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Storm Damage Roof Report in Foxbury
Wondering about the roof at a property in Foxbury? You can book a storm damage roof report in Foxbury and across Greater London.
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Broken or displaced guttering
How the survey works
It is useful to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit normally takes about 1–2 hours for a house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Surveys in Foxbury can be booked for any day of the week. London parking is frequently by permit or pay-and-display, so it is useful to know what’s near you. Upstairs rooms at the back are useful too, as they frequently give the best view of a rear addition.
- We start with the details: when the storm hit and what damage you can see.
- The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows and from the loft space where it is safe.
- We photograph and record every area of damage we can see.
- The likely cause is recorded, along with any evidence of older wear.
- We send you a written report with photos, ready to give to your insurer.
Getting ready for the survey
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Booking a survey
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form, tell us about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Related advice
How a storm damage roof report works in Foxbury
After a storm, safety comes first. Take photos from the ground or from windows, and don’t climb onto the roof. If water is coming in, a roofer can put temporary protection in place. We then record the damage in a report you can pass to your insurer. Hold on to receipts for anything you pay for. We’re frequently asked to look into torn or lifted flat roof coverings and stains appearing after strong winds, across gutters and fascias, chimney stacks and slate and tile slopes.
In converted houses and blocks across London, water from a roof can run a long way before it shows on a ceiling, 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. We look at what we are given access to in Foxbury, inside and out. It is useful to know when the water appears and in what weather.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Place
- Foxbury (DA14, BR7, DA15)
- Region
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Practical tips
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Report the damage to your insurer as soon as you can
- Check how your policy defines a storm
- Keep invoices for temporary repairs
- Do not go onto the roof to take pictures
The report is emailed to you, and you decide what to send to your insurer. It is your record to use.
Have overhanging branches looked at by a tree surgeon. They can damage the roof in high winds.
What affects the price in Foxbury
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The shape of the roof and its details
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
Getting in touch
What helps most when you contact us:
- When you need the report by
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- The property’s address and postcode
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
For a price for storm damage roof reports in Foxbury, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us give you an accurate price.
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Foxbury
Is parking a problem for a survey in Foxbury?
In much of London, parking needs planning: a visitor permit or a bay close to the door helps a lot.
Do you cover Foxbury?
Yes, Foxbury is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
My storm claim was turned down. What now?
Raise it with your insurer first. If it is not resolved, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to help. The Ombudsman asks about storm conditions, whether the damage is consistent with a storm and whether the storm was the main cause.
How do I book a survey in Foxbury?
To book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know the address and what you’d like to know. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
What if the roof was already worn?
Insurers usually exclude wear and tear. We describe what looks like fresh storm damage and what looks older. The claim decision is your insurer’s.
Will my insurer pay out if I get a storm damage report?
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 are storm damage reports priced?
A storm damage report starts from £150. Commercial and larger roofs are quoted on size. The report doesn’t include repair costs.
Common roof problems in Foxbury
Storms don’t only affect pitched roofs. Wind can lift edges and tear coverings, and blocked outlets can leave water ponding after heavy rain. We record what we find on flat and pitched roofs alike.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Loose or torn flashings
Take a building like Chislehurst School for Girls: water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot.
What to check before booking
- Will the report include photos?
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Is VAT included in the price?
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Storm damage roof reports in Foxbury: local notes
With Eltham Palace about 2.6 miles north-west, Foxbury sits in an area with a long building history. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters. 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. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in.
If you live near a park such as Chislehurst Common, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys. For an older house near a landmark such as Christ Church, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in.
Foxbury is about 1 mile east of Chislehurst, in Greater London. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Foxbury can all book storm damage roof reports. Our Greater London coverage includes Foxbury. For surveys nearby, see our London page.
Postcode districts we cover here for storm damage roof reports: DA14, BR7 and DA15. We offer storm damage roof reports to properties on Kemnal Road, Sydney Road and Carlton Road. We also cover the places around Foxbury: Longlands (1 mile north), Chislehurst (1 mile west), New Eltham (1 mile north-west), Elmstead (2 miles west) and Coldharbour (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover London (10 miles north-west), City of Westminster (12 miles north-west), Marylebone (12 miles north-west), Kensington (14 miles north-west), St Pancras (12 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (10 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Foxbury
Around Foxbury, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Chislehurst Common, Mead Road Infant School and The Bulls Head Public House. The closest station to Foxbury is Sidcup station, about 1.2 miles north-east. Well-known places in the area include The Glades (3.3 miles west) and Queen Mary's Hospital (0.6 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Summer Hill and The Tarn.
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Leave it or get it looked at?
Once the storm has passed, damage that looked minor can let water in for months. Getting it recorded and repaired sooner is usually better. Many older London roofs have only old felt under the slates, or no underlay at all, so a slipped slate can soon mean water inside. Left alone, that means wet timbers and plaster, which is a far bigger job than the roof fault itself.
For a price for your roof in Foxbury, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the roof. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
Why book us in Foxbury
- 98% customer satisfaction
- An independent view of the roof
- PI and public liability insurance
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.
What you can safely check yourself
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
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. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.