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Westcombe Park Storm Damage Roof Report
Storm damage roof reports in Westcombe Park from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
Do you need a storm damage roof report in Westcombe Park?
Roofs that were already worn are more likely to suffer in a storm. Corroded nails on slate roofs, worn mortar on ridges and old flashings can all give way. Our report notes both the storm damage and any older wear.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Water coming in after the storm
- Damaged pots on the stack
If you look after a building such as Halstow Primary School, a leak through a large roof is frequently found some distance from where the water shows inside.
Before booking anyone
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- What they will not be able to tell you
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Storm damage roof report in Westcombe Park
After a storm, safety comes first. Photograph the damage from ground level or a window, and never climb up. Emergency temporary protection, like covering an opening, is a job for a roofer. Our report records the damage so you have an independent record to give your insurer. Hold on to receipts for anything you pay for. We survey gutters and fascias, slate and tile slopes and chimney stacks, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are ridge tiles that have come loose and torn or lifted flat roof coverings.
London’s Victorian and Edwardian roofs have often been repaired many times, so a new leak can be the latest sign of wear rather than a single event. Insurers typically exclude wear and tear, so it’s useful to know whether damage is old or new. A careful look in Westcombe Park tells the two apart where the evidence allows. A written record with photographs helps you explain what was found to whoever deals with it next.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Where
- Westcombe Park (SE10, SE7, SE3)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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How it works
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you need to know. After that, we look at everything we can see safely. Most surveys take between one and two hours at most homes, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Many London properties are flats or terraces with no side access, so rear slopes are viewed from windows, the loft or, where a flight is allowed, by drone. If the building has a managing agent or access rules, let us know when you book.
- First you give us the date of the storm and what you’ve noticed, inside and out.
- The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows and from the loft space where it is safe.
- The damage is recorded with photos, area by area.
- We note the likely cause, including any signs of wear that were there before the storm.
- The findings are written up with photographs for you to share with your insurer.
Preparing for the visit
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Getting a price
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and give us some details about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
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Westcombe Park questions
Is parking a problem for a survey in Westcombe Park?
Parking in Westcombe Park, as in most of London, takes a little planning: a visitor permit or a bay close to the door helps a lot.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Westcombe Park?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Is there a set wind speed for storm damage?
There is no single figure. Many use gusts of about 55 mph, but each policy sets its own definition. Check your policy wording.
What if my insurer declines the claim?
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 can’t say how it will turn out.
What’s the best way to book?
To book, ring 07833 053749 or email us and tell us the address and what you need to know. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey seven days a week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Just let us know the days that suit you.
Will you go up on the roof?
Not always. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where it applies let us see the rest.
When you need someone else
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- How your policy defines a storm
- Whether your insurer will pay the claim
- What’s beneath slates, tiles or membranes
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Westcombe Park
- Ridges and hips
- Slate and tile slopes
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and fascias
- Flashings
- Flat roofs
How the survey changes by roof type
Clay and concrete tiles
Tiles without fixings can move more easily in wind. We note what we can see of how tiles are fixed.
Chimney stacks
Pots, cowls and aerials on chimneys can be damaged or dislodged in a storm. The report notes any damage to the stack.
What you can safely check yourself
You can learn a lot from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Tips that help
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Write down when the storm hit and when you noticed damage
- Keep fallen slates or tiles as evidence if safe
- Report the damage to your insurer as soon as you can
- Keep receipts for any emergency work
The insurer might appoint a loss adjuster. You will have your own independent record to refer to.
After a storm, look at the roof from the street or garden. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or lifted ridges. Do not go up a ladder to look.
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Westcombe Park
Queen's House, about 1 mile west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Westcombe Park. 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. Inner London’s Victorian and Edwardian terraces often have 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 Westcombe Park is one of them, lead flashings, party-wall upstands and shared chimney stacks are part of the picture too. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from.
Trees in and around East Greenwich Pleasaunce shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters. If you own a rental within reach of Westcombe Park station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
Westcombe Park is about 2 miles east of New Cross, in Greater London. Westcombe Park is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Our Greater London coverage includes Westcombe Park and the places around it.
We cover every part of the SE10, SE7 and SE3 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. We offer storm damage roof reports to properties on Webb Road, Horn Lane and Hardy Road and the roads around them. Close by, we survey roofs in Vanbrugh Park Estate (1 mile south-west), Maze Hill (1 mile west), Greenwich (1 mile west), New Charlton (1 mile north-east) and Charlton (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include London (5 miles west), City of Westminster (8 miles west), Marylebone (7 miles west), Kensington (10 miles west), St Pancras (7 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (5 miles north-west).
Near you in Westcombe Park
Typical jobs here are in homes near Blackheath High School, Wildwood Montessori School and East Greenwich Pleasaunce and the streets around them. Westcombe Park has its own railway station: Westcombe Park station. Other landmarks nearby include Greenwich Castle (1 mile south-west) and Charlton Athletic Museum (0.8 miles east). For a walk, there’s Tower Hill and Gilbert's Pit.