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Storm Damage Roof Report in Nunhead
Storm damage roof reports across Nunhead, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photos.
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Roofs hit by falling trees
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Nunhead
High winds normally affect the parts of a roof that are already exposed or loose. Typical damage includes lost slates and tiles, lifted ridges, loose flashings and torn flat roof coverings. Trees and branches can also hit roofs in a storm. We record the damage on your roof and photograph each part. Where we also see signs of older wear, the report records that too. Common reasons to book are broken or displaced guttering and lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles, across ridges and hips, chimney stacks and flat roofs.
London’s Victorian and Edwardian roofs have often been repaired many times, so a new leak can be the latest sign of wear rather than a single event. Insurers usually exclude wear and tear, so it’s useful to know whether damage is old or new. That’s as true in Nunhead as anywhere in London. A written record with photos helps you explain what was found to whoever deals with it next.
Where we cannot see part of the roof, the report says so. That way, it is clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Place
- Nunhead (SE15, SE4, SE14)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Honest limits
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Damage hidden under coverings or inside the structure, without opening up
- Your insurer’s view of the claim
- The outcome of a claim
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Slate and tile slopes
- Ridges and hips
- Gutters and fascias
- Flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
Nearby places to Nunhead
What else we do in Nunhead
Leave it or get it looked at?
Once the storm has passed, damage that looked minor can let water in for months. Getting it recorded and repaired sooner is normally better. Work on a London roof is rarely simple to arrange, with parking, neighbours and access all to think about. That’s a good reason to find problems early, while there’s time to plan, rather than in a rush after a leak.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, which starts from £400, inc. VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you need to know.
Why us?
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
- Every finding written up with photos
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- PI and public liability insurance
Read our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
How the survey works
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from each safe vantage point, take photographs as we go and make notes for the report. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. In Nunhead, visits are available on weekdays and at weekends. It helps if you can point us to a visitor permit or a nearby bay, and to clear a path to the loft hatch. Upstairs rooms at the back are useful too, as they frequently give the best view of a rear addition.
- We note the date of the storm and the damage you’ve seen.
- We check the roof from wherever it’s safe.
- 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.
How to prepare
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Book a survey
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form to find out.
Advice
Nunhead: your questions answered
Will parking be an issue for a roof survey in Nunhead?
London parking needs a little planning, so let us know about permits, bays or a driveway when booking. The visit is then planned around what’s available.
How do I find out if my home in Nunhead is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access, while outside access can be discussed when you book.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll explain what’s needed.
Can I check the roof after a storm?
Please do not climb onto the roof. Take photos from ground level or from windows. Note the date and time, and photograph any damage inside.
What’s the best way to book?
Just ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
Do you work in Nunhead?
Yes. Nunhead is part of the area we cover.
What we look for on each type of roof
Chimney stacks
Stacks with existing defects tend to suffer more in storms. Our report notes recent damage and older defects.
Lead flashings
Lifted flashings let rain run behind them into the roof. The report records the flashing and any damp inside.
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Nunhead
Welsh slate on Victorian and Edwardian terraces is a familiar sight across inner London. Many have butterfly roofs draining to a central valley gutter, with parapet walls and gutters hidden behind them. In a house like that, shared stacks, party-wall upstands and lead flashings all need looking at as far as they can be seen. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from. Historic houses such as Queen's House, about 2.4 miles north-east, show how far back building in the area around Nunhead goes. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead.
If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for instance near Lewisham Shopping Centre, a quick answer on where water is coming in keeps a business running. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Ivydale Primary School, tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back. If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Saint Antony with Saint Silas, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in.
Nunhead is about 1 mile south-west of New Cross, in Greater London. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Nunhead can all book storm damage roof reports. Nunhead is one of the places in Greater London where we work for storm damage roof reports.
Storm damage roof reports in SE15, SE4 and SE14 are booked the same way as anywhere else. That includes homes and businesses on Rye Road, Nash Road and Kitto Road and the roads around them. If you’re just outside Nunhead, we cover Telegraph Hill (1 mile north-east), Honor Oak (1 mile south), Peckham (1 mile north-west), New Cross (1 mile north-east) and Brockley (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include London (3 miles north-west), City of Westminster (6 miles north-west), Marylebone (6 miles north-west), Kensington (7 miles west), St Pancras (5 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (5 miles north).
Landmarks near Nunhead
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Ivy House, Peckham Rye and Allenby Tutorial Trust, among other places. Nunhead has its own railway station: Nunhead station. Nearby you’ll also find Greenwich Castle (2.4 miles north-east) and Lewisham Shopping Centre (1.7 miles east). The countryside around Nunhead includes Knight's Hill and One Tree Hill.
What a survey costs
Our packages start from £150, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- House, block, shop or office
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, including VAT.
Booking your survey
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and give us a few details about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Before and after the survey
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Keep fallen slates or tiles as evidence if safe
- Do not go onto the roof to take pictures
- Take photos of stains and damp inside
- Check how your policy defines a storm
Your insurer may send a loss adjuster to look at the damage. Our report gives you an independent record alongside theirs.
Clear gutters and outlets before the stormy months. Overflowing gutters can make storm damage worse.