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Storm Damage Roof Report in Upper Norwood
An independent record of roof damage after a storm across Upper Norwood, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Damaged pots on the stack
How we price storm damage roof reports
We confirm the price for your roof before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Height and safe access
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
For a price for your roof in Upper Norwood, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What we need to know
Before you get in touch, it is useful to have:
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We’ll confirm the price before booking.
About our storm damage roof report in Upper Norwood
Each roof is looked at from the safest viewpoints available: the ground, windows and vantage points, the loft where there’s access, and the roof itself where that’s safe. Every area of damage is photographed and described. We note any part we couldn’t see. You get a written report with photographs to give to your insurer. If you’ve noticed holes or cracks caused by debris and loose or torn flashings, we can find out what’s behind it, on gutters and fascias, ridges and hips and flashings alike.
Many London homes are well over a century old and their roofs have been patched more than once, so a new leak can be the latest sign of wear rather than a single event. Insurers typically exclude wear and tear, so it’s useful to know whether damage is old or new. That is as true in Upper Norwood as anywhere in London. A written record with photos helps you explain what was found to whoever deals with it next.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. It’s useful straight away, and a good reference for later, such as when you want to compare after future work.
- Place
- Upper Norwood (SE19, SE27, SE21)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in Upper Norwood
Do you carry out roof surveys in Upper Norwood?
Yes, Upper Norwood is within the area we cover. We survey roofs across London and the South East. You can ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Upper Norwood?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
What do I do if water is coming in?
Emergency temporary protection is a job for a roofer. If it’s safe, take photos before it goes on. We can record the damage in our report.
What does a storm damage report cost?
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. Bigger roofs are quoted on size and access. It does not include repair costs, so you’ll need a roofer’s quote for those.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so we need permission from whoever owns or manages the building. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not necessarily. If we only need the outside, we can agree that ahead of time, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Storm damage roof reports around Upper Norwood
About 0.8 miles north lies Kingswood House, a reminder of how long the area around Upper Norwood has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs. Welsh slate on Victorian and Edwardian terraces is a familiar sight across inner London. Many have butterfly roofs draining to a central valley gutter, with parapet walls and gutters hidden behind them. If your home in Upper Norwood is one of them, lead flashings, party-wall upstands and shared chimney stacks are part of the picture too. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts.
Shop and office owners around Whitgift Centre may find that a leak can close part of a shop or office, so finding the cause quickly matters. Landlords with a home close to Gipsy Hill station may find that a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer right away.
Upper Norwood is about 4 miles south-east of Stockwell, in Greater London. Upper Norwood is one of many places we visit across Greater London, for homes and businesses alike. We cover towns and villages across Greater London, large and small. Our London page covers surveys nearby.
We cover every part of SE19, SE27 and SE21 for storm damage roof reports. Streets in the area include Dover Road, Hawke Road and Tudor Road, all of which we cover. Upper Norwood is on the A214, so it is easy for us to get to. Close by, we survey roofs in Norwood New Town (1 mile west), Gipsy Hill (1 mile north-east), West Norwood (1 mile north-west), Crystal Palace (1 mile east) and Anerley (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover London (6 miles north), City of Westminster (7 miles north-west), Marylebone (7 miles north), Kensington (7 miles north-west), St Pancras (7 miles north) and Shoreditch (7 miles north).
Landmarks near Upper Norwood
In Upper Norwood, that means homes and buildings near The Sparrowhawk pub, Long Meadow and Rockmount Primary School, among other places. There’s a railway station in Upper Norwood itself: Gipsy Hill station. A little further out are St Christopher's Hospice (1.3 miles east) and Crystal Palace Museum (0.5 miles east). The countryside around Upper Norwood includes Dulwich Upper Wood and Knight's Hill.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
It helps to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when booking.
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How the survey works
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. Most visits take between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. London terraces rarely offer a view of the whole roof from one spot, so a visit in Upper Norwood moves between viewpoints: the pavement, upstairs windows, the loft and any safe spot at the back. If other people live in the building, tell us who can let us into the shared parts.
- You let us know when the storm was and what damage you’ve seen.
- The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows and from the loft space where it is safe.
- We photograph and record every area of damage we can see.
- We check whether the damage fits storm damage, older wear or both.
- The findings are written up with photos for you to share with your insurer.
Preparing for the visit
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Arrange a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
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Surveys for landlords and agents in Upper Norwood
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photographs included.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out in order of urgency where relevant, which helps with budgets and planning.
What we’re asked to look at in Upper Norwood
A storm often finds a roof’s existing weak spots. Nail fatigue, eroded ridge mortar and tired flashings can all fail in high winds. Our report notes both the storm damage and any older wear.
People usually book a survey after spotting one of these:
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Loose or torn flashings
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
If you live in an older home near Christ Church, leaks on older roofs frequently start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks.
Questions to ask before booking
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- What experience they bring
What we look for on each type of roof
Ridge and hip tiles
Worn mortar under ridge tiles can let them lift in a storm. Our report says whether it looks freshly damaged or worn over time.
Lead flashings
Flashings with older defects frequently fail in high winds. Our report separates fresh damage from older wear where we can.