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Mugswell Storm Damage Roof Report
Wondering about the roof at a property in Mugswell? You can book a storm damage roof report in Mugswell and across Greater London, with plain-English findings.
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Mugswell
Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it’s listed or in a conservation area. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area. In outer London, interwar semis with hipped, tiled roofs sit alongside older slate-roofed terraces. Hips, bay roofs and later loft conversions are typical of those semis, if your home is one of them. 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 example near The Belfry, water through a ceiling can damage stock and close a sales floor, so the source needs finding fast. Mugswell is in London, so parking needs planning: tell us about permits, visitor bays or off-street space as you book, as a space near the door cannot be promised.
Mugswell is about 3 miles north of Reigate, in Greater London. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Mugswell can all book storm damage roof reports, with a written report and photographs every time. We cover towns and villages across Greater London, large and small. For surveys nearby, see our Crawley page.
Every address in CR5 is within our area for storm damage roof reports, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We also cover Gatton (1 mile south-east), Hooley (2 miles north-east), Merstham (2 miles east), South Merstham (2 miles south-east) and Netherne on-the-Hill (3 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns like Kensington (15 miles north), Brompton (15 miles north), Stockwell (14 miles north), Orpington (15 miles north-east), Wimbledon (10 miles north) and Kennington (14 miles north).
Around Mugswell
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Eyhurst Park, Well House Inn and St Bede's School, among other places. The nearest railway station is Kingswood station, roughly 1.3 miles north-west. Nearby you’ll also find Surrey Fire Museum (2.4 miles south) and The Belfry (2.9 miles south-east). The countryside around Mugswell includes Reigate Heath and Colley Hill.
How a storm damage roof report works in Mugswell
A storm damage roof report is an independent record of the damage to your roof after a storm. It sets out what is damaged, with photos, and what we think the likely cause is. You can then give it to your insurer with your claim. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. We are not loss adjusters and cannot say whether a claim will be paid. We’re often asked to look into flat roof edges peeled back and damaged ridges and hips, across chimney stacks, flashings and ridges and hips.
Water getting into a London home frequently comes from a detail you cannot see from the street: a butterfly roof’s central valley gutter, a parapet gutter, a chimney flashing or a flat roof over a back addition. For a leak or storm damage in Mugswell, those hidden details are where the inspection begins. A hidden gutter that overflows can send water a long way before it shows.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters, each with a short note and a photograph. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Location
- Mugswell (CR5)
- 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
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Checking the roof from ground level
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
What we look for on each type of roof
Slate roofs
In high winds, slates can slip or go, often where nails have rusted. Our report notes moved slates and any sign of older corrosion.
Lead flashings
Wind can peel back flashings at abutments and stacks. Loose or damaged flashings are photographed and noted.
What we do, step by step
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. After that, we look at everything we can see safely, from the ground, from windows, in the loft space and by drone where it applies. Most surveys take about one to two hours on an ordinary house, and more on a big or complicated roof. London terraces rarely offer a view of the whole roof from one spot, so in Mugswell we work round the house, using the street, the windows, the loft and any safe vantage point behind it. Shared stairs or a basement flat? Let us know who holds the keys.
- We start with the details: when the storm hit and what damage you can see.
- We inspect the roof from safe viewpoints and from the loft where there is access.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- We note the likely cause, including any signs of wear that were there before the storm.
- We send you a written report with photos, ready to give to your insurer.
Before we arrive
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Book a survey
To get a price for storm damage roof reports in Mugswell, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. Some details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
Advice
Useful tips for Mugswell property owners
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Tell your insurer about the damage promptly
- Photograph the damage safely from below
- Check how your policy defines a storm
- Note the date and time you first saw the damage
The report is emailed to you, and you decide what to send to your insurer. It is your record to use.
After a storm, look at the roof from the street or garden. With binoculars, you can often spot problems without climbing. Do not go up a ladder to look.
Common questions in Mugswell
Is Mugswell in the area you cover?
Yes, Mugswell is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Mugswell as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Is my home in Mugswell listed or in a conservation area?
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.
Can you tell me if my claim will be paid?
Only your insurer can decide that. We record the damage, with photos and the likely cause, which you can pass to your insurer.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
How long is the visit?
It normally takes about 1–2 hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. You’ll then get the report by email.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We carry out surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Common roof problems in Mugswell
Storms don’t only affect pitched roofs. Wind can lift edges and tear coverings, and blocked outlets can leave water ponding after heavy rain. Our report covers flat and pitched roofs.
Common reasons to book include:
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Loose or torn flashings
Trees in and around Eyhurst Park shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- What experience they bring
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- What happens after the report arrives
Landlord and commercial surveys in Mugswell
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed ahead of time. We survey seven days a week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant, which helps with budgets and planning.