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Storm damage roof report in Puddledock, Greater London
An independent record of roof damage after a storm in Puddledock, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- New damp or leaks inside
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
The survey, step by step
We work from the outside in: outside views come first, then the roof space if there’s safe access. In total, it takes an hour or two at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. In a London area like Puddledock, the main things to sort out are parking and access: let us know about permits, visitor bays or off-street space, which floor the property is on and how to get into the loft. On the day, the roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from inside the roof space and from the roof where it’s safe.
- You tell us when the storm was and what damage you’ve seen.
- We view the roof from wherever it can be seen safely, including the loft where there’s access.
- We photograph and record every area of damage we can see.
- The likely cause is recorded, along with any evidence of older wear.
- The findings are written up with photographs for you to share with your insurer.
How to prepare
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
Booking a survey
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email, let us know about the property and we will explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Advice
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Puddledock
After a storm, it’s useful to have a clear record of what happened to your roof. We photograph the damage, describe it and note whether it fits storm damage, older wear or both. We are not loss adjusters, and we can’t say whether a claim will be paid. What you get is an independent view of the roof’s condition. We survey flashings, slate and tile slopes and flat roofs, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are loose or broken chimney pots and cowls and water coming in after the storm.
London’s Victorian and Edwardian roofs have frequently been repaired many times, so a new leak can be the latest sign of wear rather than a single event. Insurers usually exclude wear and tear, so it helps to know whether damage is old or new. That is as true in Puddledock as anywhere in London. Photos and a written account give you something specific to show an insurer, a landlord or a roofer.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Where
- Puddledock (TN16)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Leaks and storm damage in Puddledock
Alongside Victorian and Edwardian terraces, outer London has a great many interwar semis, often with hipped roofs of clay or concrete tiles. Hips, bay roofs and later loft conversions are typical of those semis, if your home is one of them. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from. About 0.6 miles north-west lies Chartwell, a reminder of how long the area around Puddledock has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
For a London address like Puddledock, it helps to know about controlled parking before the day, along with any off-street space. If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Holy Trinity Church, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in.
Puddledock is about 4 miles east of Oxted, in Greater London. In Puddledock, as across Greater London, every roof gets the same careful survey. Puddledock is one of the towns and villages in Greater London we cover. You can also see our page for Crawley.
Surveys in TN16 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Close by, we survey roofs in Pootings (1 mile south-west), Crockham Hill (1 mile west), Goodley Stock (2 miles west), Four Elms (2 miles south) and Mowshurst (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Orpington (10 miles north), Thornton Heath (14 miles north-west), Croydon (12 miles north-west), Bromley (12 miles north), West Norwood (15 miles north-west) and Beckenham (13 miles north-west).
Near you in Puddledock
The nearest railway station is Edenbridge station, about 2.5 miles south-west. Nearby you’ll also find Tandridge Priory (3 miles west) and Hever Castle (3.7 miles south). For a walk, there is Betsom's Hill and Dryhill Nature Reserve.
Roof by roof
Chimney stacks
Older stacks with worn pointing or cracked flaunching are more likely to suffer. We record both the storm damage and the older wear.
Lead flashings
Lifted flashings let rain run behind them into the roof. We note where this has happened and any damp inside.
Do you need a storm damage roof report in Puddledock?
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.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Loose or torn flashings
Landlords with a home close to Edenbridge station may find that a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- How soon the report will arrive
- Is VAT included in the price?
- What the survey will not cover
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
What happens if roof problems are left?
If the damage is partly wear and tear, it is better to know. Our report gives an honest view of both, so there are no surprises later. In Puddledock, as in much of London, water from a roof defect can reach a neighbour’s home as easily as yours: failed flashings and blocked valley gutters can send water into more than one home. Dealing with it early is far less disruptive.
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’d like to know.
What you get with us
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- An independent look at the roof
- Surveys seven days a week
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Puddledock questions
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Puddledock?
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.
Is Puddledock in the area you cover?
Yes, Puddledock is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Will my insurer pay out if I get a storm damage report?
We can’t say whether a claim will be paid. The decision rests with your insurer and its policy. Our report gives you an independent record of the damage and its likely cause.
How should I record storm damage myself?
Safely, from ground level or a window. Don’t use a ladder or go onto the roof. Binoculars can help you see damage from below, and we will record the rest.
Do you act for me with my insurer?
No. We are not loss adjusters, and we do not negotiate claims. We give you an independent report of the damage, which you can pass to your insurer.
Does someone need to be in?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Puddledock
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out by urgency where it matters, which helps when budgeting.
How we price storm damage roof reports
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
What we need to know
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. You will know the price before anything is booked.