City of London · London and the South East
Storm damage roof report in City of London
A careful look at the roof at your property in City of London, with photographs and a written report.
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
About our storm damage roof report in City of London
Wear and tear is usually excluded from home insurance. That makes the difference between storm damage and old wear important. Our report records both: fresh breaks and recently moved slates or tiles, and older problems such as corroded nails or worn mortar. We give an honest view of what we see. Your insurer then decides how its policy applies. If you’ve noticed loose or torn flashings and torn or lifted flat roof coverings, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on flat roofs, chimney stacks and slate and tile slopes alike.
London’s Victorian and Edwardian roofs have frequently been repaired many times, so a new leak can be the latest sign of wear rather than a single event. Telling wear from a one-off event matters, because insurers usually exclude wear and tear. That’s as true in City of London 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.
- Place
- City of London (EC4V, EC1A, EC2M, EC2Y)
- Wider area
- City of London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Storm damage roof reports in City of London: local notes
Welsh slate on Victorian and Edwardian terraces is a familiar sight across inner London. Behind many of their parapets sit butterfly roofs and valley gutters that can’t be seen from the pavement. If your home in City of London is one of them, lead flashings, party-wall upstands and shared chimney stacks are part of the picture too. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in. Historic houses such as Mansion House, about 0.2 miles south-east, show how far back building in the area around City of London goes. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you let a flat or house near London Cannon Street station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it. The streets around a church such as St Olave Old Jewry are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in.
City of London is about 1 mile north of London. We carry out storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in City of London and the surrounding area.
Surveys in EC4V, EC1A, EC2M and EC2Y work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We offer storm damage roof reports to properties on Aldermanbury Square, Monkwell Square and Paternoster Square and the roads around them. Being close to the A1 and A3, City of London is simple for us to get to. We also cover the places around City of London: Barbican Estate (1 mile north), Bishopsgate (1 mile east), Finsbury (1 mile north), Aldgate (1 mile east) and St Luke's (1 mile north).
Local landmarks in City of London
Typical jobs here are in homes near St Mary-at-Hill, Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre and Golden Fleece pub, among other places. Nearby too are Central Foundation Boys' School (0.8 miles north), Barts Health Archives (less than half a mile north-west) and St Alphage Garden (less than half a mile north). City of London has its own railway station: London Cannon Street station. Nearby you will also find Gabriel's Wharf (0.8 miles south-west) and London Mithraeum (within half a mile south). For a walk, there’s St. James's Park Lake and Barnsbury Wood.
City of London: your questions answered
How do I find out if my home in City of London is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. 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 City of London?
Sometimes, yes. If City of London has controlled parking where you are, a visitor permit is the easiest answer, and a driveway is even better.
Can you put a tarpaulin over the damage?
A roofer should handle temporary protection. If it is safe, take photos before it goes on. Our report then records the roof.
Will you check the loft?
Normally, if there’s one and it can be reached safely. From inside, the underside of the roof frequently shows damp, staining or daylight that cannot be seen from outside.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only when it is safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where it applies, a drone, and anything out of sight is recorded in the report.
What’s the best way to book?
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us the address and what you want to find out. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
How strong does the wind have to be for a storm claim?
Each policy has its own definition. About 55 mph is a common figure in many policies, but check your own wording.
Tips that help
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Some pointers:
- Hold on to fallen pieces of the roof where you can
- Take photos from the ground or a window, never by climbing
- Get a roofer to make the roof safe if needed
- Note the date and time you first saw the damage
Your insurer may send a loss adjuster to look at the damage. You will have your own independent record to refer to.
Keep gutters and outlets clear so heavy rain can drain away. Overflowing gutters can make storm damage worse.
Checking the roof from the ground
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we look at the roof.
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground.
What affects the cost of storm damage roof reports
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Roof area
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
Prices start from £150, including VAT, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. You will know the exact price before booking.
Getting in touch
We’ll typically ask about:
- Dates you’re working to, like exchange
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Anything about access we should know
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or send us an email to find out.
Surveys for landlords and agents in City of London
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier.
Landlords, agents and building managers in City of London can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
What we do, step by step
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes between one and two hours on an ordinary house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. From the street, a London terrace typically shows only its front slope or parapet, so a visit in City of London moves between viewpoints: the pavement, upstairs windows, the loft and any safe spot at the back. If other people live in the building, let us know who can let us into the shared parts.
- We start with the details: when the storm hit and what damage you can see.
- The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows and from the loft space where it’s safe.
- The damage is recorded with photographs, area by area.
- We note the likely cause, including any signs of wear that were there before the storm.
- You get a written report you can pass to your insurer.
Before the survey
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Book a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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When to book a survey in City of London
Insurers frequently want evidence of what has been damaged and why. An independent report gives you a clear record to send. Your insurer still makes the decision.
Common reasons to book include:
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Damaged pots on the stack
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Fashion Retail Academy, a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside.
Before booking anyone
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Whether VAT is added on top
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs