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Storm damage roof report in Ruxley, Greater London
Storm damage roof reports in Ruxley from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Damaged flat roof membrane
Prices for storm damage roof reports in Ruxley
Our packages start from £150, inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- The size of the roof
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Basic, Standard or Premium
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Getting in touch
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. It’s enough to let us know:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Anything about access we should know
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- What made you get in touch
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from the ground or a window, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To get started, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
How a storm damage roof report works in Ruxley
A storm damage roof report is priced from £150. You get a written report with photos by email. It isn’t a repair quote and doesn’t include repair costs, so you will need a roofer’s quote for that. Your insurer may also send its own loss adjuster. What you get is an independent record of the damage and what seems to have caused it. If you’re worried about loose or broken chimney pots and cowls and damaged gutters and fascias, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on gutters and fascias, chimney stacks and slate and tile slopes alike.
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 typically exclude wear and tear, so it helps to know whether damage is old or new. That is as true in Ruxley as anywhere in London. Photos and a written account give you something specific to show an insurer, a landlord or a roofer.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Location
- Ruxley (DA14)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Why it is worth a survey now in Ruxley
Leaving storm damage can let water into the roof space and rooms below. Further water damage can blur what the storm actually did. Emergency temporary protection should be arranged with a roofer. In Ruxley, as across London, an overflowing gutter soaks the wall below. A small blockage left for a few winters becomes a damp problem.
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 Ruxley
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- 20+ years’ experience
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
Take a look at our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
Ruxley roofs and the weather
Hall Place and Gardens, about 2.6 miles north-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Ruxley. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Outer London has lots of Victorian and Edwardian terraces with slate roofs, but also a great many interwar semis, often with hipped roofs in clay or concrete tiles. Hips, bay roofs and later loft conversions are typical of those semis, if your home is one of them. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it is detailed.
For landlords with property near Albany Park station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer straight away. If you live near a park such as Foots Cray Meadows, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Ruxley is about 2 miles south-east of Sidcup, in Greater London. Bookings from Ruxley are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Ruxley is one of the towns and villages in Greater London where we work for storm damage roof reports. We also survey roofs in London.
Postcode districts we cover here for storm damage roof reports: DA14. Nearby, we also carry out storm damage roof reports in Upper Ruxley (1 mile south-east), Foots Cray (1 mile west), Hockenden (1 mile south-east), North Cray (1 mile north) and Stonehill Green (1 mile east). We also work in nearby towns such as London (11 miles north-west), City of Westminster (14 miles north-west), Marylebone (14 miles north-west), St Pancras (13 miles north-west), Shoreditch (12 miles north-west) and Walthamstow (14 miles north-west).
Around Ruxley
Typical jobs here are in homes near Kemnal Technology College, Foots Cray Meadows and Walsingham School and the streets around them. Ruxley’s nearest station is Albany Park station, about 1.5 miles north. Well-known places in the area include Metropolitan Police Museum (1.8 miles north-west) and Eynsford Castle (4.6 miles south-east). Open spaces near Ruxley include The Warren and Summer Hill.
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. After that, we check everything we can see safely, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where applicable. Most surveys take an hour or two at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. In Ruxley, visits are available on weekdays and at weekends. London parking is often by permit or pay-and-display, so it is useful to know what’s near you. Upstairs rooms at the back are useful too, as they often give the best view of a rear addition.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- We check the roof from wherever it’s safe.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- We note the likely cause and any signs of older wear.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
Before we arrive
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Keep pets in another room
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Book a survey
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or email us, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
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Roof by roof
Slate roofs
After strong winds, we often see cracked and slipped slates. We photograph and describe each one.
Chimney stacks
Stacks with existing defects tend to suffer more in storms. Our report notes recent damage and older defects.
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Common roof problems in Ruxley
Strong winds lift loose or poorly fixed slates and tiles, ridge pieces and flashings. Rain can then blow in where slates or tiles have gone. Most people book a report soon after a storm, when they’ve seen damage or water has come in.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Stains appearing after strong winds
For businesses in and around places such as Broadway Shopping Centre, a quick answer on where water is coming in keeps a business running.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- When you’ll get the report
- Whether the price includes VAT
- What experience they bring
- What the survey will not cover
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Ruxley
Is Ruxley in the area you cover?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Ruxley as anywhere else.
How do I find out if my home in Ruxley is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
How long does the survey take?
Time on site depends on the roof; most visits take an hour or two at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. The report is sent afterwards by email.
Can you tell me if my claim will be paid?
The decision is your insurer’s, not ours. We record the damage, with photographs and the likely cause, for you to give to your insurer.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is frequently shared, so we need permission from the building owner or managing agent. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
Will you check the loft?
If it’s needed and safe to reach, yes. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement, as far as the space allows.
When you need someone else
Before you book, it is worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- Areas we can’t see safely
- Repair costs or quotes for the work
- What your policy covers, which depends on its wording
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or email us and we will suggest the right survey. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Gutters and fascias
- Flashings
- Ridges and hips
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Slate and tile slopes