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Tooting Storm Damage Roof Report
An independent record of roof damage after a storm for Tooting, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Loose or torn flashings
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Roofs hit by falling trees
Storm damage roof report in Tooting: what you get
After a storm, it helps to have a clear record of what happened to your roof. Our report shows the damage in photos and says whether it looks like storm damage, wear and tear, or a mix. We are not loss adjusters and cannot tell you if your claim will succeed. What we give you is an independent record of the roof. We survey chimney stacks, slate and tile slopes and flashings, and common reasons people get in touch are damaged pots on the stack and gaps where slates or tiles have gone.
In London, leaks frequently start somewhere hidden: a butterfly roof’s central valley gutter, a parapet gutter, a chimney flashing or a flat roof over a back addition. Whether you’re tracing a leak or recording storm damage in Tooting, those are among the first places to look. A hidden gutter that overflows can send water a long way before it shows.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. It’s useful right away, and a good reference for later, like when you want to compare after future work.
- Location
- Tooting (SW17, SW19, CR4)
- Region
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Wind, rain and roofs in Tooting
Close to the centre of London, a great many houses are Victorian or Edwardian terraces, many of them roofed in Welsh slate. 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. The wider area around Tooting has a long history of building, with Southside House about 3 miles west. 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 a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Homes near green spaces like Wandle Park can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching. If you look after a building such as St Boniface RC Primary School, tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back. The streets around a church like St Augustine are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in.
Tooting is about 3 miles south-west of Stockwell, in Greater London. Anywhere in Tooting, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Tooting is one of the places in Greater London we cover for storm damage roof reports. We also survey roofs in London.
We work across SW17, SW19 and CR4 for storm damage roof reports. We offer storm damage roof reports to properties on Vant Road, Byton Road and Avarn Road and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Tooting Bec (1 mile north-west), Colliers Wood (1 mile south), Furzedown (1 mile east), Streatham Park (1 mile east) and Summerstown (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cover London (6 miles north-east), City of Westminster (6 miles north), Marylebone (6 miles north), Kensington (5 miles north), St Pancras (7 miles north) and Shoreditch (8 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Tooting
We work in homes and buildings around King's Head pub, Ensham School and Graveney School. The closest station to Tooting is Tooting station, roughly 0.6 miles south of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Southside Wandsworth (2.2 miles north-west) and Grove Hospital (under half a mile west). Not far away are Battersea Park Lake and Myrna Close.
Towns and villages near Tooting
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For landlords and managing agents
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant beforehand.
The survey, step by step
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from every safe vantage point, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. It usually takes an hour or two at most homes, and more on a big or complicated roof. In Tooting, visits are available on weekdays and at weekends. It helps if you can point us to a visitor permit or a nearby bay, and to clear a path to the loft hatch. Upstairs rooms at the back are useful too, as they frequently give the best view of a rear addition.
- 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 the survey
- Find any records of previous roof work
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Let us know about parking near the property
Booking a survey
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and give us some details about the property and we will explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Advice
Why get it checked now?
If the damage is partly wear and tear, it is better to know. We record storm damage and older defects, so you know what the roof shows. In a London terrace or conversion, a roof defect rarely stays your problem alone: failed flashings and blocked valley gutters can send water into more than one home. Dealing with it early is far less disruptive.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Why book us in Tooting
- A photo-illustrated written report
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Prices that include VAT
Read what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
Before and after the survey
Small things make a difference. Some pointers:
- Check your policy for how to report damage
- Look at what your policy says about wear and tear
- Hold on to fallen pieces of the roof where you can
- Take photos from ground level or a window, never by climbing
You’ll need a roofer’s quote for the repairs. The report gives them a clear list of the damage.
A well-maintained roof stands up to storms better. Have loose slates, tiles and flashings seen to promptly.
How the survey changes by roof type
Ridge and hip tiles
Water can get in where ridge tiles have moved. We photograph and describe the damage.
Lead flashings
Old flashings that were already loose can give way in a storm. We record what looks recent and what looks older.
Tooting: your questions answered
Is parking a problem for a survey in Tooting?
Sometimes, yes. Where there are permit zones, a visitor permit or nearby pay-and-display bay works well, and a driveway is even better.
Is my home in Tooting listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
How do I arrange a storm damage roof report in Tooting?
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us the address and what you need to know. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.
Will my insurer pay out if I get a storm damage report?
Only your insurer can decide that. We record the damage, with photos and the likely cause, for you to give to your insurer.
What do I do if water is coming in?
Call a roofer for emergency temporary protection. Take photos from the ground first if it is safe. Keep receipts in case your insurer asks for them.
How long will you be at the property?
Time on site depends on the roof, but most surveys take an hour or two for most houses, and more on a big or complicated roof. The written report follows by email.
What a survey costs
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can safely be seen and which survey you book.
What to let us know when you contact us
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
We survey roofs on any day of the week. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.