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Storm damage roof report in West Dulwich, Greater London
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you decide what to do next. Storm damage roof reports in West Dulwich.
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
How a storm damage roof report works in West Dulwich
Most policies do not cover wear and tear. That makes the difference between storm damage and old wear important. We note signs of each: fresh breaks and recently moved slates or tiles, and older problems such as corroded nails or worn mortar. We describe what we see, whichever way it points. How the policy applies is for your insurer to decide. If you’ve noticed lead lifted at abutments and holes or cracks caused by debris, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on chimney stacks, flat roofs and ridges and hips alike.
In London, leaks often start somewhere hidden: the valley gutter in a butterfly roof, a parapet gutter, a chimney flashing or the flat roof over a rear extension. For a leak or storm damage in West Dulwich, those hidden details are where the inspection begins. 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. Photos show what each point refers to, with the urgent items made clear.
- Place
- West Dulwich (SE21, SE27, SE19)
- Region
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlord and commercial surveys in West Dulwich
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed in advance. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which can make access easier.
Letting agents frequently book on a landlord’s behalf, and the report can go to both. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
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What affects the cost of storm damage roof reports
Our packages start from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Height and safe access
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Getting in touch
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, tell us:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- When you need the report by
- Anything about access we should know
- The address and postcode of the property
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or send us an email, tell us about the property and we will point you to the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
What happens on the day
Photos are taken throughout the visit, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. A typical visit takes between one and two hours for a house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. In converted houses and mansion blocks, the loft hatch is often on a shared landing. If that applies to your building, it’s useful to agree access with the neighbours or the managing agent first. Everything else is planned around the building, not the postcode.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- The roof is inspected from safe positions.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- We note the likely cause and any signs of older wear.
- We send you the report by email for your insurer.
Before the survey
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Book a survey
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know the cost up front. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
Common roof problems in West Dulwich
Roofs that were already worn are more likely to suffer in a storm. Nail fatigue, eroded ridge mortar and tired flashings can all fail in high winds. Our report notes both the storm damage and any older wear.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Stains appearing after strong winds
If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for instance near Lewisham Shopping Centre, water through a ceiling can damage stock and close a sales floor, so the source needs finding fast.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- What experience they bring
Checking the roof from ground level
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we look at the roof.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That’s where a survey comes in.
Leaks and storm damage in West Dulwich
Many homes in inner London are Victorian and Edwardian terraces, often with Welsh slate roofs. A butterfly roof with a central valley gutter, tucked behind a parapet wall, is common on these houses. If your home in West Dulwich is one of them, lead flashings, party-wall upstands and shared chimney stacks are part of the picture too. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts. With Kingswood House about 0.2 miles south, West Dulwich sits in an area with a long building history. 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 live in an older home near Church of St Stephen, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney. Anyone responsible for a site like Dulwich Wood Primary School will know that water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot.
West Dulwich is about 1 mile north-east of West Norwood, in Greater London. Surveys in West Dulwich work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. We cover towns and villages across Greater London, large and small.
All of SE21, SE27 and SE19 is within our area for storm damage roof reports, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your property is on Berry Lane, Clive Road and Myton Road or anywhere close by, we can help. With the A2199 close by, West Dulwich is simple for us to get to for storm damage roof reports. If you’re just outside West Dulwich, we cover Sydenham Hill (1 mile east), West Norwood (1 mile south-west), Gipsy Hill (1 mile south), Dulwich (1 mile north) and Upper Norwood (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include London (5 miles north), City of Westminster (6 miles north-west), Marylebone (6 miles north-west), Kensington (7 miles north-west), St Pancras (7 miles north) and Shoreditch (6 miles north).
Landmarks near West Dulwich
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Wood House, Dulwich Prep & Senior and Kingsdale Foundation School, among other places. There’s a railway station in West Dulwich itself: Sydenham Hill station. Nearby you will also find British Vintage Wireless And Television Museum (less than half a mile west) and St Christopher's Hospice (1.3 miles south-east). For a walk, there’s Battersea Park Lake and Dulwich Upper Wood.
What we cannot see
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Your insurer’s view of the claim
- Acting for you with the insurer
- The outcome of a claim
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flat roofs
- Gutters and fascias
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges and hips
- Flashings
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in West Dulwich
How do I find out if my home in West Dulwich is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Is West Dulwich in the area you cover?
Yes, West Dulwich is within the area we cover. We survey roofs across London and the South East. You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details.
How long is the visit?
That depends on the size and shape of the roof; most visits take between one and two hours for a house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. The report is sent afterwards by email.
How much is a storm damage roof report?
A storm damage report starts from £150. Larger roofs are quoted for their size. The report doesn’t include repair costs.
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. Our report gives you an independent record of the roof, though we cannot predict the outcome.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only if it’s safe. We look at everything that can be seen safely: from the ground, from windows and vantage points, from the loft space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where applicable. Anything we can’t see is noted in the report.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, and 98% of customers are satisfied.