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Storm Damage Roof Report in St Helier
Need a storm damage roof report in St Helier? We can help, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Water coming in after the storm
- Loose or torn flashings
Storm damage roof report in St Helier
Wear and tear is normally excluded from home insurance. That makes the difference between storm damage and old wear important. Our report records both: recent damage alongside any older defects, like nail fatigue on slates or eroded pointing. We give an honest view of what we see. Your insurer then decides how its policy applies. If you’ve noticed flat roof edges peeled back and ridge tiles that have come loose, we can find out what’s behind it, on ridges and hips, chimney stacks and flashings alike.
In London, leaks often start somewhere hidden: a butterfly roof’s central valley gutter, a parapet gutter, a chimney flashing or a flat roof over a back addition. For a leak or storm damage in St Helier, those hidden details are where the inspection begins. A hidden gutter that overflows can send water a long way before it shows.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, with a note and a photo for each point. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Where
- St Helier (SM5, SM4, SM1)
- Region
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
The visit usually starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the roof space if there is safe access. All told, expect about 1–2 hours at a typical home, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. In St Helier, 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.
- You let us know when the storm was and what damage you’ve seen.
- We view the roof from wherever it can safely be seen, including the loft where there is access.
- The damage is recorded with photos, area by area.
- The likely cause is recorded, along with any evidence of older wear.
- We send you a written report with photos, ready to give to your insurer.
Before the survey
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
Getting a price
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or email us, and we will ask about the building and what you need. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
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When to book a survey in St Helier
Strong winds lift loose or poorly fixed slates and tiles, ridge pieces and flashings. Driving rain then gets in through the gaps. Most people book a report soon after a storm, when they’ve seen damage or water has come in.
Problems we come across frequently include:
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- New damp or leaks inside
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
If you look after a building such as Tweeddale Primary School, tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
What to check before booking
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, with the most urgent items set out first.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work.
Storm damage roof reports around St Helier
About 2.6 miles south-west lies Nonsuch Mansion, a reminder of how long the area around St Helier has been built on. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. 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. Hips, bay roofs and later loft conversions are typical of those semis, if your home is one of them. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in.
If you own a rental within reach of Sutton Common station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer straight away. If you run a business near Centrale Croydon, water through a ceiling can damage stock and close a sales floor, so the source needs finding fast.
St Helier is about 3 miles south-east of Wimbledon, in Greater London. We provide storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in St Helier. Our area takes in places right across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. For surveys nearby, see our London page.
All of SM5, SM4 and SM1 is within our area for storm damage roof reports. Whether your property is on Kelso Road, Wrythe Lane and Whitby Road or anywhere close by, we can help. Other places close to St Helier include Rosehill (1 mile north-east), Benhilton (1 mile south-west), The Wrythe (1 mile south-east), Carshalton (1 mile south-east) and Sutton (1 mile south). We also work in nearby towns such as London (9 miles north-east), City of Westminster (9 miles north), Marylebone (9 miles north), Kensington (8 miles north), St Pancras (10 miles north) and Shoreditch (11 miles north-east).
Around St Helier
Typical jobs here are in homes near Greenshaw High School, The Cricketers Inn and Merton College, among other places. St Helier’s nearest station is Sutton Common station, about 0.8 miles south-west of the centre. Nearby you will also find St Helier Hospital (less than half a mile south) and Chessington Castle Hill (5 miles west). The countryside around St Helier includes Bennett's Hole and Duppas Hill.
What a survey costs
To price your survey, we check:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
What we need to know
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, let us know:
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- What made you get in touch
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form, let us know about the property and we will recommend the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Useful tips for St Helier property owners
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Check your policy for how to report damage
- Note the date and time you first saw the damage
- Hold on to fallen pieces of the roof where you can
- Ask a roofer for emergency temporary protection if water is coming in
After the visit, we write up the report with photos of each area of damage. It covers the damage, its likely cause and any older defects. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
After a storm, look at the roof from the street or garden. With binoculars, you can frequently spot problems without climbing. Never climb onto the roof yourself.
Different roofs, different checks
Ridge and hip tiles
Ridge tiles bedded in old mortar can loosen in high winds. Our report says whether it looks freshly damaged or worn over time.
Lead flashings
Lifted flashings let rain run behind them into the roof. We note where this has happened and any damp inside.
St Helier: your questions answered
Do you carry out roof surveys in St Helier?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Can parking be tricky for a visit in St Helier?
Typically it is manageable with a little notice. Tell us what parking is available nearby, and the visit is planned around it.
Do you look in the loft space?
Usually, if there’s one and it can be reached safely. From inside, the underside of the roof often shows damp, staining or daylight that cannot be seen from outside.
Do you act for me with my insurer?
No. Our report is an independent record for you to use. Your insurer may appoint its own loss adjuster.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you will need a RICS survey as well.
Can I check the roof after a storm?
Only from ground level or from windows. Do not use a ladder or go onto the roof. Binoculars can help you see damage from below and we will inspect the rest from safe positions.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing aren’t part of what we do. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings, and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.