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Penge Storm Damage Roof Report
An independent record of roof damage after a storm in Penge, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
What this survey cannot tell you
It helps to know what a survey won’t do before you book:
- A price for the repairs
- How your policy defines a storm
- Areas we cannot see safely
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flashings
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges and hips
- Slate and tile slopes
- Gutters and fascias
Storm damage roof report in Penge: what you get
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 photographs, and what we think the likely cause is. It’s yours to pass to your insurer. The decision on any claim rests with your insurer and its policy wording. We are not loss adjusters and cannot say whether a claim will be paid. If you’ve noticed broken or displaced guttering and roofs hit by falling trees, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
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. We check what we’re given access to in Penge, inside and out. Tell us when the water shows, and in what kind of weather.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later.
- Where
- Penge (SE20, SE19, SE26)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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Can I check my roof myself?
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
A lot can be seen from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
What we do, step by step
There is not much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll take it from there. The survey itself takes between one and two hours at a typical home, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. In converted houses and mansion blocks, the loft hatch is often on a shared landing. If that applies to your building, it’s useful to agree access with the neighbours or the managing agent first. Otherwise, the visit in Penge runs like any other.
- You let us know when the storm was and what damage you’ve seen.
- We view the roof from wherever it can safely be seen, including the loft where there’s access.
- We photograph and record every area of damage we can see.
- We check whether the damage fits storm damage, older wear or both.
- The findings are written up with photographs for you to share with your insurer.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Booking a survey
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so call 07833 053749 or email us with the details.
Advice
What affects the price in Penge
Survey packages start from £150, including VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Roof area
- House, block, shop or office
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can safely be seen and the package you choose.
Helping us price your survey
You do not need to know any roofing terms. It is enough to let us know:
- Anything about access we should know
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- The kind of building and roof involved
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
Tips that help
Getting the most from a storm damage roof report starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Take photos of stains and damp inside
- Write down when the storm hit and when you noticed damage
- Ask a roofer for emergency temporary protection if water is coming in
- Keep any slates, tiles or debris that fall, if it’s safe to do so
Questions about the findings are always welcome. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation.
Keep the roof in good order between storms. Have loose slates, tiles and flashings seen to promptly.
What we look for on each type of roof
Ridge and hip tiles
Ridge and hip tiles take the full force of the wind. We record any that have lifted, cracked or come away.
Lead flashings
Flashings with older defects often fail in high winds. Our report separates fresh damage from older wear where we can.
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Penge
Close to the centre of London, a great many houses are Victorian or Edwardian terraces, many of them roofed in Welsh slate. From the street you may see only a parapet, with a butterfly roof and a valley gutter behind it draining to the back. If your home in Penge is one of them, lead flashings, party-wall upstands and shared chimney stacks are part of the picture too. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in. About 1.4 miles north-west lies Kingswood House, a reminder of how long the area around Penge has been built on. 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.
If you own a rental within reach of Penge West station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused. If you live near a park such as Crystal Palace Dinosaurs, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall. If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for instance near Whitgift Centre, a quick answer on where water is coming in keeps a business running.
Penge is about 1 mile west of Beckenham, in Greater London. We survey roofs in Penge and the rest of Greater London. Penge is one of the places in Greater London we cover for storm damage roof reports. London is in our area too.
Every address in SE20, SE19 and SE26 is covered for storm damage roof reports. Whether your property is on High Street, Anerley Station Road and Station Road or a nearby road, we can help. With the A234 close by, Penge is easy for us to reach for storm damage roof reports. If you’re just outside Penge, we cover Anerley (1 mile west), Crystal Palace (1 mile north-west), Sydenham (1 mile north), Gipsy Hill (1 mile north-west) and Upper Norwood (1 mile west). We also work in nearby towns like London (6 miles north), City of Westminster (8 miles north-west), Marylebone (8 miles north-west), Kensington (8 miles north-west), St Pancras (8 miles north) and Shoreditch (8 miles north).
Around Penge
In Penge, that means homes and buildings near Crystal Palace School, Crooked Billet pub and Crystal Palace Dinosaurs, among other places. Penge has its own railway station: Penge West station. Well-known places in the area include St Christopher's Hospice (0.5 miles north) and Crystal Palace Museum (0.8 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Dulwich Upper Wood and Knight's Hill.
Questions from Penge
Do you cover Penge?
Yes, Penge is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the property.
Can parking be tricky for a visit in Penge?
It depends on the street. Where there are permit zones, a visitor permit or nearby pay-and-display bay works well.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so whoever owns or manages the building needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.
How experienced are you?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
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.
What wind speed counts as a storm?
It depends on your policy. Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies. Check your policy wording.
Will you walk on the roof?
Not always. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs cannot always be walked on. We use safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where applicable.