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Storm Damage Roof Report in Adelphi
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you spend money on it. Storm damage roof reports in Adelphi.
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
About our storm damage roof report in Adelphi
A storm damage roof report is priced from £150. You get a written report with photos by email. It isn’t a repair quote and doesn’t include repair costs, so you will need a roofer’s quote for that. The insurer may still send a loss adjuster of its own. What you get is an independent record of the damage and what seems to have caused it. If you are worried about slipped or missing slates or tiles and loose or torn flashings, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
In converted houses and blocks across London, water from a roof can run a long way before it shows on a ceiling. That makes the source hard to pin down, and finding it matters for whoever has to deal with it. In Adelphi, we inspect what we can reach safely and are given access to. It is useful to know when the water appears and in what weather.
Report times depend on the survey you book: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Where
- Adelphi (W1D, W1F, WC2H)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Leave it or get it looked at?
With an independent report, you have something specific to show your insurer. It sets out what we found and the likely cause, so you are not relying only on your own photos. Many older London roofs have only old felt under the slates, or no underlay at all, so a slipped slate can soon mean water inside. Left unchecked, water soaks into timber and plaster and the damage spreads.
Storm damage roof report starts 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.
Why us?
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Visits on any day of the week
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or our case studies.
Different roofs, different checks
Ridge and hip tiles
The ridge and hips are among the most exposed parts of a roof. The survey notes loose, cracked or missing ridge and hip tiles.
Lead flashings
Lifted flashings let rain run behind them into the roof. The report records the flashing and any damp inside.
What we do, step by step
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photographs, emailed to you. As for time on site, it usually takes roughly 1–2 hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. 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. Mention any building rules, key holders or managing agents as you book.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- We look at the roof from wherever it’s safe.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- The report notes whether the damage fits a storm, older wear or both.
- We send you the report by email for your insurer.
How to prepare
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Leave a clear route to the loft
How to book
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from the ground or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
Common questions in Adelphi
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Adelphi?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Will parking be an issue for a roof survey in Adelphi?
Sometimes, yes. Where there are permit zones, a visitor permit or nearby pay-and-display bay works well, and a driveway is even better.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in; we’ll agree the details when you book.
Can I challenge a declined storm claim?
Complain to your insurer first. After that, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to look at it. An independent report can add to your evidence, though we cannot predict the outcome.
What if the roof was already worn?
Wear and tear is not usually covered. Our report gives an honest view of what’s recent damage and what’s older wear. Your insurer decides the claim.
How do I book a survey in Adelphi?
To book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Adelphi
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. If your home in Adelphi 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. About 0.2 miles south-west lies Benjamin Franklin House, a reminder of how long the area around Adelphi has been built on. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Trees in and around Victoria Embankment Gardens shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters. If you own a rental within reach of London Charing Cross station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it.
Adelphi is about 1 mile south-east of Marylebone, in Greater London. In Adelphi, as across Greater London, every roof gets the same careful survey. Our Greater London coverage includes Adelphi and the places around it.
Storm damage roof reports in W1D, W1F and WC2H are booked the same way as anywhere else. Local streets include York Road, Drury Lane and Maiden Lane, all of which we cover. With the A301 and A400 close by, Adelphi is simple for us to get to for storm damage roof reports. Other places close to Adelphi include Covent Garden (1 mile north), Charing Cross (1 mile south-west), Aldwych (1 mile north-east), Seven Dials (1 mile north-west) and West End (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Kensington (3 miles west), Walthamstow (7 miles north-east), Hampstead (4 miles north-west), Ruislip (13 miles west), Stockwell (3 miles south) and Orpington (13 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Adelphi
Around Adelphi, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The BFI Reuben Library, St Andrew's and St John's Church of England Primary School and London Nautical School. Other local landmarks include Victoria Embankment Gardens (under half a mile south) and The Theodore Bullfrog pub (within half a mile south-west). Adelphi has its own railway station: London Charing Cross station. Nearby you will also find London Museum and Institute of Natural History (within half a mile north-east) and Montfichet's Tower (1 mile east). Green spaces nearby include St. James's Park Lake and Barnsbury Wood.
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Do you need a storm damage roof report in Adelphi?
When you claim, your insurer may ask for evidence of the damage and its cause. A written report with photos gives you something clear to pass on. Your insurer still makes the decision.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Broken or displaced guttering
If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for instance near Gabriel's Wharf, finding where water is getting in quickly keeps disruption down.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Which limits apply to the survey
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- What insurance they carry
What a survey costs
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- How big the roof is
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
Booking your survey
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or email us to find out.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Adelphi
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, and the report can go to both. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photos included.