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Storm damage roof report in Wallington, Greater London
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out storm damage roof reports in Wallington.
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
Storm damage roof report in Wallington
Each roof is looked at from the safest viewpoints available: from the ground, from windows and higher points, from the loft space and from the roof where it is safe. We photograph and describe each area of damage. If part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. The report, with photos, is yours to pass to your insurer. If you are worried about roofs hit by falling trees and gaps where slates or tiles have gone, we can find out what’s behind it, on flat roofs, flashings and gutters and fascias alike.
In a London flat, water can travel some way before it shows, sometimes in a different flat from the one below the defect. That makes the source hard to pin down, and finding it matters for whoever has to deal with it. In Wallington, we inspect what we can reach safely and are given access to. Tell us when the water shows, and in what kind of weather.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Location
- Wallington (SM6, SM5)
- Region
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips that help
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Arrange temporary cover with a roofer if rain is getting in
- File receipts for anything you pay for
- Record any water damage in rooms and the loft
- Write down when the storm hit and when you noticed damage
After the visit, we write up the report with photos of each area of damage. It covers the damage, its likely cause and any older defects. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
Keep records of roof work and surveys. They can help show the roof was looked after.
Common questions in Wallington
Will parking be an issue for a roof survey in Wallington?
Sometimes, yes. Where there are permit zones, a visitor permit or nearby pay-and-display bay works well.
How do I find out if my home in Wallington is listed?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Can you put a tarpaulin over the damage?
Emergency cover over a damaged roof should be arranged with a roofer. Take photos from ground level first if it’s safe. Keep receipts for any emergency work.
Do you cover Wallington?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, and that includes Wallington.
Will my insurer pay out if I get a storm damage report?
The decision is your insurer’s, not ours. Our report records what is damaged, with photos, and the likely cause, for you to give to your insurer.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it is applicable. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
When you need someone else
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Damage hidden under coverings or inside the structure, without opening up
- Repair costs or quotes for the work
- The work of a loss adjuster appointed by your insurer
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll point you to the right survey before you book. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flashings
- Ridges and hips
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- Gutters and fascias
- Slate and tile slopes
Wallington roofs and the weather
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. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in. About 3.4 miles west lies Nonsuch Mansion, a reminder of how long the area around Wallington has been built on. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If you run a business near Centrale Croydon, a quick answer on where water is coming in keeps a business running. Living close to Carshalton Park is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Wallington is about 2 miles west of Croydon, in Greater London. We provide storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Wallington and the surrounding area. Our Greater London coverage includes Wallington. For surveys nearby, see our London page.
Here we cover the SM6 and SM5 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. We cover properties on Wallington Square, London Road and Maldon Road and the roads around them. Wallington sits on or near the A237 and B271. Nearby, we also carry out storm damage roof reports in Bandonhill (1 mile east), Carshalton (1 mile west), Beddington (1 mile north-east), The Wrythe (1 mile north-west) and Roundshaw (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover London (10 miles north), City of Westminster (10 miles north), Marylebone (11 miles north), Kensington (10 miles north), St Pancras (11 miles north) and Shoreditch (12 miles north).
Near you in Wallington
Typical jobs here are in homes near Carshalton Park, Dukes Head Public House and Wallington County Grammar School, among other places. There is a railway station in Wallington itself: Wallington station. A little further out are Honeywood Museum (0.6 miles west) and Centrale Croydon (2.2 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Sutton Ecology Centre Grounds and Duppas Hill.
Common roof problems in Wallington
Gusts work at anything on a roof that’s loose or exposed. Driving rain then gets in through the gaps. People usually call us after a storm, once they’ve noticed damage or a leak.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
If you live in an older home near Church of the Holy Trinity, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in.
Before you book anyone
- Which limits apply to the survey
- When you will get the report
- What experience they bring
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
Nearby places to Wallington
Other services in Wallington
Different roofs, different checks
Flat roof coverings
Edge trims and laps are often where flat roof coverings start to peel back. We look at whether the damage is recent or older.
Ridge and hip tiles
Ridge tiles bedded in old mortar can loosen in high winds. Our report says whether it looks freshly damaged or worn over time.
How it works
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect what can safely be seen, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. The survey usually takes an hour or two for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. In Wallington, visits are available on weekdays and at weekends. London parking is often by permit or pay-and-display, so it’s useful to know what’s near you. 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.
How to prepare
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Book a survey
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know where you stand. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Related advice
Leave it or get it looked at?
Once the storm has passed, damage that looked minor can let water in for months. Acting quickly typically means less damage overall. Many older London roofs have only old felt under the slates, or no underlay at all, so a slipped slate can soon mean water inside. Left unchecked, water soaks into timber and plaster and the damage spreads.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
Why book us in Wallington
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Every finding written up with photos