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Ladywell Storm Damage Roof Report
Wondering about the roof at a property in Ladywell? You can book a storm damage roof report in Ladywell and across Greater London.
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
Before and after the survey
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Keep a note of the date of the storm
- Keep receipts for any emergency work
- Arrange temporary cover with a roofer if rain is getting in
- Take photos from the ground or a window, never by climbing
The report is emailed to you, and you decide what to send to your insurer. It is your record to use.
A well-maintained roof stands up to storms better. Have loose slates, tiles and flashings seen to promptly.
Storm damage roof report in Ladywell
When a storm has damaged your roof, a written record can help you explain it to your insurer. Our report shows the damage in photos and says whether it looks like storm damage, wear and tear, or a mix. We are not loss adjusters, and we cannot say whether a claim will be paid. What we give you is an independent record of the roof. We survey ridges and hips, slate and tile slopes and flat roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are gutters pulled loose in the wind and stains appearing after strong winds.
In a London flat, water can travel some way before it shows, sometimes in a different flat from the one below the defect. That makes the source hard to pin down, and finding it matters for whoever has to deal with it. We look at what we are given access to in Ladywell, inside and out. Let us know when the water shows, and in what kind of weather.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Location
- Ladywell (SE13, SE6, SE4)
- Region
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work around your tenants.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out in order of urgency where relevant, which helps when budgeting.
What we look for on each type of roof
Ridge and hip tiles
Water can get in where ridge tiles have moved. Each one is recorded with photos.
Chimney stacks
Older stacks with worn pointing or cracked flaunching are more likely to suffer. Our report notes recent damage and older defects.
Ladywell roofs and the weather
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. If your home in Ladywell is one of them, lead flashings, party-wall upstands and shared chimney stacks are part of the picture too. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from. With Queen's House about 2 miles north, Ladywell sits in an area with a long building history. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs.
Anyone responsible for a site like St Mary's Lewisham Church of England Primary School will know that tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back. If you own a rental within reach of Ladywell station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it.
Ladywell is about 1 mile south-east of New Cross, in Greater London. We visit Ladywell as part of our work across Greater London, for homes and businesses alike. Ladywell is one of the places in Greater London we cover for storm damage roof reports.
We cover every part of SE13, SE6 and SE4 for storm damage roof reports. Whether your property is on Veda Road, Roxley Road and Honley Road or anywhere close by, we can help. Other places close to Ladywell include Lewisham (1 mile north-east), Crofton Park (1 mile west), Hither Green (1 mile east), Brockley (1 mile west) and Catford (1 mile south). Further out, we also cover London (5 miles north-west), City of Westminster (7 miles north-west), Marylebone (7 miles north-west), Kensington (9 miles west), St Pancras (7 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (6 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Ladywell
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The London & Rye pub, Trinity Church of England School and Ladywell Fields. Ladywell has its own railway station: Ladywell station. Well-known places in the area include Greenwich Castle (1.8 miles north) and University Hospital Lewisham (less than half a mile north-west). Not far away are Brookmill Road Local Nature Reserve and Knight's Hill.
What happens on the day
We don’t take risks to get a closer look. We inspect whatever is safely visible, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. Most visits take about one to two hours at most homes, and longer for a large or complex roof. For a visit in Ladywell, parking and access are the things to plan: let us know about parking, the floor the property is on, any shared entrance and loft access. On the day, the roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from inside the loft space and from the roof where it is safe.
- 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.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
Before the survey
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Arrange a survey
We survey roofs on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
Questions from Ladywell
Do you carry out roof surveys in Ladywell?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and Ladywell is part of that. You can ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details.
Is parking a problem for a survey in Ladywell?
It can be, so it helps to let us know about permits, visitor bays or off-street space when you book. That way the visit can be planned around it.
What if my insurer declines the claim?
Start by complaining to the insurer. The Financial Ombudsman Service may look at it if that does not resolve it. The Ombudsman looks at whether there were storm conditions, whether the damage fits a storm and whether the storm was the main cause.
Will you check the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there is safe access. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement, as far as the space allows.
How do I book a survey in Ladywell?
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or email us and tell us the address and what you want to find out. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Will my insurer pay out if I get a storm damage report?
We cannot say whether a claim will be paid. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. Our report gives you an independent record of the damage and its likely cause.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
What we’re asked to look at in Ladywell
Roofs that were already worn are more likely to suffer in a storm. Corroded nails on slate roofs, worn mortar on ridges and old flashings can all give way. We record recent damage alongside older defects.
Most people get in touch after spotting one of these:
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- New damp or leaks inside
- Broken or displaced guttering
Take an older house close to Church of St Mary the Virgin: lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- What exactly goes into their report
- How soon the report will arrive
Prices for storm damage roof reports in Ladywell
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The size of the roof
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, including VAT, and we can help you choose.
Booking your survey
What helps most when you contact us:
- The property’s address and postcode
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- The kind of building and roof involved
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.