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Canonbury Storm Damage Roof Report
Not sure what state the roof is in? You can book a storm damage roof report in Canonbury and across Greater London, with plain-English findings.
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Damaged gutters and fascias
About our storm damage roof report in Canonbury
After a storm, safety comes first. Photograph the damage from the ground or a window, and never climb up. Emergency temporary protection, such as covering an opening, is a job for a roofer. Our report records the damage so you have an independent record to give your insurer. Hold on to receipts for anything you pay for. We survey chimney stacks, slate and tile slopes and gutters and fascias, and common reasons people get in touch are broken or displaced guttering and new damp or leaks inside.
In converted houses and blocks across London, water from a roof can run a long way before it shows on a ceiling, 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. We look at what we’re given access to in Canonbury, inside and out. Tell us when the water shows, and in what kind of weather.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. It’s useful straight away, and a good reference for later, such as when you want to compare after future work.
- Where
- Canonbury (N1, N1P, E8)
- Region
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof by roof
Flat roof coverings
Wind can lift the edges of flat roof coverings or tear them. Damage is photographed and described.
Chimney stacks
Stacks with existing defects tend to suffer more in storms. We record both the storm damage and the older wear.
Wind, rain and roofs in Canonbury
Many homes in inner London are Victorian and Edwardian terraces, frequently with Welsh slate roofs. A butterfly roof with a central valley gutter, tucked behind a parapet wall, is common on these houses. 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. Historic houses such as Sutton House, about 1.7 miles east, show how far back building in the area around Canonbury goes. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Landlords with a home close to Canonbury station may find that a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over. If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for instance near Hackney Walk, a quick answer on where water is coming in keeps a business running.
Canonbury is about 2 miles north-east of St Pancras, in Greater London. Surveys in Canonbury work the same way as everywhere we cover: a close look at whatever is safely visible, photographs and a clear written report. Across Greater London, we cover Canonbury.
Here we cover the N1, N1P and E8 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. If you need a storm damage roof report at a property on Dove Road, Essex Road and Clare Lane or a nearby road, we can help. Canonbury sits on or near the A1199 and A1200. Nearby, we also carry out storm damage roof reports in De Beauvoir Town (1 mile east), Mildmay (1 mile north-east), Kingsland (1 mile east), Newington Green (1 mile north) and Highbury (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include London (3 miles south), City of Westminster (3 miles south-west), Marylebone (3 miles south-west), Kensington (6 miles south-west), Walthamstow (4 miles north-east) and Hampstead (4 miles west).
What’s near Canonbury
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Bishopsgate Institute Special Collections and Archives, City of London Academy Highbury Grove and Islington Green School and the streets around them. Nearby too are New Crown pub (under half a mile north-west) and Shoreditch Park (0.6 miles south). There’s a railway station in Canonbury itself: Canonbury station. Well-known places in the area include Montfichet's Tower (2.2 miles south) and Clowns Gallery-Museum (0.7 miles east). For a walk, there’s St. James's Park Lake and Ludgate Hill.
What a survey costs
We confirm the price for your survey before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- How big the roof is
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Helping us price your survey
What helps most when you contact us:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- What made you get in touch
- The address and postcode of the property
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.
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What we do, step by step
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect what can be seen safely, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. The survey usually takes about one to two hours for a house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Many London properties are flats or terraces with no side access, so rear slopes are viewed from windows, the loft or, where a flight is allowed, by drone. If the building has a managing agent or access rules, let us know when booking.
- We start with what you’ve seen and any temporary repairs.
- We check inside, including the loft where there is access, for water damage.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, windows and the roof where it is safe.
- Storm damage and older wear are recorded separately where we can.
- You receive the written report with photos.
Before the survey
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
How to book
We survey roofs on any day of the week. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Advice
Why it’s worth a survey now in Canonbury
If a roofer needs to make the roof safe, take photos first if you can do so safely from ground level. Those photos show the damage as it was. London’s older roofs often have bitumen felt underlay or none 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.
For a price for your roof in Canonbury, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why book with us
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Photographs and a written report every time
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Over 20 years’ experience
Read our cost guide or two real surveys.
Canonbury questions
How do I find out if my home in Canonbury is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is 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 parking a problem for a survey in Canonbury?
Parking in Canonbury, as in most of London, takes a little planning: a visitor permit or a bay close to the door helps a lot, so mention what’s available when you book.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We carry out surveys on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a date, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We do not carry out asbestos surveys or testing. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before any work.
How experienced are you?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years, and 98% of clients are satisfied.
Will my insurer pay for an old roof?
Most policies don’t cover wear and tear. Our report records storm damage and any older wear we see, so it is clear what we found. How the policy applies is up to your insurer.
Do you cover Canonbury?
Yes. Canonbury is part of the area we cover.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Canonbury
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work with less disruption.
Letting agents and landlords in Canonbury book surveys as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photographs, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
When to book a survey in Canonbury
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.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- New damp or leaks inside
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
If you look after a building like Rotherfield Primary School, tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- When you’ll get the report
- What happens after the report arrives
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?