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Storm Damage Roof Report in Cranford
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Cranford from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Damaged ridges and hips
Practical tips
Getting the most from a storm damage roof report starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Get a roofer to make the roof safe if needed
- Keep invoices for temporary repairs
- Look at what your policy says about wear and tear
- Check your policy for how to report damage
Your insurer may send a loss adjuster to look at the damage. You’ll have your own independent record to refer to.
Check the roof from ground level after strong winds. With binoculars, you can often spot problems without climbing. Do not go up a ladder to look.
Storm damage roof report in Cranford
Each roof is looked at from the safest viewpoints available: from the ground, from windows and higher points, from the roof space and from the roof where it’s safe. Every area of damage is photographed and described. We note any part we couldn’t see. The report, with photos, is yours to pass to your insurer. We survey flashings, flat roofs and slate and tile slopes, and people most often book us about damage from fallen branches or debris and loose or broken chimney pots and cowls.
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 Cranford, 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.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Place
- Cranford (TW4, TW5, UB3)
- Region
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Storm damage roof reports around Cranford
Historic houses like Osterley House, about 2.6 miles east, show how far back building in the area around Cranford goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Outer London has a good many Victorian and Edwardian terraces with slate roofs, but also a great many interwar semis, frequently with hipped roofs in clay or concrete tiles. If your home in Cranford is one of them, bay roofs, hips and later dormers each have their own details. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in.
Landlords with a home close to Hayes & Harlington station may find that finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused. Take an older house close to The Parish Church of the Good Shepherd: leaks on older roofs frequently start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks.
Cranford is about 2 miles north of Feltham, in Greater London. We carry out storm damage roof reports in Cranford for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Our Greater London coverage includes Cranford. Our London page covers surveys nearby.
All of TW4, TW5 and UB3 is within our area for storm damage roof reports. Streets in the area include Ely Road, Park Lane and The Avenue, all of which we cover. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Hatton (1 mile south-west), Harlington (1 mile north-west), Heathrow (2 miles west), Feltham (2 miles south) and Sipson (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover London (14 miles east), City of Westminster (11 miles east), Marylebone (12 miles east), Kensington (9 miles east), St Pancras (13 miles east) and Shoreditch (15 miles east).
Local landmarks in Cranford
We work in homes and buildings around Cranford Community College, The Queen's Head pub and Hounslow Heath. The nearest railway station is Hayes & Harlington station, about 1.9 miles north. A little further out are Hounslow Hospital (1.6 miles east) and Treaty Centre (2 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Garden Lake and Northala Fields.
Other services in Cranford
What happens on the day
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from every safe vantage point, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours for a house, and more on a big or complicated roof. From the street, a London terrace typically shows only its front slope or parapet, so in Cranford we work round the house, using the street, the windows, the loft and any safe vantage point behind it. If other people live in the building, tell us who can let us into the shared parts.
- First you give us the date of the storm and what you’ve noticed, inside and out.
- The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows and from the loft space where it’s safe.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- 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 we arrive
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Book a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Related advice
What this survey can’t tell you
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- Your insurer’s view of the claim
- Acting for you with the insurer
- Estimates of repair costs
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will suggest the right survey before booking. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Chimney stacks
- Flashings
- Flat roofs
- Gutters and fascias
- Slate and tile slopes
- Ridges and hips
Different roofs, different checks
Slate roofs
Slates can slip or blow off in a storm, especially where the nails have corroded. We record which slates have moved and any signs of older nail fatigue.
Flat roof coverings
Debris blown onto a flat roof can puncture the covering or block outlets. Any damage is recorded with photos.
Signs you need a storm damage roof report in Cranford
A storm often finds a roof’s existing weak spots. Nail fatigue, eroded ridge mortar and tired flashings can all fail in high winds. We record recent damage alongside older defects.
Most people get in touch after spotting something like this:
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Damaged gutters and fascias
If you run a business near Treaty Centre, a leak can close part of a shop or office, so finding the cause quickly matters.
What to check before booking
- What happens after the report arrives
- How soon the report will arrive
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
What affects the cost of storm damage roof reports
To price your survey, we look at:
- The size of the roof
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can be seen safely and the package you choose.
What we need to know
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- The address and postcode of the property
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or email us with the details.
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Cranford
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Cranford?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Can parking be tricky for a visit in Cranford?
Sometimes, yes. Where there are permit zones, a visitor permit or nearby pay-and-display bay works well.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.
Is wear and tear covered by insurance?
Wear and tear is not typically covered. We describe what looks like fresh storm damage and what looks older. Your insurer decides the claim.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where applicable and safe. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. It’s included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where it applies, the Premium Survey.
How are storm damage reports priced?
Our reports start from £150. Larger roofs are quoted for their size. Repair costs are not part of the report.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
We carry out surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or email us.