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Storm damage roof report in Merton, Greater London
Not sure what state the roof is in? We carry out storm damage roof reports in Merton and across Greater London, with plain-English findings.
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Stains appearing after strong winds
About our storm damage roof report in Merton
After a storm, safety comes first. Photograph the damage from ground level or a window, and never climb up. Emergency temporary protection, such as 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. Typical surveys look at slates and tiles blown off the roof and lead lifted at abutments, on ridges and hips, flashings and gutters and fascias.
In a London flat, water can travel some way before it shows. Tracing it back matters, both for dealing with the cause and for any insurance claim. We check what we’re given access to in Merton, inside and out. It’s useful to know when the water appears and in what 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
- Merton (SW19)
- Region
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Checking the roof from ground level
You can learn a lot from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Common roof problems in Merton
When you claim, your insurer may ask for evidence of the damage and its cause. A written report with photos gives you something clear to pass on. Your insurer still makes the decision.
Problems we come across often include:
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Flat roof edges peeled back
Anyone responsible for a site like Merton Abbey Primary School will know that on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- Are they insured for the work?
- Whether you get a written report with photos
Before and after the survey
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Report the damage to your insurer as soon as you can
- Do not go onto the roof to take pictures
- Ask a roofer for emergency temporary protection if water is coming in
- Look at what your policy says about wear and tear
Questions about the findings are always welcome. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation.
Keep gutters and outlets clear so heavy rain can drain away. Blocked drainage can add water damage to wind damage.
Wind, rain and roofs in Merton
In outer London, interwar semis with hipped, tiled roofs sit alongside older slate-roofed terraces. Bay roofs, hip ridges and dormers from later loft conversions are the details that set these houses apart. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in. With Southside House about 1.8 miles west, Merton sits in an area with a long building history. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters.
Landlords with a home close to Haydons Road station may find that a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer straight away. Trees in and around Wandle Park shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Merton is about 1 mile south-east of Wimbledon, in Greater London. We survey roofs in Merton and the rest of Greater London. Merton is one of the places in Greater London where we work. For surveys nearby, see our London page.
Surveys in SW19 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your property is on High Path, Pincott Road and Hayward Close or anywhere close by, we can help. Being close to the A24, Merton is easy for us to reach for storm damage roof reports. If you are just outside Merton, we cover Merton Abbey (1 mile east), South Wimbledon (1 mile north-west), Colliers Wood (1 mile east), Tooting Bec (1 mile north-east) and Summerstown (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include London (7 miles north-east), City of Westminster (7 miles north), Marylebone (7 miles north), Kensington (6 miles north), St Pancras (8 miles north) and Shoreditch (9 miles north-east).
Around Merton
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Nelson Arms, Wimbledon School of Art and Wandle Park. The closest station to Merton is Haydons Road station, roughly 0.8 miles north of the centre. A little further out are Southside Wandsworth (2.8 miles north) and St George's Hospital (1.1 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Henman Hill and Merton Park Green Walks.
What happens on the day
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photos as we go and make notes for the report. It usually takes about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Surveys in Merton can be booked for any day of the week. London parking is frequently by permit or pay-and-display, so it’s useful to know what’s near you. Upstairs rooms at the back are useful too, as they often give the best view of a rear addition.
- 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.
- The report notes whether the damage fits a storm, older wear or both.
- We send you the report by email for your insurer.
Before the survey
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Let us know about parking before the day
Book a survey
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We will confirm the price before you book.
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Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time, so they’re priced to suit.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
Leave it or get it looked at?
If a roofer needs to make the roof safe, take photos first if you can do so safely from ground level. Those photos show the damage as it was. In a London terrace or conversion, a roof defect rarely stays your problem alone: a blocked parapet gutter or slipped slate can let water into the flat below or the house next door. Finding it early keeps the work smaller.
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all including VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
What you get with us
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Surveys seven days a week
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
Other services in Merton
Merton: your questions answered
Can parking be tricky for a visit in Merton?
London parking needs a little planning, so let us know about permits, bays or a driveway when booking. The visit is then planned around what’s available.
How do I find out if my home in Merton is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We carry out surveys seven days a week. To find a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Can I challenge a declined storm claim?
Complain to your insurer first. If you are still unhappy, you may be able to take it to the Financial Ombudsman Service. Our report gives you an independent record of the roof, but we cannot say how it will turn out.
Can you put a tarpaulin over the damage?
Call a roofer for emergency temporary protection. If it is safe, photograph the damage before it’s covered. Keep receipts for any emergency work.
Do you cover Merton for storm damage roof reports?
Yes. We carry out storm damage roof reports in Merton, and the service is the same as everywhere else we work.
Are you loss adjusters?
No. Our report is an independent record for you to use. The insurer may send a loss adjuster of its own.