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Riddlesdown Storm Damage Roof Report
Wondering about the roof at a property in Riddlesdown? We carry out storm damage roof reports in Riddlesdown and across Greater London.
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
Storm damage roof report in Riddlesdown: what you get
If your roof has been damaged, stay safe first. Take photos from ground level or from windows, and do not climb onto the roof. If water is coming in, a roofer can put temporary protection in place. We then record the damage in a report you can pass to your insurer. Keep receipts for any emergency work. We’re frequently asked to look into torn or lifted flat roof coverings and lead lifted at abutments, across flat roofs, gutters and fascias and chimney stacks.
London’s Victorian and Edwardian roofs have often 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 is useful to know whether damage is old or new. A careful look in Riddlesdown 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.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- Riddlesdown (CR8, CR2)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
For landlords and managing agents
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the addresses.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, with the most urgent items set out first.
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Riddlesdown: your questions answered
Can parking be tricky for a visit in Riddlesdown?
In much of London, parking needs planning: a visitor permit or a nearby bay makes the day run more smoothly, so mention what’s available when you book.
Is Riddlesdown in the area you cover?
Yes, Riddlesdown is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs.
Can I check the roof after a storm?
Only from ground level or from windows. Never climb onto a roof after a storm. With binoculars, you can see a lot from ground level and we will inspect the rest from safe positions.
What does a storm damage report cost?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Bigger roofs are quoted on size and access. Repair costs are not included, so ask a roofer to quote.
Is there a set wind speed for storm damage?
It depends on your policy. Many use gusts of about 55 mph, but each policy sets its own definition. Your policy document will say.
Do you use drones?
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.
Are you loss adjusters?
No. Our report is an independent record for you to use. Your insurer may appoint its own loss adjuster.
Riddlesdown roofs and the weather
In outer London, interwar semis with hipped, tiled roofs sit alongside older slate-roofed terraces. Bay roofs, hip ridges and dormers from later loft conversions are the details that set these houses apart. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts. The wider area around Riddlesdown has a long history of building, with Addington Palace about 3 miles north-east. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you live in an older home near St Edmund's Church, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in. Shop and office owners around St George's Walk may find that finding where water is getting in quickly keeps disruption down. Anyone responsible for a site like Harris Primary Academy Kenley will know that a leak through a large roof is frequently found some distance from where the water shows inside.
Riddlesdown is about 1 mile east of Purley, in Greater London. We visit Riddlesdown as part of our work across Greater London, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. We cover towns and villages across Greater London. There’s also a page for London.
We cover every part of CR8 and CR2 for storm damage roof reports. Whether your property is on Hyde Road, Lower Road and Famet Avenue or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Riddlesdown is on the A22, which makes it simple to reach. If you are just outside Riddlesdown, we cover Kenley (1 mile south), Sanderstead (1 mile north-east), South Croydon (2 miles north), Hamsey Green (2 miles south-east) and Whyteleafe (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover London (12 miles north), City of Westminster (13 miles north), Marylebone (13 miles north), Kensington (13 miles north), St Pancras (14 miles north) and Shoreditch (13 miles north).
Local landmarks in Riddlesdown
Around Riddlesdown, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Riddlesdown Collegiate and Dollypers Hill. There’s a railway station in Riddlesdown itself: Riddlesdown station. Other landmarks nearby include Croydon Airport Visitor Centre (2 miles north-west) and Purley War Memorial Hospital (1 mile north-west). Open spaces near Riddlesdown include Duppas Hill and Foxley Wood.
What we look for on each type of roof
Flat roof coverings
Edge trims and laps are frequently where flat roof coverings start to peel back. The report notes signs of recent damage and older wear.
Chimney stacks
Stacks with existing defects tend to suffer more in storms. Our report notes recent damage and older defects.
Tips from our surveys
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Photograph the damage safely from below
- Photograph damage inside the house too
- Keep receipts for any emergency work
- Read your policy wording on storm damage
You will need a roofer’s quote for the repairs. The report gives them a clear list of the damage.
Store invoices and reports for any roof work. They help show the roof was in good order before a storm.
DIY checks: what’s safe
It helps to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when booking and it will help the survey.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Don’t go up yourself.
Why get it checked now?
Knowing whether older wear played a part helps you understand your position. We record storm damage and older defects, so you know what the roof shows. A hidden valley or parapet gutter on a London house can hold water for weeks before anyone notices. By the time a ceiling stains, the timbers underneath may have been wet for a while.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, access and which survey you book.
Why book us in Riddlesdown
- Clear package prices, inc. VAT
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
What happens on the day
Before we start, tell us why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take an hour or two for most houses; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. In Riddlesdown, as in much of London, lots of properties are flats or terraces without side access, so the back of the roof is often seen from upstairs windows, from inside or, where a flight is allowed, from the air. Mention any building rules, key holders or managing agents when booking.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- The roof is inspected from safe positions.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- The report notes whether the damage fits a storm, older wear or both.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
Before the survey
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Let us know about parking before the day
Arrange a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll explain the options and the price.