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Storm Damage Roof Report in Merton Park
Storm damage roof reports in Merton Park, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Damaged pots on the stack
Merton Park roofs and the weather
Outer London has a good many Victorian and Edwardian terraces with slate roofs, but also a great many interwar semis, frequently with hipped roofs in clay or concrete tiles. On a semi of that age, the small roofs over the bays, the hip tiles and any later dormer each need their own look. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts. About 1.4 miles west lies Southside House, a reminder of how long the area around Merton Park has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead.
If you let a flat or house near South Merton station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it. Shop and office owners around Southside Wandsworth may find that water through a ceiling can damage stock and close a sales floor, so the source needs finding fast.
Merton Park is about 1 mile south-east of Wimbledon, in Greater London. We survey roofs in Merton Park as part of our work across London and the South East. We cover towns and villages across Greater London. For surveys nearby, see our London page.
Storm damage roof reports in SW19, SW20 and SM4 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Local streets include Mina Road, Manor Road and Cecil Road. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Wimbledon Chase (1 mile west), Bushey Mead (1 mile west), Cannon Hill (1 mile south-west), Wimbledon (1 mile north-west) and Crooked Billet (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover London (8 miles north-east), City of Westminster (7 miles north), Marylebone (8 miles north), Kensington (6 miles north), St Pancras (9 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (10 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Merton Park
In Merton Park, that means homes and buildings near Wibbas Down Inn, Morden Hall Park and Wimbledon School of Art and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is South Merton station, roughly 0.5 miles south. Well-known places in the area include St George's Hospital (1.6 miles north-east) and Southside Wandsworth (3.1 miles north). Open spaces near Merton Park include Merton Park Green Walks and Henman Hill.
About our storm damage roof report in Merton Park
Most policies don’t cover wear and tear. That makes the difference between storm damage and old wear important. We note signs of each: recent damage alongside any older defects, like nail fatigue on slates or eroded pointing. We give an honest view of what we see. How the policy applies is for your insurer to decide. Typical surveys look at loose or broken chimney pots and cowls and gutters pulled loose in the wind, on slate and tile slopes, flat roofs and ridges and hips.
In converted houses and blocks across London, water from a roof can run a long way before it shows on a ceiling. Tracing it back matters, both for dealing with the cause and for any insurance claim. We look at what we’re given access to in Merton Park, inside and out. Let us know when the water shows, and in what kind of weather.
You receive the findings by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Place
- Merton Park (SW19, SW20, SM4)
- Region
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Why get it checked now?
Once the storm has passed, damage that looked minor can let water in for months. Getting it recorded and repaired sooner is typically better. In a London terrace or conversion, a roof defect rarely stays your problem alone: failed flashings and blocked valley gutters can send water into more than one home. Finding it early keeps the work smaller.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. You will know the figure before booking.
Why book with us
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- A written report with photos
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Surveys on weekdays and at weekends
Common questions in Merton Park
Is parking a problem for a survey in Merton Park?
Parking in Merton Park, as in most of London, takes a little planning: a visitor permit or a nearby bay makes the day run more smoothly, so mention what’s available when you book.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Merton Park?
Yes, Merton Park is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
How much is a storm damage roof report?
Our reports start from £150. Larger roofs are quoted for their size. The report doesn’t include repair costs.
What wind speed counts as a storm?
Each policy has its own definition. Many treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but your policy sets the actual test.
Will my insurer pay for an old roof?
Insurers typically exclude wear and tear. We describe what looks like fresh storm damage and what looks older. Your insurer decides the claim.
Do I need to be at home?
Not always. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it’s applicable. 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.
Signs you need a storm damage roof report in Merton Park
Landlords and managing agents book reports to keep a record for owners and insurers. It helps when explaining damage to a building owner or insurer.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Damaged flat roof membrane
Anyone responsible for a site like Merton Park Primary School will know that tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- What the survey won’t cover
Can I check my roof myself?
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us as you book, as it helps us focus the survey.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey.
How the survey changes by roof type
Slate roofs
Broken slates and slates that have slid out of place are common after a storm. Each area is photographed and described.
Chimney stacks
Stacks with existing defects tend to suffer more in storms. Our report notes recent damage and older defects.
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Also in Merton Park
What a survey costs
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- Which survey package you book
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Booking your survey
Before you get in touch, it is useful to have:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
How it works
We work from the outside in: outside views come first, then the roof space if there is safe access. All told, expect an hour or two at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. In Merton Park, visits are available on weekdays and at weekends. It helps if you can point us to a visitor permit or a nearby bay. A back bedroom window can be the best vantage point for a rear addition, so we may ask to use one.
- You let us know what happened and whether a roofer has made the roof safe.
- We check inside, including the loft where there is access, for water damage.
- We view the roof from safe positions.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- You receive the written report with photos.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep pets in another room
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Getting a price
When you’re ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.