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Storm damage roof report in Selhurst, Greater London
Storm damage roof reports across Selhurst, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
What we look for on each type of roof
Clay and concrete tiles
Tiles can lift, crack or blow off in high winds. The report shows each damaged area.
Lead flashings
Wind can peel back flashings at abutments and stacks. Loose or damaged flashings are photographed and noted.
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Selhurst
After a storm, safety comes first. Photograph the damage from ground level 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. If you’ve noticed slipped or missing slates or tiles and water coming in after the storm, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
In London, leaks often start somewhere hidden: a butterfly roof’s central valley gutter, a parapet gutter, a chimney flashing or a flat roof over a back addition. For a leak or storm damage in Selhurst, those hidden details are where the inspection begins. A hidden gutter that overflows can send water a long way before it shows.
The written findings come by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Location
- Selhurst (SE25, SE20, CR0)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
We work from the outside in: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the loft space where it can be reached. In total, it takes between one and two hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. From the street, a London terrace usually shows only its front slope or parapet, so a visit in Selhurst moves between viewpoints: the pavement, upstairs windows, the loft and any safe spot at the back. Shared stairs or a basement flat? Tell us who holds the keys.
- We start with the details: when the storm hit and what damage you can see.
- We inspect the roof from safe viewpoints and from the loft where there’s access.
- The damage is recorded with photographs, area by area.
- 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
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Booking a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Advice
Why it’s worth a survey now in Selhurst
Once the storm has passed, damage that looked minor can let water in for months. Acting quickly normally means less damage overall. Behind a London parapet, a blocked gutter can sit full of water without anyone seeing it. 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 how big and how high the roof is, access and the package you choose.
What you get with us
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- PI and public liability insurance
- Package prices that include VAT
- Surveys on any day of the week
FAQs for Selhurst
How do I find out if my home in Selhurst is listed?
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.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Selhurst?
Yes, Selhurst is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just call 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the property.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs.
Is there a set wind speed for storm damage?
It depends on your policy. Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies. Check your policy wording.
What if the roof was already worn?
Wear and tear is not normally covered. Our report gives an honest view of what’s recent damage and what’s older wear. Your insurer decides the claim.
My storm claim was turned down. What now?
The first step is a complaint to your insurer. If you’re still unhappy, you may be able to take it to the Financial Ombudsman Service. Our report gives you an independent record of the roof, though we cannot predict the outcome.
Wind, rain and roofs in Selhurst
Historic houses like Kingswood House, about 2.2 miles north, show how far back building in the area around Selhurst goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Further from the centre, London’s housing takes in interwar semis with hipped roofs in clay or concrete tiles as well as slate-roofed terraces. If your home in Selhurst is one of them, bay roofs, hips and later dormers each have their own details. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts.
If you let a flat or house near Norwood Junction station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer straight away. If you live in an older home near Church of St Mark, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in. If you look after a building such as St Mark's Church of England Primary Academy, tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
Selhurst is about 5 miles south-east of Stockwell, in Greater London. Selhurst is one of many places we visit across Greater London. Selhurst is one of the towns and villages in Greater London where we work. For surveys nearby, see our London page.
We cover every part of SE25, SE20 and CR0 for storm damage roof reports. Whether your property is on Park Road, Court Road and Dixon Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Main roads around Selhurst include the A213. Close by, we survey roofs in South Norwood (1 mile north), Woodside (1 mile south), Ashburton (1 mile south), Elmers End (1 mile east) and Addiscombe (1 mile south). We also work in nearby towns like London (7 miles north), City of Westminster (9 miles north-west), Marylebone (9 miles north), Kensington (9 miles north-west), St Pancras (9 miles north) and Shoreditch (9 miles north).
Near you in Selhurst
In Selhurst, that means homes and buildings near Harris Academy South Norwood, South Norwood Recreation Ground and The Albion pub. There is a railway station in Selhurst itself: Norwood Junction station. Nearby you’ll also find Croydon University Hospital (1.7 miles south-west) and Crystal Palace Museum (1.4 miles north). Open spaces near Selhurst include Duppas Hill and Dulwich Upper Wood.
Places near Selhurst
Also in Selhurst
Checking the roof from the ground
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we check the roof.
Before and after the survey
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Our tips:
- Hold on to fallen pieces of the roof where you can
- Check how your policy defines a storm
- Get a roofer to make the roof safe if needed
- Write down when the storm hit and when you noticed damage
If anything in the report isn’t clear, just ask us. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation.
Keep the roof in good order between storms. Fix slipped slates, loose ridges and lifted flashings when you spot them.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Selhurst
Landlords and agents in Selhurst book surveys as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photographs, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Selhurst. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.