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Bayswater Storm Damage Roof Report
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Bayswater, with photos and a written report.
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
Storm damage roof report in Bayswater
Wear and tear is typically excluded from home insurance. So it matters whether the damage came from the storm or from a roof that was already worn. Our report records both: recent damage alongside any older defects, like nail fatigue on slates or eroded pointing. We describe what we see, whichever way it points. How the policy applies is for your insurer to decide. If you’ve noticed gutters pulled loose in the wind and water coming in after the storm, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Many London homes are well over a century old and their roofs have been patched more than once. Insurers normally exclude wear and tear, so it helps to know whether damage is old or new. That’s as true in Bayswater as anywhere in London. A written record with photos helps you explain what was found to whoever deals with it next.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Location
- Bayswater (W2, W8, W11)
- Region
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Different roofs, different checks
Slate roofs
Slates can slip or blow off in a storm, especially where the nails have corroded. Our report notes moved slates and any sign of older corrosion.
Ridge and hip tiles
A lifted ridge tile can let water into the roof. We photograph and describe the damage.
Common roof problems in Bayswater
Flat roofs can be damaged too. Wind can lift edges and tear coverings, and blocked outlets can leave water ponding after heavy rain. We record what we find on flat and pitched roofs alike.
We are frequently asked to look at:
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
Landlords with a home close to London Paddington station may find that finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
Before booking anyone
- Are they insured for the work?
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
What happens on the day
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. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit normally takes between one and two hours at most homes, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. In Bayswater, visits are available on weekdays and at weekends. London parking is often by permit or pay-and-display, so it’s useful to know what’s near you, and to clear a path to the loft hatch. A back bedroom window can be the best vantage point for a rear addition, so we may ask to use one.
- You tell us what happened and whether a roofer has made the roof safe.
- Inside, we look for signs of water in the loft and rooms below.
- We view the roof from safe positions.
- Storm damage and older wear are recorded separately where we can.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
Before we arrive
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
Arrange a survey
We survey roofs on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
Bayswater questions
Is my home in Bayswater listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Is Bayswater in the area you cover?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Bayswater as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
How much is a storm damage roof report?
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. Bigger roofs are quoted on size and access. It does not include repair costs, so you will need a roofer’s quote for those.
Are you loss adjusters?
No. We’re not loss adjusters, and we do not negotiate claims. We give you an independent report of the damage, which you can pass to your insurer.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If it’s needed and safe to reach, yes. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement, as far as the space allows.
Does your report mean my claim will be accepted?
The decision is your insurer’s, not ours. Our report records what is damaged, with photos, and the likely cause, which you can pass to your insurer.
What wind speed counts as a storm?
Each policy has its own definition. About 55 mph is a common figure in many policies, but your policy sets the actual test.
Leave it or get it looked at?
A clear, independent record helps you explain the damage to your insurer. It records the damage and what seems to have caused it, alongside any photos you took yourself. Many older London roofs have only old felt under the slates, or no underlay at all, so once the slates or flashings let water past, little stops it reaching ceilings. Left unchecked, water soaks into timber and plaster and the damage spreads.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
Why book with us
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Prices that include VAT
- An independent view of the roof
Read our cost guide or two real surveys.
Tips from our surveys
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Our tips:
- File receipts for anything you pay for
- Ask a roofer for emergency temporary protection if water is coming in
- Check your policy for how to report damage
- Keep a note of the date of the storm
Questions about the findings are always welcome. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation.
Ask a tree specialist about branches over the roof. Branches can hit or scrape the roof in a storm.
What we cannot see
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Damage hidden under coverings or inside the structure, without opening up
- Repair costs or quotes for the work
- Your insurer’s view of the claim
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Flat roofs
- Gutters and fascias
- Flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Slate and tile slopes
- Ridges and hips
Towns and villages near Bayswater
Also in Bayswater
Bayswater roofs and the weather
Historic houses such as Kensington Palace, about 0.4 miles south-east, show how far back building in the area around Bayswater goes. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years. Welsh slate on Victorian and Edwardian terraces is a familiar sight across inner London. Many have butterfly roofs draining to a central valley gutter, with parapet walls and gutters hidden behind them. Shared chimney stacks, party-wall upstands and lead work come with this kind of house. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts.
If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for instance near Kensington Arcade, finding where water is getting in quickly keeps disruption down. Take an older house close to Essex Street Chapel: leaks on older roofs often start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks.
Bayswater is about 1 mile north-east of Kensington, in Greater London. Bayswater is one of many places we visit across Greater London, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Our Greater London coverage includes Bayswater and the places around it.
Storm damage roof reports in W2, W8 and W11 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you need a storm damage roof report at a property on Dukes Lane, Salem Road and Aubrey Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. You will find Bayswater on the A4204 and A4206, so it is easy for us to get to. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Westbourne (1 mile north), Westbourne Green (1 mile north), Little Venice (1 mile north-east), Paddington (1 mile north-east) and Paddington Green (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover London (4 miles east), St Pancras (3 miles east), Shoreditch (5 miles east), Walthamstow (9 miles north-east), Hoxton (5 miles east) and Whitechapel (5 miles east).
Around Bayswater
In Bayswater, that means homes and buildings near Kensington Palace Green, Abdus Salam Library and Kensington School, among other places. Other local landmarks include Lansdowne College (within half a mile north-east) and The Churchill Arms (within half a mile south). For rail, the closest station is London Paddington station, about 0.9 miles north-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include St Mary Abbot's Hospital (0.8 miles south) and Montfichet's Tower (3.9 miles east). Not far away are Greville Place nature reserve and The Long Water.