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Storm damage roof report in Welling, Greater London
Storm damage roof reports across Welling, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photos.
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Flat roof edges peeled back
Storm damage roof report in Welling
The Financial Ombudsman looks at three things when it considers a storm damage complaint: were there storm conditions on or around the date, is the damage consistent with a storm, and was the storm the main cause. We record what the roof shows about the damage and its likely cause. You or your insurer can check the weather for the date. If you’ve noticed holes or cracks caused by debris and loose or torn flashings, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
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 Welling, we inspect what we can reach safely and are given access to. It is useful to know when the water appears and in what weather.
Where we cannot see part of the roof, the report says so. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Location
- Welling (DA16, DA15, DA6)
- Region
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the cost of storm damage roof reports
When we price a survey, we consider:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, which starts from £400, with VAT included. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Booking your survey
When you call or email, these details help:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
When you’re ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or email us. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
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For landlords and managing agents
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, putting the urgent items at the top.
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 in advance.
Honest limits
Before you book, it’s worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- Areas we cannot see safely
- The outcome of a claim
- How your policy defines a storm
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Ridges and hips
- Slate and tile slopes
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and fascias
- Flashings
- Flat roofs
Welling 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. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from. The wider area around Welling has a long history of building, with Danson House about 0.4 miles south-east. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as 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.
Trees in and around Danson Park shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching. Shop and office owners around Broadway Shopping Centre may find that a quick answer on where water is coming in keeps a business running.
Welling is about 9 miles east of London, in Greater London. Welling is one of many places we visit across Greater London. We cover towns and villages across Greater London. For surveys nearby, see our London page.
Surveys in DA16, DA15 and DA6 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We offer storm damage roof reports to properties on Days Lane, Hook Lane and Lyme Road and the roads around them. Welling sits on or near the A207, which makes travel easy. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Crook Log (1 mile east), Blendon (1 mile south-east), Upton (1 mile east), Bexleyheath (1 mile east) and West Heath (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include London (9 miles west), City of Westminster (12 miles west), Marylebone (12 miles west), Kensington (14 miles west), St Pancras (11 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (9 miles north-west).
Around Welling
We work in homes and buildings around Nags Head pub, Danson Park and Bexley Grammar School, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Welling station, about 0.5 miles north-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Greenwich Castle (5 miles west) and Broadway Shopping Centre (1.6 miles east). The countryside around Welling includes The Tarn and Summer Hill.
Common questions in Welling
Is my home in Welling listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Do you cover Welling?
Yes, Welling is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details.
How strong does the wind have to be for a storm claim?
It depends on your policy. Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies. Your policy document will say.
How do I arrange a storm damage roof report in Welling?
The quickest way is to phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Give us the address and a few details about the roof, and we’ll recommend the right survey. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Do you act for me with my insurer?
No. Our report is an independent record for you to use. Your insurer may appoint its own loss adjuster.
Should I go up on the roof to take photos?
Only from the ground or from windows. Don’t use a ladder or go onto the roof. With binoculars, you can see a lot from ground level and we will inspect the rest from safe positions.
My storm claim was turned down. What now?
The first step is a complaint to your insurer. If you’re still unhappy, you may be able to take it to the Financial Ombudsman Service. Our report gives you an independent record of the roof, though we cannot predict the outcome.
Signs you need a storm damage roof report in Welling
Some people book because a claim has been questioned. An independent report gives you another view of the roof. We cannot say whether the decision will change.
Problems we come across often include:
- New damp or leaks inside
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
If you own a rental within reach of Welling station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
Before you book anyone
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Their report turnaround times
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
The survey, step by step
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. Most surveys take about 1–2 hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. Many London properties are flats or terraces with no side access, so the back of the roof is frequently seen from upstairs windows, from inside or, where a flight is allowed, from the air. Mention any building rules, key holders or managing agents when you book.
- 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 we arrive
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
How to book
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Why get it checked now?
A clear, independent record helps you explain the damage to your insurer. It records the damage and what seems to have caused it, alongside any photos you took yourself. 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.
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What you get with us
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- An independent view of the roof
- Every finding written up with photos
Take a look at our cost guide or two real surveys.