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Richmond upon Thames Storm Damage Roof Report
Not sure what state the roof is in? You can book a storm damage roof report in Richmond upon Thames and across Greater London, with plain-English findings.
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
About our storm damage roof report in Richmond upon Thames
Most policies don’t cover wear and tear. So it matters whether the damage came from the storm or from a roof that was already worn. We note signs of each: recent damage alongside any older defects, like nail fatigue on slates or eroded pointing. We give an honest view of what we see. Your insurer then decides how its policy applies. We’re frequently asked to look into loose or torn flashings and gutters pulled loose in the wind, on ridges and hips, flat roofs and slate and tile slopes.
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 look at what we are given access to in Richmond upon Thames, inside and out. Tell us when the water shows, and in what kind of weather.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Location
- Richmond upon Thames (TW9, TW10, SW14, TW1)
- Region
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Richmond upon Thames
Further from the centre, London’s housing takes in interwar semis with hipped roofs in clay or concrete tiles as well as slate-roofed terraces. If your home in Richmond upon Thames is one of them, bay roofs, hips and later dormers each have their own details. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in. With Pembroke Lodge about 1.3 miles south, Richmond upon Thames sits in an area with a long building history. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Take a building like Marshgate Primary School: water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot. The streets around a church like Holy Trinity Richmond are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, leaks on older roofs often start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks. Living close to Pesthouse Common is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Richmond upon Thames is about 3 miles south of Ealing, in Greater London. Surveys in Richmond upon Thames work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful look at whatever is safely visible, photos and a clear written report. Our Greater London coverage includes Richmond upon Thames. You can also see our page for London.
Surveys in TW9, TW10, SW14 and TW1 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We cover properties on Church Road, King George Square and Topiary Square and the roads around them. Richmond upon Thames is on the B321 and B322, which makes it simple to reach. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include North Sheen (1 mile north-east), East Sheen (1 mile east), Mortlake (1 mile east), Kew (2 miles north-east) and Strand-on-the-Green (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover London (9 miles east), City of Westminster (7 miles north-east), Marylebone (8 miles north-east), Kensington (5 miles north-east), St Pancras (9 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (10 miles north-east).
Around Richmond upon Thames
Typical jobs here are in homes near Pesthouse Common, The White Horse Richmond pub and Kneller Hall Junior School and the streets around them. Richmond upon Thames has its own railway station: Richmond station. Well-known places in the area include Eel Pie Island Museum (1.5 miles south-west) and Treaty Centre (3 miles west). Not far away are Duke's Hollow and Richmond Hill.
Questions from Richmond upon Thames
Do you carry out roof surveys in Richmond upon Thames?
Yes, Richmond upon Thames is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Richmond upon Thames as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Is my home in Richmond upon Thames listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. 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 you survey at the weekend?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day. Let us know your preferred days when booking.
How should I record storm damage myself?
Stay off the roof. Photograph the damage from below or from a window. Note the date and time, and photograph any damage inside.
How are storm damage reports priced?
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. Bigger roofs are quoted on size and access. It doesn’t include repair costs, so you’ll need a roofer’s quote for those.
Does someone need to be in?
It depends on what we need to see. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in; we’ll agree the details as you book.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only where it is safe to do so. We inspect everything that’s safely in view: from the ground, from windows and vantage points, from the roof space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where it applies. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
Roof by roof
Chimney stacks
Pots, cowls and aerials on chimneys can be damaged or dislodged in a storm. The report notes any damage to the stack.
Slate roofs
After strong winds, we often see cracked and slipped slates. We photograph and describe each one.
What a storm damage roof report does not cover
Before booking, it’s worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- Whether your insurer will pay the claim
- Repair costs or quotes for the work
- Negotiating a claim settlement
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Richmond upon Thames
- Ridges and hips
- Chimney stacks
- Flashings
- Slate and tile slopes
- Gutters and fascias
- Flat roofs
Checking the roof from ground level
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
It helps to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
The survey, step by step
We don’t take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. Most visits take about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. London terraces rarely offer a view of the whole roof from one spot, so in Richmond upon Thames we work round the house, using the street, the windows, the loft and any safe vantage point behind it. If other people live in the building, let us know who can let us into the shared parts.
- You let us know what happened and whether a roofer has made the roof safe.
- Inside, we look for signs of water in the loft and rooms below.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, windows and the roof where it is safe.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- You receive the written report with photos.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Check pets are kept safely away
Arrange a survey
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or email us and give us some details about the property and we will explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
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Why get it checked now?
Leaving storm damage can let water into the roof space and rooms below. That can add to the damage and make it harder to separate from the storm. Emergency temporary protection should be arranged with a roofer. A hidden valley or parapet gutter on a London house can hold water for weeks before anyone notices. When the stain finally shows, the damage underneath is frequently older than it looks.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, inc. VAT. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Why us?
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
Practical tips
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Keep invoices for temporary repairs
- Read your policy wording on storm damage
- Write down when the storm hit and when you noticed damage
- Tell your insurer about the damage promptly
Questions about the findings are always welcome. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation.
Keep gutters and outlets clear so heavy rain can drain away. Blocked drainage can add water damage to wind damage.