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Storm Damage Roof Report in Kenley
Storm damage roof reports in Kenley from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
Common roof problems in Kenley
When you claim, your insurer may ask for evidence of the damage and its cause. An independent report gives you a clear record to send. The decision still rests with the insurer.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Water coming in after the storm
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
Shop and office owners around St George's Walk may find that a leak can close part of a shop or office, so finding the cause quickly matters.
What to check before booking
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
How a storm damage roof report works in Kenley
If your roof has been damaged, stay safe first. Take photos from ground level or from windows, and do not climb onto the roof. Emergency temporary protection, such as covering an opening, is a job for a roofer. We then record the damage in a report you can pass to your insurer. Keep receipts for any emergency work. If you’ve noticed gaps where slates or tiles have gone and holes or cracks caused by debris, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
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 Kenley, we inspect what we can reach safely and are given access to. It’s useful to know when the water appears and in what weather.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Location
- Kenley (CR8, CR2)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Storm damage roof reports around Kenley
Historic houses such as Addington Palace, about 3.3 miles north-east, show how far back building in the area around Kenley goes. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Outer London has plenty of Victorian and Edwardian terraces with slate roofs, but also a great many interwar semis, frequently with hipped roofs in clay or concrete tiles. Bay roofs, hip ridges and dormers from later loft conversions are the details that set these houses apart. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts.
Take a building like Harris Primary Academy Kenley: tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back. Homes near green spaces such as Dollypers Hill can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Kenley is about 1 mile south-east of Purley, in Greater London. Whether the building in Kenley is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof. We cover towns and villages across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. We also survey roofs in London.
Postcode districts we cover here for storm damage roof reports: CR8 and CR2. If you need a storm damage roof report at a property on Oaks Road, Park Road and Roke Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Being close to the A22, Kenley is simple for us to get to. We also cover Riddlesdown (1 mile north), Sanderstead (1 mile north-east), Whyteleafe (1 mile south-east), Hamsey Green (1 mile east) and South Croydon (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns like London (12 miles north), City of Westminster (13 miles north), Marylebone (14 miles north), Kensington (13 miles north), St Pancras (14 miles north) and Shoreditch (14 miles north).
What’s near Kenley
We work in homes and buildings around Dollypers Hill and Riddlesdown Collegiate. Kenley has its own railway station: Kenley station. Nearby you will also find St George's Walk (3.4 miles north) and Croydon Airport Visitor Centre (2.4 miles north). Not far away are Duppas Hill and Foxley Wood.
What a survey costs
Our packages start from £150, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on:
- The roof’s overall size
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
What we need to know
What helps most when you contact us:
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- The property’s address and postcode
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- What’s prompted the survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
What happens on the day
Where it’s relevant and can be reached safely, the roof space is checked as well as the outside. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging. All in, the survey typically takes between one and two hours 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 when you book.
- 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.
- The report notes whether the damage fits a storm, older wear or both.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
How to prepare
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
Getting a price
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and give us a few details about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
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Why it’s worth a survey now in Kenley
It is 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. Work on a London roof is rarely simple to arrange, with parking, neighbours and access all to think about. Knowing what’s needed early gives you time to plan it calmly, rather than in a rush after a leak.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
What you get with us
- An independent view of the roof
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Visits on any day of the week
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
Read our cost guide and our case studies.
What this survey can’t tell you
It is a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- Repair costs or quotes for the work
- Your insurer’s view of the claim
- Negotiating a claim settlement
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will suggest the right survey before booking. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Ridges and hips
- Chimney stacks
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flat roofs
- Gutters and fascias
- Flashings
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Can I check my roof myself?
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Kenley
Can parking be tricky for a visit in Kenley?
It rarely stops a survey, but it is worth planning. Let us know what parking is available nearby, and the visit is planned around it.
Do you cover Kenley?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Kenley as anywhere else.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years, across London and South East England.
Should I go up on the roof to take photos?
Only from the ground or from windows. Don’t use a ladder or go onto the roof. With binoculars, you can see a lot from ground level, and we will record the rest.
How much is a storm damage roof report?
Our reports start from £150. Larger roofs are quoted for their size. Repair costs aren’t part of the report.
What’s the best way to book?
Simply ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
Can you tell me if my claim will be paid?
That’s not something we can promise. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. What we provide is an independent record of the damage.