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Barbican Estate Storm Damage Roof Report
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Barbican Estate, and put it all in a written report with photos.
- New damp or leaks inside
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
About our storm damage roof report in Barbican Estate
What counts as a storm depends on your policy, though many use gusts of about 55 mph. Check your own policy wording. We do not decide whether a storm met that test. Our part is recording the damage to your roof and its likely cause. The report includes photos of each area of damage, and you decide what to send. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. We’re often asked to look into stains appearing after strong winds and lead lifted at abutments, on gutters and fascias, slate and tile slopes and flat roofs.
In converted houses and blocks across London, water from a roof can run a long way before it shows on a ceiling. Tracing it back matters, both for dealing with the cause and for any insurance claim. We look at what we are given access to in Barbican Estate, inside and out. Tell us when the water shows, and in what kind of weather.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- Barbican Estate (EC1V, EC2A, EC1Y)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Why act early in Barbican Estate
Before temporary repairs, photograph the damage from ground level if it’s safe. Those photos show the damage as it was. In a London terrace or conversion, a roof defect rarely stays your problem alone: failed flashings and blocked valley gutters can send water into more than one home. Dealing with it early is far less disruptive.
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can safely be seen and the package you choose.
What you get with us
- A written report with photos
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- An independent view of the roof
Read our cost guide and our case studies.
Barbican Estate questions
Can parking be tricky for a visit in Barbican Estate?
In much of London, parking needs planning: a visitor permit or a nearby bay makes the day run more smoothly, so mention what’s available as you book.
Is Barbican Estate in the area you cover?
Yes, Barbican Estate is within the area we cover. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the property, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
What do I do if water is coming in?
Call a roofer for emergency temporary protection. If it is safe, photograph the damage before it’s covered. Keep receipts for any emergency work.
How long does the survey take?
That depends on the size and shape of the roof, but most surveys take an hour or two for most houses, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. The written report follows by email.
Will my insurer pay out if I get a storm damage report?
We can’t say whether a claim will be paid. The decision rests with your insurer and its policy. What we provide is an independent record of the damage.
Can I check the roof after a storm?
Safely, from the ground or a window. Don’t 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.
Do I need to be at home?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. We will talk about access when booking.
Towns and villages near Barbican Estate
What else we do in Barbican Estate
Roof by roof
Ridge and hip tiles
Water can get in where ridge tiles have moved. Each one is recorded with photos.
Clay and concrete tiles
Strong gusts can lift and break tiles. The report shows each damaged area.
Barbican Estate roofs and the weather
Close to the centre of London, a great many houses are Victorian or Edwardian terraces, many of them roofed in Welsh slate. Behind many of their parapets sit butterfly roofs and valley gutters that cannot be seen from the pavement. In a house like that, shared stacks, party-wall upstands and lead flashings all need looking at as far as they can be seen. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in. The wider area around Barbican Estate has a long history of building, with Mansion House about 0.5 miles south-east. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
For an older house near a landmark such as St Giles-without-Cripplegate, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself. If you look after a building such as Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre, water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot.
Barbican Estate is about 1 mile north of London, in Greater London. Roofs in Barbican Estate get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Greater London. Barbican Estate is one of the towns and villages in Greater London where we work for storm damage roof reports.
We cover every part of EC1V, EC2A and EC1Y for storm damage roof reports. That includes homes and businesses on Oat Lane, Shoe Lane and Long Lane and the roads around them. Main roads around Barbican Estate include the A1 and A40. If you’re just outside Barbican Estate, we cover Finsbury (1 mile north), City of London (1 mile south), St Luke's (1 mile north), Bishopsgate (1 mile east) and Aldgate (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover City of Westminster (3 miles west), Kensington (5 miles west), Walthamstow (6 miles north-east), Hampstead (4 miles north-west), Ruislip (14 miles west) and Brompton (3 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Barbican Estate
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Barbican Conservatory, Central Foundation Boys' School and Barts Health Archives and the streets around them. Other local landmarks include Charterhouse Square School (less than half a mile north-west), St Mary-at-Hill (0.8 miles south-east) and The Jugged Hare pub (under half a mile north-east). There’s a railway station in Barbican Estate itself: Moorgate station. Well-known places in the area include St Luke's Hospital for Lunatics (0.5 miles north-east) and Gabriel's Wharf (1 mile south-west). Not far away are Barnsbury Wood and St. James's Park Lake.
Signs you need a storm damage roof report in Barbican Estate
Gusts work at anything on a roof that’s loose or exposed. Rain can then blow in where slates or tiles have gone. People typically call us after a storm, once they’ve noticed damage or a leak.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
For landlords with property near Moorgate station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer right away.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
What we do, step by step
It’s useful to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take between one and two hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. For a visit in Barbican Estate, parking and access are the things to plan: let us know about parking, the floor the property is on, any shared entrance and loft access. We then look at whatever is safely visible from ground level, windows, the loft and, where it is safe, the roof itself.
- You let us know what happened and whether a roofer has made the roof safe.
- Inside, we look for signs of water in the loft and rooms below.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, windows and the roof where it’s safe.
- Storm damage and older wear are recorded separately where we can.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
Getting ready for the survey
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Keep pets in another room
Booking a survey
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll explain the options and the price.
Advice
Landlords, agents and block managers in Barbican Estate
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed beforehand. Surveys run on any day of the week, which can make access easier.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
DIY checks: what’s safe
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we check the roof.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That’s where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.