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Storm Damage Roof Report in Northumberland Heath
An experienced roof surveyor for storm damage roof reports in Northumberland Heath. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us across London and South East England.
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Water coming in after the storm
What you can safely check yourself
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we look at the roof.
How a storm damage roof report works in Northumberland Heath
A storm damage roof report is an independent record of the damage to your roof after a storm. We record each area of damage, photograph it and note the likely cause. It’s yours to pass to your insurer. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. We are not loss adjusters and can’t say whether a claim will be paid. If you’ve noticed gutters pulled loose in the wind and damaged flat roof membrane, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on flashings, chimney stacks and slate and tile slopes alike.
London’s Victorian and Edwardian roofs have often been repaired many times. Telling wear from a one-off event matters, because insurers usually exclude wear and tear. A careful look in Northumberland Heath tells the two apart where the evidence allows. Photos and a written account give you something specific to show an insurer, a landlord or a roofer.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, and where it can wait, that is said too.
- Where
- Northumberland Heath (DA8, DA7)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Towns and villages near Northumberland Heath
What else we do in Northumberland Heath
Landlords, agents and block managers in Northumberland Heath
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget.
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the addresses.
Storm damage roof reports in Northumberland Heath: local notes
Outer London has lots of Victorian and Edwardian terraces with slate roofs, but also a great many interwar semis, often with hipped roofs in 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. With Hall Place and Gardens about 1.8 miles south, Northumberland Heath sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Trees in and around Braeburn Park shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall. Shop and office owners around Broadway Shopping Centre may find that a leak can close part of a shop or office, so finding the cause quickly matters.
Northumberland Heath is about 3 miles north-west of Dartford, in Greater London. From houses to flats and shops in Northumberland Heath, the roof can be surveyed. Our area takes in places right across Greater London, large and small. For surveys nearby, see our London page.
Surveys in DA8 and DA7 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We cover properties on Mill Road, Penda Road and Chalk Road and the roads around them. Nearby, we also carry out storm damage roof reports in Bexley Riverside (1 mile south-east), Erith (1 mile north), Barnehurst (1 mile south), Belvedere (1 mile north-west) and Lessness Heath (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include London (11 miles west), City of Westminster (14 miles west), Marylebone (14 miles west), St Pancras (13 miles west), Shoreditch (11 miles west) and Walthamstow (11 miles north-west).
Near you in Northumberland Heath
Typical jobs here are in homes near Trinity School, The Royal Oak pub and Braeburn Park and the streets around them. The closest station to Northumberland Heath is Barnehurst station, roughly 0.6 miles south-west. Other landmarks nearby include Erith Museum (0.7 miles north-east) and Erith and District Hospital (less than half a mile north). Open spaces near Northumberland Heath include Crossness Nature Reserve.
What happens if roof problems are left?
A clear, independent record helps you explain the damage to your insurer. It sets out what we found and the likely cause, alongside any photos you took yourself. Behind a London parapet, a blocked gutter can sit full of water without anyone seeing it. By the time a ceiling stains, the timbers underneath may have been wet for a while.
Prices start from £150, with VAT included, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both inc. VAT. You will know the price for the job before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Northumberland Heath
- Package prices that include VAT
- 20+ years’ experience
- An independent look at the roof
- Visits on any day of the week
Read how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
What affects the price in Northumberland Heath
We confirm the exact price before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- House, block, shop or office
- The size of the roof
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, including VAT.
What we need to know
When you call or email, these details help:
- Anything about access we should know
- The property’s address and postcode
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- When you need the report by
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
How it works
The visit usually starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. All told, expect about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. For a visit in Northumberland Heath, parking and access are the things to plan: let us know about parking, the floor the property is on, any shared entrance and loft access. On the day, the roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from inside the roof space and from the roof where it’s safe.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- We check the roof from wherever it’s safe.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- We note the likely cause and any signs of older wear.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
Getting ready for the survey
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Let us know about parking near the property
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
Book a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
When to book a survey in Northumberland Heath
Landlords and managing agents book reports to keep a record for owners and insurers. The report can be shared with owners, tenants or insurers.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near St Paul's, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
FAQs for Northumberland Heath
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Northumberland Heath?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Is parking a problem for a survey in Northumberland Heath?
Usually it’s manageable with a little notice. Tell us what parking is available nearby, and the visit is planned around it.
Do you work in Northumberland Heath?
Yes. We cover Northumberland Heath and the rest of Greater London, as part of our work across London and the South East. For a price, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
My storm claim was turned down. What now?
The first step is a complaint to your insurer. 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.
How long does the survey take?
Expect it to take about 1–2 hours for a house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. The written report follows by email, on the timescale of your package.
Will you check the loft?
If it is needed and safe to reach, yes. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement, as far as the space allows.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years.