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Storm Damage Roof Report in Lower Morden
Know where you stand with the roof before you decide what to do next. Storm damage roof reports in Lower Morden.
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
Tips from our surveys
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Take photos from ground level or a window, never by climbing
- Get a roofer to make the roof safe if needed
- Keep a note of the date of the storm
- Keep receipts for any emergency work
After the visit, we write up the report with photographs of each area of damage. It sets out what is damaged, the likely cause and any signs of older wear. Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24 to 48 hours and Premium reports the same day.
Clear gutters and outlets before the stormy months. Overflowing gutters can make storm damage worse.
Storm damage roof report in Lower Morden
After a storm, it helps to have a clear record of what happened to your roof. We photograph the damage, describe it and note whether it fits storm damage, older wear or both. We are not loss adjusters and cannot tell you if your claim will succeed. What you get is an independent view of the roof’s condition. We survey slate and tile slopes, ridges and hips and flat roofs, and people most often book us about loose or torn flashings and cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind.
London’s Victorian and Edwardian roofs have often been repaired many times, so a new leak can be the latest sign of wear rather than a single event. Insurers normally exclude wear and tear, so it helps to know whether damage is old or new. That’s as true in Lower Morden as anywhere in London. Photographs and a written account give you something specific to show an insurer, a landlord or a roofer.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. It is useful right away, and a good reference for later, for instance when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Place
- Lower Morden (SM4, SM3, KT4)
- Region
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Checking the roof from the ground
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.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
Also near Lower Morden
Also in Lower Morden
Wind, rain and roofs in Lower Morden
In outer London, interwar semis with hipped, tiled roofs sit alongside older slate-roofed terraces. If your home in Lower Morden is one of them, bay roofs, hips and later dormers each have their own details. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in. Southside House, about 2 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Lower Morden. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters.
For landlords with property near St Helier station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused. For a London address like Lower Morden, it helps to know about controlled parking before the day.
Lower Morden is about 2 miles north-west of Sutton, in Greater London. Lower Morden gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. Lower Morden is one of the places in Greater London where we work. We also survey roofs in London.
Postcode districts we cover here for storm damage roof reports: SM4, SM3 and KT4. Streets in the area include Ash Road, Bow Lane and Garth Road. We also cover the places around Lower Morden: Morden (1 mile north-east), Sutton Common (1 mile east), North Cheam (1 mile south), Worcester Park (2 miles south-west) and Stoneleigh (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns like London (9 miles north-east), City of Westminster (9 miles north), Marylebone (9 miles north), Kensington (8 miles north), St Pancras (10 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (11 miles north-east).
What’s near Lower Morden
In Lower Morden, that means homes and buildings near Cannon Hill Common, Lord Nelson pub and Merton College, among other places. The nearest railway station is St Helier station, roughly 0.9 miles east of the centre. A little further out are St. Anthony's Hospital (0.6 miles south) and Cockney Museum (2.1 miles south-west). Open spaces near Lower Morden include Derwent Floodwash and Henman Hill.
What a survey costs
We confirm the price for your roof before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we’ll tell you which fits.
Booking your survey
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Landlords, agents and building managers in Lower Morden and across Greater London can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the addresses.
Lower Morden: your questions answered
Do you cover Lower Morden?
Yes. We work right across London and the South East, and Lower Morden is part of that. Just ring 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the property.
How do I find out if my home in Lower Morden is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys or testing. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before any work.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day. Just say which days work for you.
Is there a set wind speed for storm damage?
Each policy has its own definition. About 55 mph is a common figure in many policies, but your policy sets the actual test.
Do you use drones?
Where it’s applicable and safe, yes. We fly a sub-250g drone and we’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where it applies.
Does someone need to be in?
Not necessarily. If we only need the outside, we can agree that in advance, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Signs you need a storm damage roof report in Lower Morden
Strong winds lift loose or poorly fixed slates and tiles, ridge pieces and flashings. Rain can then blow in where slates or tiles have gone. Most people book a report soon after a storm, when they’ve seen damage or water has come in.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Damaged pots on the stack
Take an older house close to St Martin's: leaks on older roofs frequently start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks.
Before booking anyone
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Whether VAT is added on top
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
How the survey works
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the roof as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. It normally takes about 1–2 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 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, tell us when booking.
- You tell us when the storm was and what damage you’ve seen.
- We view the roof from wherever it can safely be seen, including the loft where there’s access.
- We photograph and record every area of damage we can see.
- We note the likely cause, including any signs of wear that were there before the storm.
- You get a written report you can pass to your insurer.
How to prepare
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Find any records of previous roof work
Getting a price
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.