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Storm Damage Roof Report in South Norwood
We carry out storm damage roof reports in South Norwood and the rest of Greater London. We survey on any day of the week.
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Flat roof edges peeled back
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in South Norwood
Can parking be tricky for a visit in South Norwood?
In much of London, parking needs planning: a visitor permit or a bay close to the door helps a lot.
How do I find out if my home in South Norwood is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
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.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach.
How long will you be at the property?
Expect it to take between one and two hours at most homes, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. The written report follows by email, on the timescale of your package.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
How much is a storm damage roof report?
Our reports start from £150. Larger roofs are quoted for their size. Repair costs are not part of the report.
Storm damage roof report in South Norwood: what you get
High winds typically affect the parts of a roof that are already exposed or loose. 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 flat roofs, ridges and hips and slate and tile slopes, and common reasons people get in touch are loose or torn flashings and damaged gutters and fascias.
Water getting into a London home often comes from a detail you cannot see from the street: 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 Norwood, those hidden details are where the inspection begins. A hidden gutter that overflows can send water a long way before it shows.
Nothing in the report is left vague: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, along with how urgent it is.
- Where
- South Norwood (SE25, SE20, CR0)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- 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
Storm damage roof reports around South Norwood
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 South Norwood 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. Historic houses such as Kingswood House, about 2.2 miles north, show how far back building in the area around South Norwood goes. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for instance near Whitgift Centre, finding where water is getting in quickly keeps disruption down. If you live in an older home near Church of St Mark, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as St Mark's Church of England Primary Academy, on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
South Norwood is about 5 miles south-east of Stockwell, in Greater London. We survey roofs in South Norwood and the rest of Greater London. Our area takes in places right across Greater London. We also survey roofs in London.
We survey roofs across SE25, SE20 and CR0 for storm damage roof reports and the streets around it. That includes homes and businesses on Park Road, Court Road and Dixon Road. South Norwood sits on or near the A213, so getting to you is simple. If you are just outside South Norwood, we cover Selhurst (1 mile north), Woodside (1 mile south), Ashburton (1 mile south), Elmers End (1 mile east) and Addiscombe (1 mile south). Further out, we also cover London (7 miles north), City of Westminster (9 miles north-west), Marylebone (9 miles north), Kensington (9 miles north-west), St Pancras (9 miles north) and Shoreditch (9 miles north).
Near you in South Norwood
We work in homes and buildings around The Albion pub, South Norwood Recreation Ground and Harris Academy South Norwood. South Norwood has its own railway station: Norwood Junction station. Well-known places in the area include Croydon University Hospital (1.7 miles south-west) and Crystal Palace Museum (1.4 miles north). Open spaces near South Norwood include Dulwich Upper Wood and Duppas Hill.
Useful tips for South Norwood property owners
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Do not go onto the roof to take pictures
- Hold on to fallen pieces of the roof where you can
- Report the damage to your insurer as soon as you can
- Keep a note of the date of the storm
You get the report by email and pass it to your insurer yourself. It is your record to use.
Ask a tree specialist about branches over the roof. They can damage the roof in high winds.
How the survey works
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely. The survey usually takes about 1–2 hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. In South Norwood, as in much of London, lots of properties are flats or terraces without side access, so rear slopes are viewed from windows, the loft or, where a flight is allowed, by drone. If the building has a managing agent or access rules, tell us when you book.
- We start with what you’ve seen and any temporary repairs.
- Inside, we look for signs of water in the loft and rooms below.
- We view the roof from safe positions.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- You receive the written report with photos.
Before we arrive
- Keep pets in another room
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
How to book
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Advice
Can I check my roof myself?
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when booking, as it helps us focus the survey.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Don’t go up yourself.
What affects the price in South Norwood
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Building height and the viewpoints available
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. You will know the figure before booking.
Helping us price your survey
When you call or email, these details help:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- What made you get in touch
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Landlord and commercial surveys in South Norwood
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it when booking and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work.
Also near South Norwood
What else we do in South Norwood
When you need someone else
Every survey has limits, and it’s better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- A decision on your insurance claim
- Areas we can’t see safely
- Your insurer’s view of the claim
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will suggest the right survey. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in South Norwood
- Flat roofs
- Gutters and fascias
- Flashings
- Ridges and hips
- Slate and tile slopes
- Chimney stacks