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Storm damage roof report in Shirley, Greater London
An independent record of roof damage after a storm around Shirley, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
How the survey works
We look at the roof from outside and, where it is relevant and there is safe access, from inside the loft space too. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging. All in, the survey normally takes about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. In Shirley, visits are available on weekdays and at weekends. London parking is often by permit or pay-and-display, so it helps to know what’s near you. Upstairs rooms at the back are useful too, as they frequently give the best view of a rear addition.
- You tell us what happened and whether a roofer has made the roof safe.
- Inside, we look for signs of water in the loft and rooms below.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, windows and the roof where it’s safe.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- You receive the written report with photographs.
How to prepare
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Find any records of previous roof work
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Arrange a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or email us.
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Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Shirley
Storms tend to find the weak points on a roof. Typical damage includes lost slates and tiles, lifted ridges, loose flashings and torn flat roof coverings. Trees and branches can also hit roofs in a storm. Our report records what has happened to your roof, with photos. Where we also see signs of older wear, the report records that too. We survey slate and tile slopes, gutters and fascias and ridges and hips, and common reasons people get in touch are gutters pulled loose in the wind and ridge tiles that have come loose.
Many London homes are well over a century old and their roofs have been patched more than once. Telling wear from a one-off event matters, because insurers normally exclude wear and tear. A careful look in Shirley tells the two apart where the evidence allows. Photos and a written account give you something specific to show an insurer, a landlord or a roofer.
After the visit, you get a report with photos, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Where
- Shirley (CR0, SE25, CR9)
- Region
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
For landlords and managing agents
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photos, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Shirley roofs and the weather
Outer London has plenty 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. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from. About 1.7 miles south lies Addington Palace, a reminder of how long the area around Shirley has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If you own a rental within reach of Elmers End station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer straight away. Take a building like Oasis Academy Shirley Park: a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside.
Shirley is about 2 miles north-east of Croydon, in Greater London. Roofs in Shirley get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Greater London. Our Greater London coverage includes Shirley. We also survey roofs in London.
Here we cover the CR0, SE25 and CR9 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. That includes homes and businesses on Poppy Lane, Homer Road and Craven Road. Being close to the A232, Shirley is easy for us to reach for storm damage roof reports. Nearby, we also carry out storm damage roof reports in Monks Orchard (1 mile north), Shirley Oaks (1 mile west), Addiscombe (1 mile west), Ashburton (1 mile north-west) and Woodside (1 mile north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as London (8 miles north), City of Westminster (10 miles north-west), Marylebone (10 miles north-west), Kensington (10 miles north-west), St Pancras (10 miles north) and Shoreditch (10 miles north).
Landmarks near Shirley
In Shirley, that means homes and buildings near The Cricketers pub, Ashburton Park and Orchard Way Primary School. Shirley’s nearest station is Elmers End station, roughly 1.2 miles north of the centre. A little further out are Crystal Palace Museum (2.8 miles north) and St George's Walk (2 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Duppas Hill and Bramley Bank.
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How we price storm damage roof reports
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The size of the roof
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT.
Booking your survey
These details help when you get in touch:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- What made you get in touch
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email to find out.
Practical tips
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Get a roofer to make the roof safe if needed
- Write down when the storm hit and when you noticed damage
- Keep invoices for temporary repairs
- Read your policy wording on storm damage
If a claim is declined and you disagree, the first step is a complaint to the insurer. After that, you may be able to take it to the Financial Ombudsman Service.
Check the roof from the ground after strong winds. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or lifted ridges. Never climb onto the roof yourself.
What we’re asked to look at in Shirley
Gusts work at anything on a roof that is loose or exposed. 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.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
For an older house near a landmark such as St George The Martyr Church, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney.
Before you book anyone
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Their report turnaround times
Common questions in Shirley
Do you carry out roof surveys in Shirley?
Yes, Shirley is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Is parking a problem for a survey in Shirley?
It can be, so it’s useful to tell us about permits, visitor bays or off-street space when you book. That way the visit can be planned around it.
How strong does the wind have to be for a storm claim?
It varies by policy. About 55 mph is a common figure in many policies, but your policy sets the actual test.
Can you put a tarpaulin over the damage?
A roofer should handle temporary protection. Photograph the damage first if you can do so safely. We can record the damage in our report.
Is wear and tear covered by insurance?
Wear and tear is not usually covered. We describe what looks like fresh storm damage and what looks older. Your insurer decides the claim.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years, with 98% customer satisfaction.
Should I go up on the roof to take photos?
Safely, from ground level or a window. Don’t use a ladder or go onto the roof. Binoculars can help you see damage from below and we will inspect the rest from safe positions.
What we cannot see
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- A price for the repairs
- What your policy covers, which depends on its wording
- The work of a loss adjuster appointed by your insurer
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Shirley
- Flat roofs
- Slate and tile slopes
- Gutters and fascias
- Flashings
- Ridges and hips
- Chimney stacks