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Storm Damage Roof Report in Mottingham
Know where you stand with the roof before you spend money on it. Storm damage roof reports in Mottingham.
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
How it works
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings as a written report with photographs, sent to you by email. As for time on site, most surveys take between one and two hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. For a visit in Mottingham, parking and access are the things to plan: let us know about permits, visitor bays or off-street space, which floor the property is on and how to get into the loft. On the day, the roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from inside the roof space and from the roof where it is safe.
- 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 photographs.
Before the survey
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
How to book
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price before booking.
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How a storm damage roof report works in Mottingham
Each roof is looked at from the safest viewpoints available: from the ground, from windows and higher points, from the roof space and from the roof where it is safe. Every area of damage is photographed and described. We note any part we couldn’t see. You get a written report with photos to give to your insurer. If you’ve noticed flashings pulled away from walls or stacks and flat roof edges peeled back, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Water getting into a London home often comes from a detail you cannot see from the street: the valley gutter in a butterfly roof, a parapet gutter, a chimney flashing or the flat roof over a rear extension. Whether you are tracing a leak or recording storm damage in Mottingham, those are among the first places to look. A hidden gutter that overflows can send water a long way before it shows.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters, each with a short note and a photograph. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Place
- Mottingham (SE9, SE12, BR1)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Storm damage roof reports in Mottingham: local notes
Eltham Palace, about 1.1 miles north-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Mottingham. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. 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. If your home in Mottingham is one of them, bay roofs, hips and later dormers each have their own details. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts.
If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for instance near The Glades, a quick answer on where water is coming in keeps a business running. If you own a rental within reach of Grove Park station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
Mottingham is about 1 mile south-west of Eltham, in Greater London. Mottingham is one of many places we visit across Greater London, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Our Greater London coverage includes Mottingham and the places around it. You can also see our page for London.
Storm damage roof reports in SE9, SE12 and BR1 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need a storm damage roof report at a property on Horley Road, Dorset Road and Albert Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Nearby, we also carry out storm damage roof reports in Chinbrook (1 mile south-west), Grove Park (1 mile west), Coldharbour (1 mile east), Middle Park (1 mile north) and Horn Park (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cover London (7 miles north-west), City of Westminster (10 miles north-west), Marylebone (10 miles north-west), Kensington (11 miles north-west), St Pancras (9 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (8 miles north-west).
What’s near Mottingham
We work in homes and buildings around Colfe's School, Chinbrook Meadows and Haberdashers' Aske's Knights Academy. For rail, the closest station is Grove Park station, roughly 0.7 miles west of the centre. A little further out are Greenwich Castle (3.5 miles north-west) and Prefab Museum (1.7 miles west). Not far away are Summer Hill and The Tarn.
Do you need a storm damage roof report in Mottingham?
Flat roofs can be damaged too. Wind can lift edges and tear coverings, and blocked outlets can leave water ponding after heavy rain. We record what we find on flat and pitched roofs alike.
Common reasons to book include:
- New damp or leaks inside
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
Homes near green spaces such as Chinbrook Meadows can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Will the report include photos?
- What insurance they carry
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What you can safely check yourself
You can learn a lot from the ground. 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.
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
Roof by roof
Slate roofs
Natural slate can last 100 years or more, but the nails often fail first. We check whether slipped slates suggest storm damage, older wear or both.
Chimney stacks
High winds can loosen pots, cowls and aerials on stacks. The report notes any damage to the stack.
What we can’t see
Every survey has limits, and it’s better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- Acting for you with the insurer
- A decision on your insurance claim
- What your policy covers, which depends on its wording
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll recommend the right survey. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flat roofs
- Flashings
- Slate and tile slopes
- Ridges and hips
- Gutters and fascias
- Chimney stacks
Practical tips
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Take photos of stains and damp inside
- Keep a note of the date of the storm
- Get a roofer to make the roof safe if needed
- Keep any slates, tiles or debris that fall, if it is safe to do so
If a claim is declined and you disagree, the first step is a complaint to the insurer. After that, you may be able to take it to the Financial Ombudsman Service.
Keep the roof in good order between storms. Have loose slates, tiles and flashings seen to promptly.
Mottingham: your questions answered
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Mottingham?
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, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Can parking be tricky for a visit in Mottingham?
It rarely stops a survey, but it is worth planning. Tell us what parking is available nearby, and the visit is planned around it.
What do I do if water is coming in?
Call a roofer for emergency temporary protection. Take photos from the ground first if it is safe. Keep receipts in case your insurer asks for them.
Do you act for me with my insurer?
No. We write an independent report, and you decide how to use it. Your insurer may appoint its own loss adjuster.
What if the roof was already worn?
Insurers usually exclude wear and tear. We describe what looks like fresh storm damage and what looks older. Your insurer decides the claim.
Do you work in Mottingham?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, and that includes Mottingham.
My storm claim was turned down. What now?
Complain to your insurer first. If you’re still unhappy, you may be able to take it to the Financial Ombudsman Service. An independent report can add to your evidence, but we can’t say how it will turn out.