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Eel Pie Island Storm Damage Roof Report
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Eel Pie Island from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Damaged ridges and hips
- New damp or leaks inside
- Flat roof edges peeled back
When to book a survey in Eel Pie Island
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.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Water coming in after the storm
If you live in an older home near St Mary's Church, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself.
Before booking anyone
- When you will get the report
- Their insurance cover
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
Storm damage roof report in Eel Pie Island
What counts as a storm depends on your policy, though many use gusts of about 55 mph. Check your own policy wording. Whether the weather met it is for your insurer. We record the damage and what seems to have caused it. Each area of damage is photographed, and the report is yours to pass on. The claim decision rests with your insurer. We survey chimney stacks, gutters and fascias and slate and tile slopes, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are damaged pots on the stack and water coming in after the storm.
In a London flat, water can travel some way before it shows, 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. In Eel Pie Island, we inspect what we can reach safely and are given access to. It helps to know when the water appears and in what weather.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. It’s useful right away, and a good reference for later, such as when you want to compare after future work.
- Location
- Eel Pie Island (TW1, TW10, TW2)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Nearby places to Eel Pie Island
Also in Eel Pie Island
Wind, rain and roofs in Eel Pie Island
Historic houses such as Richmond House, about 0.2 miles west, show how far back building in the area around Eel Pie Island goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Outer London has lots of Victorian and Edwardian terraces with slate roofs, but also a great many interwar semis, often with hipped roofs in clay or concrete tiles. If your home in Eel Pie Island is one of them, bay roofs, hips and later dormers each have their own details. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in.
For businesses in and around places like Treaty Centre, a quick answer on where water is coming in keeps a business running. Anyone responsible for a site like St Mary's Church of England Primary School will know that a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside.
Eel Pie Island is about 1 mile east of Twickenham, in Greater London. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Eel Pie Island can all book storm damage roof reports. Our area takes in places right across Greater London. London is in our area too.
We work across the TW1, TW10 and TW2 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. You will find streets such as Oak Lane, Sion Road and Bell Lane. Eel Pie Island sits on or near the A305 and A310. Nearby, we also carry out storm damage roof reports in Twickenham (1 mile west), Strawberry Hill (1 mile south-west), Ham (1 mile south-east), Petersham (1 mile east) and St Margarets (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include London (11 miles east), City of Westminster (9 miles north-east), Marylebone (9 miles north-east), Kensington (6 miles north-east), St Pancras (11 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (12 miles north-east).
Around Eel Pie Island
Around Eel Pie Island, our work takes us to homes and buildings near St Catherine's School, Orleans Park School and Marble Hill Park, among other places. There is a railway station in Eel Pie Island itself: Twickenham station. Other landmarks nearby include South Middlesex Hospital (1 mile north-west) and Eel Pie Island Museum (within half a mile north). For a walk, there’s Kew Gardens Lake and Ham Lands.
What you can safely check yourself
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry.
What we can’t see
It helps to know what a survey won’t do before you book:
- Your insurer’s view of the claim
- The outcome of a claim
- Negotiating a claim settlement
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Eel Pie Island
- Chimney stacks
- Slate and tile slopes
- Gutters and fascias
- Flashings
- Flat roofs
- Ridges and hips
Surveys for landlords and agents in Eel Pie Island
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with the building owner or managing agent. Mention it when you get in touch and we will plan the survey around it.
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the addresses.
The survey, step by step
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you want to find out. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where it applies. Most surveys take an hour or two for most houses; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. London terraces rarely offer a view of the whole roof from one spot, so a visit in Eel Pie Island moves between viewpoints: the pavement, upstairs windows, the loft and any safe spot at the back. Shared stairs or a basement flat? Tell us who holds the keys.
- We start with the details: when the storm hit and what damage you can see.
- We inspect the roof from safe viewpoints and from the loft where there is access.
- We photograph and record every area of damage we can see.
- The likely cause is recorded, along with any evidence of older wear.
- You get a written report you can pass to your insurer.
Before the survey
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Find any records of previous roof work
How to book
Not sure which survey you need? It’s easiest to ring 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
Advice
Prices for storm damage roof reports in Eel Pie Island
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Height and safe access
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Booking your survey
What helps most when you contact us:
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
We survey roofs on any day of the week. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Eel Pie Island questions
Can parking be tricky for a visit in Eel Pie Island?
Parking in Eel Pie Island, as in most of London, takes a little planning: a visitor permit or a bay close to the door helps a lot, so mention what’s available when you book.
Is my home in Eel Pie Island listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If it’s needed and safe to reach, yes. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement, as far as the space allows.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator.
What do I do if water is coming in?
Call a roofer for emergency temporary protection. Take photos from ground level first if it is safe. Keep receipts for any emergency work.
Do I need to be at home?
Not always. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.