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Storm Damage Roof Report in Crofton Park
Storm damage roof reports across Crofton Park, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photos.
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Damaged gutters and fascias
Storm damage roof report in Crofton Park: what you get
When a storm has damaged your roof, a written record can help you explain it to your insurer. We photograph the damage, describe it and note whether it fits storm damage, older wear or both. We are not loss adjusters, and we can’t say whether a claim will be paid. What you get is an independent view of the roof’s condition. Common reasons to book are slates and tiles blown off the roof and lead lifted at abutments, on chimney stacks, flat roofs and gutters and fascias.
In converted houses and blocks across London, water from a roof can run a long way before it shows on a ceiling, sometimes in a different flat from the one below the defect. Tracing it back matters, both for dealing with the cause and for any insurance claim. We look at what we are given access to in Crofton Park, inside and out. Let us know when the water shows, and in what kind of weather.
It isn’t only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend.
- Place
- Crofton Park (SE4, SE6, SE23)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
There is not much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes an hour or two at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. London terraces rarely offer a view of the whole roof from one spot, so in Crofton Park we work round the house, using the street, the windows, the loft and any safe vantage point behind it. If other people live in the building, let us know who can let us into the shared parts.
- 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.
- The report notes whether the damage fits a storm, older wear or both.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
Before the survey
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Book a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from the ground or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Related advice
What you can safely check yourself
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we check the roof.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Crofton Park
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work around your tenants.
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the addresses.
Signs you need a storm damage roof report in Crofton Park
Others book after an insurer has queried a claim. An independent report gives you another view of the roof. What happens next is up to the insurer.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
If you live in an older home near Church of St Hilda, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney.
What to check before booking
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- How soon the report will arrive
FAQs for Crofton Park
How do I find out if my home in Crofton Park is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Is parking a problem for a survey in Crofton Park?
Sometimes, yes. If Crofton Park has controlled parking where you are, a visitor permit is the easiest answer.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. We will talk about access when you book.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is frequently shared, so we need permission from whoever owns or manages the building. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. We look at everything that can be seen safely: from ground level, from windows, from inside the loft space, from the roof where it is safe and by drone where applicable. Anything we cannot see is noted in the report.
How long will you be at the property?
Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. The report follows by email.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and it is safe, yes. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
What we look for on each type of roof
Lead flashings
Flashings can lift or pull away from walls and chimneys in strong winds. We record which are loose or damaged.
Clay and concrete tiles
Older tiles held only by nibs, without nails or clips, can lift more easily. We note what we can see of how tiles are fixed.
Storm damage roof reports around Crofton Park
Many homes in inner London are Victorian and Edwardian terraces, frequently with Welsh slate roofs. From the street you may see only a parapet, with a butterfly roof and a valley gutter behind it draining to the back. Shared chimney stacks, party-wall upstands and lead work come with this kind of house. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts. Historic houses such as Queen's House, about 2.4 miles north-east, show how far back building in the area around Crofton Park goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs.
If you own a rental within reach of Crofton Park station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over. Anyone responsible for a site like Stillness Infant School will know that tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
Crofton Park is about 1 mile south of New Cross, in Greater London. We carry out storm damage roof reports in Crofton Park for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. We cover towns and villages across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages.
Storm damage roof reports in SE4, SE6 and SE23 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need a storm damage roof report at a property on Ivy Road, Nash Road and Lindal Road or a nearby road, we can help. We also cover Brockley (1 mile north-west), Ladywell (1 mile east), Honor Oak (1 mile west), Forest Hill (1 mile south-west) and Nunhead (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cover London (4 miles north-west), City of Westminster (7 miles north-west), Marylebone (7 miles north-west), Kensington (8 miles north-west), St Pancras (6 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (5 miles north).
Near you in Crofton Park
We work in homes and buildings around Blythe Hill Tavern, Prendergast Ladywell School and Blythe Hill Fields, among other places. Crofton Park has its own railway station: Crofton Park station. A little further out are University Hospital Lewisham (0.7 miles east) and Horniman Museum and Gardens (1.4 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include One Tree Hill and Knight's Hill.
Towns and villages near Crofton Park
Other services in Crofton Park
How we price storm damage roof reports
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- The roof’s overall size
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
For a price for your roof in Crofton Park, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the roof. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
Getting in touch
We will normally ask about:
- Anything about access we should know
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Dates you’re working to, like exchange
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or email us.