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Storm damage roof report in Upton, Greater London
Wondering about the roof at a property in Upton? We carry out storm damage roof reports in Upton and across Greater London.
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Water coming in after the storm
Storm damage roof report in Upton: what you get
If your roof has been damaged, stay safe first. Photograph the damage from ground level or a window, and never climb up. If water is coming in, a roofer can put temporary protection in place. We then record the damage in a report you can pass to your insurer. Keep receipts for any emergency work. If you’re worried about loose or torn flashings and holes or cracks caused by debris, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
In a London flat, water can travel some way before it shows. That makes the source hard to pin down, and finding it matters for whoever has to deal with it. In Upton, we inspect what we can reach safely and are given access to. It helps to know when the water appears and in what weather.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Location
- Upton (DA6, DA7, DA16)
- Region
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens if roof problems are left?
Leaving storm damage can let water into the loft space and rooms below. Further water damage can blur what the storm actually did. A roofer should deal with emergency protection quickly. In Upton, as across London, an overflowing gutter soaks the wall below. A small blockage left for a few winters becomes a damp problem.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, with VAT included. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Why us?
- A photo-illustrated written report
- 98% of customers satisfied
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
See what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
Can I check my roof myself?
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us as you book, as it helps us focus the survey.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey.
How the survey changes by roof type
Slate roofs
After strong winds, we often see cracked and slipped slates. Each area is photographed and described.
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.
What happens on the day
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes an hour or two at most homes; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. From the street, a London terrace normally shows only its front slope or parapet, so a visit in Upton moves between viewpoints: the pavement, upstairs windows, the loft and any safe spot at the back. Shared stairs or a basement flat? Tell us who holds the keys.
- We start with what you’ve seen and any temporary repairs.
- We check inside, including the loft where there’s access, for water damage.
- We view the roof from safe positions.
- Storm damage and older wear are recorded separately where we can.
- You receive the written report with photographs.
Before the survey
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
Arrange a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or send us an email, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Advice
Leaks and storm damage in Upton
Historic houses such as Red House, about 0.3 miles south-west, show how far back building in the area around Upton goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Alongside Victorian and Edwardian terraces, outer London has a great many interwar semis, frequently with hipped roofs of clay or concrete tiles. Bay roofs, hip ridges and dormers from later loft conversions are the details that set these houses apart. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in.
For landlords with property near Bexleyheath station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused. Take an older house close to Trinity Baptist Church: lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in.
Upton is about 1 mile east of Welling, in Greater London. In Upton, as across Greater London, every roof gets the same careful survey. Our Greater London coverage includes Upton. There is also a page for London.
We work across the DA6, DA7 and DA16 postcode area for storm damage roof reports and the streets around it. Whether your property is on Lion Road, Upton Road and Freta Road or anywhere close by, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Bexleyheath (1 mile east), Crook Log (1 mile west), Blendon (1 mile south-west), Bexley (1 mile south) and Welling (1 mile west). We also work in nearby towns like London (10 miles west), City of Westminster (13 miles west), Marylebone (13 miles west), Kensington (15 miles west), St Pancras (12 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (10 miles north-west).
Around Upton
We work in homes and buildings around St Catherine's Catholic School, Danson Park and Bexleyheath Academy, among other places. There is a railway station in Upton itself: Bexleyheath station. A little further out are Bexley Hospital (under half a mile south-west) and Broadway Shopping Centre (0.5 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Summer Hill and Wansunt Pit.
When to book a survey in Upton
Landlords and building managers frequently need a written record after a storm. It helps when explaining damage to a building owner or insurer.
Things that frequently lead to a survey include:
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Flat roof edges peeled back
For businesses in and around places like Broadway Shopping Centre, finding where water is getting in quickly keeps disruption down.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- What the survey won’t cover
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Their insurance cover
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
Questions from Upton
Do you cover Upton?
Yes, Upton is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Is parking a problem for a survey in Upton?
It rarely stops a survey, but it’s worth planning. Let us know the parking rules on your street and we will work around them.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with the freeholder or managing agent. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll explain what’s needed.
What if the roof was already worn?
Most policies don’t cover wear and tear. We note both storm damage and older defects, so you know what the roof shows. Your insurer decides how its policy applies.
How long is the visit?
Time on site depends on the roof, but most surveys take an hour or two for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. The written report follows by email.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing are not part of what we do. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them.
Will you check the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there is safe access. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging.
Useful tips for Upton property owners
Getting the most from a storm damage roof report starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Record any water damage in rooms and the loft
- Look at what your policy says about wear and tear
- Hold on to fallen pieces of the roof where you can
- Check your policy for how to report damage
If a claim is declined and you disagree, the first step is a complaint to the insurer. After that, you may be able to take it to the Financial Ombudsman Service.
Keep records of roof work and surveys. They help show the roof was in good order before a storm.