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Storm damage roof report in Kennington, Greater London
Not sure what state the roof is in? We carry out storm damage roof reports in Kennington and across Greater London, with plain-English findings.
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Roofs hit by falling trees
Storm damage roof report in Kennington: what you get
After a storm, safety comes first. Photograph the damage from the ground or a window, and never climb up. Emergency temporary protection, like covering an opening, is a job for a roofer. We then record the damage in a report you can pass to your insurer. Hold on to receipts for anything you pay for. If you’re worried about flashings pulled away from walls or stacks and broken or displaced guttering, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
In London, leaks often start somewhere hidden: a butterfly roof’s central valley gutter, a parapet gutter, a chimney flashing or a flat roof over a back addition. For a leak or storm damage in Kennington, those hidden details are where the inspection begins. Water from a hidden gutter can run along joists and show up a room or two away.
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.
- Where
- Kennington (SW8, SW1P, SE11)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photographs, sent to you by email. As for time on site, most surveys take an hour or two for most houses, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Many London properties are flats or terraces with no side access, so the back of the roof is often seen from upstairs windows, from inside or, where a flight is allowed, from the air. If the building has a managing agent or access rules, let us know when booking.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- The roof is inspected from safe positions.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- We note the likely cause and any signs of older wear.
- We send you the report by email for your insurer.
Preparing for the visit
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Booking a survey
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We’ll confirm the price before booking.
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Kennington questions
Will parking be an issue for a roof survey in Kennington?
It rarely stops a survey, but it’s worth planning. Tell us what parking is available nearby, and the visit is planned around it.
Is Kennington in the area you cover?
Yes, Kennington is within the area we cover. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us about the property.
How experienced are you?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
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 for you to send to your insurer.
Can I check the roof after a storm?
Please do not climb onto the roof. Photograph the damage from below or from a window. Note the date and time, and photograph any damage inside.
Do you look in the roof space?
Where it’s relevant to the survey and there is safe access, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps.
Can you tell me if my claim will be paid?
Only your insurer can decide that. We record the damage, with photographs and the likely cause, which you can pass to your insurer.
What you can safely check yourself
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we check the roof.
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.
Storm damage roof reports around Kennington
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. Historic houses like Buckingham Palace, about 1.7 miles north-west, show how far back building in the area around Kennington goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Homes near green spaces such as Vauxhall Park can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall. If you look after a building such as St Stephen's Church of England Primary School, water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot. If you let a flat or house near Vauxhall station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it.
Kennington is about 2 miles south-west of London, in Greater London. Roofs in Kennington get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Greater London. We cover towns and villages across Greater London, large and small.
Storm damage roof reports in SW8, SW1P and SE11 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. You’ll find streets like Kay Road, Lett Road and Rita Road, all of which we cover. Being close to the A203 and A3204, Kennington is simple for us to get to for storm damage roof reports. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Oval (1 mile north), South Lambeth (1 mile south-west), Little Portugal (1 mile south), North Brixton (1 mile south-east) and Vauxhall (1 mile north). We also work in nearby towns like City of Westminster (3 miles north-west), Marylebone (3 miles north-west), Kensington (4 miles west), St Pancras (3 miles north), Shoreditch (4 miles north-east) and Walthamstow (8 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Kennington
Around Kennington, our work takes us to homes and buildings near St Peter's School, Archbishop Tenison's Church of England School and Lambeth Palace Library, among other places. Also close by are Crown and Thistle pub (under half a mile south-west) and Vauxhall Park (less than half a mile north-west). There is a railway station in Kennington itself: Vauxhall station. Other landmarks nearby include Baynard's Castle (2.2 miles north) and Type Museum (0.5 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Bellenden Road Nature Garden and Ludgate Hill.
Nearby places to Kennington
What else we do in Kennington
What affects the price in Kennington
We confirm the price for your roof before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
A Basic Survey starts from £150, inc. VAT. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. We confirm the price for the job before you book.
Helping us price your survey
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, it’s useful to mention:
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: ring 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.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Kennington
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work with less disruption.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. Surveys run seven days a week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Tips from our surveys
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Do not go onto the roof to take pictures
- Keep receipts for any emergency work
- Keep any slates, tiles or debris that fall, if it’s safe to do so
- Read your policy wording on storm damage
Your insurer may send a loss adjuster to look at the damage. You’ll have your own independent record to refer to.
A well-maintained roof stands up to storms better. Fix slipped slates, loose ridges and lifted flashings when you spot them.
What a storm damage roof report does not cover
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- Your insurer’s view of the claim
- The work of a loss adjuster appointed by your insurer
- A decision on your insurance claim
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Chimney stacks
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flashings
- Flat roofs
- Ridges and hips
- Gutters and fascias