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Hurlingham Storm Damage Roof Report
Storm damage roof reports in Hurlingham from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Roofs hit by falling trees
Landlords, agents and block managers in Hurlingham
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.
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, which helps when budgeting.
Storm damage roof report in Hurlingham: what you get
A storm damage roof report is an independent record of the damage to your roof after a storm. We record each area of damage, photograph it and note the likely cause. You can then give it to your insurer with your claim. The decision on any claim rests with your insurer and its policy wording. We are not loss adjusters and can’t say whether a claim will be paid. If you’ve noticed water coming in after the storm and gaps where slates or tiles have gone, we can find out what’s behind it.
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. In Hurlingham, we inspect what we can reach safely and are given access to. Let us know when the water shows, and in what kind of weather.
It is not only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend.
- Where
- Hurlingham (SW6, SW18, SW15)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Also near Hurlingham
What else we do in Hurlingham
Before and after the survey
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Hold on to fallen pieces of the roof where you can
- Get a roofer to make the roof safe if needed
- Keep receipts for any emergency work
- Do not go onto the roof to take pictures
Your insurer may send a loss adjuster to look at the damage. Our report gives you an independent record alongside theirs.
Keep the roof in good order between storms. Have loose slates, tiles and flashings seen to promptly.
Common questions in Hurlingham
How do I find out if my home in Hurlingham 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.
Will parking be an issue for a roof survey in Hurlingham?
Sometimes, yes. If Hurlingham has controlled parking where you are, a visitor permit is the easiest answer, and a driveway is even better.
Is wear and tear covered by insurance?
Wear and tear is not normally covered. We describe what looks like fresh storm damage and what looks older. The claim decision is your insurer’s.
My storm claim was turned down. What now?
Start by complaining to the insurer. The Financial Ombudsman Service may look at it if that does not resolve it. The Ombudsman asks about storm conditions, whether the damage is consistent with a storm and whether the storm was the main cause.
Who handles emergency protection after a storm?
A roofer should handle temporary protection. If it is safe, take photos before it goes on. We can record the damage in our report.
Can I check the roof after a storm?
Only from ground level or from windows. Never climb onto a roof after a storm. Binoculars can help you see damage from below and we will inspect the rest from safe positions.
Do you use drones?
Where it’s applicable and safe, yes. We are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where applicable.
Hurlingham roofs and the weather
Fulham Palace, about 0.7 miles west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Hurlingham. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof. Close to the centre of London, a great many houses are Victorian or Edwardian terraces, many of them roofed in Welsh slate. Many have butterfly roofs draining to a central valley gutter, with parapet walls and gutters hidden behind them. Shared chimney stacks, party-wall upstands and lead work come with this kind of house. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in.
For an older house near a landmark like St Dionis, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney. If you live near a park like Parsons Green (park), or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall. Shop and office owners around Putney Exchange may find that a leak can close part of a shop or office, so finding the cause quickly matters.
Hurlingham is about 2 miles south of Kensington, in Greater London. We cover Hurlingham and the rest of Greater London, as part of our work across London and the South East. Hurlingham is one of the towns and villages in Greater London where we work for storm damage roof reports.
Surveys in SW6, SW18 and SW15 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Local streets include Buer Road, Ewald Road and Dolby Road. Main roads around Hurlingham include the A304, which makes travel easy. Other places close to Hurlingham include Parsons Green (1 mile north), Walham Green (1 mile north-east), Chelsea Harbour (1 mile east), Sands End (1 mile east) and West Brompton (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover London (5 miles north-east), City of Westminster (4 miles north-east), Marylebone (4 miles north-east), St Pancras (5 miles north-east), Shoreditch (6 miles north-east) and Walthamstow (11 miles north-east).
Near you in Hurlingham
Around Hurlingham, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Duke of Cumberland pub, Queensmill School and Lady Margaret School and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Imperial Wharf station, roughly 0.8 miles east. Nearby you will also find Putney Exchange (0.9 miles south-west) and Chelsea Stadium Tour And Museum (0.8 miles north-east). The countryside around Hurlingham includes Battersea Park Lake and WWT London Wetland Centre.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
What we look for on each type of roof
Clay and concrete tiles
A missing tile lets rain reach the underlay. Each gap is recorded with a photo.
Slate roofs
Natural slate can last 100 years or more, but the nails frequently fail first. We look at whether slipped slates suggest storm damage, older wear or both.
The survey, step by step
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we will get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. In a London conversion, the way into the roof space is often from a communal landing or the top flat. Where that’s the case, access needs agreeing with whoever controls that landing. Everything else is planned around the building, not the postcode.
- We note the date of the storm and the damage you’ve seen.
- The roof is inspected from safe positions.
- 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.
Getting ready for the survey
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
Book a survey
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or email us and give us some details about the property and we’ll suggest the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
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Why get it checked now?
A few slipped slates can soon lead to wet timbers. Getting it recorded and repaired sooner is normally better. Any roof job in Hurlingham means planning around parking, neighbours and access. That is a good reason to find problems early, while there’s time to plan.
Prices start from £150, inc. VAT, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before you book.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Hurlingham
- PI and public liability insurance
- 98% of clients satisfied
- Package prices that include VAT
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.