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Copse Hill Storm Damage Roof Report
Independent storm damage roof reports in Copse Hill. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
Storm damage roof reports in Copse Hill: local notes
Alongside Victorian and Edwardian terraces, outer London has a great many interwar semis, frequently with hipped roofs of clay or concrete tiles. On a semi of that age, the small roofs over the bays, the hip tiles and any later dormer each need their own look. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in. Southside House, about 0.2 miles south, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Copse Hill. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead.
Anyone responsible for a site like Hollymount School will know that a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside. For an older house near a landmark such as Christ Church, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney.
Copse Hill is about 1 mile south-west of Wimbledon, in Greater London. From houses to flats and shops in Copse Hill, the roof can be surveyed. Copse Hill is one of the places in Greater London where we work. You can also see our page for London.
We work across SW20 and SW19 for storm damage roof reports. Local streets include Camp Road, Almer Road and Mckay Road. Close by, we survey roofs in Crooked Billet (1 mile north-east), Bushey Mead (1 mile south-east), Motspur Park (1 mile south-west), Wimbledon (1 mile north-east) and Raynes Park (1 mile south). Further out, we also cover London (8 miles north-east), City of Westminster (7 miles north-east), Marylebone (8 miles north-east), Kensington (6 miles north), St Pancras (9 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (10 miles north-east).
Around Copse Hill
In Copse Hill, that means homes and buildings near The Norwegian School in London, Crooked Billet pub and Ursuline Preparatory School, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Raynes Park station, about 0.6 miles south of the centre. Nearby you will also find Wimbledon Museum (0.8 miles north-east) and Atkinson Morley Hospital (within half a mile west). Not far away are Kew Gardens Lake and Henman Hill.
Storm damage roof report in Copse Hill: what you get
Our storm damage report gives you an independent, written record of how a storm has affected your roof. It sets out what is damaged, with photographs, and what we think the likely cause is. 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 can’t say whether a claim will be paid. If you’ve noticed new damp or leaks inside and damage from fallen branches or debris, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Many London homes are well over a century old and their roofs have been patched more than once. Insurers normally exclude wear and tear, so it is useful to know whether damage is old or new. That’s as true in Copse Hill as anywhere in London. Photos and a written account give you something specific to show an insurer, a landlord or a roofer.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Where
- Copse Hill (SW20, SW19)
- Region
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Nearby places to Copse Hill
Also in Copse Hill
Landlords, agents and block managers in Copse Hill
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Keep a simple 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.
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
Why it is worth a survey now in Copse Hill
Your policy may say how quickly you need to report damage. Check the wording and tell your insurer as soon as you can. Our report can then add a clear record. In Copse Hill, as across London, an overflowing gutter soaks the wall below, which can lead to damp inside. A blocked outlet ignored for a winter or two can mean damp walls inside.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Copse Hill
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- 20+ years’ experience
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Package prices that include VAT
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
Common questions in Copse Hill
Do you carry out roof surveys in Copse Hill?
Yes, Copse Hill is within the area we cover. We work right across London and the South East. Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the property.
Is parking a problem for a survey in Copse Hill?
Usually it is manageable with a little notice. Tell us what parking is available nearby, and the visit is planned around it.
How experienced are you?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it is applicable. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
My storm claim was turned down. What now?
The first step is a complaint to your insurer. After that, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to look at it. An independent report can add to your evidence, but we cannot say how it will turn out.
How long does the survey take?
That depends on the size and shape of the roof; most visits take about 1–2 hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. The written report follows by email.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing are not part of what we do. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, like cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them.
What we look for on each type of roof
Lead flashings
When flashings lift, water can get behind them. We note where this has happened and any damp inside.
Ridge and hip tiles
A lifted ridge tile can let water into the roof. We photograph and describe the damage.
Signs you need a storm damage roof report in Copse Hill
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.
Problems we come across frequently include:
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Broken or displaced guttering
For businesses in and around places like Southside Wandsworth, a leak can close part of a shop or office, so finding the cause quickly matters.
Before booking anyone
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- When you’ll get the report
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
The survey, step by step
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from each safe vantage point, take photos as we go and record our findings for the written report. It normally takes roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, and more on a big or complicated roof. From the street, a London terrace usually shows only its front slope or parapet, so in Copse Hill we work round the house, using the street, the windows, the loft and any safe vantage point behind it. Shared stairs or a basement flat? Tell us who holds the keys.
- We start with the details: when the storm hit and what damage you can see.
- We view the roof from wherever it can safely be seen, including the loft where there’s access.
- We photograph and record every area of damage we can see.
- The likely cause is recorded, along with any evidence of older wear.
- The findings are written up with photographs for you to share with your insurer.
How to prepare
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Book a survey
We survey roofs on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.