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Storm damage roof report in Cowley, Greater London
Need a storm damage roof report in Cowley? We can help, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Roofs hit by falling trees
When you need someone else
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- Whether your insurer will pay the claim
- A price for the repairs
- How your policy defines a storm
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will recommend the right survey before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we check
- Chimney stacks
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flashings
- Gutters and fascias
- Ridges and hips
- Flat roofs
About our storm damage roof report in Cowley
A storm damage roof report is an independent record of the damage to your roof after a storm. We record each area of damage, photograph it and note the likely cause. 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 can’t say whether a claim will be paid. We survey gutters and fascias, chimney stacks and slate and tile slopes, and common reasons people get in touch are flat roof edges peeled back and holes or cracks caused by debris.
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 Cowley, we inspect what we can reach safely and are given access to. It helps to know when the water appears and in what weather.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent.
- Where
- Cowley (UB8, UB7, UB10)
- Region
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we look for on each type of roof
Chimney stacks
Wind can pull the flashings away from a chimney. Loose flashings are recorded.
Slate roofs
Broken slates and slates that have slid out of place are common after a storm. Each area is photographed and described.
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Cowley
Alongside Victorian and Edwardian terraces, outer London has a great many interwar semis, often with hipped roofs of clay or concrete tiles. On a semi of that age, the small roofs over the bays, the hip tiles and any later dormer each need their own look. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in. The wider area around Cowley has a long history of building, with Ickenham Hall about 2.9 miles north-east. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
For an older house near a landmark like Church of St Laurence, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney. For landlords with property near West Drayton station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused. If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for instance near The Chimes, a leak can close part of a shop or office, so finding the cause quickly matters.
Cowley is about 2 miles south-west of Hillingdon, in Greater London. Bookings from Cowley are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Cowley is one of the towns and villages in Greater London where we work for storm damage roof reports. There is also a page for London.
Every address in UB8, UB7 and UB10 is within our area for storm damage roof reports. That includes homes and businesses on Iver Lane, High Road and The Avenue and the roads around them. Other places close to Cowley include Uxbridge (1 mile north), Yiewsley (1 mile south-east), Hillingdon (2 miles north-east), Thorney (2 miles south) and New Denham (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover City of Westminster (14 miles east), Marylebone (14 miles east), Kensington (12 miles east), Hampstead (13 miles east), Ruislip (5 miles north-east) and Brompton (14 miles east).
What’s near Cowley
We work in homes and buildings around The Crown pub, Uxbridge High School and West Middlesex College. Cowley’s nearest station is West Drayton station, about 1.3 miles south. Nearby you will also find British Airways Heritage Collection (0.7 miles north-west) and The Chimes (1.3 miles north). For a walk, there is Uxbridge Moor and Northala Fields.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with the freeholder or managing agent. Tell us about it when you book and we will plan the survey around it.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Cowley and across Greater London can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Towns and villages near Cowley
What else we do in Cowley
Cowley: your questions answered
Is parking a problem for a survey in Cowley?
It can be, so it is useful to let us know about permits, visitor bays or off-street space as you book. That way the visit can be planned around it.
How do I find out if my home in Cowley is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
How strong does the wind have to be for a storm claim?
There is no single figure. Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies. Your policy document will say.
Will you check the loft?
If there is a loft and safe access to it, yes. From inside, the underside of the roof often shows damp, staining or daylight that cannot be seen from outside.
Who handles emergency protection after a storm?
Emergency cover over a damaged roof should be arranged with a roofer. If it’s safe, photograph the damage before it’s covered. Keep receipts in case your insurer asks for them.
Do I need to be at home?
Not always. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
How do I arrange a storm damage roof report in Cowley?
Simply phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address. We’ll ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
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.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Tips from our surveys
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Report the damage to your insurer as soon as you can
- Ask a roofer for emergency temporary protection if water is coming in
- Read your policy wording on storm damage
- Keep fallen slates or tiles as evidence if safe
If you’re unhappy with how your insurer handles the claim, you can complain to them first. After that, you may be able to take it to the Financial Ombudsman Service.
Ask a tree specialist about branches over the roof. They can damage the roof in high winds.
What happens on the day
We will ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes about one to two hours on an ordinary house, and longer for a large or complex roof. 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.
- First you give us the date of the storm and what you’ve noticed, inside and out.
- We inspect the roof from safe viewpoints and from the loft where there is access.
- We photograph and record every area of damage we can see.
- We look at whether the damage fits storm damage, older wear or both.
- The findings are written up with photos for you to share with your insurer.
Getting ready for the survey
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Getting a price
For a price for storm damage roof reports in Cowley, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. A few details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.