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Whitton Storm Damage Roof Report
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out storm damage roof reports in Whitton.
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Damaged gutters and fascias
What happens on the day
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe. A typical visit takes roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, and longer for a large or complex roof. For a visit in Whitton, parking and access are the things to plan: tell us 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 what can safely be seen from the ground, windows, the loft and, where it’s safe, the roof itself.
- First you give us the date of the storm and what you’ve noticed, inside and out.
- We view the roof from wherever it can safely be seen, including the loft where there is access.
- We photograph and record every area of damage we can see.
- We check whether the damage fits storm damage, older wear or both.
- You get a written report you can pass to your insurer.
Before the survey
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Arrange a survey
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
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Storm damage roof report in Whitton
High winds normally affect the parts of a roof that are already exposed or loose. Typical damage includes lost slates and tiles, lifted ridges, loose flashings and torn flat roof coverings. Trees and branches can also hit roofs in a storm. Our report records what has happened to your roof, with photos. Where we also see signs of older wear, the report records that too. If you’ve noticed damaged ridges and hips and new damp or leaks inside, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on slate and tile slopes, flat roofs and chimney stacks alike.
In converted houses and blocks across London, water from a roof can run a long way before it shows on a ceiling, sometimes in a different flat from the one below the defect. That makes the source hard to pin down, and finding it matters for whoever has to deal with it. In Whitton, we inspect what we can reach safely and are given access to. Tell us when the water shows, and in what kind of weather.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Where
- Whitton (TW2, TW1, TW7)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
FAQs for Whitton
How do I find out if my home in Whitton is listed?
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.
Will parking be an issue for a roof survey in Whitton?
London parking needs a little planning, so let us know about permits, bays or a driveway when booking. That way the visit can be planned around it.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, if the building owner or managing agent agrees access. We look at the parts we are given access to, and the report makes that clear.
Will you deal with the insurance company for me?
No. We write an independent report, and you decide how to use it. The insurer may send a loss adjuster of its own.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We look at the roof, not the whole building, and it isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Should I go up on the roof to take photos?
Safely, from ground level or a window. Do not use a ladder or go onto the roof. Binoculars can help you see damage from below and we’ll inspect the rest from safe positions.
What we look for on each type of roof
Lead flashings
Flashings can lift or pull away from walls and chimneys in strong winds. Loose or damaged flashings are photographed and noted.
Clay and concrete tiles
Older tiles held only by nibs, without nails or clips, can lift more easily. We record what we can see of the fixings.
Wind, rain and roofs in Whitton
Further from the centre, London’s housing takes in interwar semis with hipped roofs in clay or concrete tiles as well as slate-roofed terraces. If your home in Whitton is one of them, bay roofs, hips and later dormers each have their own details. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from. The wider area around Whitton has a long history of building, with Richmond House about 1 mile east. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Take a building like Royal Military School of Music: water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot. If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for example near Treaty Centre, a leak can close part of a shop or office, so finding the cause quickly matters.
Whitton is about 1 mile west of Twickenham, in Greater London. Whitton is part of the area we cover across London and South East England. Whitton is one of the towns and villages in Greater London we cover. London is in our area too.
We survey roofs across TW2, TW1 and TW7 for storm damage roof reports. Local streets include May Road, Mill Road and Ross Road, all of which we cover. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Twickenham (1 mile east), Ivybridge (1 mile north-east), Fulwell (1 mile south), Strawberry Hill (1 mile south-east) and Eel Pie Island (1 mile east). Further out, we also cover London (12 miles east), City of Westminster (10 miles north-east), Marylebone (10 miles north-east), Kensington (7 miles north-east), St Pancras (11 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (13 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Whitton
Around Whitton, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Richmond upon Thames School, Trafalgar Infant School and Crane Park and the streets around them. Whitton has its own railway station: Whitton station. Nearby you will also find Museum of Army Music (under half a mile north) and Treaty Centre (1.4 miles north). Not far away are Garden Lake and Richmond Hill.
Signs you need a storm damage roof report in Whitton
Landlords and managing agents book reports to keep a record for owners and insurers. The report can be shared with owners, tenants or insurers.
We are often asked to look at:
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Flat roof edges peeled back
Living close to Crane Park is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn.
Before booking anyone
- Are they insured for the work?
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- Is VAT included in the price?
- What follow-up you get after the report
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Why it’s worth a survey now in Whitton
A clear, independent record helps you explain the damage to your insurer. It records the damage and what seems to have caused it, so you are not relying only on your own photos. In Whitton, as across London, an overflowing gutter soaks the wall below. A blocked outlet ignored for a winter or two can mean damp walls inside.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Whitton
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- An independent look at the roof
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- PI and public liability insurance
See what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
Can I check my roof myself?
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Whitton
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work around your tenants.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, from shops and offices to industrial units. Larger roofs take longer, so they’re priced to suit.