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Brackenbury Village Storm Damage Roof Report
An independent record of roof damage after a storm around Brackenbury Village, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Damaged flat roof membrane
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Brackenbury Village
Our storm damage report gives you an independent, written record of how a storm has affected your roof. It sets out what is damaged, with photos, and what we think the likely cause is. You can then give it to your insurer with your claim. The decision on any claim rests with your insurer and its policy wording. We are not loss adjusters, and we can’t tell you whether a claim will succeed. We survey flat roofs, flashings and gutters and fascias, and the problems we are asked to look at most are ridge tiles that have come loose and stains appearing after strong winds.
In a London flat, water can travel some way before it shows. Tracing it back matters, both for dealing with the cause and for any insurance claim. In Brackenbury Village, 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 receive the findings by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Location
- Brackenbury Village (W6, W12, W14)
- Region
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect whatever is safely visible, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. Most visits take about one to two hours for most houses, and more on a big or complicated roof. In Brackenbury Village, as in much of London, a good many properties are flats or terraces without side access, so the back of the roof is often seen from upstairs windows, from inside or, where a flight is allowed, from the air. If the building has a managing agent or access rules, let us know when you book.
- We note the date of the storm and the damage you’ve seen.
- We check the roof from wherever it is safe.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- We note the likely cause and any signs of older wear.
- We send you the report by email for your insurer.
Getting ready for the survey
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Arrange a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Advice
Surveys for landlords and agents in Brackenbury Village
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photos included.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.
What we are asked to look at in Brackenbury Village
Landlords and managing agents book reports to keep a record for owners and insurers. It helps when explaining damage to a building owner or insurer.
Things that frequently lead to a survey include:
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Damaged flat roof membrane
Landlords with a home close to Shepherds Bush station may find that a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- What experience they bring
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
Roof by roof
Flat roof coverings
Debris blown onto a flat roof can puncture the covering or block outlets. Any damage is recorded with photos.
Slate roofs
In high winds, slates can slip or go, often where nails have rusted. Our report notes moved slates and any sign of older corrosion.
Brackenbury Village questions
Is Brackenbury Village in the area you cover?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and the South East, and Brackenbury Village is part of that. You can ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details.
Can parking be tricky for a visit in Brackenbury Village?
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.
How long does the survey take?
Time on site depends on the roof, but most surveys take about one to two hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. The report is sent afterwards by email.
What do I do if water is coming in?
Emergency cover over a damaged roof should be arranged with a roofer. Take photos from ground level first if it’s safe. Keep receipts for any emergency work.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Do I need to be at home?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access; we will agree the details when booking.
How much is a storm damage roof report?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Bigger roofs are quoted on size and access. It does not include repair costs, so you’ll need a roofer’s quote for those.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Many policies expect damage to be reported promptly. Check the wording and tell your insurer as soon as you can. Our report can then add a clear record. 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 alone, that means wet timbers and plaster, which is a far bigger job than the roof fault itself.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, including VAT. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both including VAT. We confirm the exact price before you book.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Brackenbury Village
- PI and public liability insurance
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or our case studies.
Leaks and storm damage in Brackenbury Village
With Kelmscott House about 0.6 miles south, Brackenbury Village sits in an area with a long building history. 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, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. 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 Brackenbury Village is one of them, lead flashings, party-wall upstands and shared chimney stacks are part of the picture too. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Brackenbury Primary School, on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain. If you run a business near Livat Hammersmith, a leak can close part of a shop or office, so finding the cause quickly matters.
Brackenbury Village is about 1 mile west of Kensington, in Greater London. If you are in Brackenbury Village, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Our Greater London coverage includes Brackenbury Village and the places around it. You can also see our page for London.
We cover every part of the W6, W12 and W14 postcode area for storm damage roof reports and the streets around it. That includes homes and businesses on Adie Road, Stowe Road and Percy Road. If you’re just outside Brackenbury Village, we cover Hammersmith (1 mile south-east), Brook Green (1 mile east), Old Chiswick (1 mile south-west), Chiswick (1 mile south-west) and North End (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include London (6 miles east), City of Westminster (4 miles east), Marylebone (4 miles east), St Pancras (5 miles east), Shoreditch (7 miles east) and Walthamstow (11 miles north-east).
Around Brackenbury Village
In Brackenbury Village, that means homes and buildings near Salutation pub, Corona Theatre School and Cathnor Park and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Shepherds Bush station, about 0.8 miles north-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Livat Hammersmith (less than half a mile south-east) and Kurdish Museum Library and Archive (0.5 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Campden Hill and The Long Water.
Useful tips for Brackenbury Village property owners
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Arrange temporary cover with a roofer if rain is getting in
- Don’t go onto the roof to take pictures
- Take photos of stains and damp inside
- Keep a note of the date of the storm
After the visit, we write up the report with photos of each area of damage. It covers the damage, its likely cause and any older defects. Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24 to 48 hours and Premium reports the same day.
Have overhanging branches looked at by a tree surgeon. They can damage the roof in high winds.