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Storm Damage Roof Report in Surrey Canal
Wondering about the roof at a property in Surrey Canal? We carry out storm damage roof reports in Surrey Canal and across Greater London.
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
About our storm damage roof report in Surrey Canal
A storm damage roof report is priced from £150. You get a written report with photos by email. It isn’t a repair quote and does not include repair costs, so ask a roofer to quote for the work. Your insurer may also send its own loss adjuster. Our report gives you an independent record of the damage and its likely cause. If you’ve noticed holes or cracks caused by debris and loose or broken chimney pots and cowls, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on flat roofs, gutters and fascias and chimney stacks alike.
London’s Victorian and Edwardian roofs have often been repaired many times, so a new leak can be the latest sign of wear rather than a single event. Telling wear from a one-off event matters, because insurers typically exclude wear and tear. A careful look in Surrey Canal tells the two apart where the evidence allows. Photos and a written account give you something specific to show an insurer, a landlord or a roofer.
Report times depend on the survey you book: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Place
- Surrey Canal (SE16, SE15, SE14)
- Region
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
For landlords and managing agents
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.
What we do, step by step
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, and more on a big or complicated roof. You’re welcome to ask questions while we’re there. In converted houses and mansion blocks, the loft hatch is frequently on a shared landing. Where that is the case, access needs agreeing with whoever controls that landing. Everything else is planned around the building, not the postcode.
- 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.
- You receive the written report with photos.
Before we arrive
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Booking a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
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Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Surrey Canal
Can parking be tricky for a visit in Surrey Canal?
In much of London, parking needs planning: a visitor permit or a nearby bay makes the day run more smoothly, so mention what’s available when you book.
How do I find out if my home in Surrey Canal is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
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 hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
How many surveys have you done?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
What’s the best way to book?
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us the address and what you’d like to know. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
What do I do if water is coming in?
Call a roofer for emergency temporary protection. If it’s safe, photograph the damage before it is covered. Keep receipts for any emergency work.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We check the roof, not the whole building, so it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Surrey Canal roofs and the weather
Welsh slate on Victorian and Edwardian terraces is a familiar sight across inner London. 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. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in. Historic houses like Queen's House, about 2.1 miles east, show how far back building in the area around Surrey Canal goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
For an older house near a landmark like St Katharine with St Bartholomew, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in. If you live near a park such as Deptford Park, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Surrey Canal is about 1 mile north-west of New Cross, in Greater London. We survey roofs in Surrey Canal as part of our work across London and South East England. We cover towns and villages across Greater London.
All of SE16, SE15 and SE14 is covered for storm damage roof reports. Streets in the area include Pump Lane, Bush Road and Water Lane, all of which we cover. Being close to the A200 and A2208, Surrey Canal is simple for us to get to. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include South Bermondsey (1 mile west), Surrey Quays (1 mile north-east), Rotherhithe (1 mile north), Peckham (1 mile south-west) and Deptford (1 mile south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as City of Westminster (5 miles north-west), Marylebone (5 miles north-west), Kensington (7 miles west), St Pancras (4 miles north-west), Shoreditch (3 miles north-west) and Walthamstow (7 miles north).
What’s near Surrey Canal
We work in homes and buildings around City of London Academy, Deptford Park and The Surrey Docks pub and the streets around them. Surrey Canal has its own railway station: South Bermondsey station. Other landmarks nearby include New Cross Hospital (0.5 miles south) and Surrey Quays Shopping Centre (0.7 miles north). The countryside around Surrey Canal includes New Cross Gate Cutting and Tower Hill.
What we look for on each type of roof
Lead flashings
Flashings can lift or pull away from walls and chimneys in strong winds. Loose or damaged flashings are photographed and noted.
Flat roof coverings
Wind can lift the edges of flat roof coverings or tear them. Damage is photographed and described.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we look at the roof.
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
What we’re asked to look at in Surrey Canal
Branches and trees often come down on roofs during storms. The report shows what was hit and the damage caused, backed up with photos.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Damaged gutters and fascias
If you own a rental within reach of South Bermondsey station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- What they will not be able to tell you
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
Tips that help
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Ask a roofer for emergency temporary protection if water is coming in
- Tell your insurer about the damage promptly
- Keep receipts for any emergency work
- Check how your policy defines a storm
Once we’ve been, the findings are written up with photos. It sets out what is damaged, the likely cause and any signs of older wear. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
Keep gutters and outlets clear so heavy rain can drain away. Overflowing gutters can make storm damage worse.