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Storm Damage Roof Report in West Barnes
An experienced roof surveyor for storm damage roof reports in West Barnes. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- New damp or leaks inside
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Roofs hit by falling trees
Wind, rain and roofs in West Barnes
Alongside Victorian and Edwardian terraces, outer London has a great many interwar semis, frequently with hipped roofs of clay or concrete tiles. On a semi of that age, the small roofs over the bays, the hip tiles and any later dormer each need their own look. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts. About 1.1 miles north lies Southside House, a reminder of how long the area around West Barnes has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you own a rental within reach of Motspur Park station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it. Homes near green spaces such as Beverley Park can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
West Barnes is about 2 miles south-west of Wimbledon, in Greater London. Anywhere in West Barnes, we can carry out storm damage roof reports at your property. West Barnes is one of the towns and villages in Greater London we cover for storm damage roof reports. We also survey roofs in London.
Every address in KT3 and SW20 is covered for storm damage roof reports, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you need a storm damage roof report at a property on Queens Road, Blakes Lane and Egmont Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. If you are just outside West Barnes, we cover Raynes Park (1 mile north-east), Motspur Park (1 mile north-west), Bushey Mead (1 mile north-east), Cannon Hill (1 mile east) and New Malden (1 mile west). Further out, we also cover London (9 miles north-east), City of Westminster (9 miles north-east), Marylebone (9 miles north-east), Kensington (7 miles north), St Pancras (10 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (11 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in West Barnes
Around West Barnes, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Beverley Park, The Fountain pub and Ursuline Preparatory School, among other places. West Barnes has its own railway station: Motspur Park station. Other landmarks nearby include Bentall Centre (2.9 miles west) and Chessington Castle Hill (3.7 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Kingston Hill Road area and Derwent Floodwash.
About our storm damage roof report in West Barnes
The Financial Ombudsman asks three questions when it looks at storm complaints: whether there were storm conditions around the date, whether the damage fits a storm, and whether the storm was the main cause. Our report focuses on the second and third points. You or your insurer can check the weather for the date. We survey flashings, gutters and fascias and ridges and hips, and the problems we are asked to look at most are slipped or missing slates or tiles and damaged gutters and fascias.
Water getting into a London home often comes from a detail you cannot see from the street: the valley gutter in a butterfly roof, a parapet gutter, a chimney flashing or the flat roof over a rear extension. Whether you’re tracing a leak or recording storm damage in West Barnes, those are among the first places to look. Water from a hidden gutter can run along joists and show up a room or two away.
The report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Each point is backed by a photo where possible, with the urgent items made clear.
- Location
- West Barnes (KT3, SW20)
- Region
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
Photos are taken throughout the visit, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take an hour or two for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. From the street, a London terrace typically shows only its front slope or parapet, so a visit in West Barnes 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.
- You tell us what happened and whether a roofer has made the roof safe.
- Inside, we look for signs of water in the loft and rooms below.
- We view the roof from safe positions.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
Before we arrive
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Book a survey
We confirm the price for your roof before you book, so you know the cost up front. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Related advice
What this survey cannot tell you
No survey can tell you everything, and it’s better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- Repair costs or quotes for the work
- The work of a loss adjuster appointed by your insurer
- Damage hidden under coverings or inside the structure, without opening up
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Ridges and hips
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and fascias
- Flashings
- Flat roofs
- Slate and tile slopes
Should I look at the roof myself first?
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
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Why act early in West Barnes
Leaving storm damage can let water into the loft space and rooms below. Further water damage can blur what the storm actually did. Emergency temporary protection should be arranged with a roofer. In a London terrace or conversion, a roof defect rarely stays your problem alone: a blocked parapet gutter or slipped slate can let water into the flat below or the house next door. Finding it early keeps the work smaller.
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Why us?
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- An independent view of the roof
- 98% customer satisfaction
Read what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
Signs you need a storm damage roof report in West Barnes
Landlords and managing agents book reports to keep a record for owners and insurers. The report can be shared with owners, tenants or insurers.
Common reasons to book include:
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
The streets around a church such as Holy Cross are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself.
Before booking anyone
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Are they insured for the work?
Common questions in West Barnes
Is parking a problem for a survey in West Barnes?
It can be, so it’s useful to let us know about permits, visitor bays or off-street space as you book. The visit is then planned around what’s available.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in West Barnes?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
My storm claim was turned down. What now?
Start by complaining to the insurer. If it isn’t resolved, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to help. The Ombudsman looks at whether there were storm conditions, whether the damage fits a storm and whether the storm was the main cause.
How long is the visit?
Most surveys take about one to two hours at a typical home, and longer for a large or complex roof. We’ll confirm the timing when booking.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling aren’t something we do. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it’s disturbed.
Do you look in the roof space?
If there’s a loft and safe access to it, yes. From inside, the underside of the roof often shows damp, staining or daylight that can’t be seen from outside.
Do you work in West Barnes?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and that includes West Barnes.
Landlords, agents and block managers in West Barnes
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed ahead of time. Surveys run seven days a week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in West Barnes. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or email us.