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Storm Damage Roof Report in Hooley
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Hooley. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Flat roof edges peeled back
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Hooley
Storms tend to find the weak points on a roof. Slates and tiles slip or blow off, ridge and hip tiles lift, flashings pull away and flat roof coverings can tear. Falling branches can cause damage too. We record the damage on your roof and photograph each part. Where we also see signs of older wear, the report records that too. We survey gutters and fascias, flat roofs and slate and tile slopes, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are lead lifted at abutments and slates and tiles blown off the roof.
London’s Victorian and Edwardian roofs have frequently been repaired many times. Insurers typically exclude wear and tear, so it’s useful to know whether damage is old or new. A careful look in Hooley tells the two apart where the evidence allows. Photographs and a written account give you something specific to show an insurer, a landlord or a roofer.
Where we can’t see part of the roof, the report says so. That way, it is clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Location
- Hooley (CR5, RH1)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out by urgency where it matters.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photos included.
What affects the cost of storm damage roof reports
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Roof area
- Height and safe access
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
Prices start from £150, with VAT included, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both inc. VAT. You’ll know the price for your roof before booking.
What to tell us when you get in touch
We will normally ask about:
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- The address and postcode of the property
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
We confirm the price for your roof before booking, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Honest limits
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- Whether your insurer will pay the claim
- Repair costs or quotes for the work
- Your insurer’s view of the claim
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you before you book. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Flashings
- Ridges and hips
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- Slate and tile slopes
- Gutters and fascias
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Hooley
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Hooley?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Is parking a problem for a survey in Hooley?
It depends on the street. Where there are permit zones, a visitor permit or nearby pay-and-display bay works well, and a driveway is even better.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We carry out surveys on any day of the week. To find a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Do you act for me with my insurer?
No. We are not loss adjusters and don’t act for you with the insurer. We provide an independent record of the roof, which you can pass to your insurer.
Can I check the roof after a storm?
Stay off the roof. Photograph the damage from below or from a window. Note the date and time, and photograph any damage inside.
Do you work in Hooley?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, Hooley included.
What if the roof was already worn?
Wear and tear is typically excluded from home insurance. We note both storm damage and older defects, so it is clear what we found. How the policy applies is up to your insurer.
How it works
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe. A typical visit takes an hour or two at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. In Hooley, visits are available on weekdays and at weekends. London parking is often by permit or pay-and-display, so it helps to know what’s near you. Upstairs rooms at the back are useful too, as they often give the best view of a rear addition.
- You tell us what happened and whether a roofer has made the roof safe.
- We check inside, including the loft where there is access, for water damage.
- We view the roof from safe positions.
- Storm damage and older wear are recorded separately where we can.
- You receive the written report with photographs.
Before we arrive
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Leave side gates unlocked
Arrange a survey
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or drop us an email, and we will ask about the building and what you need. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
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What you can safely check yourself
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us as you book, as it helps us focus the survey.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey.
Do you need a storm damage roof report in Hooley?
Gusts work at anything on a roof that’s loose or exposed. Driving rain then gets in through the gaps. People usually call us after a storm, once they’ve noticed damage or a leak.
Most people get in touch after spotting one of these:
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Damaged ridges and hips
Shop and office owners around The Belfry may find that a quick answer on where water is coming in keeps a business running.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- What the survey won’t cover
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Places near Hooley
Other services in Hooley
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Hooley
Further from the centre, London’s housing takes in interwar semis with hipped roofs in clay or concrete tiles as well as slate-roofed terraces. On a semi of that age, the small roofs over the bays, the hip tiles and any later dormer each need their own look. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts. If your home is older, it’s worth knowing whether it’s listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas.
For a London address like Hooley, it helps to know about controlled parking before the day, along with any off-street space. If you own a rental within reach of Chipstead station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer straight away.
Hooley is about 2 miles south-west of Coulsdon, in Greater London. In Hooley, as across Greater London, every roof gets the same careful survey. Our area takes in places right across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Crawley.
All of CR5 and RH1 is covered for storm damage roof reports, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We cover properties on Church Lane Avenue, Church Lane Drive and Brighton Road. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Netherne on-the-Hill (1 mile east), Merstham (2 miles south), Mugswell (2 miles south-west), Gatton (2 miles south) and South Merstham (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover London (15 miles north), City of Westminster (15 miles north), Kensington (15 miles north), Brompton (14 miles north), Stockwell (12 miles north) and Orpington (13 miles north-east).
What’s near Hooley
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The White Hart pub and Shabden Park and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Chipstead station, roughly 1.4 miles north-west. Well-known places in the area include East Surrey Museum (3.4 miles east) and St Lawrence's Hospital (2.5 miles east). Open spaces near Hooley include Colley Hill and South London Downs National Nature Reserve.