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Storm Damage Roof Report in North Cheam
Storm damage roof reports in North Cheam from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
About our storm damage roof report in North Cheam
Wear and tear is typically excluded from home insurance. That makes the difference between storm damage and old wear important. We note signs of each: fresh breaks and recently moved slates or tiles, and older problems such as corroded nails or worn mortar. We describe what we see, whichever way it points. Your insurer then decides how its policy applies. If you’ve noticed slates and tiles blown off the roof and damaged pots on the stack, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Many London homes are well over a century old and their roofs have been patched more than once, so a new leak can be the latest sign of wear rather than a single event. Telling wear from a one-off event matters, because insurers normally exclude wear and tear. That is as true in North Cheam as anywhere in London. Photographs and a written account give you something specific to show an insurer, a landlord or a roofer.
The written findings come by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Location
- North Cheam (SM3, KT4, SM1)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What this survey cannot tell you
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- What’s beneath slates, tiles or membranes
- The work of a loss adjuster appointed by your insurer
- What your policy covers, which depends on its wording
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll point you to the right survey. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Gutters and fascias
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges and hips
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flashings
- Flat roofs
Common roof problems in North Cheam
Landlords and building managers often need a written record after a storm. It helps when explaining damage to a building owner or insurer.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Damaged gutters and fascias
Take an older house close to St Oswald Church: lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in.
What to check before booking
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- When you will get the report
- Will the report include photos?
Leaks and storm damage in North Cheam
The wider area around North Cheam has a long history of building, with Nonsuch Mansion about 1 mile south. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. 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. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in.
For landlords with property near West Sutton station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Cheam Park Farm Primary Academy, a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside.
North Cheam is about 3 miles north-east of Epsom, in Greater London. In North Cheam, as across Greater London, every roof gets the same careful survey. Our Greater London coverage includes North Cheam and the places around it. Our London page covers surveys nearby.
We work across the SM3, KT4 and SM1 postcode area for storm damage roof reports and the streets around it. If you need a storm damage roof report at a property on Glyn Road, Covey Road and Lloyd Road or anywhere close by, we can help. We also cover the places around North Cheam: Cuddington (1 mile south-west), Lower Morden (1 mile north), Sutton Common (1 mile north-east), Stoneleigh (1 mile south-west) and Morden (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover London (10 miles north-east), City of Westminster (10 miles north), Marylebone (11 miles north), Kensington (9 miles north), St Pancras (12 miles north) and Shoreditch (12 miles north-east).
What’s near North Cheam
Around North Cheam, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Nonsuch Inn, Sutton College of Learning for Adults and Nonsuch Park. For rail, the closest station is West Sutton station, about 0.8 miles south-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Chessington Castle Hill (3.2 miles west) and St. Anthony's Hospital (0.6 miles north). The countryside around North Cheam includes Henman Hill and Derwent Floodwash.
The survey, step by step
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit typically takes between one and two hours for most houses, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Many London properties are flats or terraces with no side access, so the back of the roof is often seen from upstairs windows, from inside or, where a flight is allowed, from the air. If the building has a managing agent or access rules, let us know as you book.
- You let us know what happened and whether a roofer has made the roof safe.
- We check inside, including the loft where there’s access, for water damage.
- We view the roof from safe positions.
- Storm damage and older wear are recorded separately where we can.
- You receive the written report with photos.
Getting ready for the survey
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Book a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
Landlords, agents and block managers in North Cheam
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time.
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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FAQs for North Cheam
Is my home in North Cheam listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Will parking be an issue for a roof survey in North Cheam?
Usually it’s manageable with a little notice. Let us know what parking is available nearby, and the visit is planned around it.
How should I record storm damage myself?
Stay off the roof. Take photos from the ground or from windows. Record the date and any damage inside as well.
Will you check the loft?
Usually, if there’s one and it can be reached safely. The loft space can show things the outside can’t, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you will need a RICS survey as well.
Does your report mean my claim will be accepted?
Only your insurer can decide that. Our report records what is damaged, with photos, and the likely cause, which you can pass to your insurer.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. Safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where it applies cover most of what’s needed, and the report notes anything we couldn’t see.
What happens if roof problems are left?
A few slipped slates can soon lead to wet timbers. Acting quickly usually means less damage overall. A hidden valley or parapet gutter on a London house can hold water for weeks before anyone notices. When the stain finally shows, the damage underneath is often older than it looks.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
Why us?
- A photo-illustrated written report
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Surveys seven days a week
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
Read how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.
How we price storm damage roof reports
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The roof’s overall size
- House, block, shop or office
- Basic, Standard or Premium
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all with VAT included. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
What to let us know when you contact us
When you call or email, these details help:
- What’s prompted the survey
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
Unsure which package suits your roof? It is easiest to phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.