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Storm Damage Roof Report in Coulsdon
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Coulsdon from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Flat roof edges peeled back
How a storm damage roof report works in Coulsdon
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. It is yours to pass to your insurer. The decision on any claim rests with your insurer and its policy wording. We are not loss adjusters and can’t say whether a claim will be paid. If you are worried about damaged flat roof membrane and damaged ridges and hips, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
In London, leaks often 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 Coulsdon, 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.
Where we can’t see part of the roof, the report says so. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Where
- Coulsdon (CR5, CR8, CR3)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the roof as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. It typically takes about one to two hours at most homes; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. In Coulsdon, as in much of London, a good many properties are flats or terraces without side access, so the back of the roof is frequently seen from upstairs windows, from inside or, where a flight is allowed, from the air. If the building has a managing agent or access rules, tell us when booking.
- We start with what you’ve seen and any temporary repairs.
- We check inside, including the loft where there is access, for water damage.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, windows and the roof where it’s safe.
- Storm damage and older wear are recorded separately where we can.
- You receive the written report with photos.
Getting ready for the survey
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
How to book
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
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What happens if roof problems are left?
It helps to get a record soon after the storm, while the damage is fresh. Later weather and temporary repairs can make it harder to see what happened. Work on a London roof is rarely simple to arrange, with parking, neighbours and access all to think about. Knowing what’s needed early gives you time to plan it calmly.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
Why book with us
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Package prices that include VAT
- Photographs and a written report every time
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Read how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.
Storm damage roof reports around Coulsdon
Alongside Victorian and Edwardian terraces, outer London has a great many interwar semis, often 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. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from. Nonsuch Mansion, about 4.9 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Coulsdon. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Controlled parking zones are common in London, so mention any permit rules for Coulsdon, along with any off-street space. Take an older house close to St Andrew's Church: old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in.
Coulsdon is about 13 miles south of London, in Greater London. Coulsdon is one of many places we visit across Greater London. We cover towns and villages across Greater London, large and small. You can also see our page for London.
Here we cover the CR5, CR8 and CR3 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. We cover properties on Hadleigh Grove, Farthing Way and Dobson Close. Main roads around Coulsdon include the B276 and B2030, so getting to you is simple. We also cover Woodcote (1 mile north), Old Coulsdon (1 mile south-east), Woodmansterne (1 mile west), Chipstead (1 mile south-west) and Purley (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover London (13 miles north), City of Westminster (14 miles north), Marylebone (14 miles north), Kensington (13 miles north), St Pancras (15 miles north) and Shoreditch (15 miles north).
Around Coulsdon
Typical jobs here are in homes near Dollypers Hill, Coulsdon Sixth Form College and The Pembroke pub, among other places. There is a railway station in Coulsdon itself: Coulsdon South station. Nearby you will also find Croydon Airport Visitor Centre (3 miles north) and Purley War Memorial Hospital (2 miles north-east). For a walk, there’s Duppas Hill and Mercers Lake.
When to book a survey in Coulsdon
Flat roofs can be damaged too. Wind can lift edges and tear coverings, and blocked outlets can leave water ponding after heavy rain. We record what we find on flat and pitched roofs alike.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
Anyone responsible for a site like Smitham Primary School will know that tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- What experience they bring
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
What a storm damage roof report doesn’t cover
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- Acting for you with the insurer
- Estimates of repair costs
- Areas we can’t see safely
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you before you book. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Ridges and hips
- Flat roofs
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flashings
- Gutters and fascias
- Chimney stacks
Coulsdon: your questions answered
Do you cover Coulsdon?
Yes, Coulsdon is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Coulsdon as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
How do I find out if my home in Coulsdon is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
What’s the best way to book?
The quickest way is to ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Let us know the address and a little about the roof, and we’ll point you to the right survey. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. We inspect whatever is safely visible: from the ground, from windows, from inside the roof space, from the roof where it’s safe and by drone where applicable. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
How long does the survey take?
Time on site depends on the roof; most visits take about one to two hours at a typical home, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. The written report follows by email.
Is wear and tear covered by insurance?
Most policies don’t cover wear and tear. We note both storm damage and older defects, so you know what the roof shows. Your insurer decides how its policy applies.
Is this an asbestos survey?
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, and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
What we look for on each type of roof
Chimney stacks
Flashings around stacks can lift in strong winds. Loose flashings are recorded.
Lead flashings
When flashings lift, water can get behind them. We note where this has happened and any damp inside.
For landlords and managing agents
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Coulsdon. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or email us.