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Storm damage roof report in Hither Green, Greater London
Not sure what state the roof is in? We carry out storm damage roof reports in Hither Green and across Greater London, with plain-English findings.
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
How the survey works
The visit has one job: to see as much of the roof as can be seen safely and record it clearly. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit typically takes an hour or two at most homes, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Surveys in Hither Green can be booked for any day of the week. London parking is frequently by permit or pay-and-display, so it helps to know what’s near you, and to clear a path to the loft hatch. Upstairs rooms at the back are useful too, as they often give the best view of a rear addition.
- You tell us when the storm was and what damage you’ve seen.
- The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows and from the loft space where it is safe.
- The damage is recorded with photos, area by area.
- The likely cause is recorded, along with any evidence of older wear.
- You get a written report you can pass to your insurer.
Before the survey
- Keep pets in another room
- Let us know about parking near the property
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
Getting a price
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email, let us know about the property and we’ll point you to the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
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Storm damage roof report in Hither Green
After a storm, it is useful to have a clear record of what happened to your roof. We photograph the damage, describe it and note whether it fits storm damage, older wear or both. We are not loss adjusters and can’t tell you if your claim will succeed. What you get is an independent view of the roof’s condition. If you’ve noticed lead lifted at abutments and gaps where slates or tiles have gone, we can find out what’s behind it, on chimney stacks, flat roofs and gutters and fascias alike.
London’s Victorian and Edwardian roofs have often been repaired many times. Telling wear from a one-off event matters, because insurers usually exclude wear and tear. That is as true in Hither Green as anywhere in London. A written record with photographs helps you explain what was found to whoever deals with it next.
Where we cannot see part of the roof, the report says so. That way, it is clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Where
- Hither Green (SE13, SE12, SE6)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Practical tips
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. A few suggestions:
- Keep receipts for any emergency work
- Hold on to fallen pieces of the roof where you can
- Do not go onto the roof to take pictures
- Check your policy for how to report damage
Your insurer may send a loss adjuster to look at the damage. You will have your own independent record to refer to.
Keep the roof in good order between storms. Have loose slates, tiles and flashings seen to promptly.
Why get it checked now?
It’s useful to get a record soon after the storm, while the damage is fresh. Later weather and temporary repairs can make it harder to see what happened. 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 unchecked, water soaks into timber and plaster and the damage spreads.
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, including VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Why book us in Hither Green
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Packages from £150, inc. VAT
- An independent view of the roof
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
Read our cost guide and our case studies.
How we price storm damage roof reports
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- House, block, shop or office
- The size of the roof
- Building height and the viewpoints available
Every price we give includes VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for the job before you book.
What to let us know when you get in touch
What helps most when you contact us:
- The address and postcode of the property
- The kind of building and roof involved
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
If you are buying, it is useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or email us whenever suits you.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
FAQs for Hither Green
Is my home in Hither Green listed or in a conservation area?
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 Hither Green?
Parking in Hither Green, as in most of London, takes a little planning: a visitor permit or a bay close to the door helps a lot.
How should I record storm damage myself?
Please do not climb onto the roof. Photograph the damage from below or from a window. Record the date and any damage inside as well.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys run on any day of the week. To find a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
What do I do if water is coming in?
Emergency cover over a damaged roof should be arranged with a roofer. If it’s safe, photograph the damage before it is covered. Keep receipts for any emergency work.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing are not part of what we do. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, like cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings, and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
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What a storm damage roof report looks like in Hither Green
About 2 miles north lies Queen's House, a reminder of how long the area around Hither Green has been built on. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Inner London’s Victorian and Edwardian terraces often have Welsh slate roofs. 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. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts.
If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for example near Lewisham Shopping Centre, a quick answer on where water is coming in keeps a business running. If you live near a park such as Manor House Gardens, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys. For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Swithun, leaks on older roofs often start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks.
Hither Green is about 2 miles south-east of New Cross, in Greater London. Hither Green is one of many places we visit across Greater London. Hither Green is one of the places in Greater London we cover for storm damage roof reports.
We work across the SE13, SE12 and SE6 postcode area for storm damage roof reports and the streets around it. We offer storm damage roof reports to properties on Old Road, Manor Lane and Pascoe Road. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Lee (1 mile east), Ladywell (1 mile west), Lewisham (1 mile north-west), Catford (1 mile south-west) and Horn Park (1 mile east). Further out, we also cover London (5 miles north-west), City of Westminster (8 miles north-west), Marylebone (8 miles north-west), Kensington (9 miles west), St Pancras (7 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (6 miles north-west).
What’s near Hither Green
We work in homes and buildings around International Academy of Greenwich, The Edmund Halley pub and Manor House Gardens, among other places. Hither Green has its own railway station: Hither Green station. Well-known places in the area include Lewisham Shopping Centre (0.9 miles north-west) and University Hospital Lewisham (0.7 miles west). The countryside around Hither Green includes Brookmill Road Local Nature Reserve and Summer Hill.
How the survey changes by roof type
Ridge and hip tiles
Water can get in where ridge tiles have moved. Each one is recorded with photos.
Slate roofs
Broken slates and slates that have slid out of place are common after a storm. Each area is photographed and described.