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Storm Damage Roof Report in Telegraph Hill
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Telegraph Hill. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- New damp or leaks inside
- Loose or torn flashings
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
Telegraph Hill questions
Is parking a problem for a survey in Telegraph Hill?
It rarely stops a survey, but it is worth planning. Let us know the parking rules on your street and we will work around them.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Telegraph Hill?
Yes, Telegraph Hill is within the area we cover. We survey roofs across London and South East England. You can ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Do you act for me with my insurer?
No. We’re not loss adjusters, and we do not negotiate claims. We provide an independent record of the roof, which you can pass to your insurer.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We look at the roof, not the whole building, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
What do I do if water is coming in?
Emergency cover over a damaged roof should be arranged with a roofer. If it is safe, photograph the damage before it’s covered. Keep receipts for any emergency work.
What wind speed counts as a storm?
It varies by policy. About 55 mph is a common figure in many policies, but check your own wording.
Do you look in the roof space?
If the survey needs it and the loft space can be reached safely, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch.
Storm damage roof report in Telegraph Hill: what you get
A storm damage roof report is priced from £150. It is a report with photos, sent by email. It is not 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. Typical surveys look at torn or lifted flat roof coverings and stains appearing after strong winds, across ridges and hips, gutters and fascias and flat roofs.
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. Insurers usually exclude wear and tear, so it helps to know whether damage is old or new. A careful look in Telegraph Hill 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.
The written findings come by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Location
- Telegraph Hill (SE4, SE15, SE14)
- Region
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof by roof
Flat roof coverings
On flat roofs, storms can lift edges and tear membranes. We record any damage and where it is.
Lead flashings
Flashings can lift or pull away from walls and chimneys in strong winds. Loose or damaged flashings are photographed and noted.
What a storm damage roof report doesn’t cover
It is useful to know what a survey won’t do before you book:
- Repair costs or quotes for the work
- Damage hidden under coverings or inside the structure, without opening up
- The work of a loss adjuster appointed by your insurer
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Ridges and hips
- Flashings
- Gutters and fascias
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
Other services in Telegraph Hill
Storm damage roof reports around Telegraph Hill
With Queen's House about 2 miles north-east, Telegraph Hill sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Inner London’s Victorian and Edwardian terraces frequently have Welsh slate roofs. From the street you may see only a parapet, with a butterfly roof and a valley gutter behind it draining to the back. If your home in Telegraph Hill is one of them, lead flashings, party-wall upstands and shared chimney stacks are part of the picture too. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it is detailed.
If you let a flat or house near Brockley station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer straight away. If you look after a building such as Haberdashers' Hatcham College, water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot. If you run a business near Lewisham Shopping Centre, a quick answer on where water is coming in keeps a business running.
Telegraph Hill is about 1 mile south-west of New Cross, in Greater London. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Telegraph Hill can all book storm damage roof reports, with a written report and photographs every time. Telegraph Hill is one of the towns and villages in Greater London where we work for storm damage roof reports.
We survey roofs across SE4, SE15 and SE14 for storm damage roof reports. You will find streets such as Mona Road, Pepys Road and Kitto Road, all of which we cover. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Nunhead (1 mile south-west), New Cross (1 mile north-east), Peckham (1 mile north-west), St Johns (1 mile east) and Brockley (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cover London (3 miles north-west), City of Westminster (6 miles north-west), Marylebone (6 miles north-west), Kensington (7 miles west), St Pancras (5 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (4 miles north).
Landmarks near Telegraph Hill
Around Telegraph Hill, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Fordham Park and The Brockley Barge pub and the streets around them. Telegraph Hill has its own railway station: Brockley station. Nearby you’ll also find Southwark Adult Education Institute (0.6 miles north-west) and Lewisham Shopping Centre (1.4 miles east). Open spaces near Telegraph Hill include St. James's Park Lake and New Cross Gate Cutting.
Tips from our surveys
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Look at what your policy says about wear and tear
- Report the damage to your insurer as soon as you can
- Arrange temporary cover with a roofer if rain is getting in
- Note the date and time you first saw the damage
The insurer might appoint a loss adjuster. You will have your own independent record to refer to.
Ask a tree specialist about branches over the roof. They can damage the roof in high winds.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
You can learn a lot from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
Why it is worth a survey now in Telegraph Hill
Once the storm has passed, damage that looked minor can let water in for months. Acting quickly usually means less damage overall. Work on a London roof is rarely simple to arrange, with parking, neighbours and access all to think about. That is a good reason to find problems early, while there’s time to plan.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can be seen safely and which survey you book.
Why book with us
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- PI and public liability insurance
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Weekday and weekend surveys
How it works
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes roughly 1–2 hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Many London properties are flats or terraces with no side access, so the back of the roof is frequently seen from upstairs windows, from inside or, where a flight is allowed, from the air. If the building has a managing agent or access rules, let us know when you book.
- You let us know when the storm was and what damage you’ve seen.
- We inspect the roof from safe viewpoints and from the loft where there’s access.
- The damage is recorded with photographs, area by area.
- We note the likely cause, including any signs of wear that were there before the storm.
- We send you a written report with photos, ready to give to your insurer.
How to prepare
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Arrange a survey
We survey roofs seven days a week. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.