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Storm Damage Roof Report in Dancers Hill
An independent record of roof damage after a storm for Dancers Hill and the rest of Greater London. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
What we do, step by step
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. In Dancers Hill, visits are available on weekdays and at weekends. It helps if you can point us to a visitor permit or a nearby bay. Upstairs rooms at the back are useful too, as they frequently give the best view of a rear addition.
- We start with what you’ve seen and any temporary repairs.
- Inside, we look for signs of water in the loft and rooms below.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, windows and the roof where it’s safe.
- Storm damage and older wear are recorded separately where we can.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
Getting ready for the survey
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
Booking a survey
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details.
Advice
Storm damage roof report in Dancers Hill: what you get
Our storm damage report starts from £150. You get a written report with photos by email. It does not price the repairs, so ask a roofer to quote for the work. Your insurer may also send its own loss adjuster. Our report gives you an independent record of the damage and its likely cause. We survey slate and tile slopes, flat roofs and flashings, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind and slates and tiles blown off the roof.
Many London homes are well over a century old and their roofs have been patched more than once. Telling wear from a one-off event matters, because insurers usually exclude wear and tear. A careful look in Dancers Hill tells the two apart where the evidence allows. A written record with photographs helps you explain what was found to whoever deals with it next.
The report is written in plain words, so you don’t need to be a roofer to follow it. Photographs show what each point refers to, with the urgent items made clear.
- Place
- Dancers Hill (EN5)
- Region
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
DIY checks: what’s safe
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That’s where a survey comes in.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Dancers Hill
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, call 07833 053749 or email us with the addresses.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work around your tenants.
Leaks and storm damage in Dancers Hill
Wyllyotts Manor, about 1.5 miles north-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Dancers Hill. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. In outer London, interwar semis with hipped, tiled roofs sit alongside older slate-roofed terraces. Bay roofs, hip ridges and dormers from later loft conversions are the details that set these houses apart. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it’s detailed.
Anyone responsible for a site like Dame Alice Owen's School will know that water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot. Homes near green spaces such as King George's Fields (Monken Hadley) can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Dancers Hill is about 2 miles south-west of Potters Bar, in Greater London. Wherever you are in Dancers Hill, we can carry out storm damage roof reports at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Dancers Hill is one of the places in Greater London where we work. You can also see our page for London.
All of EN5 is covered for storm damage roof reports, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Kitts End (1 mile south-east), South Mimms (1 mile north-west), Ridge (1 mile north-west), High Barnet (2 miles south) and Hadley (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include London (14 miles south), City of Westminster (12 miles south), Marylebone (12 miles south), Kensington (12 miles south), St Pancras (11 miles south) and Shoreditch (12 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Dancers Hill
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to King George's Fields (Monken Hadley), Pope Paul Catholic Primary School and The Green Dragon Public House and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Potters Bar station, roughly 1.5 miles north-east. Other landmarks nearby include Barnet General Hospital (2.1 miles south) and Spires Shopping Centre (1.8 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Darland's Lake and Hadley Green.
Dancers Hill questions
Is Dancers Hill in the area you cover?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Dancers Hill as anywhere else.
Can parking be tricky for a visit in Dancers Hill?
Parking in Dancers Hill, as in most of London, takes a little planning: a visitor permit or a bay close to the door helps a lot.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once access has been agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so we need permission from whoever owns or manages the building. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.
How long will you be at the property?
Most surveys take about 1–2 hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. We will confirm the timing as you book.
How much is a storm damage roof report?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Bigger roofs are quoted on size and access. It does not include repair costs, so you’ll need a roofer’s quote for those.
What if my insurer declines the claim?
Complain to your insurer first. If you are still unhappy, you may be able to take it to the Financial Ombudsman Service. Our report gives you an independent record of the roof, but we cannot say how it will turn out.
How do I arrange a storm damage roof report in Dancers Hill?
Just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
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Roof by roof
Clay and concrete tiles
Tiles can lift, crack or blow off in high winds. The report shows each damaged area.
Slate roofs
Slates frequently outlast the nails that hold them. The report records whether slipped slates look like storm damage or older wear.
When to book a survey in Dancers Hill
Branches and trees often come down on roofs during storms. We record the damage and where it is, with photos.
Look out for signs like these:
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
Shop and office owners around Spires Shopping Centre may find that a leak can close part of a shop or office, so finding the cause quickly matters.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Are they insured for the work?
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
What a survey costs
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- House, block, shop or office
- The roof’s overall size
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Which survey package you book
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. You will know the figure before booking.
Booking your survey
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- What’s prompted the survey
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The price is agreed before a date is set.