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Petts Wood Storm Damage Roof Report
An independent record of roof damage after a storm for Petts Wood and the rest of Greater London. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
How the survey changes by roof type
Clay and concrete tiles
Older tiles held only by nibs, without nails or clips, can lift more easily. We note what we can see of how tiles are fixed.
Ridge and hip tiles
Ridge tiles bedded in old mortar can loosen in high winds. Our report says whether it looks freshly damaged or worn over time.
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Petts Wood
A storm damage roof report is priced from £150. It’s a written report with photos, sent by email. It doesn’t price the repairs, so ask a roofer to quote for the work. Your insurer may also send its own loss adjuster. Our report gives you an independent record of the damage and its likely cause. We survey flashings, flat roofs and ridges and hips, and people most often book us about new damp or leaks inside and holes or cracks caused by debris.
Many London homes are well over a century old and their roofs have been patched more than once, so a new leak can be the latest sign of wear rather than a single event. Telling wear from a one-off event matters, because insurers normally exclude wear and tear. That’s as true in Petts Wood as anywhere in London. Photographs 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.
- Place
- Petts Wood (BR5, BR6, BR2)
- Region
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we’re asked to look at in Petts Wood
Falling trees and branches can damage roofs in high winds. We record the damage and where it is, with photos.
Common reasons to book include:
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Water coming in after the storm
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
For businesses in and around places like The Mall, a leak can close part of a shop or office, so finding the cause quickly matters.
Questions to ask before you book
- Their report turnaround times
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
How we price storm damage roof reports
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Roof area
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
Every price we give includes VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for your roof before booking.
Getting in touch
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
We survey roofs on any day of the week. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Petts Wood: your questions answered
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Petts Wood?
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.
Can parking be tricky for a visit in Petts Wood?
London parking needs a little planning, so let us know about permits, bays or a driveway when you book. The visit is then planned around what’s available.
Do you act for me with my insurer?
No. We are not loss adjusters, and we do not negotiate claims. We provide an independent record of the roof, which you can pass to your insurer.
Do you cover Petts Wood?
Yes, we do. We carry out storm damage roof reports in Petts Wood, and the service is the same as everywhere else we work.
My storm claim was turned down. What now?
The first step is a complaint to your insurer. If you are still unhappy, you may be able to take it to the Financial Ombudsman Service. An independent report can add to your evidence, though we cannot predict the outcome.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. We check everything that can be seen safely: from ground level, from windows, from inside the roof space, from the roof where it is safe and by drone where applicable. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
Can I check my roof myself?
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That’s where a survey comes in.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
For landlords and managing agents
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work with less disruption.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, putting the urgent items at the top.
Storm damage roof reports in Petts Wood: local notes
Historic houses like Bromley Palace, about 2.6 miles north-west, show how far back building in the area around Petts Wood goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs. Outer London has a good many 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 Petts Wood is one of them, bay roofs, hips and later dormers each have their own details. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts.
For landlords with property near Petts Wood station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer right away. Living close to Jubilee Country Park is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn.
Petts Wood is about 1 mile west of Orpington, in Greater London. We visit Petts Wood as part of our work across Greater London, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. We cover towns and villages across Greater London, large and small. You can also see our page for London.
We work across BR5, BR6 and BR2 for storm damage roof reports. You will find streets such as Tent Peg Lane, Ryecroft Road and Beaumont Road, and we cover them all. We also cover the places around Petts Wood: Crofton (1 mile south), Broom Hill (1 mile south-east), Southborough (1 mile west), Locksbottom (1 mile south-west) and Bromley Common (2 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as London (11 miles north-west), City of Westminster (13 miles north-west), Marylebone (13 miles north-west), Kensington (14 miles north-west), St Pancras (13 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (12 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Petts Wood
In Petts Wood, that means homes and buildings near Jubilee Country Park, Bromley High School and Daylight Inn and the streets around them. Petts Wood has its own railway station: Petts Wood station. A little further out are Bridgeways Day Hospital (1.5 miles west) and Crofton Roman Villa (1.2 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include The Warren and Summer Hill.
The survey, step by step
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you’d like to know. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where it applies. Most surveys take about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. In Petts Wood, as in much of London, a good many properties are flats or terraces without side access, so the back of the roof is frequently seen from upstairs windows, from inside or, where a flight is allowed, from the air. Mention any building rules, key holders or managing agents when you book.
- First you give us the date of the storm and what you’ve noticed, inside and out.
- We inspect the roof from safe viewpoints and from the loft where there’s access.
- The damage is recorded with photos, area by area.
- We look at whether the damage fits storm damage, older wear or both.
- You get a written report you can pass to your insurer.
How to prepare
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
Book a survey
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.