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Storm damage roof report in Coldharbour, Greater London
An independent record of roof damage after a storm for Coldharbour, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- New damp or leaks inside
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
Storm damage roof report in Coldharbour
Our storm damage report gives you an independent, written record of how a storm has affected your roof. We record each area of damage, photograph it and note the likely cause. You can then give it to your insurer with your claim. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. We are not loss adjusters, and we can’t tell you whether a claim will succeed. If you’re worried about new damp or leaks inside and cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind, we can find out what’s behind it, on flat roofs, slate and tile slopes and chimney stacks alike.
In converted houses and blocks across London, water from a roof can run a long way before it shows on a ceiling. That makes the source hard to pin down, and finding it matters for whoever has to deal with it. We check what we are given access to in Coldharbour, inside and out. It’s useful to know when the water appears and in what weather.
After the visit, you get a report with photographs, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Location
- Coldharbour (SE9, BR7)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What this survey cannot tell you
We only report whatever is safely visible on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- A decision on your insurance claim
- A price for the repairs
- How your policy defines a storm
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Coldharbour
- Flashings
- Gutters and fascias
- Ridges and hips
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Slate and tile slopes
Storm damage roof reports around Coldharbour
In outer London, interwar semis with hipped, tiled roofs sit alongside older slate-roofed terraces. Bay roofs, hip ridges and dormers from later loft conversions are the details that set these houses apart. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from. Historic houses such as Eltham Palace, about 1.1 miles north, show how far back building in the area around Coldharbour goes. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Landlords with a home close to Mottingham station may find that a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over. If you live near a park such as Elmstead Wood, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys.
Coldharbour is about 4 miles north-west of Orpington, in Greater London. Coldharbour is one of many places we visit across Greater London, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Coldharbour is one of the places in Greater London we cover for storm damage roof reports. For surveys nearby, see our London page.
Every address in SE9 and BR7 is covered for storm damage roof reports. Streets in the area include Green Lane, Horley Road and Dorset Road, and we cover them all. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Mottingham (1 mile west), Chinbrook (1 mile west), New Eltham (1 mile north-east), Eltham (1 mile north) and Middle Park (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include London (8 miles north-west), City of Westminster (11 miles north-west), Marylebone (10 miles north-west), Kensington (12 miles north-west), St Pancras (10 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (9 miles north-west).
What’s near Coldharbour
In Coldharbour, that means homes and buildings near Elmstead Wood and St Thomas More Catholic Comprehensive School and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Mottingham station, about 0.6 miles north. Well-known places in the area include The Glades (2.4 miles south-west) and Metropolitan Police Museum (2.2 miles east). Open spaces near Coldharbour include The Tarn and Summer Hill.
What we’re asked to look at in Coldharbour
When you claim, your insurer may ask for evidence of the damage and its cause. A written report with photos gives you something clear to pass on. Your insurer still makes the decision.
Look out for signs like these:
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- New damp or leaks inside
Anyone responsible for a site like Mottingham 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.
What to check before booking
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- What they will not be able to tell you
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
FAQs for Coldharbour
Is Coldharbour in the area you cover?
Yes, Coldharbour is within the area we cover. We work right across London and the South East. Just ring 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Will parking be an issue for a roof survey in Coldharbour?
Sometimes, yes. If Coldharbour has controlled parking where you are, a visitor permit is the easiest answer, and a driveway is even better.
How do I arrange a storm damage roof report in Coldharbour?
It’s easiest to call 07833 053749 or email us. Give us the address and a few details about the roof, and we will take it from there. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Where it is relevant to the survey and there’s safe access, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps, and if the loft cannot be reached safely, the report says so.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
We carry out surveys on weekdays and at weekends. To find a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
How should I record storm damage myself?
Please do not climb onto the roof. Take photos from the ground or from windows. Note the date and time, and photograph any damage inside.
Are you loss adjusters?
No. We aren’t loss adjusters and don’t act for you with the insurer. We provide an independent record of the roof for you to send to your insurer.
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Before and after the survey
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- File receipts for anything you pay for
- Tell your insurer about the damage promptly
- Keep any slates, tiles or debris that fall, if it is safe to do so
- Check how your policy defines a storm
Once we have been, the findings are written up with photos. It sets out what is damaged, the likely cause and any signs of older wear. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
Store invoices and reports for any roof work. They can help show the roof was looked after.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
It helps to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
Different roofs, different checks
Chimney stacks
Older stacks with worn pointing or cracked flaunching are more likely to suffer. We record both the storm damage and the older wear.
Clay and concrete tiles
Tiles without fixings can move more easily in wind. We note what we can see of how tiles are fixed.
The survey, step by step
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes roughly 1–2 hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. If you have questions on the day, just ask. In a London conversion, the way into the roof space is frequently from a communal landing or the top flat. If that applies to your building, it helps to agree access with the neighbours or the managing agent first. Otherwise, the visit in Coldharbour runs like any other.
- We start with what you’ve seen and any temporary repairs.
- We check inside, including the loft where there’s access, for water damage.
- We view the roof from safe positions.
- Storm damage and older wear are recorded separately where we can.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
Before the survey
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
How to book
If you’re buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or send us an email whenever suits you.