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Storm damage roof report in Bishopsgate, Greater London
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Bishopsgate, and put it all in a written report with photographs.
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
What we look for on each type of roof
Flat roof coverings
Branches and debris can damage flat roofs or block outlets. Any damage is recorded with photos.
Lead flashings
Wind can peel back flashings at abutments and stacks. Loose or damaged flashings are photographed and noted.
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Bishopsgate
The Financial Ombudsman looks at three things when it considers a storm damage complaint: were there storm conditions on or around the date, is the damage consistent with a storm, and was the storm the main cause. We record what the roof shows about the damage and its likely cause. You or your insurer can check the weather for the date. Common reasons to book are lead lifted at abutments and flat roof edges peeled back, across gutters and fascias, ridges and hips and slate and tile slopes.
London’s Victorian and Edwardian roofs have often been repaired many times. Telling wear from a one-off event matters, because insurers typically exclude wear and tear. That is as true in Bishopsgate as anywhere in London. A written record with photos helps you explain what was found to whoever deals with it next.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Where
- Bishopsgate (E1, EC2A, EC1Y)
- Region
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Bishopsgate questions
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Bishopsgate?
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.
Will parking be an issue for a roof survey in Bishopsgate?
London parking needs a little planning, so let us know about permits, bays or a driveway as you book. That way the visit can be planned around it.
How long will you be at the property?
Time on site depends on the roof, but most surveys take between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. The written report follows by email.
Do you cover Bishopsgate for storm damage roof reports?
Yes. We carry out storm damage roof reports in Bishopsgate.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. We inspect everything that’s safely in view: from ground level, from windows and vantage points, from the loft space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where applicable. Anything we cannot see is noted in the report.
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. Access is agreed with you when booking.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years.
Leaks and storm damage in Bishopsgate
Mansion House, about 0.4 miles south-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Bishopsgate. 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. Inner London’s Victorian and Edwardian terraces frequently have Welsh slate roofs. Behind many of their parapets sit butterfly roofs and valley gutters that can’t 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. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from.
Landlords with a home close to London Liverpool Street station may find that finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused. Trees in and around Finsbury Circus shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching. If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for instance near Gabriel's Wharf, a leak can close part of a shop or office, so finding the cause quickly matters.
Bishopsgate is about 1 mile north-east of London, in Greater London. In Bishopsgate, as across Greater London, every roof gets the same careful survey. Bishopsgate is one of the places in Greater London where we work for storm damage roof reports.
Postcode districts we cover here for storm damage roof reports: E1, EC2A and EC1Y. Local streets include Bush Lane, Swan Lane and Love Lane. Bishopsgate sits on or near the A3 and A10. If you’re just outside Bishopsgate, we cover Aldgate (1 mile south-east), Spitalfields (1 mile east), City of London (1 mile west), Tower Hill (1 mile south) and Whitechapel (1 mile east). We also work in nearby towns like City of Westminster (3 miles west), Marylebone (3 miles west), Kensington (5 miles west), Walthamstow (5 miles north-east), Hampstead (5 miles north-west) and Ruislip (15 miles west).
Local landmarks in Bishopsgate
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Bishopsgate Institute Special Collections and Archives, St Mary-at-Hill and The Aldgate School. You’ll also find White Hart pub (under half a mile north-east), Central Foundation Boys' School (0.7 miles north) and Finsbury Circus (under half a mile north-west). Bishopsgate has its own railway station: London Liverpool Street station. Other landmarks nearby include London Bridge Hospital (0.7 miles south) and Gabriel's Wharf (1.2 miles south-west). The countryside around Bishopsgate includes St. James's Park Lake and Tower Hill.
Towns and villages near Bishopsgate
Also in Bishopsgate
How the survey works
We’ll ask a few questions first, like when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes about one to two hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. In a London area like Bishopsgate, the main things to sort out are parking and access: 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 be seen safely 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.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
How to prepare
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Tell us about parking before the day
Booking a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from the ground or a window, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To get started, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Related advice
Why act early in Bishopsgate
Knowing whether older wear played a part helps you understand your position. Our report gives an honest view of both, so there are no surprises later. Any roof job in Bishopsgate means planning around parking, neighbours and access. Knowing what’s needed early gives you time to plan it calmly, rather than in a rush after a leak.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
Why book us in Bishopsgate
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Visits on any day of the week
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
Read what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
How we price storm damage roof reports
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
All our prices include VAT. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for your roof before you book.
What we need to know
When you call or email, these details help:
- What’s prompted the survey
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Dates you’re working to, like exchange
- The address and postcode of the property
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or email us with the details.
What a storm damage roof report doesn’t cover
It is useful to know what a survey won’t do before you book:
- Damage hidden under coverings or inside the structure, without opening up
- A price for the repairs
- What your policy covers, which depends on its wording
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you before you book. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Gutters and fascias
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges and hips
- Flashings
- Slate and tile slopes
Before and after the survey
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Keep fallen slates or tiles as evidence if safe
- Look at what your policy says about wear and tear
- Record any water damage in rooms and the loft
- Report the damage to your insurer as soon as you can
The insurer might appoint a loss adjuster. Our report gives you an independent record alongside theirs.
After a storm, look at the roof from the street or garden. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or lifted ridges. Don’t go up a ladder to look.