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Storm damage roof report in Herne Hill, Greater London
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you spend money on it. Storm damage roof reports in Herne Hill, with photos and a clear written report.
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Loose or torn flashings
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
What affects the cost of storm damage roof reports
When we price a survey, we consider:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Which survey package you book
- Roof area
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What to tell us when you get in touch
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, let us know:
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- What’s prompted the survey
- Where the property is, with the postcode
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Storm damage roof report in Herne Hill: what you get
What counts as a storm depends on your policy, though many use gusts of about 55 mph. Your policy document sets out its own definition. We do not decide whether a storm met that test. Our part is recording the damage to your roof and its likely cause. Each area of damage is photographed, and the report is yours to pass on. The claim decision rests with your insurer. We survey gutters and fascias, slate and tile slopes and ridges and hips, and people most frequently book us about roofs hit by falling trees and lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles.
In converted houses and blocks across London, water from a roof can run a long way before it shows on a ceiling. That makes the source hard to pin down, and finding it matters for whoever has to deal with it. We look at what we are given access to in Herne Hill, inside and out. It is useful to know when the water appears and in what weather.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Location
- Herne Hill (SE22, SW2, SE24)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips from our surveys
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Read your policy wording on storm damage
- Record any water damage in rooms and the loft
- Tell your insurer about the damage promptly
- Note the date and time you first saw the damage
You’ll need a roofer’s quote for the repairs. They can use our report to see what needs doing.
A well-maintained roof stands up to storms better. Fix slipped slates, loose ridges and lifted flashings when you spot them.
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Herne Hill
How do I find out if my home in Herne Hill is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Herne Hill?
Yes, Herne Hill is within the area we cover. Our area covers London and South East England. You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details.
Is there a set wind speed for storm damage?
It varies by policy. About 55 mph is a common figure in many policies, but check your own wording.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that ahead of time, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
What does a storm damage report cost?
A storm damage report starts from £150. Commercial and larger roofs are quoted on size. Repair costs are not part of the report.
Are you loss adjusters?
No. Our report is an independent record for you to use. Your insurer may appoint its own loss adjuster.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Landlords and agents in Herne Hill book surveys as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photos, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, and the report can go to both. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.
Wind, rain and roofs in Herne Hill
Close to the centre of London, a great many houses are Victorian or Edwardian terraces, many of them roofed in Welsh slate. From the street you may see only a parapet, with a butterfly roof and a valley gutter behind it draining to the back. In a house like that, shared stacks, party-wall upstands and lead flashings all need looking at as far as they can be seen. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in. The wider area around Herne Hill has a long history of building, with Kingswood House about 1.7 miles south. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters.
Anyone responsible for a site like Judith Kerr Primary School will know that tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back. For an older house near a landmark such as Saint Faith's, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in.
Herne Hill is about 3 miles south of London, in Greater London. In Herne Hill, as across Greater London, every roof gets the same careful survey. Across Greater London, we cover Herne Hill and the places around it.
All of SE22, SW2 and SE24 is within our area for storm damage roof reports, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you need a storm damage roof report at a property on Jelf Road, Dewey Lane and Talma Road or anywhere close by, we can help. Herne Hill is on the A204 and A2214, so it is easy for us to get to. Close by, we survey roofs in Dulwich Village (1 mile south-east), East Dulwich (1 mile north-east), Dulwich (1 mile south-east), Denmark Hill (1 mile north) and Camberwell (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include London (3 miles north), City of Westminster (5 miles north-west), Marylebone (5 miles north-west), Kensington (6 miles north-west), St Pancras (5 miles north) and Shoreditch (5 miles north).
Around Herne Hill
We work in homes and buildings around The Charter School, Half Moon pub and Belair Park. There is a railway station in Herne Hill itself: North Dulwich station. Other landmarks nearby include Surrey Quays Shopping Centre (3.5 miles north-east) and House of Dreams Museum (0.7 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Battersea Park Lake and Knight's Hill.
The survey, step by step
We check the roof from outside and, where it is relevant and there’s safe access, from inside the roof space too. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging. The whole visit typically takes an hour or two for most houses; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. From the street, a London terrace normally shows only its front slope or parapet, so a visit in Herne Hill moves between viewpoints: the pavement, upstairs windows, the loft and any safe spot at the back. If other people live in the building, let us know who can let us into the shared parts.
- You tell us what happened and whether a roofer has made the roof safe.
- Inside, we look for signs of water in the loft and rooms below.
- We view the roof from safe positions.
- Storm damage and older wear are recorded separately where we can.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
How to prepare
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Booking a survey
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
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What happens if roof problems are left?
A clear, independent record helps you explain the damage to your insurer. It records the damage and what seems to have caused it, alongside any photos you took yourself. Work on a London roof is rarely simple to arrange, with parking, neighbours and access all to think about. That is a good reason to find problems early, while there is time to plan.
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, including VAT, and we’ll tell you which fits.
Why book with us
- Clear package prices, with VAT included
- An independent look at the roof
- Every finding written up with photos
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
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Do you need a storm damage roof report in Herne Hill?
Landlords and building managers often need a written record after a storm. It helps when explaining damage to a building owner or insurer.
Most people get in touch after spotting one of these:
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
Living close to Belair Park is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Is VAT included in the price?
- What insurance they carry