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Storm damage roof report in South Bank, Greater London
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in South Bank from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
About our storm damage roof report in South Bank
High winds usually affect the parts of a roof that are already exposed or loose. Slates and tiles slip or blow off, ridge and hip tiles lift, flashings pull away and flat roof coverings can tear. Trees and branches can also hit roofs in a storm. We record the damage on your roof and photograph each part. Where we also see signs of older wear, the report records that too. If you’re worried about flat roof edges peeled back and ridge tiles that have come loose, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
In London, leaks often start somewhere hidden: 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 South Bank, 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.
Where we can’t see part of the roof, the report says so. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Location
- South Bank (SE1, WC2E, WC2N)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Can I check my roof myself?
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight.
You can learn a lot from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
How it works
We’ll ask a few questions first, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes an hour or two at a typical home, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. In a London conversion, the way into the loft space is often from a communal landing or the top flat. Where that is the case, access needs agreeing with whoever controls that landing. Otherwise, the visit in South Bank runs like any other.
- We start with what you’ve seen and any temporary repairs.
- We check inside, including the loft where there’s access, for water damage.
- We view the roof from safe positions.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- You receive the written report with photos.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Keep pets in another room
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
Book a survey
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and give us a few details about the property and we will explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
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What a storm damage roof report looks like in South Bank
Benjamin Franklin House, about 0.4 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around South Bank. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs. Inner London’s Victorian and Edwardian terraces often have Welsh slate roofs. Behind many of their parapets sit butterfly roofs and valley gutters that cannot be seen from the pavement. If your home in South Bank is one of them, lead flashings, party-wall upstands and shared chimney stacks are part of the picture too. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it’s detailed.
Take an older house close to St John's Church: the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself. If you own a rental within reach of London Waterloo station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
South Bank is about 1 mile west of London, in Greater London. South Bank is one of many places we visit across Greater London, for homes and businesses alike. Across Greater London, we cover South Bank.
Storm damage roof reports in SE1, WC2E and WC2N work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Streets in the area include York Road, Spur Road and Lower Road, all of which we cover. South Bank sits on or near the A301 and A302, so getting to you is simple. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Waterloo (1 mile south-east), Adelphi (1 mile north-west), Charing Cross (1 mile north-west), Temple (1 mile north-east) and Aldwych (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Kensington (4 miles west), Walthamstow (7 miles north-east), Hampstead (4 miles north-west), Ruislip (14 miles west), Stockwell (3 miles south) and Orpington (13 miles south-east).
Around South Bank
Typical jobs here are in homes near Jubilee Gardens, The Hole In The Wall pub and The BFI Reuben Library. Also close by are St Andrew's and St John's Church of England Primary School (under half a mile east) and London Nautical School (less than half a mile north-east). There’s a railway station in South Bank itself: London Waterloo station. Nearby you’ll also find Florence Nightingale Museum (under half a mile south) and Royal Waterloo Hospital for Children and Women (less than half a mile north-east). Green spaces nearby include Barnsbury Wood and St. James's Park Lake.
Tips from our surveys
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Keep a note of the date of the storm
- Arrange temporary cover with a roofer if rain is getting in
- Record any water damage in rooms and the loft
- Keep receipts for any emergency work
You get the report by email and pass it to your insurer yourself. We don’t deal with the insurer on your behalf.
Keep records of roof work and surveys. They help show the roof was in good order before a storm.
How we price storm damage roof reports
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Which survey package you book
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Booking your survey
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. It is enough to tell us:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- When you need the report by
- The property’s address and postcode
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Common roof problems in South Bank
Strong winds lift loose or poorly fixed slates and tiles, ridge pieces and flashings. 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’re asked to look at include:
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Water coming in after the storm
- Flat roof edges peeled back
Trees in and around Jubilee Gardens shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What happens after the report arrives
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
When you need someone else
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- Repair costs or quotes for the work
- Acting for you with the insurer
- What your policy covers, which depends on its wording
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in South Bank
- Gutters and fascias
- Flashings
- Ridges and hips
- Chimney stacks
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flat roofs
South Bank questions
Is my home in South Bank listed or in a conservation area?
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 South Bank?
Yes, South Bank is within the area we cover. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the property.
Will you walk on the roof?
Not unless it is safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where applicable, a drone, and the report notes anything we couldn’t see.
Can you put a tarpaulin over the damage?
Call a roofer for emergency temporary protection. Take photos from the ground first if it’s safe. Keep receipts in case your insurer asks for them.
Should I go up on the roof to take photos?
Only from ground level or from windows. Never climb onto a roof after a storm. Binoculars can help you see damage from below and we’ll inspect the rest from safe positions.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys run on any day of the week. To find a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.