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Storm Damage Roof Report in Thornton Heath
Need a storm damage roof report in Thornton Heath? We can help, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Lead lifted at abutments
Tips that help
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Keep any slates, tiles or debris that fall, if it is safe to do so
- Keep receipts for any emergency work
- Keep a note of the date of the storm
- Record any water damage in rooms and the loft
If you’re unhappy with how your insurer handles the claim, you can complain to them first. If that does not resolve it, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to help.
Keep the roof in good order between storms. Have loose slates, tiles and flashings seen to promptly.
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Thornton Heath
Each roof is looked at from the safest viewpoints available: from the ground, from windows and higher points, from the roof space and from the roof where it’s safe. We photograph and describe each area of damage. We note any part we couldn’t see. The report, with photos, is yours to pass to your insurer. We survey flashings, slate and tile slopes and gutters and fascias, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are water coming in after the storm and damaged flat roof membrane.
Many London homes are well over a century old and their roofs have been patched more than once. Insurers normally exclude wear and tear, so it is useful to know whether damage is old or new. That is as true in Thornton Heath as anywhere in London. A written record with photos helps you explain what was found to whoever deals with it next.
The report doesn’t just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Location
- Thornton Heath (CR7, SW16, SE25)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Thornton Heath roofs and the weather
Historic houses like Kingswood House, about 2.4 miles north-east, show how far back building in the area around Thornton Heath goes. 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. 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. On a semi of that age, the small roofs over the bays, the hip tiles and any later dormer each need their own look. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it is detailed.
Trees in and around Grangewood Park shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls. If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Church of St Stephen, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney. Landlords with a home close to Thornton Heath station may find that a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer right away.
Thornton Heath is about 7 miles south of London, in Greater London. We carry out storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Thornton Heath and the surrounding area. Our area takes in places right across Greater London. Our London page covers surveys nearby.
We work across the CR7, SW16 and SE25 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. We cover properties on Ena Road, Elm Road and Mayo Road. Main roads around Thornton Heath include the A23 and A212, which makes travel easy. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Norbury (1 mile north), Pollards Hill (1 mile north), Mitcham (2 miles west), Hackbridge (2 miles west) and Eastfields (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include London (7 miles north), City of Westminster (8 miles north), Marylebone (8 miles north), Kensington (8 miles north-west), St Pancras (9 miles north) and Shoreditch (9 miles north).
What’s near Thornton Heath
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Archbishop Lanfranc School, Prince George pub and Grangewood Park, among other places. Thornton Heath has its own railway station: Thornton Heath station. A little further out are Centrale Croydon (1.7 miles south) and Croydon University Hospital (0.7 miles south). Open spaces near Thornton Heath include Biggin Wood and Duppas Hill.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photos included.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out by urgency where it matters.
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Thornton Heath questions
Do you carry out roof surveys in Thornton Heath?
Yes, Thornton Heath is within the area we cover. We survey roofs across London and South East England. You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details.
How do I find out if my home in Thornton Heath is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
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.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. It’s a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
How much is a storm damage roof report?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Bigger roofs are quoted on size and access. Repair costs are not included, so ask a roofer to quote.
What if the roof was already worn?
Wear and tear is not typically covered. We describe what looks like fresh storm damage and what looks older. Your insurer decides the claim.
Can I check the roof after a storm?
Only from the ground or from windows. Never climb onto a roof after a storm. Binoculars can help you see damage from below, and we will record the rest.
What this survey can’t tell you
We only report everything that’s safely in view on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- A decision on your insurance claim
- Repair costs or quotes for the work
- The work of a loss adjuster appointed by your insurer
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer before you book. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Thornton Heath
- Gutters and fascias
- Flashings
- Flat roofs
- Slate and tile slopes
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges and hips
What a survey costs
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we can help you choose.
Booking your survey
You do not need to know any roofing terms. Just let us know:
- The property’s address and postcode
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- What made you get in touch
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
If you are buying, it is useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or email us whenever suits you.
The survey, step by step
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the roof as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Notes and photos go into the written report. It normally takes about 1–2 hours for most houses, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. In Thornton Heath, visits are available on weekdays and at weekends. London parking is often by permit or pay-and-display, so it helps to know what’s near you. Upstairs rooms at the back are useful too, as they often give the best view of a rear addition.
- We note the date of the storm and the damage you’ve seen.
- We look at the roof from wherever it is safe.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- The report notes whether the damage fits a storm, older wear or both.
- We send you the report by email for your insurer.
Before the survey
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
How to book
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email to find out.
Related advice
DIY checks: what’s safe
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level, and those are details a survey looks at closely.