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Storm damage roof report in Coombe Hill, Greater London
An independent record of roof damage after a storm in Coombe Hill, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Broken or displaced guttering
- New damp or leaks inside
- Roofs hit by falling trees
Storm damage roof report in Coombe Hill
After a storm, safety comes first. Photograph the damage from ground level or a window, and never climb up. Emergency temporary protection, like covering an opening, is a job for a roofer. Our report records the damage so you have an independent record to give your insurer. Keep receipts for any emergency work. If you’ve noticed ridge tiles that have come loose and damaged flat roof membrane, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
In London, leaks frequently start somewhere hidden: the valley gutter in a butterfly roof, a parapet gutter, a chimney flashing or the flat roof over a rear extension. For a leak or storm damage in Coombe Hill, those hidden details are where the inspection begins. Water from a hidden gutter can run along joists and show up a room or two away.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Location
- Coombe Hill (SW15, KT2)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Practical tips
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Photograph damage inside the house too
- Hold on to fallen pieces of the roof where you can
- Keep receipts for any emergency work
- Write down when the storm hit and when you noticed damage
Your insurer may send a loss adjuster to look at the damage. Our report gives you an independent record alongside theirs.
Clear gutters and outlets before the stormy months. Blocked drainage can add water damage to wind damage.
What a storm damage roof report doesn’t cover
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- A price for the repairs
- The outcome of a claim
- Your insurer’s view of the claim
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll recommend the right survey before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Coombe Hill
- Slate and tile slopes
- Ridges and hips
- Chimney stacks
- Flashings
- Gutters and fascias
- Flat roofs
How the survey works
The visit has one job: to see as much of the roof as can be seen safely and record it clearly. Notes and photos go into the written report. The visit normally takes between one and two hours for a house, and more on a big or complicated roof. In a London area like Coombe Hill, the main things to sort out are parking and access: tell us 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 ground level, windows, the loft and, where it’s safe, the roof itself.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- We look at the roof from wherever it’s safe.
- 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.
Before the survey
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Getting a price
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or send us an email whenever suits you.
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Leave it or get it looked at?
Many policies expect damage to be reported promptly. Check the wording and tell your insurer as soon as you can. An independent report can follow. Blocked gutters and hoppers on London houses overflow and soak brickwork. A blocked outlet ignored for a winter or two can mean damp walls inside.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
What you get with us
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
Read our cost guide and our case studies.
Signs you need a storm damage roof report in Coombe Hill
Branches and trees frequently come down on roofs during storms. The report shows what was hit and the damage caused, with photographs.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
Shop and office owners around Bentall Centre may find that a leak can close part of a shop or office, so finding the cause quickly matters.
Before you book anyone
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Whether you get a written report with photos
What we look for on each type of roof
Slate roofs
Slates can slip or blow off in a storm, particularly where the nails have corroded. We record which slates have moved and any signs of older nail fatigue.
Lead flashings
When flashings lift, water can get behind them. We note where this has happened and any damp inside.
Wind, rain and roofs in Coombe Hill
Further from the centre, London’s housing takes in interwar semis with hipped roofs in clay or concrete tiles as well as slate-roofed terraces. On a semi of that age, the small roofs over the bays, the hip tiles and any later dormer each need their own look. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from. The wider area around Coombe Hill has a long history of building, with Pembroke Lodge about 1.5 miles north-west. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Living close to Richmond Park is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn. If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near St John the Baptist, leaks on older roofs often start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks.
Coombe Hill is about 2 miles north-east of Kingston upon Thames, in Greater London. Coombe Hill is part of the area we cover as part of our work across London and the South East. Our area takes in places right across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. For surveys nearby, see our London page.
Surveys in SW15 and KT2 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We cover properties on Keswick Avenue, Derwent Avenue and Robin Hood Lane. Being close to the A308, Coombe Hill is easy for us to reach for storm damage roof reports. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Kingston Vale (1 mile east), Putney Vale (1 mile east), Coombe (1 mile south), Norbiton (2 miles south-west) and Motspur Park (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as London (9 miles north-east), City of Westminster (7 miles north-east), Marylebone (8 miles north-east), Kensington (5 miles north-east), St Pancras (9 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (10 miles north-east).
What’s near Coombe Hill
In Coombe Hill, that means homes and buildings near Coombe Girls' School, Canbury School and Richmond Park. The nearest railway station is Norbiton station, roughly 1.6 miles south-west. A little further out are Bentall Centre (2.2 miles south-west) and Kingston Hospital (1.4 miles south-west). Not far away are Kingston Hill Road area and Fishpond Wood and Beverley Meads.
Coombe Hill: your questions answered
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Coombe Hill?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Is Coombe Hill in the area you cover?
Yes, Coombe Hill is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs.
Should I go up on the roof to take photos?
Only from ground level or from windows. Do not use a ladder or go onto the roof. Binoculars can help you see damage from below, and we will record the rest.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling are not something we do. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
How experienced are you?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.
How strong does the wind have to be for a storm claim?
It varies by policy. Many treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but your policy sets the actual test.
What do I do if water is coming in?
Emergency temporary protection is a job for a roofer. If it is safe, take photos before it goes on. We can record the damage in our report.