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Storm damage roof report in North End, Greater London
An independent record of roof damage after a storm across North End, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Call or email for a price.
- Loose or torn flashings
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in North End
We inspect the roof from wherever it can be seen safely: from the ground, from windows and higher points, from the loft space and from the roof where it is safe. We photograph and describe each area of damage. If part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. You get a written report with photographs to give to your insurer. Typical surveys look at flat roof edges peeled back and lead lifted at abutments, on gutters and fascias, chimney stacks and flat roofs.
In a London flat, water can travel some way before it shows. That makes the source hard to pin down, and finding it matters for whoever has to deal with it. In North End, we inspect what we can reach safely and are given access to. It helps to know when the water appears and in what weather.
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.
- Place
- North End (DA8, DA1, DA7)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips that help
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Take photos of stains and damp inside
- Hold on to fallen pieces of the roof where you can
- Ask a roofer for emergency temporary protection if water is coming in
- Keep invoices for temporary repairs
You’ll need a roofer’s quote for the repairs. They can use our report to see what needs doing.
Store invoices and reports for any roof work. They can help show the roof was looked after.
Storm damage roof reports in North End: local notes
Hall Place and Gardens, about 2 miles south-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around North End. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Alongside Victorian and Edwardian terraces, outer London has a great many interwar semis, frequently with hipped roofs of 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. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in.
Take a building like St. Paul's (Slade Green) Church of England Primary School: water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot. If you own a rental within reach of Slade Green station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
North End is about 2 miles north-west of Dartford, in Greater London. If you are in North End, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. North End is one of the places in Greater London we cover for storm damage roof reports. We also survey roofs in London.
We survey roofs across DA8, DA1 and DA7 for storm damage roof reports. Whether your property is on Oak Road, Elm Road and Moat Lane or a nearby road, we can help. Close by, we survey roofs in Slade Green (1 mile east), Barnes Cray (1 mile south), Bexley Riverside (1 mile west), Barnehurst (1 mile west) and Northumberland Heath (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include London (13 miles west), City of Westminster (15 miles west), Marylebone (15 miles west), St Pancras (14 miles west), Shoreditch (12 miles west) and Walthamstow (13 miles north-west).
Landmarks near North End
In North End, that means homes and buildings near Railway Tavern, Braeburn Park and Haberdashers' Aske's Crayford Academy, among other places. There is a railway station in North End itself: Slade Green station. Other landmarks nearby include Erith Museum (1.2 miles north-west) and Erith and District Hospital (1.4 miles north-west). Open spaces near North End include Wansunt Pit.
What happens on the day
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. A typical visit takes about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Surveys in North End can be booked for any day of the week. London parking is often by permit or pay-and-display, so it helps to know what’s near you, and to clear a path to the loft hatch. Upstairs rooms at the back are useful too, as they often give the best view of a rear addition.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- The roof is inspected from safe positions.
- We record and photograph the damage.
- We note the likely cause and any signs of older wear.
- We send you the report by email for your insurer.
Getting ready for the survey
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
Booking a survey
You can call us seven days a week. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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What we are asked to look at in North End
Storms do not only affect pitched roofs. Coverings can tear or peel back at the edges, and water can pond where outlets are blocked. Our report covers flat and pitched roofs.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
If you live near a park like Braeburn Park, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Their insurance cover
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
What affects the price in North End
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- The roof’s overall size
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- House, block, shop or office
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
Booking your survey
You do not need to know any roofing terms. Just tell us:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- What’s prompted the survey
- The property’s address and postcode
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
When you are ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
What we look for on each type of roof
Ridge and hip tiles
Worn mortar under ridge tiles can let them lift in a storm. We note whether the mortar looks recently broken or long worn.
Clay and concrete tiles
Tiles without fixings can move more easily in wind. We note what we can see of how tiles are fixed.
Honest limits
It’s a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- A price for the repairs
- What your policy covers, which depends on its wording
- Areas we cannot see safely
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in North End
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges and hips
- Flat roofs
- Gutters and fascias
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flashings
Common questions in North End
Is my home in North End listed or in a conservation area?
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.
Will parking be an issue for a roof survey in North End?
Normally it’s manageable with a little notice. Let us know what parking is available nearby, and the visit is planned around it.
How experienced are you?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
Will my insurer pay out if I get a storm damage report?
Only your insurer can decide that. Our report records what is damaged, with photos, and the likely cause, for you to give to your insurer.
Who handles emergency protection after a storm?
A roofer should handle temporary protection. Photograph the damage first if you can do so safely. Our report then records the roof.
Can I check the roof after a storm?
Stay off the roof. Photograph the damage from below or from a window. Note the date and time, and photograph any damage inside.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only when it’s safe. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where applicable let us see the rest.