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Storm damage roof report in Burnt Oak, Greater London
An experienced roof surveyor for storm damage roof reports in Burnt Oak. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
Checking the roof from the ground
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
About our storm damage roof report in Burnt Oak
If your roof has been damaged, stay safe first. Photograph the damage from ground level or a window, and never climb up. If water is coming in, a roofer can put temporary protection in place. We then record the damage in a report you can pass to your insurer. Keep receipts for any emergency work. Common reasons to book are flashings pulled away from walls or stacks and torn or lifted flat roof coverings, across flat roofs, flashings and slate and tile slopes.
In a London flat, water can travel some way before it shows, sometimes in a different flat from the one below the defect. That makes the source hard to pin down, and finding it matters for whoever has to deal with it. In Burnt Oak, we inspect what we can reach safely and are given access to. Let us know when the water shows, and in what kind of weather.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Location
- Burnt Oak (HA8, NW9, NW7)
- Region
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
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For landlords and managing agents
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Landlords and letting agents in Burnt Oak book surveys as well as householders. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the roof.
How the survey works
Before we start, tell us why you’ve booked: 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. Most visits take about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. In converted houses and mansion blocks, the loft hatch is often on a shared landing. If that applies to your building, it helps to agree access with the neighbours or the managing agent first. Otherwise, the visit in Burnt Oak runs like any other.
- 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.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, windows and the roof where it’s safe.
- Storm damage and older wear are recorded separately where we can.
- You receive the written report with photos.
How to prepare
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
Getting a price
We confirm the price for the job before you book, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Related advice
Common questions in Burnt Oak
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Burnt Oak?
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.
Can parking be tricky for a visit in Burnt Oak?
Sometimes, yes. Where there are permit zones, a visitor permit or nearby pay-and-display bay works well.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. 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.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
How are storm damage reports priced?
Our reports start from £150. Commercial and larger roofs are quoted on size. The report doesn’t include repair costs.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We carry out surveys seven days a week. To arrange a date, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Will you check the loft?
Normally, if there is one and it can be reached safely. From inside, the underside of the roof often shows damp, staining or daylight that cannot be seen from outside.
Prices for storm damage roof reports in Burnt Oak
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- The roof’s overall size
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Which survey package you book
- House, block, shop or office
Every price we give includes VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for your roof before booking.
What to let us know when you get in touch
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. Just let us know:
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
When you are ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or email us. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
Wind, rain and roofs in Burnt Oak
Historic houses such as Headstone Manor, about 4.2 miles west, show how far back building in the area around Burnt Oak goes. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead. Further from the centre, London’s housing takes in interwar semis with hipped roofs in clay or concrete tiles as well as slate-roofed terraces. On a semi of that age, the small roofs over the bays, the hip tiles and any later dormer each need their own look. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts.
Homes near green spaces like Watling Park can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn. For landlords with property near Mill Hill Broadway station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it. For an older house near a landmark such as John Keble Church, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in.
Burnt Oak is about 7 miles south-east of Watford, in Greater London. Surveys in Burnt Oak work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. Across Greater London, we cover Burnt Oak and the places around it. We also survey roofs in London.
Every address in HA8, NW9 and NW7 is within our area for storm damage roof reports, from the main roads to the quietest streets. That includes homes and businesses on East Road, Back Lane and Rill Lane. With the A5100 close by, Burnt Oak is simple for us to get to. Other places close to Burnt Oak include The Hale (1 mile north), Edgware (1 mile north-west), Grahame Park (1 mile south-east), Little Stanmore (1 mile west) and Canons Park (1 mile west). Further out, we also cover London (10 miles south-east), City of Westminster (8 miles south-east), Marylebone (8 miles south-east), Kensington (8 miles south), St Pancras (8 miles south-east) and Shoreditch (10 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Burnt Oak
Typical jobs here are in homes near St Martin's School Brentwood, Railway Hotel and Watling Park. The nearest railway station is Mill Hill Broadway station, roughly 0.5 miles north-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Church Farmhouse Museum (1.8 miles south-east) and Edgware Community Hospital (0.5 miles west). Not far away are Darland's Lake and Mill Hill Old Railway Nature Reserve.
Practical tips
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Note the date and time you first saw the damage
- Keep receipts for any emergency work
- Photograph the damage safely from below
- Take photos of stains and damp inside
For repair costs, ask a roofer to quote. They can use our report to see what needs doing.
A well-maintained roof stands up to storms better. Fix slipped slates, loose ridges and lifted flashings when you spot them.
How the survey changes by roof type
Chimney stacks
High winds can loosen pots, cowls and aerials on stacks. The report notes any damage to the stack.
Flat roof coverings
Wind can lift the edges of flat roof coverings or tear them. We record any damage and where it is.