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Storm damage roof report in Honor Oak, Greater London
An experienced roof surveyor for storm damage roof reports in Honor Oak. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Honor Oak
Is my home in Honor Oak listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Can parking be tricky for a visit in Honor Oak?
Normally it’s manageable with a little notice. Let us know the parking rules on your street and we’ll work around them.
Will you deal with the insurance company for me?
No. Our report is an independent record for you to use. Your insurer may appoint its own loss adjuster.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. It is a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only when it is safe. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. We use safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where applicable, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
Do you look in the roof space?
If the survey needs it and the loft space can be reached safely, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch, and if the loft cannot be reached safely, the report says so.
How long is the visit?
That depends on the size and shape of the roof, but most surveys take between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. The report is sent afterwards by email.
Storm damage roof report in Honor Oak: what you get
The Financial Ombudsman looks at three things when it considers a storm damage complaint: whether there were storm conditions around the date, whether the damage fits a storm, and whether the storm was the main cause. We record what the roof shows about the damage and its likely cause. Weather records for the date are for you or your insurer to check. If you’re worried about holes or cracks caused by debris and slipped or missing slates or tiles, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on ridges and hips, chimney stacks and slate and tile slopes alike.
Many London homes are well over a century old and their roofs have been patched more than once, so a new leak can be the latest sign of wear rather than a single event. Insurers typically exclude wear and tear, so it helps to know whether damage is old or new. A careful look in Honor Oak tells the two apart where the evidence allows. A written record with photos helps you explain what was found to whoever deals with it next.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. It’s useful straight away, and a good reference for later.
- Where
- Honor Oak (SE23, SE22, SE4)
- Region
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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When you need someone else
We only report whatever is safely visible on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- Acting for you with the insurer
- Damage hidden under coverings or inside the structure, without opening up
- A decision on your insurance claim
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll suggest the right survey before booking. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Gutters and fascias
- Ridges and hips
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flashings
How the survey works
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photographs as we go and make notes for the report. It typically takes an hour or two at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. Many London properties are flats or terraces with no side access, so the back of the roof is frequently seen from upstairs windows, from inside or, where a flight is allowed, from the air. Mention any building rules, key holders or managing agents as you book.
- You let us know when the storm was and what damage you’ve seen.
- The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows and from the loft space where it’s safe.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- We check whether the damage fits storm damage, older wear or both.
- You get a written report you can pass to your insurer.
Before the survey
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
Getting a price
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details.
Advice
Before and after the survey
Getting the most from a storm damage roof report starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Photograph the damage safely from below
- Ask a roofer for emergency temporary protection if water is coming in
- Keep any slates, tiles or debris that fall, if it’s safe to do so
- Record any water damage in rooms and the loft
You get the report by email and pass it to your insurer yourself. We do not deal with the insurer on your behalf.
Keep records of roof work and surveys. They help show the roof was in good order before a storm.
How the survey changes by roof type
Flat roof coverings
On flat roofs, storms can lift edges and tear membranes. We record any damage and where it is.
Clay and concrete tiles
Tiles without fixings can move more easily in wind. We note what we can see of how tiles are fixed.
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Honor Oak
Welsh slate on Victorian and Edwardian terraces is a familiar sight across inner London. A butterfly roof with a central valley gutter, tucked behind a parapet wall, is common on these houses. 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. With Kingswood House about 1.9 miles south-west, Honor Oak sits in an area with a long building history. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for example near Lewisham Shopping Centre, water through a ceiling can damage stock and close a sales floor, so the source needs finding fast. Living close to Peckham Rye is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
Honor Oak is about 2 miles south-west of New Cross, in Greater London. We carry out storm damage roof reports for householders, landlords and businesses in Honor Oak and the surrounding area. Honor Oak is one of the towns and villages in Greater London we cover for storm damage roof reports.
We work across SE23, SE22 and SE4 for storm damage roof reports. Local streets include Rye Road, Ewart Road and Bovill Road, and we cover them all. Close by, we survey roofs in Forest Hill (1 mile south), Brockley (1 mile east), Crofton Park (1 mile east), Nunhead (1 mile north) and Telegraph Hill (1 mile north). 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 (5 miles north).
What’s near Honor Oak
Around Honor Oak, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Allenby Tutorial Trust, Peckham Rye and Herne Tavern, among other places. Honor Oak has its own railway station: Honor Oak Park station. Nearby you’ll also find Lewisham Shopping Centre (1.9 miles north-east) and Horniman Museum and Gardens (0.8 miles south-west). The countryside around Honor Oak includes One Tree Hill and Battersea Park Lake.
Common roof problems in Honor Oak
Roofs that were already worn are more likely to suffer in a storm. Corroded nails on slate roofs, worn mortar on ridges and old flashings can all give way. We record recent damage alongside older defects.
People usually book a survey after spotting something like this:
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
Take a building like St Francesca Cabrini Primary School: on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
What you can safely check yourself
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
You can learn a lot from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please do not climb up for a closer look.