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Storm damage roof report in Millbank, Greater London
An independent record of roof damage after a storm around Millbank, with a written report you can act on. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
Wind, rain and roofs in Millbank
The wider area around Millbank has a long history of building, with Clarence House about 0.4 miles north-west. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Close to the centre of London, a great many houses are Victorian or Edwardian terraces, many of them roofed in Welsh slate. From the street you may see only a parapet, with a butterfly roof and a valley gutter behind it draining to the back. Shared chimney stacks, party-wall upstands and lead work come with this kind of house. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it’s detailed.
For landlords with property near London Victoria station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it. If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for instance near Kingly Court, water through a ceiling can damage stock and close a sales floor, so the source needs finding fast. Take an older house close to Christ Church: leaks on older roofs often start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks.
Millbank is about 1 mile south-east of City of Westminster, in Greater London. We carry out storm damage roof reports for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Millbank and the surrounding area. Our Greater London coverage includes Millbank.
Storm damage roof reports in SW1P, W1J and SW1V work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Whether your property is on Eaton Lane, Wilton Road and Castle Lane or a nearby road, we can help. With the A4 and A202 close by, Millbank is simple for us to get to. We also cover Westminster (1 mile north), Victoria (1 mile south-west), Pimlico (1 mile south), Vauxhall (1 mile south-east) and Lambeth (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cover Kensington (3 miles west), Shoreditch (3 miles north-east), Walthamstow (8 miles north-east), Hoxton (3 miles north-east), Whitechapel (3 miles north-east) and Hampstead (4 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Millbank
In Millbank, that means homes and buildings near Blewcoat School, St Matthew's School and London Library. Nearby too are St James's Park (within half a mile north) and Grafton Arms (less than half a mile south). The closest station to Millbank is London Victoria station, roughly 0.6 miles south-west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Westminster Hospital (within half a mile east) and Kingly Court (0.9 miles north). Not far away are St. James's Park Lake and Ludgate Hill.
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Millbank
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’re not loss adjusters and cannot tell you if your claim will succeed. What you get is an independent view of the roof’s condition. Common reasons to book are flashings pulled away from walls or stacks and damaged pots on the stack, across ridges and hips, slate and tile slopes and gutters and fascias.
Many London homes are well over a century old and their roofs have been patched more than once. Insurers typically exclude wear and tear, so it is useful to know whether damage is old or new. That’s as true in Millbank as anywhere in London. A written record with photographs helps you explain what was found to whoever deals with it next.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, such as when you want to compare after future work.
- Place
- Millbank (SW1P, W1J, SW1V)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Nearby places to Millbank
What else we do in Millbank
Tips that help
You do not need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Note the date and time you first saw the damage
- Photograph the damage safely from below
- Check how your policy defines a storm
- Get a roofer to make the roof safe if needed
You get the report by email and pass it to your insurer yourself. It’s your record to use.
Keep records of roof work and surveys. They can help show the roof was looked after.
Roof by roof
Lead flashings
Flashings can lift or pull away from walls and chimneys in strong winds. We record which are loose or damaged.
Clay and concrete tiles
Broken or missing tiles leave the underlay exposed to rain. Each gap is recorded with a photo.
Why get it checked now?
A clear, independent record helps you explain the damage to your insurer. It records the damage and what seems to have caused it, alongside any photos you took yourself. Any roof job in Millbank means planning around parking, neighbours and access. Knowing what’s needed early gives you time to plan it calmly, rather than in a rush after a leak.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can safely be seen and the package you choose.
Why book with us
- Every finding written up with photos
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Clear package prices, inc. VAT
Can I check my roof myself?
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Do not go up yourself.
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That is where a survey comes in.
What this survey can’t tell you
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- Your insurer’s view of the claim
- Acting for you with the insurer
- The outcome of a claim
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Millbank
- Gutters and fascias
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- Ridges and hips
- Flashings
- Slate and tile slopes
What we do, step by step
There is not much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we will take it from there. The survey itself takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. In Millbank, visits are available on weekdays and at weekends. London parking is frequently by permit or pay-and-display, so it is useful to know what’s near you. A back bedroom window can be the best vantage point for a rear addition, so we may ask to use one.
- 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.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
Preparing for the visit
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
How to book
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
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Millbank questions
Is my home in Millbank listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Is parking a problem for a survey in Millbank?
London parking needs a little planning, so let us know about permits, bays or a driveway when booking. That way the visit can be planned around it.
Do you act for me with my insurer?
No. We are not loss adjusters and do not act for you with the insurer. We give you an independent report of the damage for you to send to your insurer.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you get in touch and we will plan the survey around it.
Do you work in Millbank?
Yes. We survey roofs in Millbank and the rest of Greater London, as part of our work across London and South East England. For a price, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
How experienced are you?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years.
What if the roof was already worn?
Most policies don’t cover wear and tear. Our report records storm damage and any older wear we see, so it’s clear what we found. How the policy applies is up to your insurer.