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Storm Damage Roof Report in Furzedown
We carry out storm damage roof reports in Furzedown and the rest of Greater London. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
How a storm damage roof report works in Furzedown
Each roof is looked at from the safest viewpoints available: from ground level, from windows and higher points, from the loft space and from the roof where it is safe. Every area of damage is photographed and described. We note any part we couldn’t see. You get a photo-illustrated written report to give to your insurer. If you’ve noticed torn or lifted flat roof coverings and lead lifted at abutments, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
London’s Victorian and Edwardian roofs have frequently been repaired many times. Telling wear from a one-off event matters, because insurers normally exclude wear and tear. That is as true in Furzedown as anywhere in London. Photos and a written account give you something specific to show an insurer, a landlord or a roofer.
We write the report in plain English, so you don’t need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photo where possible, and recommendations are put by urgency where it matters.
- Where
- Furzedown (SW16, SW17, CR4)
- Region
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Furzedown
Welsh slate on Victorian and Edwardian terraces is a familiar sight across inner London. From the street you may see only a parapet, with a butterfly roof and a valley gutter behind it draining to the back. Lead flashings, party-wall upstands and shared chimney stacks are typical of these houses, if yours is one of them. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts. The wider area around Furzedown has a long history of building, with Kingswood House about 2.9 miles east. 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.
If you run a business near Southside Wandsworth, a leak can close part of a shop or office, so finding the cause quickly matters. Homes near green spaces such as Figge's Marsh can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Furzedown is about 3 miles east of Wimbledon, in Greater London. Surveys in Furzedown work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. We cover towns and villages across Greater London. London is in our area too.
We work across SW16, SW17 and CR4 for storm damage roof reports. Local streets include Deal Road, Links Road and Seely Road, and we cover them all. Furzedown is on the A216, so it’s easy for us to get to. We also cover Streatham Park (1 mile north-east), Tooting (1 mile west), Tooting Bec (1 mile west), Streatham (1 mile east) and Colliers Wood (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include London (6 miles north-east), City of Westminster (6 miles north), Marylebone (6 miles north), Kensington (6 miles north-west), St Pancras (7 miles north) and Shoreditch (8 miles north-east).
Around Furzedown
We work in homes and buildings around The Holland Tringham pub, Figge's Marsh and Furzedown Secondary School, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Tooting station, about 0.6 miles south-west of the centre. Nearby you will also find St Benedict's Hospital (under half a mile west) and London Sewing Machine Museum (0.9 miles north-west). The countryside around Furzedown includes Battersea Park Lake and Knight's Hill.
Tips that help
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Photograph damage inside the house too
- Look at what your policy says about wear and tear
- Check your policy for how to report damage
- Keep a note of the date of the storm
Your insurer may send a loss adjuster to look at the damage. You’ll have your own independent record to refer to.
Ask a tree specialist about branches over the roof. Branches can hit or scrape the roof in a storm.
Towns and villages near Furzedown
Also in Furzedown
Common roof problems in Furzedown
Falling trees and branches can damage roofs in high winds. The report shows what was hit and the damage caused, with photographs.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Water coming in after the storm
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Graveney School, tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- How long the report takes to arrive
Furzedown questions
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Furzedown?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Can parking be tricky for a visit in Furzedown?
Parking in Furzedown, 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.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys run seven days a week. To find a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Can I check the roof after a storm?
Only from the ground or from windows. Don’t use a ladder or go onto the roof. With binoculars, you can see a lot from the ground and we’ll inspect the rest from safe positions.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Furzedown
Landlords, agents and building managers in Furzedown and across Greater London can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, call 07833 053749 or email us.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed ahead of time. We survey on any day of the week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
What happens if roof problems are left?
A few slipped slates can soon lead to wet timbers. Acting quickly normally means less damage overall. In Furzedown, as in much of London, water from a roof defect can reach a neighbour’s home as easily as yours: a blocked parapet gutter or slipped slate can let water into the flat below or the house next door. Dealing with it early is far less disruptive.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, inc. VAT. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Furzedown
- Packages from £150, inc. VAT
- An independent look at the roof
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
Read how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.
How the survey works
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photos as we go and make notes for the report. It usually takes between one and two hours at a typical home, or half a day or so for a commercial building. From the street, a London terrace usually shows only its front slope or parapet, so a visit in Furzedown moves between viewpoints: the pavement, upstairs windows, the loft and any safe spot at the back. Shared stairs or a basement flat? Tell us who holds the keys.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- We look at the roof from wherever it is safe.
- We record and photograph the damage.
- We note the likely cause and any signs of older wear.
- We send you the report by email for your insurer.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
Booking a survey
We confirm the price for your survey before booking, so you know the cost up front. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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DIY checks: what’s safe
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we check the roof.
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.