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Storm damage roof report in Pimlico, Greater London
Storm damage roof reports around Pimlico, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
Storm damage roof report in Pimlico: what you get
Storms tend to find the weak points on a roof. 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. Any older wear we can see is recorded as well. If you’ve noticed damaged ridges and hips and roofs hit by falling trees, we can find out what’s behind it.
Many London homes are well over a century old and their roofs have been patched more than once. Insurers normally exclude wear and tear, so it’s useful to know whether damage is old or new. A careful look in Pimlico tells the two apart where the evidence allows. Photographs and a written account give you something specific to show an insurer, a landlord or a roofer.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. It is useful straight away, and a good reference for later, like when you want to compare after future work.
- Place
- Pimlico (SW1P, SW1V, SW1W)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Prices for storm damage roof reports in Pimlico
Survey packages start from £150, including VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- Roof area
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all with VAT included. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Helping us price your survey
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from the ground or a window, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Storm damage roof reports in Pimlico: local notes
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. In a house like that, shared stacks, party-wall upstands and lead flashings all need looking at as far as they can be seen. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in. Buckingham Palace, about 0.9 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Pimlico. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
For landlords with property near London Victoria station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over. If you run a business near Harrods, water through a ceiling can damage stock and close a sales floor, so the source needs finding fast.
Pimlico is about 1 mile east of Brompton, in Greater London. Pimlico is one of many places we visit across Greater London, for homes and businesses alike. Our Greater London coverage includes Pimlico and the places around it.
Surveys in SW1P, SW1V and SW1W work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Streets in the area include Ponton Road, Wilton Road and Ebury Square, all of which we cover. Main roads around Pimlico include the A202 and A3212, so getting to you is simple. Other places close to Pimlico include Victoria (1 mile north-west), Nine Elms (1 mile south-west), Westminster (1 mile north), Millbank (1 mile north) and Vauxhall (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Kensington (3 miles west), St Pancras (3 miles north), Shoreditch (4 miles north-east), Walthamstow (8 miles north-east), Hoxton (4 miles north-east) and Whitechapel (4 miles north-east).
What’s near Pimlico
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Lambeth Palace Library, Grosvenor School of Modern Art and Pimlico Gardens, among other places. Also close by are Denbigh Arms (within half a mile north-west) and Pimlico Academy (under half a mile south-east). For rail, the closest station is London Victoria station, roughly 0.5 miles north-west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Baynard's Castle (2.3 miles north-east) and Harrods (1.3 miles north-west). The countryside around Pimlico includes Bellenden Road Nature Garden and Ludgate Hill.
Also in Pimlico
Leave it or get it looked at?
Once the storm has passed, damage that looked minor can let water in for months. Acting quickly typically means less damage overall. Many older London roofs have only old felt under the slates, or no underlay at all, so a slipped slate can soon mean water inside. Left unchecked, water soaks into timber and plaster and the damage spreads.
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you need to know.
Why book with us
- Clear package prices, inc. VAT
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- An independent view of the roof
- Over 20 years’ experience
Read what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
Tips from our surveys
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Note the date and time you first saw the damage
- Arrange temporary cover with a roofer if rain is getting in
- Hold on to fallen pieces of the roof where you can
- Report the damage to your insurer as soon as you can
If a claim is declined and you disagree, the first step is a complaint to the insurer. If that doesn’t resolve it, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to help.
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.
Signs you need a storm damage roof report in Pimlico
Others book after an insurer has queried a claim. You get an independent record of what the roof shows. We cannot say whether the decision will change.
People normally book a survey after spotting something like this:
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- New damp or leaks inside
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
For an older house near a landmark like St Gabriel's, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself.
Questions to ask before booking
- What exactly goes into their report
- What happens after the report arrives
- Their report turnaround times
- Which limits apply to the survey
How it works
You don’t need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will take it from there. A typical survey takes about 1–2 hours at most homes, and longer for a large or complex roof. London terraces rarely offer a view of the whole roof from one spot, so a visit in Pimlico moves between viewpoints: the pavement, upstairs windows, the loft and any safe spot at the back. Shared stairs or a basement flat? Let us know who holds the keys.
- We note the date of the storm and the damage you’ve seen.
- The roof is inspected from safe positions.
- 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.
Getting ready for the survey
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
How to book
To get a price for storm damage roof reports in Pimlico, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. A few details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
Related advice
Questions from Pimlico
Can parking be tricky for a visit in Pimlico?
Parking in Pimlico, as in most of London, takes a little planning: a visitor permit or a bay close to the door helps a lot, so mention what’s available as you book.
Is Pimlico in the area you cover?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Pimlico as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Will my insurer pay out if I get a storm damage report?
The decision is your insurer’s, not ours. Our report records what is damaged, with photos, and the likely cause, which you can pass to your insurer.
How experienced are you?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. Roofs over flats are frequently shared, so whoever owns or manages the building needs to agree access. We can only inspect what we’re given access to.
Who handles emergency protection after a storm?
Emergency temporary protection is a job for a roofer. If it is safe, take photos before it goes on. We can record the damage in our report.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We carry out surveys seven days a week. To find a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Can I check my roof myself?
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date.