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Storm damage roof report in Clerkenwell, Greater London
A careful look at the roof at your property in Clerkenwell, and put it all in a photo-illustrated written report.
- Loose or torn flashings
- Water coming in after the storm
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
Storm damage roof report in Clerkenwell
High winds typically affect the parts of a roof that are already exposed or loose. Slates and tiles slip or blow off, ridge and hip tiles lift, flashings pull away and flat roof coverings can tear. Falling branches can cause damage too. We record the damage on your roof and photograph each part. Any older wear we can see is recorded as well. Typical surveys look at loose or torn flashings and new damp or leaks inside, on flat roofs, 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 usually exclude wear and tear. That’s as true in Clerkenwell as anywhere in London. Photographs and a written account give you something specific to show an insurer, a landlord or a roofer.
Where we cannot see part of the roof, the report says so. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Location
- Clerkenwell (N1, EC1V, WC1X)
- Region
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Clerkenwell roofs and the weather
Inner London’s Victorian and Edwardian terraces often have 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. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in. The wider area around Clerkenwell has a long history of building, with Dr Johnson's House about 0.8 miles south. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Take a building like St Peter and St Paul RC Primary School: on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain. For an older house near a landmark such as St James's Church, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney.
Clerkenwell is about 2 miles north of London, in Greater London. Roofs in Clerkenwell get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Greater London. Clerkenwell is one of the towns and villages in Greater London we cover.
We work across N1, EC1V and WC1X for storm damage roof reports. Whether your property is on Long Lane, City Road and Noel Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. With the A1 and A5201 close by, Clerkenwell is easy for us to reach for storm damage roof reports. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Farringdon (1 mile south), Angel (1 mile north), Smithfield (1 mile south), Holborn (1 mile south-west) and St Pancras (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Kensington (5 miles south-west), Walthamstow (5 miles north-east), Hampstead (4 miles north-west), Ruislip (14 miles west), Brompton (3 miles south-west) and Stockwell (4 miles south).
Around Clerkenwell
Around Clerkenwell, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Barts Health Archives, The Sekforde pub and Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School, among other places. Also close by are Tech City College (less than half a mile north-east) and King Square Gardens (less than half a mile north-east). There’s a railway station in Clerkenwell itself: Farringdon station. Other landmarks nearby include Brunswick Centre (0.9 miles west) and Montfichet's Tower (0.9 miles south). The countryside around Clerkenwell includes St. James's Park Lake and Ludgate Hill.
Clerkenwell questions
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Clerkenwell?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Can parking be tricky for a visit in Clerkenwell?
In much of London, parking needs planning: a visitor permit or a nearby bay makes the day run more smoothly, so mention what’s available when you book.
Do you look in the roof space?
If it’s needed and safe to reach, yes. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging, as far as the space allows.
What if the roof was already worn?
Insurers normally exclude wear and tear. Our report gives an honest view of what’s recent damage and what’s older wear. Your insurer decides the claim.
Can I check the roof after a storm?
Stay off the roof. Take photos from ground level or from windows. Note the date and time, and photograph any damage inside.
How do I book a survey in Clerkenwell?
To book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know the address and what you need to know. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Will you deal with the insurance company for me?
No. We write an independent report, and you decide how to use it. Your insurer may appoint its own loss adjuster.
What you can safely check yourself
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we check the roof.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
How we price storm damage roof reports
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
What to tell us when you contact us
These details help when you contact us:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- When you need the report by
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.
How the survey changes by roof type
Ridge and hip tiles
Worn mortar under ridge tiles can let them lift in a storm. We note whether the mortar looks recently broken or long worn.
Flat roof coverings
Lifted trims and laps are common after a storm. The report notes signs of recent damage and older wear.
Places near Clerkenwell
What else we do in Clerkenwell
When to book a survey in Clerkenwell
Falling trees and branches can damage roofs in high winds. The report shows what was hit and the damage caused, with photographs.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
Homes near green spaces such as King Square Gardens can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- What insurance they carry
Landlord and commercial surveys in Clerkenwell
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget.
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the addresses.
How it works
The visit has one job: to look at the roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit normally takes an hour or two at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. In a London conversion, the way into the roof space is often from a communal landing or the top flat. Where that’s the case, access needs agreeing with whoever controls that landing. Everything else is planned around the building, not the postcode.
- You let us know when the storm was and what damage you’ve seen.
- The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows and from the roof space where it’s safe.
- The damage is recorded with photos, area by area.
- The likely cause is recorded, along with any evidence of older wear.
- We send you a written report with photos, ready to give to your insurer.
Before the survey
- Keep pets in another room
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
Booking a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or email us.