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Storm damage roof report in Temple, Greater London
An independent record of roof damage after a storm in Temple. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Broken or displaced guttering
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Temple
After a storm, it’s useful to have a clear record of what happened to your roof. We photograph the damage, describe it and note whether it fits storm damage, older wear or both. We aren’t loss adjusters, and we can’t say whether a claim will be paid. What we give you is an independent record of the roof. If you’ve noticed damage from fallen branches or debris and new damp or leaks inside, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
London’s Victorian and Edwardian roofs have frequently 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 normally exclude wear and tear. That is as true in Temple as anywhere in London. A written record with photographs helps you explain what was found to whoever deals with it next.
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
- Temple (SE1, WC2H, WC2B)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Why act early in Temple
Once the storm has passed, damage that looked minor can let water in for months. Getting it recorded and repaired sooner is typically better. In a London terrace or conversion, a roof defect rarely stays your problem alone: a blocked parapet gutter or slipped slate can let water into the flat below or the house next door. Finding it early keeps the work smaller.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. You’ll know the figure before booking.
What you get with us
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- An independent look at the roof
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
Read our cost guide and two real surveys.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Temple
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Temple. To discuss a property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Letting agents frequently book on a landlord’s behalf, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant in advance.
Storm damage roof reports in Temple: local notes
Dr Johnson's House, about 0.2 miles north-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Temple. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Many homes in inner London are Victorian and Edwardian terraces, often with 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. Lead flashings, party-wall upstands and shared chimney stacks are typical of these houses, if yours is one of them. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it’s detailed.
If you live near a park such as Garden Bridge, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls. If you own a rental within reach of London Blackfriars station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
Temple is about 1 mile south of St Pancras, in Greater London. We cover Temple and the rest of Greater London. Our Greater London coverage includes Temple.
We work across SE1, WC2H and WC2B for storm damage roof reports and the streets around it. Local streets include Shoe Lane, Drury Lane and New Square, and we cover them all. With the A4 and A40 close by, Temple is simple for us to get to. We also cover Temple Bar (1 mile north), Blackfriars (1 mile east), Aldwych (1 mile west), Clare Market (1 mile north-west) and Covent Garden (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Kensington (4 miles west), Walthamstow (6 miles north-east), Hampstead (4 miles north-west), Ruislip (14 miles west), Brompton (3 miles south-west) and Stockwell (3 miles south).
Landmarks near Temple
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to St Mary-at-Hill, Garden Bridge and London Nautical School and the streets around them. Other local landmarks include The Devereux pub (less than half a mile north-west), British Library of Political and Economic Science (within half a mile north-west) and Mercers' School (within half a mile north). There’s a railway station in Temple itself: London Blackfriars station. Nearby you will also find Gabriel's Wharf (under half a mile south-east) and Montfichet's Tower (within half a mile east). The countryside around Temple includes Barnsbury Wood and St. James's Park Lake.
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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.
Slate roofs
Slates frequently outlast the nails that hold them. The report records whether slipped slates look like storm damage or older wear.
How it works
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you want to find out. After that, we check everything we can see safely, from ground level, from windows, in the loft space and by drone where applicable. The survey usually takes about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. For a visit in Temple, parking and access are the things to plan: tell us about permits, visitor bays or off-street space, which floor the property is on and how to get into the loft. On the day, the roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from inside the loft space and from the roof where it is safe.
- You let us know when the storm was and what damage you’ve seen.
- The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows and from the roof space where it is safe.
- The damage is recorded with photos, area by area.
- The likely cause is recorded, along with any evidence of older wear.
- The findings are written up with photos for you to share with your insurer.
Preparing for the visit
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Check pets are kept safely away
Book a survey
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
Advice
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Temple
Will parking be an issue for a roof survey in Temple?
It can be, so it is useful to let us know about permits, visitor bays or off-street space when you book. The visit is then planned around what’s available.
Do you cover Temple?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and Temple is part of that. Just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us about the property.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey seven days a week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Tell us which days suit you when you book.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. We will talk about access when you book.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, and 98% of clients are satisfied.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. We look at everything that can be seen safely: from ground level, from windows and vantage points, from the roof space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where it applies. Anything we cannot see is noted in the report.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, if the freeholder or managing agent agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we’re allowed to reach.
Do you need a storm damage roof report in Temple?
Falling trees and branches can damage roofs in high winds. We record the damage and where it is, backed up with photos.
Common reasons to book include:
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
Take a building like St Clement Danes CofE Primary School: tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- How long the report takes to arrive
- What the survey will not cover
Can I check my roof myself?
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Don’t go up yourself.
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level.