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Pratt's Bottom Storm Damage Roof Report
Storm damage roof reports in Pratt's Bottom from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- New damp or leaks inside
- Damaged flat roof membrane
Before and after the survey
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Read your policy wording on storm damage
- Keep any slates, tiles or debris that fall, if it’s safe to do so
- Check your policy for how to report damage
- Ask a roofer for emergency temporary protection if water is coming in
You’ll need a roofer’s quote for the repairs. The report gives them a clear list of the damage.
Keep gutters and outlets clear so heavy rain can drain away. Blocked drainage can add water damage to wind damage.
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Pratt's Bottom
Wear and tear is normally excluded from home insurance. That makes the difference between storm damage and old wear important. We note signs of each: fresh breaks and recently moved slates or tiles, and older problems such as corroded nails or worn mortar. We describe what we see, whichever way it points. Your insurer then decides how its policy applies. Typical surveys look at water coming in after the storm and lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles, across chimney stacks, gutters and fascias and ridges and hips.
In converted houses and blocks across London, water from a roof can run a long way before it shows on a ceiling. That makes the source hard to pin down, and finding it matters for whoever has to deal with it. We check what we are given access to in Pratt's Bottom, inside and out. It’s useful to know when the water appears and in what weather.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Place
- Pratt's Bottom (BR6, TN14)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Pratt's Bottom questions
Is parking a problem for a survey in Pratt's Bottom?
Normally it’s manageable with a little notice. Let us know the parking rules on your street and we’ll work around them.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Pratt's Bottom?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
How do I arrange a storm damage roof report in Pratt's Bottom?
Just call 07833 053749 or send us an email. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
What wind speed counts as a storm?
Each policy has its own definition. About 55 mph is a common figure in many policies, but check your own wording.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you’ll need a RICS survey as well.
How long will you be at the property?
It usually takes about 1–2 hours at a typical home, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. The report follows by email.
Can I check the roof after a storm?
Please do not climb onto the roof. Take photos from the ground or from windows. Record the date and any damage inside as well.
Roof by roof
Flat roof coverings
Lifted trims and laps are common after a storm. We check whether the damage is recent or older.
Ridge and hip tiles
Ridge tiles bedded in old mortar can loosen in high winds. We note whether the mortar looks recently broken or long worn.
Nearby places to Pratt's Bottom
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What happens on the day
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take between one and two hours on an ordinary house, and more on a big or complicated roof. In a London area like Pratt's Bottom, the main things to sort out are parking and access: tell us about permits, visitor bays or off-street space, which floor the property is on and how to get into the loft. We then look at what can safely be seen from ground level, windows, the loft and, where it is safe, the roof itself.
- We start with the details: when the storm hit and what damage you can see.
- We inspect the roof from safe viewpoints and from the loft where there is access.
- The damage is recorded with photos, area by area.
- We note the likely cause, including any signs of wear that were there before the storm.
- We send you a written report with photos, ready to give to your insurer.
How to prepare
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Booking a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Related advice
Why get it checked now?
A clear, independent record helps you explain the damage to your insurer. It sets out what we found and the likely cause, so you are not relying only on your own photos. Blocked gutters and hoppers on London houses overflow and soak brickwork, which can lead to damp inside. A small blockage left for a few winters becomes a damp problem.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Pratt's Bottom
- 98% of clients satisfied
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- A photo-illustrated written report
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
Read how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
Storm damage roof reports in Pratt's Bottom: local notes
With Down House about 2.7 miles west, Pratt's Bottom sits in an area with a long building history. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof. Outer London has lots of Victorian and Edwardian terraces with slate roofs, but also a great many interwar semis, often with hipped roofs in clay or concrete tiles. On a semi of that age, the small roofs over the bays, the hip tiles and any later dormer each need their own look. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from.
If you own a rental within reach of Knockholt station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer right away. Take a building like Pratts Bottom Primary School: on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
Pratt's Bottom is about 3 miles south of Orpington, in Greater London. Roofs in Pratt's Bottom get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Greater London. Pratt's Bottom is one of the places in Greater London where we work for storm damage roof reports. Our London page covers surveys nearby.
Every address in BR6 and TN14 is covered for storm damage roof reports. You’ll find streets such as Orchard Road, Runciman Close and Downs View Close. Other places close to Pratt's Bottom include Halstead (1 mile south-east), Chelsfield (1 mile north-east), Bopeep (1 mile north-east), Badgers Mount (1 mile east) and Maypole (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cover London (14 miles north-west), Shoreditch (15 miles north-west), Whitechapel (14 miles north-west), Stockwell (13 miles north-west), Orpington (3 miles north) and Wimbledon (15 miles west).
Landmarks near Pratt's Bottom
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Hewitt's Chalk Bank and Green Street Green Primary School and the streets around them. Pratt's Bottom’s nearest station is Knockholt station, roughly 0.8 miles east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Crofton Roman Villa (2.4 miles north-west) and Lullingstone Castle (3.8 miles east). The countryside around Pratt's Bottom includes Betsom's Hill and Downe Bank Nature Reserve.
What we are asked to look at in Pratt's Bottom
Roofs that were already worn are more likely to suffer in a storm. Corroded nails on slate roofs, worn mortar on ridges and old flashings can all give way. We record recent damage alongside older defects.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Water coming in after the storm
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
Controlled parking zones are common in London, so mention any permit rules for Pratt's Bottom, along with any off-street space.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Will the report include photos?
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
Landlord and commercial surveys in Pratt's Bottom
We survey roofs for landlords and agents as well as householders. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the roof, useful for planning maintenance.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work with less disruption.