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Storm damage roof report in London, Greater London
Not sure what state the roof is in? You can book a storm damage roof report in London and across Greater London.
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Broken or displaced guttering
Landlords, agents and block managers in London
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in London. For a price for a let property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work with less disruption.
How a storm damage roof report works in London
The Financial Ombudsman asks three questions when it looks at storm complaints: were there storm conditions on or around the date, is the damage consistent with a storm, and was the storm the main cause. We record what the roof shows about the damage and its likely cause. Weather records for the date are for you or your insurer to check. We survey flat roofs, slate and tile slopes and gutters and fascias, and common reasons people get in touch are ridge tiles that have come loose and slipped or missing slates or tiles.
Storms tend to hit many roofs in an area at once. An independent record of what can be seen, with photographs, helps you explain the damage or the leak to whoever deals with it next. We report what we find; we cannot say whether a claim will be paid. Wear and tear is typically excluded, so it helps to know what is old and what is new.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- London (CR0, E14, CR4, SW11)
- Region
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What a survey costs
When we price a survey, we consider:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The shape of the roof and its details
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What we need to know
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
What a storm damage roof report does not cover
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Your insurer’s view of the claim
- Damage hidden under coverings or inside the structure, without opening up
- Estimates of repair costs
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you before you book. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Gutters and fascias
- Flashings
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges and hips
- Slate and tile slopes
Storm damage roof reports around London
The capital’s homes range from period terraces with slate, parapets and valley gutters to interwar semis roofed in clay or concrete tiles, plus post-war estates and new blocks. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from. The wider area around London has a long history of building, with Mansion House about 1 mile north. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Take a building like Charles Dickens Primary School: tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back. Take an older house close to St George the Martyr: the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself. If you own a rental within reach of Elephant & Castle station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
London is in Greater London. We survey roofs in London and the rest of Greater London, as part of our work across London and the South East. Our Greater London coverage includes London and the places around it.
Postcode districts we cover here for storm damage roof reports: CR0, E14, CR4 and SW11. If you need a storm damage roof report at a property on Walcot Square, Surrey Square and Sutherland Square or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Main roads around London include the A2 and A10, which makes travel easy. We also cover the places around London: Walworth (1 mile south), Bermondsey (1 mile east), Camberwell (2 miles south), South Bermondsey (2 miles south-east) and Surrey Canal (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as City of Westminster (3 miles west), Marylebone (3 miles north-west), Kensington (5 miles west), Walthamstow (7 miles north-east), Hampstead (5 miles north-west) and Ruislip (14 miles west). Being one of Greater London’s larger places, London has every kind of building, from houses and flats to offices.
What’s near London
Typical jobs here are in homes near Newington Gardens, Trinity Arms Public House and London School of Musical Theatre and the streets around them. You’ll also find St Mary-at-Hill (0.9 miles north-east), Ark Globe Academy (less than half a mile south) and The BFI Reuben Library (1 mile north-west). There is a railway station in London itself: Elephant & Castle station. A little further out are Surrey Dispensary (under half a mile south-east) and Baynard's Castle (0.9 miles north). Open spaces near London include Bellenden Road Nature Garden and St. James's Park Lake.
What you can safely check yourself
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when you book.
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Nearby places to London
Also in London
Questions from London
What do I need to do before a survey in London?
Not much. Unlock side gates, keep pets in another room and dig out any invoices from past roof work, and the visit in London can get straight on.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in London?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Who handles emergency protection after a storm?
A roofer should handle temporary protection. If it’s safe, take photos before it goes on. Our report then records the roof.
Will you check the loft?
If there’s a loft and safe access to it, yes. The loft space can show things the outside can’t, like damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Does someone need to be in?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that in advance, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
How long does the survey take?
It typically takes between one and two hours for most houses; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. The written report follows by email.
What we look for on each type of roof
Clay and concrete tiles
Strong gusts can lift and break tiles. We record which are damaged and where.
Flat roof coverings
Wind can lift the edges of flat roof coverings or tear them. Damage is photographed and described.
How the survey works
The aim of the visit is simple: to look at the roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. It typically takes about one to two hours for a house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. In a place the size of London, the building you want surveyed may be a house, a flat above a shop or a whole block. Let us know the type of building and who can let us in, and the visit is planned around that.
- We start with what you’ve seen and any temporary repairs.
- Inside, we look for signs of water in the loft and rooms below.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, windows and the roof where it is safe.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- You receive the written report with photographs.
Before we arrive
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Keep pets in another room
Getting a price
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email, let us know about the property and we’ll point you to the right survey. The price is agreed up front.