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Storm Damage Roof Report in Shirley Oaks
Independent storm damage roof reports in Shirley Oaks. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
Storm damage roof report in Shirley Oaks: what you get
The Financial Ombudsman asks three questions when it looks at storm complaints: were there storm conditions on or around the date, is the damage consistent with a storm, and was the storm the main cause. We record what the roof shows about the damage and its likely cause. Weather records for the date are for you or your insurer to check. Common reasons to book are slates and tiles blown off the roof and lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles, across ridges and hips, flat roofs and slate and tile slopes.
Many London homes are well over a century old and their roofs have been patched more than once. Insurers typically exclude wear and tear, so it helps to know whether damage is old or new. A careful look in Shirley Oaks 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.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later.
- Where
- Shirley Oaks (CR0, SE25, CR9)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in Shirley Oaks
Do you cover Shirley Oaks?
Yes, Shirley Oaks is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Will parking be an issue for a roof survey in Shirley Oaks?
It rarely stops a survey, but it’s worth planning. Tell us what parking is available nearby, and the visit is planned around it.
Do I need to be at home?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that ahead of time, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Will you deal with the insurance company for me?
No. We write an independent report, and you decide how to use it. Your insurer may appoint its own loss adjuster.
Can I challenge a declined storm claim?
Complain to your insurer first. If you are still unhappy, you may be able to take it to the Financial Ombudsman Service. Our report gives you an independent record of the roof, but we cannot say how it will turn out.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
What if the roof was already worn?
Wear and tear is not usually covered. Our report gives an honest view of what’s recent damage and what’s older wear. The claim decision is your insurer’s.
What this survey cannot tell you
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Areas we can’t see safely
- The work of a loss adjuster appointed by your insurer
- Whether your insurer will pay the claim
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Shirley Oaks
- Ridges and hips
- Slate and tile slopes
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and fascias
- Flat roofs
- Flashings
What you can safely check yourself
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Do not go up yourself.
How the survey works
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you need to know. After that, we look at everything we can see safely. The survey typically takes between one and two hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. Surveys in Shirley Oaks can be booked for any day of the week. It helps if you can point us to a visitor permit or a nearby bay, and to clear a path to the loft hatch. A back bedroom window can be the best vantage point for a rear addition, so we may ask to use one.
- We start with what you’ve seen and any temporary repairs.
- We check inside, including the loft where there is access, for water damage.
- We view the roof from safe positions.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- You receive the written report with photographs.
Before we arrive
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Let us know about parking near the property
Book a survey
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
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Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, with the most urgent items set out first.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.
Shirley Oaks roofs and the weather
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. Bay roofs, hip ridges and dormers from later loft conversions are the details that set these houses apart. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from. Historic houses like Addington Palace, about 1.8 miles south-east, show how far back building in the area around Shirley Oaks goes. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If you look after a building like Oasis Academy Shirley Park, water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot. Homes near green spaces like Ashburton Park can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Shirley Oaks is about 2 miles north-east of Croydon, in Greater London. We survey roofs in Shirley Oaks and the rest of Greater London. Shirley Oaks is one of the towns and villages in Greater London where we work. There’s also a page for London.
Postcode districts we cover here for storm damage roof reports: CR0, SE25 and CR9. We offer storm damage roof reports to properties on Poppy Lane, Baring Road and Craven Road and the roads around them. Shirley Oaks is on the A232, which makes it straightforward to reach. Close by, we survey roofs in Shirley (1 mile east), Monks Orchard (1 mile east), Addiscombe (1 mile west), Ashburton (1 mile north-west) and Woodside (1 mile north-west). We also work in nearby towns like London (8 miles north), City of Westminster (10 miles north-west), Marylebone (10 miles north), Kensington (10 miles north-west), St Pancras (10 miles north) and Shoreditch (10 miles north).
Around Shirley Oaks
We work in homes and buildings around St. John's Church of England Primary School, Ashburton Park and The Cricketers pub. Shirley Oaks’s nearest station is Elmers End station, about 1.2 miles north of the centre. A little further out are Crystal Palace Museum (2.8 miles north) and National Psychosis Unit (1.1 miles east). Open spaces near Shirley Oaks include Bramley Bank and Duppas Hill.
Roof by roof
Chimney stacks
Wind can pull the flashings away from a chimney. We photograph any we find.
Slate roofs
After strong winds, we often see cracked and slipped slates. Each area is photographed and described.
Signs you need a storm damage roof report in Shirley Oaks
Gusts work at anything on a roof that’s loose or exposed. Rain can then blow in where slates or tiles have gone. People typically call us after a storm, once they’ve noticed damage or a leak.
People typically book a survey when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Water coming in after the storm
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
The streets around a church such as Shirley Methodist Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney.
Questions to ask before you book
- What exactly goes into their report
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs