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Eltham Storm Damage Roof Report
Storm damage roof reports in Eltham, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Water coming in after the storm
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
What happens if roof problems are left?
With an independent report, you have something specific to show your insurer. It records the damage and what seems to have caused it, alongside any photos you took yourself. In a London terrace or conversion, a roof defect rarely stays your problem alone: failed flashings and blocked valley gutters can send water into more than one home. Finding it early keeps the work smaller.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can safely be seen and which survey you book.
Why us?
- PI and public liability insurance
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- An independent look at the roof
- 98% customer satisfaction
Storm damage roof report in Eltham
We inspect the roof from wherever it can be seen safely: from the ground, from windows and higher points, from the loft space and from the roof where it is safe. We photograph and describe each area of damage. If part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. You get a photo-illustrated written report to give to your insurer. If you’ve noticed damaged ridges and hips and damaged pots on the stack, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
In London, leaks frequently 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 are tracing a leak or recording storm damage in Eltham, those are among the first places to look. A hidden gutter that overflows can send water a long way before it shows.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Eltham (SE9, SE12, DA15, BR7)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
We don’t take risks to get a closer look. We inspect everything that’s safely in view, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. The survey usually takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. For a visit in Eltham, parking and access are the things to plan: let us know about parking, the floor the property is on, any shared entrance and loft access. We then look at everything that’s safely in view from ground level, windows, the loft and, where it’s safe, the roof itself.
- You tell us when the storm was and what damage you’ve seen.
- The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows and from the loft space where it’s safe.
- The damage is recorded with photos, area by area.
- We note the likely cause, including any signs of wear that were there before the storm.
- The findings are written up with photographs for you to share with your insurer.
Getting ready for the survey
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
- Tell us about parking before the day
How to book
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll explain the options and the price.
Related advice
Common roof problems in Eltham
Strong winds lift loose or poorly fixed slates and tiles, ridge pieces and flashings. Driving rain then gets in through the gaps. Most people book a report soon after a storm, when they’ve seen damage or water has come in.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- New damp or leaks inside
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
If you run a business near Lewisham Shopping Centre, finding where water is getting in quickly keeps disruption down.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Are they insured for the work?
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- What experience they bring
Surveys for landlords and agents in Eltham
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work around your tenants.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Questions from Eltham
Is parking a problem for a survey in Eltham?
Sometimes, yes. Where there are permit zones, a visitor permit or nearby pay-and-display bay works well, and a driveway is even better.
Do you cover Eltham?
Yes, Eltham is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Can I challenge a declined storm claim?
The first step is a complaint to your insurer. After that, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to look at it. Our report gives you an independent record of the roof, but we cannot say how it will turn out.
How are storm damage reports priced?
Our reports start from £150. Larger roofs are quoted for their size. Repair costs are not part of the report.
What do I do if water is coming in?
Emergency temporary protection is a job for a roofer. Photograph the damage first if you can do so safely. We can record the damage in our report.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it is applicable. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
How long will you be at the property?
Expect it to take about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. The written report follows by email, on the timescale of your package.
Storm damage roof reports in Eltham: local notes
Outer London has plenty of Victorian and Edwardian terraces with slate roofs, but also a great many interwar semis, frequently with hipped roofs in clay or concrete tiles. If your home in Eltham is one of them, bay roofs, hips and later dormers each have their own details. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it is detailed. Historic houses like Eltham Palace, about 0.4 miles north-west, show how far back building in the area around Eltham goes. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Take a building like St Thomas More Catholic Comprehensive School: a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside. Take an older house close to Church of Holy Trinity: water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney.
Eltham is about 7 miles west of Dartford, in Greater London. We visit Eltham as part of our work across Greater London, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Our Greater London coverage includes Eltham. Our London page covers surveys nearby.
Surveys in SE9, SE12, DA15 and BR7 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Streets in the area include Eltham High Street, Tarnwood Park and Elmslie Court. Eltham is on the A20 and B263, which makes it straightforward to reach. If you are just outside Eltham, we cover Middle Park (1 mile west), New Eltham (1 mile south-east), Well Hall (1 mile north), Coldharbour (1 mile south) and Avery Hill (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cover London (8 miles north-west), City of Westminster (10 miles north-west), Marylebone (10 miles north-west), Kensington (12 miles west), St Pancras (9 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (8 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Eltham
In Eltham, that means homes and buildings near Horn Park, Eltham Church of England Primary School and The Greyhound Public House and the streets around them. Eltham has its own railway station: Mottingham station. Other landmarks nearby include Eltham Community Hospital (within half a mile north) and Metropolitan Police Museum (2.1 miles east). For a walk, there’s The Tarn and Summer Hill.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
It’s useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when you book and it will help the survey.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Do not go up yourself.
How we price storm damage roof reports
When we price a survey, we consider:
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
For a price for your roof in Eltham, call 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the roof. We will confirm the figure before booking.
What we need to know
There is no need for technical words. It is enough to let us know:
- What’s prompted the survey
- The address and postcode of the property
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or email us and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price before you book.