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Storm damage roof report in Forest Hill, Greater London
An independent record of roof damage after a storm for Forest Hill, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
What we look for on each type of roof
Clay and concrete tiles
A missing tile lets rain reach the underlay. We photograph each gap.
Ridge and hip tiles
The ridge and hips are among the most exposed parts of a roof. The survey notes loose, cracked or missing ridge and hip tiles.
Storm damage roof report in Forest Hill
Our storm damage report gives you an independent, written record of how a storm has affected your roof. We record each area of damage, photograph it and note the likely cause. It’s yours to pass to your insurer. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. We’re not loss adjusters, and we can’t tell you whether a claim will succeed. If you are worried about cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind and slipped or missing slates or tiles, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Water getting into a London home often comes from a detail you cannot see from the street: a butterfly roof’s central valley gutter, a parapet gutter, a chimney flashing or a flat roof over a back addition. Whether you are tracing a leak or recording storm damage in Forest Hill, those are among the first places to look. A hidden gutter that overflows can send water a long way before it shows.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent.
- Where
- Forest Hill (SE23, SE22, SE26)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How we price storm damage roof reports
When we price a survey, we consider:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- How big the roof is
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Helping us price your survey
We will usually ask about:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- When you need the report by
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from ground level or a window. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
What happens on the day
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from each safe vantage point, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. Most visits take between one and two hours at most homes, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. From the street, a London terrace normally shows only its front slope or parapet, so a visit in Forest Hill moves between viewpoints: the pavement, upstairs windows, the loft and any safe spot at the back. Shared stairs or a basement flat? Let us know who holds the keys.
- We note the date of the storm and the damage you’ve seen.
- We look at 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.
How to prepare
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Getting a price
To get a price for storm damage roof reports in Forest Hill, ring 07833 053749 or email us. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us give you an accurate price.
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Why it is worth a survey now in Forest Hill
It helps to get a record soon after the storm, while the damage is fresh. Further storms and quick fixes can make the picture less clear. Behind a London parapet, a blocked gutter can sit full of water without anyone seeing it. By the time a ceiling stains, the timbers underneath may have been wet for a while.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Forest Hill
- Every finding written up with photos
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- An independent look at the roof
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
See our cost guide or our case studies.
Forest Hill roofs and the weather
Kingswood House, about 1.6 miles south-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Forest Hill. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Many homes in inner London are Victorian and Edwardian terraces, often with Welsh slate roofs. Behind many of their parapets sit butterfly roofs and valley gutters that can’t be seen from the pavement. In a house like that, shared stacks, party-wall upstands and lead flashings all need looking at as far as they can be seen. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from.
If you run a business near Lewisham Shopping Centre, a quick answer on where water is coming in keeps a business running. If you own a rental within reach of Honor Oak Park station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused. If you look after a building such as Fairlawn Primary School, a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside.
Forest Hill is about 2 miles south-east of East Dulwich, in Greater London. In Forest Hill, as across Greater London, every roof gets the same careful survey. Our area takes in places right across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages.
Here we cover the SE23, SE22 and SE26 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. If you need a storm damage roof report at a property on Ewart Road, London Road and Rojack Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Honor Oak (1 mile north), Perry Vale (1 mile south-east), Brockley (1 mile north-east), Crofton Park (1 mile north-east) and Dulwich (1 mile west). Further out, we also cover London (4 miles north-west), City of Westminster (6 miles north-west), Marylebone (6 miles north-west), Kensington (7 miles north-west), St Pancras (6 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (6 miles north).
Landmarks near Forest Hill
Around Forest Hill, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Allenby Tutorial Trust, Capitol Cinema pub and Harris Girls' Academy East Dulwich, among other places. The nearest railway station is Honor Oak Park station, about 0.5 miles north-east. A little further out are Greenwich Castle (3.1 miles north-east) and Horniman Museum and Gardens (0.5 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include One Tree Hill and Knight's Hill.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Forest Hill
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the addresses.
FAQs for Forest Hill
Do you cover Forest Hill?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs.
Will parking be an issue for a roof survey in Forest Hill?
Parking in Forest Hill, as in most of London, takes a little planning: a visitor permit or a nearby bay makes the day run more smoothly, so mention what’s available when booking.
Who handles emergency protection after a storm?
Emergency temporary protection is a job for a roofer. Photograph the damage first if you can do so safely. Our report then records the roof.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there is safe access. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging, as far as the space allows.
Can you tell me if my claim will be paid?
The decision is your insurer’s, not ours. Our report records what is damaged, with photos, and the likely cause, which you can pass to your insurer.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
DIY checks: what’s safe
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.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.