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Walworth Storm Damage Roof Report
Wondering about the roof at a property in Walworth? You can book a storm damage roof report in Walworth and across Greater London, with plain-English findings.
- Loose or torn flashings
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
What affects the cost of storm damage roof reports
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- The roof’s overall size
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
All our prices include VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
Booking your survey
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- What made you get in touch
Not sure which survey you need? It’s easiest to ring 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
Storm damage roof report in Walworth
If your roof has been damaged, stay safe first. Take photos from the ground or from windows, and don’t climb onto the roof. Emergency temporary protection, such as covering an opening, is a job for a roofer. Our report records the damage so you have an independent record to give your insurer. Keep receipts for any emergency work. Typical surveys look at roofs hit by falling trees and new damp or leaks inside, on slate and tile slopes, flashings and chimney stacks.
In London, leaks often 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 Walworth, those are among the first places to look. A hidden gutter that overflows can send water a long way before it shows.
Nothing in the report is left vague: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, and where it can wait, that’s said too.
- Where
- Walworth (SE1P, SE17, SE1)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Leaks and storm damage in Walworth
Inner London’s Victorian and Edwardian terraces frequently have Welsh slate roofs. 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. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from. The wider area around Walworth has a long history of building, with Mansion House about 1.6 miles north. 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.
If you live near a park like Nursery Row Park, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls. Take an older house close to Lady Margaret Church: lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in.
Walworth is about 1 mile south of London, in Greater London. Walworth is one of many places we visit across Greater London. Walworth is one of the places in Greater London we cover.
Every address in SE1P, SE17 and SE1 is within our area for storm damage roof reports, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your property is on Mina Road, Ash Avenue and Angel Lane or a nearby road, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include London (1 mile north), Bermondsey (1 mile north-east), Camberwell (1 mile south), South Bermondsey (1 mile east) and Denmark Hill (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover City of Westminster (3 miles north-west), Marylebone (3 miles north-west), Kensington (5 miles west), St Pancras (3 miles north-west), Shoreditch (3 miles north) and Walthamstow (7 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Walworth
In Walworth, that means homes and buildings near University Academy of Engineering South Bank, Nursery Row Park and Lord Nelson pub. Nearby too are Lambeth Palace Library (1.3 miles north-west) and St Saviour's and St Olave's Church of England School (less than half a mile north). Walworth’s nearest station is Elephant & Castle station, about 0.5 miles north-west. A little further out are Gabriel's Wharf (1.5 miles north-west) and The Walworth Clinic (less than half a mile west). Not far away are Bellenden Road Nature Garden and St. James's Park Lake.
Signs you need a storm damage roof report in Walworth
Falling trees and branches can damage roofs in high winds. The report shows what was hit and the damage caused, with photos.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
For businesses in and around places such as Gabriel's Wharf, a leak can close part of a shop or office, so finding the cause quickly matters.
What to check before booking
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Walworth
Do you carry out roof surveys in Walworth?
Yes, Walworth is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Walworth?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
What if my insurer declines the claim?
Complain to your insurer first. After that, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to look at it. An independent report can add to your evidence, though we can’t predict the outcome.
What does a storm damage report cost?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Larger or more complex roofs are quoted for their size. It doesn’t include repair costs, so you will need a roofer’s quote for those.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it’s applicable and safe, yes. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. It’s included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where applicable, the Premium Survey.
Is wear and tear covered by insurance?
Most policies do not cover wear and tear. Our report records storm damage and any older wear we see, so it is clear what we found. How the policy applies is up to your insurer.
Do I need to be at home?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that in advance, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
When you need someone else
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Bear these in mind:
- The outcome of a claim
- What your policy covers, which depends on its wording
- The work of a loss adjuster appointed by your insurer
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Walworth
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- Slate and tile slopes
- Ridges and hips
- Flashings
- Gutters and fascias
What we do, step by step
We look at the roof from outside and, where it is relevant and there’s safe access, from inside the roof space too. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey typically takes between one and two hours at most homes, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Surveys in Walworth can be booked for any day of the week. 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 frequently give the best view of a rear addition.
- First you give us the date of the storm and what you’ve noticed, inside and out.
- We view the roof from wherever it can be seen safely, including the loft where there is access.
- The damage is recorded with photos, area by area.
- We note the likely cause, including any signs of wear that were there before the storm.
- The findings are written up with photographs for you to share with your insurer.
Getting ready for the survey
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Check we can get to the back of the property
How to book
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form, let us know about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
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Chimney stacks
Pots, cowls and aerials on chimneys can be damaged or dislodged in a storm. The report notes any damage to the stack.
Lead flashings
Wind can peel back flashings at abutments and stacks. We record which are loose or damaged.
Leave it or get it looked at?
The sooner the damage is recorded, the clearer the evidence. Later weather and temporary repairs can make it harder to see what happened. A hidden valley or parapet gutter on a London house can hold water for weeks before anyone notices. By the time a ceiling stains, the timbers underneath may have been wet for a while.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we will tell you which fits.
Why book us in Walworth
- An independent look at the roof
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Photographs and a written report every time