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West Norwood Storm Damage Roof Report
Need a storm damage roof report in West Norwood? We can help, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Broken or displaced guttering
What a survey costs
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- How big the roof is
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, with VAT included, and we can help you choose.
Helping us price your survey
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- Anything about access we should know
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
Storm damage roof report in West Norwood: what you get
After a storm, safety comes first. Photograph the damage from ground level or a window, and never climb up. Emergency temporary protection, such as covering an opening, is a job for a roofer. We then record the damage in a report you can pass to your insurer. Hold on to receipts for anything you pay for. Typical surveys look at water coming in after the storm and gaps where slates or tiles have gone, on flashings, flat roofs and chimney stacks.
Water getting into a London home often comes from a detail you cannot see from the street: 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 West Norwood, those are among the first places to look. A hidden gutter that overflows can send water a long way before it shows.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Where
- West Norwood (SE19, SE27, SE21)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Towns and villages near West Norwood
What else we do in West Norwood
How the survey works
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 one to two hours on an ordinary house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. In a London area like West Norwood, the main things to sort out are parking and access: let us know about permits, visitor bays or off-street space, which floor the property is on and how to get into the loft. We then look at everything that’s safely in view from ground level, windows, the loft and, where it is safe, the roof itself.
- We start with the details: when the storm hit and what damage you can see.
- We inspect the roof from safe viewpoints and from the loft where there is access.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- We note the likely cause, including any signs of wear that were there before the storm.
- You get a written report you can pass to your insurer.
Preparing for the visit
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Leave side gates unlocked
How to book
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
Common questions in West Norwood
Is West Norwood in the area you cover?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, and West Norwood is part of that. You can ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Will parking be an issue for a roof survey in West Norwood?
Parking in West Norwood, as in most of London, takes a little planning: a visitor permit or a bay close to the door helps a lot, so mention what’s available when you book.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. It is a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys run seven days a week. To arrange a date, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Will my insurer pay for an old roof?
Most policies do not cover wear and tear. We note both storm damage and older defects, so it’s clear what we found. How the policy applies is up to your insurer.
Will you deal with the insurance company for me?
No. Our report is an independent record for you to use. The insurer may send a loss adjuster of its own.
How long is the visit?
Expect it to take about one to two hours at most homes, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. You’ll then get the report by email, on the timescale of your package.
When to book a survey in West Norwood
Insurers often want evidence of what has been damaged and why. A written report with photos gives you something clear to pass on. Your insurer still makes the decision.
Look out for signs like these:
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
Landlords with a home close to West Norwood station may find that finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
Before you book anyone
- What follow-up you get after the report
- How long the report takes to arrive
- What the survey will not cover
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
Leave it or get it looked at?
Many policies expect damage to be reported promptly. Let your insurer know early, and check what your policy asks for. An independent report can follow. Any roof job in West Norwood means planning around parking, neighbours and access. That is a good reason to find problems early, while there’s time to plan.
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all with VAT included. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Why book us in West Norwood
- PI and public liability insurance
- Photographs and a written report every time
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
Read our cost guide and our case studies.
What we look for on each type of roof
Slate roofs
In high winds, slates can slip or go, often where nails have rusted. We record which slates have moved and any signs of older nail fatigue.
Ridge and hip tiles
Water can get in where ridge tiles have moved. Each one is recorded with photos.
Leaks and storm damage in West Norwood
The wider area around West Norwood has a long history of building, with Kingswood House about 0.6 miles east. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. 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. In a house like that, shared stacks, party-wall upstands and lead flashings all need looking at as far as they can be seen. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it is detailed.
If you live in an older home near West Norwood Congregational Church, leaks on older roofs frequently start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks. Shop and office owners around Centrale Croydon may find that water through a ceiling can damage stock and close a sales floor, so the source needs finding fast.
West Norwood is about 5 miles south of London, in Greater London. We cover West Norwood and the rest of Greater London. Across Greater London, we cover West Norwood and the places around it.
Storm damage roof reports in SE19, SE27 and SE21 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need a storm damage roof report at a property on Crown Lane, Dover Road and Moore Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. You’ll find West Norwood on the A214 and A215, so it is easy for us to get to. We also cover the places around West Norwood: Norwood New Town (1 mile south), Gipsy Hill (1 mile south-east), Upper Norwood (1 mile south-east), West Dulwich (1 mile north-east) and Crystal Palace (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover London (5 miles north), City of Westminster (7 miles north), Marylebone (7 miles north), Kensington (7 miles north-west), St Pancras (7 miles north) and Shoreditch (7 miles north).
Local landmarks in West Norwood
Around West Norwood, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Long Meadow, Norwood School and Hillcrest. The closest station to West Norwood is West Norwood station, roughly 0.5 miles north-west. Nearby you’ll also find Centrale Croydon (3.5 miles south) and St Christopher's Hospice (1.6 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Dulwich Upper Wood and Battersea Park Lake.
Before and after the survey
Getting the most from a storm damage roof report starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Ask a roofer for emergency temporary protection if water is coming in
- Write down when the storm hit and when you noticed damage
- Keep fallen slates or tiles as evidence if safe
- Keep invoices for temporary repairs
For repair costs, ask a roofer to quote. They can use our report to see what needs doing.
Check the roof from the ground after strong winds. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or lifted ridges. Never climb onto the roof yourself.