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Storm damage roof report in St Margarets, Greater London
An experienced roof surveyor for storm damage roof reports in St Margarets. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Roofs hit by falling trees
About our storm damage roof report in St Margarets
Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies by policy. Your policy document sets out its own definition. Whether the weather met it is for your insurer. We record the damage and what seems to have caused it. Each area of damage is photographed, and the report is yours to pass on. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. We are frequently asked to look into broken or displaced guttering and ridge tiles that have come loose, on flat roofs, gutters and fascias and chimney stacks.
Water getting into a London home often comes from a detail you can’t see from the street: 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 Margarets, 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.
The report works through the roof section by section, 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
- St Margarets (TW1, TW7, TW9)
- Region
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What this survey can’t tell you
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- A decision on your insurance claim
- Areas we can’t see safely
- How your policy defines a storm
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Ridges and hips
- Chimney stacks
- Flashings
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flat roofs
- Gutters and fascias
Surveys for landlords and agents in St Margarets
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too. Larger roofs take longer, so they’re priced to suit.
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 around your tenants.
Before and after the survey
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Ask a roofer for emergency temporary protection if water is coming in
- Hold on to fallen pieces of the roof where you can
- File receipts for anything you pay for
- Note the date and time you first saw the damage
Your insurer may send a loss adjuster to look at the damage. You’ll have your own independent record to refer to.
Keep the roof in good order between storms. Have loose slates, tiles and flashings seen to promptly.
Do you need a storm damage roof report in St Margarets?
Gusts work at anything on a roof that’s loose or exposed. Driving rain then gets in through the gaps. People typically call us after a storm, once they’ve noticed damage or a leak.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Worple Primary School, tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
Before you book anyone
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Whether the price includes VAT
- What happens after the report arrives
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
How the survey works
We work from the outside in: outside views come first, then the loft space if there’s safe access. All told, expect an hour or two for most houses, and longer for a large or complex roof. Many London properties are flats or terraces with no side access, so rear slopes are viewed from windows, the loft or, where a flight is allowed, by drone. Mention any building rules, key holders or managing agents 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.
- Storm damage and older wear are recorded separately where we can.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
Before we arrive
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
How to book
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or email us, let us know about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Related advice
Storm damage roof reports around St Margarets
In outer London, interwar semis with hipped, tiled roofs sit alongside older slate-roofed terraces. On a semi of that age, the small roofs over the bays, the hip tiles and any later dormer each need their own look. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in. Historic houses like Richmond House, about 1 mile south, show how far back building in the area around St Margarets goes. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you let a flat or house near St Margarets (London) station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over. Living close to Richmond Green is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
St Margarets is about 1 mile north-east of Twickenham, in Greater London. Roofs in St Margarets get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Greater London. St Margarets is one of the towns and villages in Greater London where we work. For surveys nearby, see our London page.
We survey roofs across the TW1, TW7 and TW9 postcode area for storm damage roof reports and the streets around it. We cover properties on Eve Road, Park Road and Crown Road and the roads around them. Being close to the A316 and A3004, St Margarets is easy for us to reach for storm damage roof reports. Nearby, we also carry out storm damage roof reports in Isleworth (1 mile north-west), Richmond (1 mile east), Ivybridge (1 mile west), Eel Pie Island (1 mile south) and Twickenham (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover London (10 miles east), City of Westminster (8 miles north-east), Marylebone (8 miles north-east), Kensington (6 miles north-east), St Pancras (10 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (11 miles north-east).
Around St Margarets
Around St Margarets, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Richmond Green, Orleans Park School and The Turks Head pub, among other places. There’s a railway station in St Margarets itself: St Margarets (London) station. A little further out are South Middlesex Hospital (0.8 miles west) and Eel Pie Island Museum (0.8 miles south). For a walk, there’s Richmond Hill and Ham Lands.
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Your questions about storm damage roof reports in St Margarets
Is my home in St Margarets listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you cover St Margarets?
Yes. Our area covers London and the South East, and St Margarets is part of that. You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
What wind speed counts as a storm?
Each policy has its own definition. Many treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but your policy sets the actual test.
Is wear and tear covered by insurance?
Wear and tear is not usually covered. We describe what looks like fresh storm damage and what looks older. Your insurer decides the claim.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only when it is safe. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs can’t always be walked on. We use safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where it applies, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys.
How much is a storm damage roof report?
Our reports start from £150. Larger roofs are quoted for their size. The report doesn’t include repair costs.
Different roofs, different checks
Slate roofs
Broken slates and slates that have slid out of place are common after a storm. We photograph and describe each one.
Lead flashings
Lifted flashings let rain run behind them into the roof. We note where this has happened and any damp inside.