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Storm Damage Roof Report in Putney Vale
An independent record of roof damage after a storm across Putney Vale, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
Storm damage roof report in Putney Vale
A storm damage roof report is an independent record of the damage to your roof after a storm. It sets out what is damaged, with photos, and what we think the likely cause is. You can then give it to your insurer with your claim. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. We’re not loss adjusters, and we cannot tell you whether a claim will succeed. Typical surveys look at water coming in after the storm and damaged ridges and hips, across gutters and fascias, slate and tile slopes and flashings.
In a London flat, water can travel some way before it shows. That makes the source hard to pin down, and finding it matters for whoever has to deal with it. We check what we’re given access to in Putney Vale, inside and out. Let us know when the water shows, and in what kind of weather.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Where
- Putney Vale (SW15, KT2, SW19)
- Region
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
Every visit follows the same pattern: we hear what you’ve seen, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. It usually takes about one to two hours for a house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. In converted houses and mansion blocks, the loft hatch is often on a shared landing. If that applies to your building, it is useful to agree access with the neighbours or the managing agent first. Everything else is planned around the building, not the postcode.
- 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.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- The likely cause is recorded, along with any evidence of older wear.
- We send you a written report with photos, ready to give to your insurer.
Before we arrive
- Keep pets in another room
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Book a survey
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We’ll confirm the price before you book.
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Landlords, agents and block managers in Putney Vale
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. Surveys run seven days a week, which can make access easier.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Larger roofs take longer, so they’re priced to suit.
Useful tips for Putney Vale property owners
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. A few suggestions:
- Ask a roofer for emergency temporary protection if water is coming in
- Do not go onto the roof to take pictures
- Note the date and time you first saw the damage
- Read your policy wording on storm damage
Questions about the findings are always welcome. Standard Surveys come with a follow-up consultation, and Premium Surveys with an in-person one.
A well-maintained roof stands up to storms better. Have loose slates, tiles and flashings seen to promptly.
FAQs for Putney Vale
Can parking be tricky for a visit in Putney Vale?
In much of London, parking needs planning: a visitor permit or a nearby bay makes the day run more smoothly.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Putney Vale?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Is there a set wind speed for storm damage?
It depends on your policy. Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies. Check your policy wording.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a date, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We don’t sample or test for asbestos. Where a material might contain it, like old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it is disturbed.
Can you tell me if my claim will be paid?
That is not something we can promise. The decision rests with your insurer and its policy. What we provide is an independent record of the damage.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and it’s safe, yes. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
What we’re asked to look at in Putney Vale
A storm often finds a roof’s existing weak spots. Corroded nails on slate roofs, worn mortar on ridges and old flashings can all give way. Our report notes both the storm damage and any older wear.
Look out for signs like these:
- Loose or torn flashings
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
If you run a business near Putney Exchange, finding where water is getting in quickly keeps disruption down.
Questions to ask before you book
- What happens after the report arrives
- When you’ll get the report
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Their insurance cover
Different roofs, different checks
Flat roof coverings
Debris blown onto a flat roof can puncture the covering or block outlets. We record what we find.
Ridge and hip tiles
The ridge and hips are among the most exposed parts of a roof. The survey notes loose, cracked or missing ridge and hip tiles.
Storm damage roof reports around Putney Vale
Southside House, about 1.5 miles south-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Putney Vale. On older houses around here, roofs frequently 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. In outer London, interwar semis with hipped, tiled roofs sit alongside older slate-roofed terraces. Hips, bay roofs and later loft conversions are typical of those semis, if your home is one of them. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in.
If you look after a building such as Hall School Wimbledon, a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside. If you own a rental within reach of Raynes Park station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
Putney Vale is about 2 miles north-west of Wimbledon, in Greater London. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Putney Vale can all book storm damage roof reports, with a written report and photographs every time. We cover towns and villages across Greater London. For surveys nearby, see our London page.
All of SW15, KT2 and SW19 is within our area for storm damage roof reports. Local streets include Stag Lane, Friars Avenue and Kingston Road, and we cover them all. Being close to the A308, Putney Vale is easy for us to reach. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Kingston Vale (1 mile south), Coombe Hill (1 mile west), Coombe (1 mile south-west), Crooked Billet (1 mile south-east) and Copse Hill (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover London (8 miles north-east), City of Westminster (7 miles north-east), Marylebone (7 miles north-east), Kensington (5 miles north-east), St Pancras (9 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (10 miles north-east).
Near you in Putney Vale
In Putney Vale, that means homes and buildings near Robin Hood Primary School, Duke of Cambridge pub and Wimbledon Common. The closest station to Putney Vale is Raynes Park station, roughly 2 miles south-east. Nearby you will also find Wimbledon Windmill Museum (0.8 miles east) and Putney Exchange (2.5 miles north-east). The countryside around Putney Vale includes Kew Gardens Lake and Fishpond Wood and Beverley Meads.
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What happens if roof problems are left?
The sooner the damage is recorded, the clearer the evidence. Further storms and quick fixes can make the picture less clear. In Putney Vale, as across London, an overflowing gutter soaks the wall below. A blocked outlet ignored for a winter or two can mean damp walls inside.
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, including VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Putney Vale
- Surveys on weekdays and at weekends
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Prices that include VAT
- PI and public liability insurance
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