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Southwark Storm Damage Roof Report
Storm damage roof reports across Southwark, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Damaged flat roof membrane
Storm damage roof report in Southwark: what you get
We inspect the roof from wherever it can be seen safely: from ground level, from windows and higher points, from the loft space and from the roof where it’s safe. We photograph and describe each area of damage. We note any part we couldn’t see. The report, with photos, is yours to pass to your insurer. If you’ve noticed holes or cracks caused by debris and stains appearing after strong winds, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on ridges and hips, gutters and fascias and flashings alike.
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 Southwark, we inspect what we can reach safely and are given access to. Tell us when the water shows, and in what kind of weather.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters, each with a short note and a photo. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Place
- Southwark (SE1, SE11)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photographs, emailed to you. As for time on site, most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. In Southwark, visits are available on weekdays and at weekends. London parking is often by permit or pay-and-display, so it helps to know what’s near you, and to clear a path to the loft hatch. Upstairs rooms at the back are useful too, as they frequently give the best view of a rear addition.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- The roof is inspected from safe positions.
- We record and photograph the damage.
- We note the likely cause and any signs of older wear.
- We send you the report by email for your insurer.
Preparing for the visit
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Book a survey
You can call us seven days a week. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Related advice
What we are asked to look at in Southwark
Falling trees and branches can damage roofs in high winds. The report shows what was hit and the damage caused, with photographs.
People usually book a survey after spotting something like this:
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Loose or torn flashings
- Roofs hit by falling trees
If you run a business near Gabriel's Wharf, finding where water is getting in quickly keeps disruption down.
Before you book anyone
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Their report turnaround times
- Their insurance cover
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
Can I check my roof myself?
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.
Storm damage roof reports in Southwark: local notes
Historic houses such as Mansion House, about 0.9 miles north, show how far back building in the area around Southwark goes. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Inner London’s Victorian and Edwardian terraces frequently have Welsh slate roofs. A butterfly roof with a central valley gutter, tucked behind a parapet wall, is common on these houses. In a house like that, shared stacks, party-wall upstands and lead flashings all need looking at as far as they can be seen. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from.
Take an older house close to Borough Welsh Congregational Chapel: water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney. If you own a rental within reach of Elephant & Castle station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it.
Southwark is about 0 miles north-west of London, in Greater London. We carry out storm damage roof reports for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Southwark. Across Greater London, we cover Southwark and the places around it.
Here we cover the SE1 and SE11 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. That includes homes and businesses on Borough Square, Trinity Church Square and Merrick Square. Southwark is on the A300 and B240, so it’s easy for us to get to. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Tower Hill (1 mile north-east), City of London (1 mile north), Aldgate (1 mile north-east), Bishopsgate (1 mile north-east) and Barbican Estate (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover City of Westminster (3 miles west), Kensington (5 miles west), Walthamstow (7 miles north-east), Hampstead (5 miles north-west), Ruislip (14 miles west) and Brompton (3 miles west).
Local landmarks in Southwark
We work in homes and buildings around London School of Musical Theatre, Little Dorrit's Playground and St Mary-at-Hill, among other places. Also close by are Ark Globe Academy (less than half a mile south-east), The BFI Reuben Library (0.9 miles north-west) and The Gladstone Arms (within half a mile north-east). Southwark’s nearest station is Elephant & Castle station, roughly 0.5 miles south. Nearby you will also find Gabriel's Wharf (0.7 miles north-west) and Baynard's Castle (0.8 miles north). Open spaces near Southwark include Ludgate Hill and Bellenden Road Nature Garden.
What this survey cannot tell you
No survey can tell you everything, and it is better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- Whether your insurer will pay the claim
- Repair costs or quotes for the work
- Damage hidden under coverings or inside the structure, without opening up
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will recommend the right survey before booking. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flashings
- Flat roofs
- Gutters and fascias
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges and hips
- Slate and tile slopes
Towns and villages near Southwark
What else we do in Southwark
Different roofs, different checks
Flat roof coverings
Debris blown onto a flat roof can puncture the covering or block outlets. Any damage is recorded with photos.
Slate roofs
In high winds, slates can slip or go, often where nails have rusted. We record which slates have moved and any signs of older nail fatigue.
FAQs for Southwark
Is my home in Southwark listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Is parking a problem for a survey in Southwark?
In much of London, parking needs planning: a visitor permit or a bay close to the door helps a lot, so mention what’s available when booking.
Do I need to be at home?
It depends on what we need to see. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in; we will agree the details when you book.
Does your report mean my claim will be accepted?
That’s not something we can promise. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. What we provide is an independent record of the damage.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling aren’t something we do. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it is disturbed.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and it is safe, yes. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
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 will record the rest.