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Storm damage roof report in Coombe, Greater London
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you decide what to do next. Storm damage roof reports in Coombe, with photos and a clear written report.
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Loose or torn flashings
What we look for on each type of roof
Slate roofs
After strong winds, we often see cracked and slipped slates. Each area is photographed and described.
Flat roof coverings
Wind can lift the edges of flat roof coverings or tear them. We record any damage and where it is.
About our storm damage roof report in Coombe
What counts as a storm depends on your policy, though many use gusts of about 55 mph. Your policy document sets out its own definition. We do not decide whether a storm met that test. Our part is recording the damage to your roof and its likely cause. Each area of damage is photographed, and the report is yours to pass on. The claim decision rests with your insurer. We survey slate and tile slopes, chimney stacks and gutters and fascias, and people most often book us about torn or lifted flat roof coverings and roofs hit by falling trees.
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. In Coombe, we inspect what we can reach safely and are given access to. Let us know when the water shows, and in what kind of weather.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Place
- Coombe (KT2, KT3, SW20)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photographs as we go and make notes for the report. It usually takes about 1–2 hours for most houses, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. For a visit in Coombe, 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 everything that’s safely in view from the ground, windows, the loft and, where it’s safe, the roof itself.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- The roof is inspected from safe positions.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- We note the likely cause and any signs of older wear.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
Getting ready for the survey
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
Book a survey
For a price for storm damage roof reports in Coombe, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. Some details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
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Why it is worth a survey now in Coombe
Many policies expect damage to be reported promptly. Let your insurer know early, and check what your policy asks for. An independent report can follow. A hidden valley or parapet gutter on a London house can hold water for weeks before anyone notices. When the stain finally shows, the damage underneath is frequently older than it looks.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Coombe
- Photographs and a written report every time
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Coombe questions
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Coombe?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Will parking be an issue for a roof survey in Coombe?
Parking in Coombe, as in most of London, takes a little planning: a visitor permit or a bay close to the door helps a lot, so mention what’s available when booking.
Do you work in Coombe?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, and that includes Coombe.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing aren’t part of what we do. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings, and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
How should I record storm damage myself?
Only from the ground or from windows. Never climb onto a roof after a storm. With binoculars, you can see a lot from ground level, and we’ll record the rest.
Will my insurer pay out if I get a storm damage report?
The decision is your insurer’s, not ours. We record the damage, with photographs and the likely cause, which you can pass to your insurer.
How much is a storm damage roof report?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Bigger roofs are quoted on size and access. It does not include repair costs, so you will need a roofer’s quote for those.
Practical tips
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Do not go onto the roof to take pictures
- Keep invoices for temporary repairs
- Record any water damage in rooms and the loft
- Write down when the storm hit and when you noticed damage
The report is emailed to you, and you decide what to send to your insurer. We do not deal with the insurer on your behalf.
Ask a tree specialist about branches over the roof. Branches can hit or scrape the roof in a storm.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we check the roof.
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Coombe
The wider area around Coombe has a long history of building, with Southside House about 1.4 miles east. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like 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. In outer London, interwar semis with hipped, tiled roofs sit alongside older slate-roofed terraces. Hips, bay roofs and later loft conversions are typical of those semis, if your home is one of them. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from.
For businesses in and around places such as Bentall Centre, water through a ceiling can damage stock and close a sales floor, so the source needs finding fast. If you live near a park such as Cottenham Park, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall. If you let a flat or house near Norbiton station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it.
Coombe is about 1 mile north of New Malden, in Greater London. Coombe is one of many places we visit across Greater London, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Our area takes in places right across Greater London. There’s also a page for London.
Postcode districts we cover here for storm damage roof reports: KT2, KT3 and SW20. Whether your property is on West Road, Crown Road and Traps Lane or a nearby road, we can help. Other places close to Coombe include Motspur Park (1 mile south-east), Coombe Hill (1 mile north), Kingston Vale (1 mile north-east), Norbiton (1 mile south-west) and New Malden (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover London (9 miles north-east), City of Westminster (8 miles north-east), Marylebone (8 miles north-east), Kensington (6 miles north-east), St Pancras (10 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (11 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Coombe
Around Coombe, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Canbury School, Coombe Girls' School and The Royal Oak Public House and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Norbiton station, about 1 mile south-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Bentall Centre (1.8 miles west) and White Lodge Museum (1.8 miles north). Not far away are Kew Gardens Lake and Kingston Hill Road area.
What a storm damage roof report doesn’t cover
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- A price for the repairs
- A decision on your insurance claim
- Your insurer’s view of the claim
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Gutters and fascias
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- Flashings
- Ridges and hips
- Slate and tile slopes