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Kidbrooke Storm Damage Roof Report
An independent record of roof damage after a storm across Kidbrooke, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Damaged pots on the stack
Storm damage roof report in Kidbrooke
High winds normally affect the parts of a roof that are already exposed or loose. Typical damage includes lost slates and tiles, lifted ridges, loose flashings and torn flat roof coverings. Trees and branches can also hit roofs in a storm. Our report records what has happened to your roof, with photos. Any older wear we can see is recorded as well. If you’re worried about gutters pulled loose in the wind and damage from fallen branches or debris, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Water getting into a London home frequently comes from a detail you cannot see from the street: the valley gutter in a butterfly roof, a parapet gutter, a chimney flashing or the flat roof over a rear extension. Whether you’re tracing a leak or recording storm damage in Kidbrooke, those are among the first places to look. Water from a hidden gutter can run along joists and show up a room or two away.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, for example when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Location
- Kidbrooke (SE3, SE9, SE18)
- Region
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Do you need a storm damage roof report in Kidbrooke?
Falling trees and branches can damage roofs in high winds. We record the damage and where it is, backed up with photos.
Common reasons to book include:
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near St Barnabas, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- What exactly goes into their report
- Is VAT included in the price?
What we do, step by step
We do not take risks to get a closer look. We inspect what can safely be seen, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. Most visits take about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. In converted houses and mansion blocks, the loft hatch is frequently on a shared landing. If that applies to your building, it’s useful to agree access with the neighbours or the managing agent first. 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.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- We note the likely cause and any signs of older wear.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
Preparing for the visit
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Arrange a survey
We confirm the price for your survey before booking, so you know where you stand. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
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Surveys for landlords and agents in Kidbrooke
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photos included.
Landlords and agents in Kidbrooke book surveys as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photos.
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What this survey cannot tell you
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- What’s beneath slates, tiles or membranes
- What your policy covers, which depends on its wording
- Whether your insurer will pay the claim
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we check
- Gutters and fascias
- Slate and tile slopes
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges and hips
- Flat roofs
- Flashings
Leaks and storm damage in Kidbrooke
About 1.3 miles south lies Eltham Palace, a reminder of how long the area around Kidbrooke has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Welsh slate on Victorian and Edwardian terraces is a familiar sight across inner London. Behind many of their parapets sit butterfly roofs and valley gutters that can’t be seen from the pavement. Shared chimney stacks, party-wall upstands and lead work come with this kind of house. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in.
For businesses in and around places such as Lewisham Shopping Centre, water through a ceiling can damage stock and close a sales floor, so the source needs finding fast. If you own a rental within reach of Kidbrooke station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it.
Kidbrooke is about 2 miles north of Eltham, in Greater London. In Kidbrooke, as across Greater London, every roof gets the same careful survey. Our Greater London coverage includes Kidbrooke and the places around it. London is in our area too.
We work across SE3, SE9 and SE18 for storm damage roof reports. Streets in the area include Brome Road, Briset Road and Nesbit Road. Nearby, we also carry out storm damage roof reports in Well Hall (1 mile south-east), Shooter's Hill (1 mile east), Middle Park (1 mile south), Horn Park (1 mile south-west) and Blackheath (1 mile west). Further out, we also cover London (6 miles west), City of Westminster (9 miles west), Marylebone (9 miles north-west), Kensington (11 miles west), St Pancras (8 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (7 miles north-west).
Around Kidbrooke
Typical jobs here are in homes near Thomas Tallis School, The Halley Academy and Eltham Common. The closest station to Kidbrooke is Kidbrooke station, about 0.7 miles west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Brook General Hospital (0.5 miles north-east) and Lewisham Shopping Centre (2.4 miles west). The countryside around Kidbrooke includes Birdbrook Road Nature Reserve and Summer Hill.
Can I check my roof myself?
It helps to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
You can learn a lot from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
Why get it checked now?
Leaving storm damage can let water into the loft space and rooms below. Further water damage can blur what the storm actually did. A roofer should deal with emergency protection quickly. Behind a London parapet, a blocked gutter can sit full of water without anyone seeing it. When the stain finally shows, the damage underneath is often older than it looks.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
Why us?
- Prices that include VAT
- 98% of clients satisfied
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
See what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
Kidbrooke questions
Is my home in Kidbrooke listed or in a conservation area?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Can parking be tricky for a visit in Kidbrooke?
Parking in Kidbrooke, as in most of London, takes a little planning: a visitor permit or a bay close to the door helps a lot.
Is wear and tear covered by insurance?
Most policies do not cover wear and tear. We note both storm damage and older defects, so you know what the roof shows. How the policy applies is up to your insurer.
Who handles emergency protection after a storm?
Call a roofer for emergency temporary protection. If it’s safe, photograph the damage before it’s covered. Keep receipts in case your insurer asks for them.
How should I record storm damage myself?
Safely, from ground level or a window. Don’t use a ladder or go onto the roof. Binoculars can help you see damage from below, and we’ll record the rest.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. It is a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and it is safe, yes. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.