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Storm damage roof report in Colliers Wood, Greater London
Storm damage roof reports across Colliers Wood, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photos.
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Water coming in after the storm
- Damaged ridges and hips
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Colliers Wood
Storms tend to find the weak points on a roof. Typical damage includes lost slates and tiles, lifted ridges, loose flashings and torn flat roof coverings. Falling branches can cause damage too. We record the damage on your roof and photograph each part. Any older wear we can see is recorded as well. If you’re worried about damaged gutters and fascias and roofs hit by falling trees, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
In converted houses and blocks across London, water from a roof can run a long way before it shows on a ceiling, sometimes in a different flat from the one below the defect. That makes the source hard to pin down, and finding it matters for whoever has to deal with it. We look at what we are given access to in Colliers Wood, inside and out. It helps to know when the water appears and in what weather.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, for example when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Where
- Colliers Wood (SW17, SW19, CR4)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Practical tips
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Photograph the damage safely from below
- Tell your insurer about the damage promptly
- Take photos of stains and damp inside
- Get a roofer to make the roof safe if needed
If anything in the report isn’t clear, just ask us. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation.
Keep records of roof work and surveys. They help show the roof was in good order before a storm.
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Colliers Wood
Historic houses like Southside House, about 2.8 miles west, show how far back building in the area around Colliers Wood goes. On older houses around here, roofs frequently 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. Many homes in inner London are Victorian and Edwardian terraces, often with Welsh slate roofs. From the street you may see only a parapet, with a butterfly roof and a valley gutter behind it draining to the back. Shared chimney stacks, party-wall upstands and lead work come with this kind of house. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it’s detailed.
If you live in an older home near St Nicholas, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in. If you run a business near Southside Wandsworth, water through a ceiling can damage stock and close a sales floor, so the source needs finding fast. Trees in and around Figge's Marsh shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters.
Colliers Wood is about 5 miles south of Brompton, in Greater London. Roofs in Colliers Wood get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Greater London. Our Greater London coverage includes Colliers Wood and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our London page.
We cover every part of the SW17, SW19 and CR4 postcode area for storm damage roof reports and the streets around it. That includes homes and businesses on Acre Road, Boyd Road and Park Road. If you’re just outside Colliers Wood, we cover Tooting (1 mile north), Tooting Bec (1 mile north), Merton Abbey (1 mile south-west), Furzedown (1 mile north-east) and Eastfields (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cover London (6 miles north-east), City of Westminster (7 miles north), Marylebone (7 miles north), Kensington (6 miles north), St Pancras (8 miles north) and Shoreditch (8 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Colliers Wood
In Colliers Wood, that means homes and buildings near Figge's Marsh, Ensham School and The Royal Standard pub and the streets around them. Colliers Wood has its own railway station: Tooting station. Other landmarks nearby include Grove Hospital (0.6 miles north) and Wandle Industrial Museum (1.2 miles south). The countryside around Colliers Wood includes Henman Hill and Myrna Close.
Checking the roof from the ground
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level.
What this survey cannot tell you
A survey is a careful look at the roof, but it cannot do everything. Its limits include:
- Areas we cannot see safely
- A decision on your insurance claim
- A price for the repairs
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Ridges and hips
- Slate and tile slopes
- Gutters and fascias
- Flashings
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Colliers Wood
Will parking be an issue for a roof survey in Colliers Wood?
Parking in Colliers Wood, as in most of London, takes a little planning: a visitor permit or a bay close to the door helps a lot.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Colliers Wood?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Colliers Wood as anywhere else.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Normally, if there is one and it can be reached safely. From inside, the underside of the roof often shows damp, staining or daylight that can’t be seen from outside.
Is there a set wind speed for storm damage?
Each policy has its own definition. Many treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but check your own wording.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
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.
Is wear and tear covered by insurance?
Most policies do not cover wear and tear. We note both storm damage and older defects, so it’s clear what we found. How the policy applies is up to your insurer.
How the survey works
We’ll ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes about 1–2 hours at a typical home, and more on a big or complicated roof. In Colliers Wood, as in much of London, plenty of properties are flats or terraces without 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. Mention any building rules, key holders or managing agents when booking.
- We note the date of the storm and the damage you’ve seen.
- We check the roof from wherever it is safe.
- We record and photograph the damage.
- We note the likely cause and any signs of older wear.
- We send you the report by email for your insurer.
Preparing for the visit
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
How to book
For a price for storm damage roof reports in Colliers Wood, phone 07833 053749 or email us. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us give you an accurate price.
Advice
How we price storm damage roof reports
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
What to tell us when you contact us
A little information up front helps. It is useful to include:
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We’ll confirm the price before you book.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Your policy may say how quickly you need to report damage. Check the wording and tell your insurer as soon as you can. An independent report can follow. Many older London roofs have only old felt under the slates, or no underlay at all, so once the slates or flashings let water past, little stops it reaching ceilings. Left unchecked, water soaks into timber and plaster and the damage spreads.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. You will know the figure before booking.
What you get with us
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Surveys seven days a week
- 20+ years’ experience