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South Bermondsey Storm Damage Roof Report
Storm damage roof reports across South Bermondsey, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- New damp or leaks inside
Tips from our surveys
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Note the date and time you first saw the damage
- Hold on to fallen pieces of the roof where you can
- Look at what your policy says about wear and tear
- Keep invoices for temporary repairs
You get the report by email and pass it to your insurer yourself. It’s your record to use.
Check the roof from ground level after strong winds. With binoculars, you can often spot problems without climbing. Don’t go up a ladder to look.
Storm damage roof report in South Bermondsey
If your roof has been damaged, stay safe first. Photograph the damage from ground level or a window, and never climb up. If water is coming in, a roofer can put temporary protection in place. Our report records the damage so you have an independent record to give your insurer. Keep receipts for any emergency work. We survey slate and tile slopes, ridges and hips and flashings, and people most often book us about flashings pulled away from walls or stacks and new damp or leaks inside.
In a London flat, water can travel some way before it shows, sometimes in a different flat from the one below the defect. That makes the source hard to pin down, and finding it matters for whoever has to deal with it. We look at what we’re given access to in South Bermondsey, inside and out. It is useful to know when the water appears and in what weather.
The written findings come by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Place
- South Bermondsey (SE16, SE15, SE1)
- Region
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in South Bermondsey
Is my home in South Bermondsey listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Is South Bermondsey in the area you cover?
Yes, South Bermondsey is within the area we cover. Our area covers London and the South East. Just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the property, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you when you book.
My storm claim was turned down. What now?
Start by complaining to the insurer. The Financial Ombudsman Service may look at it if that does not resolve it. The Ombudsman looks at whether there were storm conditions, whether the damage fits a storm and whether the storm was the main cause.
What’s the best way to book?
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or email us and tell us the address and what you’d like to know. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
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.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
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Honest limits
It’s useful to know what a survey will not do before booking:
- What’s beneath slates, tiles or membranes
- Your insurer’s view of the claim
- Acting for you with the insurer
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in South Bermondsey
- Chimney stacks
- Slate and tile slopes
- Ridges and hips
- Flashings
- Gutters and fascias
- Flat roofs
How it works
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photos, emailed to you. As for time on site, most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours at most homes, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Many London properties are flats or terraces with no side access, so the back of the roof is often seen from upstairs windows, from inside or, where a flight is allowed, from the air. If the building has a managing agent or access rules, let us know as you book.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- We check the roof from wherever it’s safe.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- The report notes whether the damage fits a storm, older wear or both.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
Getting ready for the survey
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Book a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
Related advice
Do you need a storm damage roof report in South Bermondsey?
Flat roofs can be damaged too. Wind can lift edges and tear coverings, and blocked outlets can leave water ponding after heavy rain. Our report covers flat and pitched roofs.
Most people get in touch after spotting one of these:
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
If you run a business near Surrey Quays Shopping Centre, a leak can close part of a shop or office, so finding the cause quickly matters.
Before you book anyone
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
South Bermondsey roofs and the weather
Close to the centre of London, a great many houses are Victorian or Edwardian terraces, many of them roofed in Welsh slate. A butterfly roof with a central valley gutter, tucked behind a parapet wall, is common on these houses. Lead flashings, party-wall upstands and shared chimney stacks are typical of these houses, if yours is one of them. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in. Mansion House, about 2.3 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around South Bermondsey. 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.
Homes near green spaces like Paterson Park can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching. If you look after a building such as Ilderton Primary School, tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
South Bermondsey is about 2 miles north-west of New Cross, in Greater London. We survey roofs in South Bermondsey and the rest of Greater London, as part of our work across London and South East England. We cover towns and villages across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages.
Every address in SE16, SE15 and SE1 is covered for storm damage roof reports. That includes homes and businesses on Tenda Road, Rolls Road and Simms Road and the roads around them. South Bermondsey sits on or near the A2208, so getting to you is simple. We also cover the places around South Bermondsey: Surrey Canal (1 mile east), Surrey Quays (1 mile north-east), Bermondsey (1 mile north-west), Peckham (1 mile south) and Rotherhithe (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include City of Westminster (4 miles north-west), Marylebone (4 miles north-west), Kensington (6 miles west), St Pancras (4 miles north-west), Shoreditch (3 miles north) and Walthamstow (7 miles north).
Near you in South Bermondsey
We work in homes and buildings around The Kentish Drovers Public House, Paterson Park and City of London Academy and the streets around them. South Bermondsey has its own railway station: South Bermondsey station. A little further out are New Cross Hospital (0.6 miles south-east) and Surrey Quays Shopping Centre (0.8 miles north-east). Open spaces near South Bermondsey include St. James's Park Lake and Tower Hill.
How the survey changes by roof type
Lead flashings
When flashings lift, water can get behind them. The report records the flashing and any damp inside.
Flat roof coverings
Lifted trims and laps are common after a storm. We check whether the damage is recent or older.
What affects the price in South Bermondsey
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- How big the roof is
All our prices include VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the exact price before booking.
Getting in touch
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. It is enough to tell us:
- What made you get in touch
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or email us.