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Storm damage roof report in Clapham, Greater London
A careful look at the roof at your property in Clapham, and put it all in a written report with photos.
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Damaged gutters and fascias
Common questions in Clapham
Do you cover Clapham?
Yes, Clapham is within the area we cover. We work right across London and the South East. You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
How do I find out if my home in Clapham is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Does someone need to be in?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
My storm claim was turned down. What now?
Raise it with your insurer first. If it isn’t resolved, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to help. The Ombudsman asks about storm conditions, whether the damage is consistent with a storm and whether the storm was the main cause.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Not unless it is safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where it applies, a drone.
Will you check the loft?
If it is needed and safe to reach, yes. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging.
How experienced are you?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Clapham
A storm damage roof report is priced from £150. It is a photo-illustrated written report, sent by email. It is not a repair quote and doesn’t include repair costs, so you will need a roofer’s quote for that. The insurer may still send a loss adjuster of its own. Our report gives you an independent record of the damage and its likely cause. We survey chimney stacks, flashings and flat roofs, and the problems we are asked to look at most are loose or torn flashings and new damp or leaks inside.
Many London homes are well over a century old and their roofs have been patched more than once, so a new leak can be the latest sign of wear rather than a single event. Insurers normally exclude wear and tear, so it is useful to know whether damage is old or new. A careful look in Clapham tells the two apart where the evidence allows. Photos and a written account give you something specific to show an insurer, a landlord or a roofer.
The report does not just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Where
- Clapham (SW4, SW8, SW9)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Prices for storm damage roof reports in Clapham
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Roof area
For a price for your roof in Clapham, ring 07833 053749 or email us and tell us about the roof. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
Booking your survey
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Anything about access we should know
- When you need the report by
- The address and postcode of the property
For a price for storm damage roof reports in Clapham, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us price the survey accurately.
How it works
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you want to find out. After that, we look at everything we can see safely. Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Many London properties are flats or terraces with no side access, so the back of the roof is often seen from upstairs windows, from inside or, where a flight is allowed, from the air. If the building has a managing agent or access rules, tell us when booking.
- 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.
- The report notes whether the damage fits a storm, older wear or both.
- We send you the report by email for your insurer.
Before we arrive
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
How to book
When you are ready to go ahead, phone 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.
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How the survey changes by roof type
Ridge and hip tiles
Worn mortar under ridge tiles can let them lift in a storm. We note whether the mortar looks recently broken or long worn.
Flat roof coverings
Lifted trims and laps are common after a storm. We look at whether the damage is recent or older.
DIY checks: what’s safe
It’s useful to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
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.
Useful tips for Clapham property owners
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Keep any slates, tiles or debris that fall, if it’s safe to do so
- Write down when the storm hit and when you noticed damage
- Report the damage to your insurer as soon as you can
- Read your policy wording on storm damage
The insurer might appoint a loss adjuster. You will have your own independent record to refer to.
After a storm, look at the roof from the street or garden. With binoculars, you can often spot problems without climbing. Don’t go up a ladder to look.
Clapham roofs and the weather
Historic houses like Carlyle's House, about 1.9 miles north-west, show how far back building in the area around Clapham goes. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Welsh slate on Victorian and Edwardian terraces is a familiar sight across inner London. 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. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts.
For an older house near a landmark like St Paul's Church, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself. If you live near a park such as Larkhall Park, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls. If you own a rental within reach of Clapham High Street station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
Clapham is about 3 miles north of Streatham, in Greater London. We cover Clapham and the rest of Greater London. Our area takes in places right across Greater London.
Every address in SW4, SW8 and SW9 is within our area for storm damage roof reports, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Local streets include Grafton Square, Clapham High Street and Houghton Square, all of which we cover. Main roads around Clapham include the B224 and B303. Nearby, we also carry out storm damage roof reports in Stockwell (1 mile east), Little Portugal (1 mile north-east), Clapham Park (1 mile south), South Lambeth (1 mile north-east) and Brixton (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover London (3 miles north-east), City of Westminster (3 miles north), Marylebone (4 miles north), Kensington (4 miles north-west), St Pancras (4 miles north) and Shoreditch (5 miles north-east).
Near you in Clapham
Around Clapham, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Lambeth Academy, Larkhall Park and Trinity Academy and the streets around them. There’s a railway station in Clapham itself: Clapham High Street station. Other landmarks nearby include Baynard's Castle (3.5 miles north-east) and Harrods (2.6 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Battersea Park Lake and Knight's Hill.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Clapham
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, with the most urgent items set out first.