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Storm Damage Roof Report in Rotherhithe
An experienced roof surveyor for storm damage roof reports in Rotherhithe. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
Storm damage roof reports in Rotherhithe: local notes
Inner London’s Victorian and Edwardian terraces often have Welsh slate roofs. From the street you may see only a parapet, with a butterfly roof and a valley gutter behind it draining to the back. In a house like that, shared stacks, party-wall upstands and lead flashings all need looking at as far as they can be seen. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it is detailed. About 2.1 miles south-east lies Queen's House, a reminder of how long the area around Rotherhithe has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Landlords with a home close to Canada Water station may find that a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer right away. For businesses in and around places like Surrey Quays Shopping Centre, water through a ceiling can damage stock and close a sales floor, so the source needs finding fast.
Rotherhithe is about 2 miles south-east of Whitechapel, in Greater London. We cover Rotherhithe and the rest of Greater London. Rotherhithe is one of the places in Greater London we cover for storm damage roof reports.
Here we cover the SE16, SE8 and E1W postcode area for storm damage roof reports. We offer storm damage roof reports to properties on Bush Road, Gomm Road and Swan Road. Rotherhithe is on the A200, so it’s easy for us to get to. We also cover Surrey Quays (1 mile south), Surrey Canal (1 mile south), South Bermondsey (1 mile south-west), Millwall (1 mile south-east) and North Greenwich (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover City of Westminster (5 miles west), Marylebone (5 miles west), Kensington (7 miles west), St Pancras (4 miles north-west), Walthamstow (6 miles north) and Hoxton (3 miles north-west).
What’s near Rotherhithe
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Ship York pub, Bacon's College and Russia Dock Woodland. Rotherhithe has its own railway station: Canada Water station. Nearby you will also find St Olave's Hospital (0.5 miles west) and Tower of London (1.6 miles north-west). The countryside around Rotherhithe includes St. James's Park Lake and Tower Hill.
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Rotherhithe
A storm damage roof report is priced from £150. It is a written report with photos, sent by email. It isn’t a repair quote and does not include repair costs, so ask a roofer to quote for the work. The insurer may still send a loss adjuster of its own. Our report gives you an independent record of the damage and its likely cause. We survey gutters and fascias, flat roofs and chimney stacks, and the problems we are asked to look at most are slates and tiles blown off the roof and stains appearing after strong winds.
In converted houses and blocks across London, water from a roof can run a long way before it shows on a ceiling, sometimes in a different flat from the one below the defect. Tracing it back matters, both for dealing with the cause and for any insurance claim. In Rotherhithe, we inspect what we can reach safely and are given access to. Let us know when the water shows, and in what kind of weather.
You receive the findings by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Place
- Rotherhithe (SE16, SE8, E1W)
- Region
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Different roofs, different checks
Clay and concrete tiles
Tiles can lift, crack or blow off in high winds. We record which are damaged and where.
Ridge and hip tiles
Water can get in where ridge tiles have moved. We photograph and describe the damage.
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What else we do in Rotherhithe
Practical tips
Getting the most from a storm damage roof report starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Tell your insurer about the damage promptly
- Read your policy wording on storm damage
- Ask a roofer for emergency temporary protection if water is coming in
- Keep receipts for any emergency work
You’ll need a roofer’s quote for the repairs. They can use our report to see what needs doing.
Store invoices and reports for any roof work. They help show the roof was in good order before a storm.
What a survey costs
To price your survey, we look at:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- The size of the roof
Every price we give includes VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before booking.
Booking your survey
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Where the property is, with the postcode
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or email us and give us some details about the property and we will point you to the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground.
What we’re asked to look at in Rotherhithe
When you claim, your insurer may ask for evidence of the damage and its cause. An independent report gives you a clear record to send. Your insurer still makes the decision.
We’re often asked to look at:
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Damaged pots on the stack
If you live in an older home near Holy Trinity Church, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in.
Questions to ask before booking
- Will the report include photos?
- How long the report takes to arrive
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
What we do, step by step
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings as a written report with photographs. As for time on site, most surveys take an hour or two for most houses, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. In Rotherhithe, as in much of London, a good many properties are flats or terraces without side access, so rear slopes are viewed from windows, the loft or, where a flight is allowed, by drone. If the building has a managing agent or access rules, let us know when you book.
- 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.
- We check whether the damage fits storm damage, older wear or both.
- The findings are written up with photos for you to share with your insurer.
How to prepare
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Getting a price
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Rotherhithe
Is parking a problem for a survey in Rotherhithe?
It rarely stops a survey, but it’s worth planning. Let us know what parking is available nearby, and the visit is planned around it.
Is my home in Rotherhithe listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
What does a storm damage report cost?
A storm damage report starts from £150. Commercial and larger roofs are quoted on size. Repair costs are not part of the report.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only when it is safe. Safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where it applies cover most of what’s needed, and anything out of sight is recorded in the report.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it is applicable. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Do you look in the loft space?
Normally, if there is one and it can be reached safely. From inside, the underside of the roof often shows damp, staining or daylight that can’t be seen from outside.