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Storm damage roof report in Crook Log, Greater London
Not sure what state the roof is in? You can book a storm damage roof report in Crook Log and across Greater London, with plain-English findings.
- Broken or displaced guttering
- New damp or leaks inside
- Roofs hit by falling trees
Storm damage roof report in Crook Log
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. We then record the damage in a report you can pass to your insurer. Keep receipts for any emergency work. If you’ve noticed damage from fallen branches or debris and damaged gutters and fascias, we can find out what’s behind it.
London’s Victorian and Edwardian roofs have frequently been repaired many times. Telling wear from a one-off event matters, because insurers usually exclude wear and tear. That’s as true in Crook Log as anywhere in London. Photos and a written account give you something specific to show an insurer, a landlord or a roofer.
After the visit, you get a written report with photos, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Where
- Crook Log (DA7, DA6, DA16)
- Region
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Crook Log
Is my home in Crook Log listed or in a conservation area?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Will parking be an issue for a roof survey in Crook Log?
London parking needs a little planning, so let us know about permits, bays or a driveway when booking. That way the visit can be planned around it.
How experienced are you?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys or testing. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, like cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them.
Can I check the roof after a storm?
Please don’t climb onto the roof. Take photos from ground level or from windows. Record the date and any damage inside as well.
What if the roof was already worn?
Wear and tear is normally excluded from home insurance. We note both storm damage and older defects, so you know what the roof shows. Your insurer decides how its policy applies.
How long will you be at the property?
That depends on the size and shape of the roof, but most surveys take between one and two hours for most houses, and more on a big or complicated roof. The written report follows by email.
Crook Log roofs and the weather
About 0.3 miles south-east lies Red House, a reminder of how long the area around Crook Log has been built on. If your home is one of the older ones, 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. 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. Bay roofs, hip ridges and dormers from later loft conversions are the details that set these houses apart. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in.
Take a building like Crook Log Primary School: tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back. For landlords with property near Bexleyheath station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused. Living close to Danson Park is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn.
Crook Log is about 3 miles south-east of Plumstead, in Greater London. Roofs in Crook Log get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Greater London. Crook Log is one of the places in Greater London where we work for storm damage roof reports. For surveys nearby, see our London page.
Every address in DA7, DA6 and DA16 is covered for storm damage roof reports. That includes homes and businesses on Bean Road, Lion Road and Alers Road. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Upton (1 mile east), Bexleyheath (1 mile east), Welling (1 mile west), Blendon (1 mile south) and Bexley (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include London (10 miles west), City of Westminster (13 miles west), Marylebone (12 miles west), Kensington (14 miles west), St Pancras (11 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (10 miles north-west).
Near you in Crook Log
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Danson Park, St Columba's Catholic Boys' School and The Crook Log Public House, among other places. There is a railway station in Crook Log itself: Bexleyheath station. A little further out are Bexley Museum (1.7 miles south-east) and Broadway Shopping Centre (0.9 miles east). The countryside around Crook Log includes Summer Hill and Wansunt Pit.
For landlords and managing agents
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the addresses.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work around your tenants.
Nearby places to Crook Log
Other services in Crook Log
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us as you book.
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level.
How it works
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. The inspection then takes an hour or two for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. London terraces rarely offer a view of the whole roof from one spot, so in Crook Log 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.
- 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.
- We note the likely cause and any signs of older wear.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
How to prepare
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Arrange a survey
When you’re ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
Related advice
Tips from our surveys
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Photograph the damage safely from below
- Keep fallen slates or tiles as evidence if safe
- Look at what your policy says about wear and tear
- Get a roofer to make the roof safe if needed
You get the report by email and pass it to your insurer yourself. We don’t deal with the insurer on your behalf.
After a storm, look at the roof from the street or garden. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or lifted ridges. Never climb onto the roof yourself.
What we look for on each type of roof
Flat roof coverings
Edge trims and laps are frequently where flat roof coverings start to peel back. The report notes signs of recent damage and older wear.
Chimney stacks
Stacks with existing defects tend to suffer more in storms. We record both the storm damage and the older wear.
What affects the cost of storm damage roof reports
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- The size of the roof
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can safely be seen and which survey you book.
What to let us know when you contact us
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It helps to include:
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- What’s prompted the survey
For a price for storm damage roof reports in Crook Log, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us price the survey accurately.