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Foots Cray Storm Damage Roof Report
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Foots Cray from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- New damp or leaks inside
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
Foots Cray roofs and the weather
About 2.8 miles north lies Danson House, a reminder of how long the area around Foots Cray has been built on. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. In outer London, interwar semis with hipped, tiled roofs sit alongside older slate-roofed terraces. Hips, bay roofs and later loft conversions are typical of those semis, if your home is one of them. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts.
If you let a flat or house near Sidcup station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over. If you live near a park such as Foots Cray Meadows, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
Foots Cray is about 1 mile south-east of Sidcup, in Greater London. Foots Cray is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and the South East. Our Greater London coverage includes Foots Cray and the places around it. We also survey roofs in London.
All of DA14 and BR5 is covered for storm damage roof reports. We cover properties on Cray Road, Evry Road and The Avenue. Main roads around Foots Cray include the A223, so getting to you is simple. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Ruxley (1 mile east), Albany Park (1 mile north-west), Upper Ruxley (1 mile east), Sidcup (1 mile north-west) and North Cray (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover London (11 miles north-west), City of Westminster (13 miles north-west), Marylebone (13 miles north-west), Kensington (15 miles north-west), St Pancras (13 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (11 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Foots Cray
In Foots Cray, that means homes and buildings near Foots Cray Meadows, Kemnal Technology College and Walsingham School. Foots Cray’s nearest station is Sidcup station, roughly 1.4 miles north. Other landmarks nearby include Metropolitan Police Museum (1.3 miles north-west) and Queen Mary's Hospital (0.6 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Summer Hill and The Warren.
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Foots Cray
Wear and tear is typically excluded from home insurance. That makes the difference between storm damage and old wear important. Our report records both: fresh breaks and recently moved slates or tiles, and older problems such as corroded nails or worn mortar. We give an honest view of what we see. How the policy applies is for your insurer to decide. If you’ve noticed stains appearing after strong winds and flashings pulled away from walls or stacks, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Many London homes are well over a century old and their roofs have been patched more than once, so a new leak can be the latest sign of wear rather than a single event. Telling wear from a one-off event matters, because insurers typically exclude wear and tear. A careful look in Foots Cray tells the two apart where the evidence allows. A written record with photos helps you explain what was found to whoever deals with it next.
Where we cannot see part of the roof, the report says so. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Place
- Foots Cray (DA14, BR5)
- Region
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What a survey costs
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- How big the roof is
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and which survey you book.
Getting in touch
Some details help us recommend the right survey and price. When you get in touch, it helps to mention:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details.
Places near Foots Cray
What else we do in Foots Cray
Why get it checked now?
Before temporary repairs, photograph the damage from ground level if it’s safe. That keeps a record of how it looked. Work on a London roof is rarely simple to arrange, with parking, neighbours and access all to think about. Knowing what’s needed early gives you time to plan it calmly.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Why book with us
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Photos and a written report every time
Read our cost guide and our case studies.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Don’t go up yourself.
Common roof problems in Foots Cray
Others book after an insurer has queried a claim. You get an independent record of what the roof shows. What happens next is up to the insurer.
Look out for signs like these:
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Water coming in after the storm
For an older house near a landmark such as Parish Church of All Saints, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
How the survey works
We do not take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can be seen safely is inspected, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. The survey usually takes an hour or two for a house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. From the street, a London terrace typically shows only its front slope or parapet, so in Foots Cray 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 you give us the date of the storm and what you’ve noticed, inside and out.
- We view the roof from wherever it can safely be seen, including the loft where there’s access.
- The damage is recorded with photographs, area by area.
- We note the likely cause, including any signs of wear that were there before the storm.
- You get a written report you can pass to your insurer.
Getting ready for the survey
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
How to book
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or send us an email whenever suits you.
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What we can’t see
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- A price for the repairs
- Negotiating a claim settlement
- Areas we can’t see safely
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Chimney stacks
- Slate and tile slopes
- Gutters and fascias
- Flashings
- Ridges and hips
- Flat roofs
Foots Cray: your questions answered
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Foots Cray?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Foots Cray?
Yes. We work right across London and South East England, and Foots Cray is part of that. Just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the property, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
How do I arrange a storm damage roof report in Foots Cray?
To book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us the address and what you want to find out. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
What do I do if water is coming in?
A roofer should handle temporary protection. Photograph the damage first if you can do so safely. We can record the damage in our report.
Will you check the loft?
Where it is relevant to the survey and there’s safe access, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We carry out surveys on any day of the week. To find a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.