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Storm damage roof report in West Brompton, Greater London
Wondering about the roof at a property in West Brompton? You can book a storm damage roof report in West Brompton and across Greater London, with plain-English findings.
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Flat roof edges peeled back
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in West Brompton
What counts as a storm depends on your policy, though many use gusts of about 55 mph. Your policy document sets out its own definition. We don’t decide whether a storm met that test. Our part is recording the damage to your roof and its likely cause. Each area of damage is photographed, and the report is yours to pass on. The claim decision rests with your insurer. Typical surveys look at stains appearing after strong winds and damaged pots on the stack, on ridges and hips, flat roofs and chimney stacks.
Many London homes are well over a century old and their roofs have been patched more than once. Telling wear from a one-off event matters, because insurers normally exclude wear and tear. That is as true in West Brompton as anywhere in London. Photographs and a written account give you something specific to show an insurer, a landlord or a roofer.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Place
- West Brompton (SW6, SW10, SW5)
- Region
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the addresses.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, and the report can go to both. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
What a storm damage roof report looks like in West Brompton
Welsh slate on Victorian and Edwardian terraces is a familiar sight across inner London. A butterfly roof with a central valley gutter, tucked behind a parapet wall, is common on these houses. In a house like that, shared stacks, party-wall upstands and lead flashings all need looking at as far as they can be seen. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in. With Garden Lodge about 0.6 miles north, West Brompton sits in an area with a long building history. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Trees in and around Gwendwr Garden shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters. For businesses in and around places like Kensington Arcade, a leak can close part of a shop or office, so finding the cause quickly matters.
West Brompton is about 1 mile south of Kensington, in Greater London. We visit West Brompton as part of our work across Greater London. West Brompton is one of the places in Greater London we cover.
All of SW6, SW10 and SW5 is covered for storm damage roof reports. Streets in the area include Sun Road, Star Road and Farm Lane, and we cover them all. Being close to the A3218 and A3220, West Brompton is simple for us to get to for storm damage roof reports. Nearby, we also carry out storm damage roof reports in Earl's Court (1 mile north), Walham Green (1 mile south), World's End (1 mile south-east), Little Chelsea (1 mile east) and South Kensington (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include London (4 miles east), City of Westminster (3 miles north-east), Marylebone (3 miles north-east), St Pancras (4 miles north-east), Shoreditch (6 miles north-east) and Walthamstow (10 miles north-east).
Landmarks near West Brompton
Typical jobs here are in homes near The London Oratory School, The Fulham Boys School and Gwendwr Garden and the streets around them. Nearby too are Natural History Museum Library and Archives (1.1 miles north-east) and Coleherne public house (under half a mile north-east). There is a railway station in West Brompton itself: West Brompton station. Nearby you will also find Kensington Arcade (1 mile north) and Chelsea Stadium Tour And Museum (under half a mile south-east). Green spaces nearby include The Long Water and WWT London Wetland Centre.
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in West Brompton
Do you carry out roof surveys in West Brompton?
Yes, West Brompton is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in West Brompton?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
How strong does the wind have to be for a storm claim?
Each policy has its own definition. Many treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but check your own wording.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only where it is safe to do so. We look at everything that can be seen safely: from ground level, from windows and vantage points, from the loft space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where it applies. Anything we can’t see is noted in the report.
Is wear and tear covered by insurance?
Insurers normally exclude wear and tear. We describe what looks like fresh storm damage and what looks older. Your insurer decides the claim.
My storm claim was turned down. What now?
The first step is a complaint to your insurer. After that, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to look at it. Our report gives you an independent record of the roof, but we cannot say how it will turn out.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once access has been agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is frequently shared, so whoever owns or manages the building needs to agree access. We can only inspect what we’re given access to.
Do you need a storm damage roof report in West Brompton?
Storms do not only affect pitched roofs. Wind can lift edges and tear coverings, and blocked outlets can leave water ponding after heavy rain. Our report covers flat and pitched roofs.
Look out for signs like these:
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Damaged ridges and hips
If you look after a building such as St Cuthbert with St Matthias CofE Primary School, on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
What to check before booking
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- What they will not be able to tell you
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
Prices for storm damage roof reports in West Brompton
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The roof’s overall size
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before you book.
What we need to know
What helps most when you contact us:
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- The kind of building and roof involved
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form when you’re ready.
The survey, step by step
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from every safe vantage point, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. Most visits take about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. In West Brompton, as in much of London, lots of properties are flats or terraces without side access, so the back of the roof is often seen from upstairs windows, from inside or, where a flight is allowed, from the air. If the building has a managing agent or access rules, let us know when booking.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- We check the roof from wherever it is safe.
- We record and photograph the damage.
- The report notes whether the damage fits a storm, older wear or both.
- We send you the report by email for your insurer.
Before the survey
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Getting a price
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Related advice
Roof by roof
Clay and concrete tiles
Strong gusts can lift and break tiles. The report shows each damaged area.
Slate roofs
Slates can slip or blow off in a storm, particularly where the nails have corroded. We record which slates have moved and any signs of older nail fatigue.
Towns and villages near West Brompton
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Practical tips
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Keep a note of the date of the storm
- Ask a roofer for emergency temporary protection if water is coming in
- Hold on to fallen pieces of the roof where you can
- Take photos of stains and damp inside
If you’re unhappy with how your insurer handles the claim, you can complain to them first. If that does not resolve it, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to help.
A well-maintained roof stands up to storms better. Fix slipped slates, loose ridges and lifted flashings when you spot them.