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Storm Damage Roof Report in Sanderstead
An independent record of roof damage after a storm in Sanderstead, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Water coming in after the storm
How a storm damage roof report works in Sanderstead
If your roof has been damaged, stay safe first. Photograph the damage from the ground or a window, and never climb up. Emergency temporary protection, such as covering an opening, is a job for a roofer. 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 damaged ridges and hips and roofs hit by falling trees, on gutters and fascias, flashings and chimney stacks.
Water getting into a London home often comes from a detail you can’t see from the street: the valley gutter in a butterfly roof, a parapet gutter, a chimney flashing or the flat roof over a rear extension. For a leak or storm damage in Sanderstead, those hidden details are where the inspection begins. 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. It is useful right away, and a good reference for later.
- Location
- Sanderstead (CR2, CR8)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Signs you need a storm damage roof report in Sanderstead
Flat roofs can be damaged too. Coverings can tear or peel back at the edges, and water can pond where outlets are blocked. We record what we find on flat and pitched roofs alike.
Common reasons to book include:
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
If you look after a building such as Gresham Primary School, tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What the survey will not cover
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Their report turnaround times
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
Towns and villages near Sanderstead
What else we do in Sanderstead
What we look for on each type of roof
Flat roof coverings
On flat roofs, storms can lift edges and tear membranes. Damage is photographed and described.
Clay and concrete tiles
Tiles without fixings can move more easily in wind. We record what we can see of the fixings.
What we cannot see
No survey can tell you everything, and it’s better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- A decision on your insurance claim
- A price for the repairs
- What your policy covers, which depends on its wording
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will point you to the right survey. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Chimney stacks
- Slate and tile slopes
- Ridges and hips
- Gutters and fascias
- Flat roofs
- Flashings
Sanderstead roofs and the weather
Outer London has a good many Victorian and Edwardian terraces with slate roofs, but also a great many interwar semis, often with hipped roofs in clay or concrete tiles. If your home in Sanderstead is one of them, bay roofs, hips and later dormers each have their own details. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in. Historic houses like Addington Palace, about 2.3 miles north-east, show how far back building in the area around Sanderstead goes. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Trees in and around Littleheath Woods shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls. For businesses in and around places like St George's Walk, water through a ceiling can damage stock and close a sales floor, so the source needs finding fast.
Sanderstead is about 2 miles east of Purley, in Greater London. Sanderstead is one of many places we visit across Greater London. Our area takes in places right across Greater London. London is in our area too.
Postcode districts we cover here for storm damage roof reports: CR2 and CR8. You will find streets such as Hyde Road, Brian Avenue and Sundown Avenue, all of which we cover. With the A2022 close by, Sanderstead is easy for us to reach. We also cover the places around Sanderstead: Riddlesdown (1 mile south-west), Kenley (1 mile south-west), South Croydon (1 mile north-west), Selsdon (1 mile north-east) and Hamsey Green (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include London (11 miles north), City of Westminster (13 miles north), Marylebone (13 miles north), Kensington (12 miles north-west), St Pancras (13 miles north) and Shoreditch (13 miles north).
Local landmarks in Sanderstead
We work in homes and buildings around Selsdon Park Hotel, Littleheath Woods and Riddlesdown Collegiate, among other places. The nearest railway station is Riddlesdown station, roughly 0.8 miles west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Purley War Memorial Hospital (1.4 miles west) and Croydon Airport Visitor Centre (2.1 miles north-west). Open spaces near Sanderstead include Duppas Hill and Foxley Wood.
Prices for storm damage roof reports in Sanderstead
We confirm the price for your roof before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- How big the roof is
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Building height and the viewpoints available
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
Booking your survey
What helps most when you contact us:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- The property’s address and postcode
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.
The survey, step by step
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a written report with photos, emailed to you. As for time on site, most surveys take an hour or two for a house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. In converted houses and mansion blocks, the loft hatch is often on a shared landing. If that applies to your building, it’s useful to agree access with the neighbours or the managing agent first. Everything else is planned around the building, not the postcode.
- 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 check whether the damage fits storm damage, older wear or both.
- We send you a written report with photos, ready to give to your insurer.
Getting ready for the survey
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Keep pets in another room
- Tell us about parking before the day
Arrange a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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Common questions in Sanderstead
Will parking be an issue for a roof survey in Sanderstead?
In much of London, parking needs planning: a visitor permit or a nearby bay makes the day run more smoothly.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Sanderstead?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Just let us know the days that suit you.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys.
How long will you be at the property?
Expect it to take about one to two hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. The written report follows by email.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. We look at everything that can be seen safely: from ground level, from windows, from inside the loft space, from the roof where it’s safe and by drone where it applies. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Sanderstead
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.