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Storm damage roof report in Force Green, Greater London
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Force Green. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
How a storm damage roof report works in Force Green
The Financial Ombudsman asks three questions when it looks at storm complaints: whether there were storm conditions around the date, whether the damage fits a storm, and whether the storm was the main cause. We record what the roof shows about the damage and its likely cause. Weather records for the date are for you or your insurer to check. Common reasons to book are loose or broken chimney pots and cowls and damaged gutters and fascias, across slate and tile slopes, chimney stacks and ridges and hips.
In a London flat, water can travel some way before it shows. Tracing it back matters, both for dealing with the cause and for any insurance claim. In Force Green, we inspect what we can reach safely and are given access to. Let us know when the water shows, and in what kind of weather.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. It is useful right away, and a good reference for later, for example when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Where
- Force Green (TN16)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Prices for storm damage roof reports in Force Green
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The size of the roof
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before booking.
What we need to know
What helps most when you contact us:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- What’s prompted the survey
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
What we do, step by step
Every visit follows the same pattern: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from each safe vantage point, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. It usually takes an hour or two at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. In a London area like Force Green, the main things to sort out are parking and access: let us know about parking, the floor the property is on, any shared entrance and loft access. On the day, the roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from inside the roof space and from the roof where it is safe.
- We start with what you’ve seen and any temporary repairs.
- Inside, we look for signs of water in the loft and rooms below.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, windows and the roof where it’s safe.
- Storm damage and older wear are recorded separately where we can.
- You receive the written report with photos.
Before the survey
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Let us know where we can park nearby
How to book
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Advice
Why act early in Force Green
Knowing whether older wear played a part helps you understand your position. We record storm damage and older defects, so there are no surprises later. In a London terrace or conversion, a roof defect rarely stays your problem alone: a blocked parapet gutter or slipped slate can let water into the flat below or the house next door. Finding it early keeps the work smaller.
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Why book us in Force Green
- Photographs and a written report every time
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- 98% of customers satisfied
Read what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Force Green
Do you carry out roof surveys in Force Green?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, and Force Green is part of that. You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
How do I find out if my home in Force Green is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
What if my insurer declines the claim?
Complain to your insurer first. If you are still unhappy, you may be able to take it to the Financial Ombudsman Service. An independent report can add to your evidence, but we can’t say how it will turn out.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Do I need to be at home?
It depends on what we need to see. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in, while outside access can be discussed as you book.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. It’s 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.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days when booking.
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What you can safely check yourself
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That’s where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
What we look for on each type of roof
Ridge and hip tiles
Water can get in where ridge tiles have moved. Each one is recorded with photos.
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.
Common roof problems in Force Green
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.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- New damp or leaks inside
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of St Mary the Virgin, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in.
What to check before booking
- What exactly goes into their report
- Their insurance cover
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Whether VAT is added on top
Wind, rain and roofs in Force Green
Historic houses such as Quebec House, about 0.8 miles south, show how far back building in the area around Force Green goes. 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 a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. 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.
If you let a flat or house near Oxted station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused. Force Green is in London, so parking needs planning: let us know about parking bays, permits or a driveway when you book.
Force Green is about 5 miles west of Sevenoaks, in Greater London. If you are in Force Green, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Force Green is one of the places in Greater London where we work. There is also a page for Crawley.
Storm damage roof reports in TN16 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you’re just outside Force Green, we cover Westerham (1 mile south), South Street (2 miles north-west), Moorhouse Bank (2 miles south-west), Tatsfield (2 miles north-west) and Titsey (2 miles west). We also work in nearby towns like Orpington (7 miles north), New Cross (14 miles north), Thornton Heath (12 miles north-west), Croydon (10 miles north-west), East Dulwich (14 miles north-west) and Plumstead (14 miles north).
Landmarks near Force Green
In Force Green, that means homes and buildings near The Olde House At Home Public House and the streets around them. The closest station to Force Green is Oxted station, about 3.8 miles south-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Tandridge Priory (2.7 miles south-west). For a walk, there’s Dryhill Nature Reserve and Betsom's Hill.