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Storm Damage Roof Report in Petersham
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Petersham. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Damaged pots on the stack
- New damp or leaks inside
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
Storm damage roof report in Petersham: what you get
After a storm, it’s useful to have a clear record of what happened to your roof. Our report shows the damage in photos and says whether it looks like storm damage, wear and tear, or a mix. We aren’t loss adjusters, and we cannot say whether a claim will be paid. What you get is an independent view of the roof’s condition. If you’ve noticed lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles and torn or lifted flat roof coverings, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on chimney stacks, slate and tile slopes and flat roofs alike.
London’s Victorian and Edwardian roofs have often been repaired many times. Telling wear from a one-off event matters, because insurers typically exclude wear and tear. A careful look in Petersham tells the two apart where the evidence allows. A written record with photographs helps you explain what was found to whoever deals with it next.
Where we can’t 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
- Petersham (TW10, TW1)
- Region
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens if roof problems are left?
If the damage is partly wear and tear, it’s better to know. We record storm damage and older defects, so you know what the roof shows. In a London terrace or conversion, a roof defect rarely stays your problem alone: failed flashings and blocked valley gutters can send water into more than one home. Dealing with it early is far less disruptive.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT.
Why book with us
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Prices that include VAT
- 98% of clients satisfied
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Should I look at the roof myself first?
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we check the roof.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Common roof problems in Petersham
Falling trees and branches can damage roofs in high winds. We record the damage and where it is, with photos.
Look out for signs like these:
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Water coming in after the storm
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
If you look after a building such as The Russell Primary School, water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
What we cannot see
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- Damage hidden under coverings or inside the structure, without opening up
- Estimates of repair costs
- What your policy covers, which depends on its wording
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you before booking. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Petersham
- Gutters and fascias
- Ridges and hips
- Flashings
- Flat roofs
- Slate and tile slopes
- Chimney stacks
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Petersham
Outer London has plenty of Victorian and Edwardian terraces with slate roofs, but also a great many interwar semis, frequently with hipped roofs in clay or concrete tiles. If your home in Petersham is one of them, bay roofs, hips and later dormers each have their own details. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from. With Pembroke Lodge about 0.5 miles south-east, Petersham sits in an area with a long building history. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Take an older house close to St Peter's Church: leaks on older roofs often start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks. Homes near green spaces such as Marble Hill Park can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Petersham is about 1 mile south of Richmond, in Greater London. We provide storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Petersham. Our Greater London coverage includes Petersham and the places around it. London is in our area too.
Postcode districts we cover here for storm damage roof reports: TW10 and TW1. If you need a storm damage roof report at a property on Sandy Lane, River Lane and Arosa Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. Other places close to Petersham include Richmond (1 mile north), Ham (1 mile south), Eel Pie Island (1 mile west), St Margarets (1 mile north-west) and Strawberry Hill (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include London (10 miles east), City of Westminster (8 miles north-east), Marylebone (8 miles north-east), Kensington (6 miles north-east), St Pancras (10 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (11 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Petersham
In Petersham, that means homes and buildings near St Catherine's School, Grey Court School and Marble Hill Park and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is St Margarets (London) station, roughly 0.9 miles north-west of the centre. A little further out are Bentall Centre (2.4 miles south) and Eel Pie Island Museum (1 mile west). For a walk, there’s Kew Gardens Lake and Richmond Hill.
FAQs for Petersham
Is parking a problem for a survey in Petersham?
Parking in Petersham, as in most of London, takes a little planning: a visitor permit or a nearby bay makes the day run more smoothly, so mention what’s available as you book.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Petersham?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling are not something we do. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Let us know which days suit you when booking.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with the freeholder or managing agent. Let us know about it as you book and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Is there a set wind speed for storm damage?
There’s no single figure. Many use gusts of about 55 mph, but each policy sets its own definition. Check your policy wording.
Tips that help
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Keep invoices for temporary repairs
- Take photos from the ground or a window, never by climbing
- Read your policy wording on storm damage
- Ask a roofer for emergency temporary protection if water is coming in
Once we have been, the findings are written up with photos. It covers the damage, its likely cause and any older defects. Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24 to 48 hours and Premium reports the same day.
After a storm, look at the roof from the street or garden. With binoculars, you can often spot problems without climbing. Never climb onto the roof yourself.
The survey, step by step
Every visit follows the same pattern: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from every safe vantage point, take photos as we go and make notes for the report. It typically takes roughly 1–2 hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. In Petersham, visits are available on weekdays and at weekends. It helps if you can point us to a visitor permit or a nearby bay. A back bedroom window can be the best vantage point for a rear addition, so we may ask to use one.
- You tell us what happened and whether a roofer has made the roof safe.
- Inside, we look for signs of water in the loft and rooms below.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, windows and the roof where it is safe.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- You receive the written report with photographs.
Getting ready for the survey
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
How to book
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or send us an email whenever suits you.