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Storm Damage Roof Report in Croydon
An independent record of roof damage after a storm in Croydon, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Croydon
Storms tend to find the weak points on a roof. Typical damage includes lost slates and tiles, lifted ridges, loose flashings and torn flat roof coverings. Trees and branches can also hit roofs in a storm. We record the damage on your roof and photograph each part. Where we also see signs of older wear, the report records that too. If you are worried about slates and tiles blown off the roof and new damp or leaks inside, we can find out what’s behind it, on flat roofs, gutters and fascias and slate and tile slopes alike.
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. Whether you’re tracing a leak or recording storm damage in Croydon, those are among the first places to look. A hidden gutter that overflows can send water a long way before it shows.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, with a note and a photo for each point. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Location
- Croydon (CR0, CR2, CR9, CR8)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Croydon
Is parking a problem for a survey in Croydon?
Parking in Croydon, as in most of London, takes a little planning: a visitor permit or a bay close to the door helps a lot.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Croydon?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
How experienced are you?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. It is a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Let us know about it when booking and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Tell us which days suit you when you book.
Will my insurer pay for an old roof?
Wear and tear is not typically covered. We describe what looks like fresh storm damage and what looks older. The claim decision is your insurer’s.
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Croydon
Addington Palace, about 2.5 miles east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Croydon. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Alongside Victorian and Edwardian terraces, outer London has a great many interwar semis, often with hipped roofs of clay or concrete tiles. If your home in Croydon 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 look after a building such as Heathfield Academy, a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside. If you run a business near St George's Walk, a quick answer on where water is coming in keeps a business running.
Croydon is about 9 miles south of London, in Greater London. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Croydon can all book storm damage roof reports, with a written report and photographs every time. Across Greater London, we cover Croydon. London is in our area too.
All of CR0, CR2, CR9 and CR8 is within our area for storm damage roof reports, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We cover properties on High Street, Church Road and Ruskin Square. You’ll find Croydon on the A235 and B243, so it’s easy for us to get to. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include South Croydon (1 mile south), Coombe (1 mile east), Addiscombe (2 miles north-east), Ashburton (2 miles north-east) and Woodside (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include London (9 miles north), City of Westminster (10 miles north), Marylebone (11 miles north), Kensington (10 miles north-west), St Pancras (11 miles north) and Shoreditch (11 miles north).
Near you in Croydon
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Cambridge Tutors College, Rutherford School and Keg & Grill pub. Croydon has its own railway station: South Croydon station. Other landmarks nearby include Croydon Airport Visitor Centre (1.2 miles south-west) and Croydon University Hospital (1.7 miles north). For a walk, there’s Roundshaw Downs and Duppas Hill.
Nearby places to Croydon
Also in Croydon
Tips from our surveys
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Check how your policy defines a storm
- Take photos of stains and damp inside
- Note the date and time you first saw the damage
- Keep invoices for temporary repairs
You will need a roofer’s quote for the repairs. The report gives them a clear list of the damage.
Ask a tree specialist about branches over the roof. They can damage the roof in high winds.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photos included.
Common roof problems in Croydon
Landlords and managing agents book reports to keep a record for owners and insurers. It helps when explaining damage to a building owner or insurer.
Problems we come across often include:
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
Trees in and around Park Hill Recreation Ground shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
What to check before booking
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- When you will get the report
- Whether the price includes VAT
Checking the roof from the ground
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
A lot can be seen from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Honest limits
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- Negotiating a claim settlement
- What’s beneath slates, tiles or membranes
- The outcome of a claim
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll recommend the right survey before you book. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flashings
- Gutters and fascias
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- Ridges and hips
What we do, 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 take it from there. The survey itself takes between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. In converted houses and mansion blocks, the loft hatch is often on a shared landing. If that applies to your building, it helps to agree access with the neighbours or the managing agent first. Everything else is planned around the building, not the postcode.
- We note the date of the storm and the damage you’ve seen.
- We check the roof from wherever it’s safe.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- We note the likely cause and any signs of older wear.
- We send you the report by email for your insurer.
Preparing for the visit
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
How to book
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or email us.