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Russell Hill Storm Damage Roof Report
An experienced roof surveyor for storm damage roof reports in Russell Hill. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- New damp or leaks inside
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Russell Hill
Our storm damage report starts from £150. You get a written report with photos by email. It does not price the repairs, so you will need a roofer’s quote for that. 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’re often asked to look into lead lifted at abutments and cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind, on slate and tile slopes, flashings and chimney stacks.
In London, leaks frequently start somewhere hidden: a butterfly roof’s central valley gutter, a parapet gutter, a chimney flashing or a flat roof over a back addition. Whether you are tracing a leak or recording storm damage in Russell Hill, those are among the first places to look. Water from a hidden gutter can run along joists and show up a room or two away.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later.
- Where
- Russell Hill (SM6, CR8, CR0)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Wind, rain and roofs in Russell Hill
In outer London, interwar semis with hipped, tiled roofs sit alongside older slate-roofed terraces. If your home in Russell Hill 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. Historic houses like Addington Palace, about 3.7 miles east, show how far back building in the area around Russell Hill goes. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Shop and office owners around St George's Walk may find that a leak can close part of a shop or office, so finding the cause quickly matters. If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near St. Paul's, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in.
Russell Hill is about 1 mile north of Purley, in Greater London. We carry out storm damage roof reports for householders, landlords and businesses in Russell Hill and the surrounding area. Our area takes in places right across Greater London, large and small. There is also a page for London.
Here we cover the SM6, CR8 and CR0 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. Whether your property is on Link Lane, Hawker Road and Redwing Road or anywhere close by, we can help. Other places close to Russell Hill include Roundshaw (1 mile west), Peaks Hill (1 mile south), Bandonhill (1 mile north), Waddon (1 mile north-east) and Purley (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include London (10 miles north), City of Westminster (11 miles north), Marylebone (11 miles north), Kensington (11 miles north), St Pancras (12 miles north) and Shoreditch (12 miles north).
Landmarks near Russell Hill
We work in homes and buildings around Wilson's School, Duppas Hill and The John Fisher School and the streets around them. The closest station to Russell Hill is Waddon station, about 1 mile north of the centre. A little further out are St George's Walk (1.8 miles north-east) and Purley War Memorial Hospital (1 mile south-east). Open spaces near Russell Hill include Roundshaw Downs and Duppas Hill.
Also near Russell Hill
What else we do in Russell Hill
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Russell Hill. To discuss a property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the addresses.
What we are asked to look at in Russell Hill
Branches and trees often come down on roofs during storms. The report shows what was hit and the damage caused, backed up with photos.
Here are some of the things we see frequently:
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Water coming in after the storm
Landlords with a home close to Waddon station may find that finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
What to check before booking
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Whether the price includes VAT
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
Why act early in Russell Hill
With an independent report, you have something specific to show your insurer. It records the damage and what seems to have caused it, alongside any photos you took yourself. In a London terrace or conversion, a roof defect rarely stays your problem alone: a blocked parapet gutter or slipped slate can let water into the flat below or the house next door. Dealing with it early is far less disruptive.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT.
Why book with us
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Take a look at our cost guide or two real surveys.
Roof by roof
Lead flashings
Lifted flashings let rain run behind them into the roof. The report records the flashing and any damp inside.
Slate roofs
Slates can slip or blow off in a storm, particularly where the nails have corroded. We record which slates have moved and any signs of older nail fatigue.
Questions from Russell Hill
How do I find out if my home in Russell Hill is listed?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Do you cover Russell Hill?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
How strong does the wind have to be for a storm claim?
Each policy has its own definition. About 55 mph is a common figure in many policies, but your policy sets the actual test.
How many surveys have you done?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years.
Are you loss adjusters?
No. We aren’t loss adjusters and do not act for you with the insurer. We give you an independent report of the damage, which you can pass to your insurer.
How much is a storm damage roof report?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Bigger roofs are quoted on size and access. It doesn’t include repair costs, so you will need a roofer’s quote for those.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
We carry out surveys on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a date, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
How it works
We will ask a few questions first, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes about 1–2 hours for a house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. In Russell Hill, as in much of London, a good many properties are flats or terraces without side access, so the back of the roof is frequently seen from upstairs windows, from inside or, where a flight is allowed, from the air. If the building has a managing agent or access rules, tell us as you book.
- We start with the details: when the storm hit and what damage you can see.
- We view the roof from wherever it can safely be seen, including the loft where there’s access.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- We note the likely cause, including any signs of wear that were there before the storm.
- We send you a written report with photos, ready to give to your insurer.
Before the survey
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Getting a price
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Related advice
When you need someone else
Every survey has limits, and it’s better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- Damage hidden under coverings or inside the structure, without opening up
- A decision on your insurance claim
- How your policy defines a storm
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
What we look at
- Ridges and hips
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- Gutters and fascias
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flashings