photos from ground level first if it’s safe. Keep receipts in case your insurer asks for them.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Leaks and storm damage in Chislehurst
Outer London has plenty of Victorian and Edwardian terraces with slate roofs, but also a great many interwar semis, often with hipped roofs in clay or concrete tiles. Hips, bay roofs and later loft conversions are typical of those semis, if your home is one of them. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in. Historic houses such as Bromley Palace, about 2 miles south-west, show how far back building in the area around Chislehurst goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters.
For an older house near a landmark such as Parish Church The Annunciation Of Blessed Virgin Mary, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney. Landlords with a home close to Chislehurst station may find that a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
Chislehurst is about 3 miles north-west of Orpington, in Greater London. Surveys in Chislehurst work the same way as everywhere we cover: a proper look at everything that’s safely in view, photos and a clear written report. We cover towns and villages across Greater London, large and small. There is also a page for London.
Every address in BR7, BR1, BR2 and SE9 is covered for storm damage roof reports, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you need a storm damage roof report at a property on Chislehurst High Street, Sanderson Square and Wilderness Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. Being close to the A208 and B264, Chislehurst is easy for us to reach for storm damage roof reports. Other places close to Chislehurst include Elmstead (1 mile west), Foxbury (1 mile east), Bickley (1 mile south-west), Widmore (1 mile south-west) and Coldharbour (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover London (9 miles north-west), City of Westminster (12 miles north-west), Marylebone (12 miles north-west), Kensington (13 miles north-west), St Pancras (11 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (10 miles north-west).
What’s near Chislehurst
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Queens Head pub, Coopers School and Chislehurst Common. The closest station to Chislehurst is Chislehurst station, roughly 0.7 miles south-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include The Glades (2.2 miles west) and Queen Mary's Hospital (1.6 miles east). Open spaces near Chislehurst include The Tarn and Summer Hill.
Prices for storm damage roof reports in Chislehurst
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- House, block, shop or office
- Roof area
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we’ll tell you which fits.
What we need to know
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- What’s prompted the survey
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- The property’s address and postcode
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or email us. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
Common roof problems in Chislehurst
Some people book because a claim has been questioned. An independent report gives you another view of the roof. We can’t say whether the decision will change.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Loose or torn flashings
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Damaged ridges and hips
If you look after a building like Red Hill Primary School, tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- What insurance they carry
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Their report turnaround times
Also in Chislehurst
DIY checks: what’s safe
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.