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Sidcup Storm Damage Roof Report
An independent record of roof damage after a storm in Sidcup, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Get in touch for a price.
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Lead lifted at abutments
What we can’t see
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- Damage hidden under coverings or inside the structure, without opening up
- Your insurer’s view of the claim
- A decision on your insurance claim
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer before booking. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Flashings
- Slate and tile slopes
- Gutters and fascias
- Ridges and hips
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
Storm damage roof report in Sidcup: what you get
What counts as a storm depends on your policy, though many use gusts of about 55 mph. Your policy document sets out its own definition. We don’t decide whether a storm met that test. Our part is recording the damage to your roof and its likely cause. Each area of damage is photographed, and the report is yours to pass on. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. We survey chimney stacks, slate and tile slopes and flashings, and people most frequently book us about broken or displaced guttering and loose or torn flashings.
In a London flat, water can travel some way before it shows. Tracing it back matters, both for dealing with the cause and for any insurance claim. In Sidcup, we inspect what we can reach safely and are given access to. It’s useful to know when the water appears and in what weather.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Where
- Sidcup (DA14, DA15, SE9, DA5)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
You do not need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we will take it from there. The survey itself takes about 1–2 hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. In Sidcup, visits are available on weekdays and at weekends. 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.
- Storm damage and older wear are recorded separately where we can.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
How to prepare
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Getting a price
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or email us to find out.
Advice
DIY checks: what’s safe
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight.
It helps to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
Sidcup: your questions answered
Will parking be an issue for a roof survey in Sidcup?
It depends on the street. Where there are permit zones, a visitor permit or nearby pay-and-display bay works well, and a driveway is even better.
How do I find out if my home in Sidcup is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Do you cover Sidcup?
Yes. We cover Sidcup and the rest of Greater London. To book, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Is there a set wind speed for storm damage?
It varies by policy. Many treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but your policy sets the actual test.
Can you put a tarpaulin over the damage?
Emergency cover over a damaged roof should be arranged with a roofer. If it’s safe, photograph the damage before it’s covered. Keep receipts in case your insurer asks for them.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day. Let us know your preferred days as you book.
Why act early in Sidcup
Before temporary repairs, photograph the damage from the ground if it is safe. That keeps a record of how it looked. In Sidcup, as across London, an overflowing gutter soaks the wall below. A small blockage left for a few winters becomes a damp problem.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Sidcup
- 98% of clients satisfied
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Packages from £150, including VAT
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
What affects the price in Sidcup
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- The roof’s overall size
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Which survey package you book
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Booking your survey
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- What’s prompted the survey
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
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Before and after the survey
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Hold on to fallen pieces of the roof where you can
- Read your policy wording on storm damage
- Keep receipts for any emergency work
- Keep a note of the date of the storm
You get the report by email and pass it to your insurer yourself. It’s your record to use.
Have overhanging branches looked at by a tree surgeon. They can damage the roof in high winds.
Wind, rain and roofs in Sidcup
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 Sidcup is one of them, bay roofs, hips and later dormers each have their own details. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from. The wider area around Sidcup has a long history of building, with Danson House about 1.7 miles north. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters.
For an older house near a landmark like Holy Trinity Church, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in. Anyone responsible for a site like Birkbeck Primary School will know that water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot. If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for example near Broadway Shopping Centre, a leak can close part of a shop or office, so finding the cause quickly matters.
Sidcup is about 3 miles north of Orpington, in Greater London. We provide storm damage roof reports for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Sidcup and the surrounding area. Our area takes in places right across Greater London. London is in our area too.
All of DA14, DA15, SE9 and DA5 is covered for storm damage roof reports, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your property is on Station Road, High Street and Jubilee Way or anywhere close by, we can help. With the A211 and A2001 close by, Sidcup is easy for us to reach. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Albany Park (1 mile south), Blendon (1 mile north-east), Foots Cray (1 mile south-east), Bexley (2 miles north-east) and North Cray (2 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as London (10 miles north-west), City of Westminster (12 miles north-west), Marylebone (12 miles north-west), Kensington (14 miles west), St Pancras (11 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (10 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Sidcup
In Sidcup, that means homes and buildings near The Alma pub, Waring Park and Chislehurst and Sidcup Grammar School, among other places. Sidcup has its own railway station: Sidcup station. Nearby you’ll also find Queen Mary's Hospital (1 mile south) and Broadway Shopping Centre (2.4 miles north-east). Not far away are Summer Hill and The Tarn.