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Storm damage roof report in Crofton, Greater London
An experienced roof surveyor for storm damage roof reports in Crofton. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us across London and South East England.
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
About our storm damage roof report in Crofton
If your roof has been damaged, stay safe first. Take photos from ground level or from windows, and do not climb onto the roof. Emergency temporary protection, such as covering an opening, is a job for a roofer. Our report records the damage so you have an independent record to give your insurer. Hold on to receipts for anything you pay for. Common reasons to book are torn or lifted flat roof coverings and gaps where slates or tiles have gone, across flashings, chimney stacks and flat roofs.
Many London homes are well over a century old and their roofs have been patched more than once. Insurers usually exclude wear and tear, so it is useful to know whether damage is old or new. A careful look in Crofton tells the two apart where the evidence allows. A written record with photos helps you explain what was found to whoever deals with it next.
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
- Crofton (BR6, BR5)
- Region
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
DIY checks: what’s safe
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
You can learn a lot from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed ahead of time. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which can make access easier.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Crofton. For a price for a let property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Places near Crofton
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Why get it checked now?
A clear, independent record helps you explain the damage to your insurer. It sets out what we found and the likely cause, alongside any photos you took yourself. 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.
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 will give you the figure before anything is booked.
What you get with us
- An independent look at the roof
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Weekday and weekend surveys
Take a look at our cost guide and our case studies.
What this survey cannot tell you
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- What’s beneath slates, tiles or membranes
- The work of a loss adjuster appointed by your insurer
- Estimates of repair costs
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will suggest the right survey before you book. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges and hips
- Flat roofs
- Gutters and fascias
- Slate and tile slopes
Storm damage roof reports in Crofton: local notes
The wider area around Crofton has a long history of building, with Bromley Palace about 3.2 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. 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. If your home in Crofton is one of them, bay roofs, hips and later dormers each have their own details. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts.
If you let a flat or house near Orpington station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused. Homes near green spaces such as Jubilee Country Park can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching. If you run a business near The Mall, a quick answer on where water is coming in keeps a business running.
Crofton is about 1 mile south-west of Orpington, in Greater London. Bookings from Crofton are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Crofton is one of the towns and villages in Greater London we cover for storm damage roof reports. We also survey roofs in London.
Here we cover the BR6 and BR5 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. We offer storm damage roof reports to properties on Grange Road, Reed Avenue and Gumping Road. Other places close to Crofton include Broom Hill (1 mile north-east), Locksbottom (1 mile west), Petts Wood (1 mile north), Farnborough (1 mile south) and Green Street Green (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover London (11 miles north-west), City of Westminster (14 miles north-west), Marylebone (14 miles north-west), Kensington (15 miles north-west), St Pancras (14 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (12 miles north-west).
Around Crofton
We work in homes and buildings around The Priory School, Newstead Wood School and The Maxwell pub and the streets around them. Crofton has its own railway station: Orpington station. A little further out are Orpington Hospital (1.1 miles south-east) and Crofton Roman Villa (less than half a mile south-east). The countryside around Crofton includes Summer Hill and The Warren.
Crofton questions
Can parking be tricky for a visit in Crofton?
It rarely stops a survey, but it is worth planning. Tell us what parking is available nearby, and the visit is planned around it.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Crofton?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Crofton as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Does someone need to be in?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access; we will agree the details as you book.
How should I record storm damage myself?
Please don’t climb onto the roof. Take photos from ground level or from windows. Note the date and time, and photograph any damage inside.
Will my insurer pay for an old roof?
Most policies don’t cover wear and tear. Our report records storm damage and any older wear we see, so you know what the roof shows. How the policy applies is up to your insurer.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only if it is safe. We inspect everything that’s safely in view: from ground level, from windows, from inside the roof space, from the roof where it is safe and by drone where it applies. Anything we can’t see is noted in the report.
How much is a storm damage roof report?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Bigger roofs are quoted on size and access. Repair costs aren’t included, so ask a roofer to quote.
How it works
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes about 1–2 hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. You are welcome to ask questions while we’re there. From the street, a London terrace usually shows only its front slope or parapet, so a visit in Crofton moves between viewpoints: the pavement, upstairs windows, the loft and any safe spot at the back. Shared stairs or a basement flat? Let us know who holds the keys.
- First you give us the date of the storm and what you’ve noticed, inside and out.
- The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows and from the roof space where it’s safe.
- The damage is recorded with photographs, area by area.
- We look at whether the damage fits storm damage, older wear or both.
- We send you a written report with photos, ready to give to your insurer.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Booking a survey
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
Related advice
Before and after the survey
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Get a roofer to make the roof safe if needed
- File receipts for anything you pay for
- Write down when the storm hit and when you noticed damage
- Take photos of stains and damp inside
Your insurer may send a loss adjuster to look at the damage. Our report gives you an independent record alongside theirs.
Keep the roof in good order between storms. Fix slipped slates, loose ridges and lifted flashings when you spot them.