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Storm Damage Roof Report in Edgware
Storm damage roof reports in Edgware, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Stains appearing after strong winds
How a storm damage roof report works in Edgware
After a storm, safety comes first. Photograph the damage from the ground or a window, and never climb up. If water is coming in, a roofer can put temporary protection in place. We then record the damage in a report you can pass to your insurer. Keep receipts for any emergency work. We are often asked to look into flashings pulled away from walls or stacks and flat roof edges peeled back, across gutters and fascias, slate and tile slopes and flat roofs.
In London, leaks frequently start somewhere hidden: a butterfly roof’s central valley gutter, a parapet gutter, a chimney flashing or a flat roof over a back addition. Whether you are tracing a leak or recording storm damage in Edgware, those are among the first places to look. A hidden gutter that overflows can send water a long way before it shows.
Where we can’t see part of the roof, the report says so. That way, it is clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Where
- Edgware (HA8, NW7, HA7)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What you can safely check yourself
A lot can be seen from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
How the survey changes by roof type
Flat roof coverings
Wind can lift the edges of flat roof coverings or tear them. Damage is photographed and described.
Chimney stacks
Wind can pull the flashings away from a chimney. Loose flashings are recorded.
The survey, step by step
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 for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. In a London conversion, the way into the roof space is frequently from a communal landing or the top flat. If that applies to your building, it helps to agree access with the neighbours or the managing agent first. Otherwise, the visit in Edgware runs like any other.
- You let us know what happened and whether a roofer has made the roof safe.
- Inside, we look for signs of water in the loft and rooms below.
- We view the roof from safe positions.
- Storm damage and older wear are recorded separately where we can.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
Before the survey
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Leave a clear route to the loft
How to book
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Related advice
Landlords, agents and block managers in Edgware
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the addresses.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work.
Practical tips
Getting the most from a storm damage roof report starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Take photos from the ground or a window, never by climbing
- Keep any slates, tiles or debris that fall, if it is safe to do so
- Read your policy wording on storm damage
- Tell your insurer about the damage promptly
Once we have been, the findings are written up with photos. It sets out what is damaged, the likely cause and any signs of older wear. Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24 to 48 hours and Premium reports the same day.
Have overhanging branches looked at by a tree surgeon. They can damage the roof in high winds.
What a survey costs
We confirm the price for your survey before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- The size of the roof
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
Prices start from £150, inc. VAT, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. You will know the price for your roof before booking.
Helping us price your survey
What helps most when you contact us:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
When you are ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
Places near Edgware
Other services in Edgware
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Edgware
Historic houses like Headstone Manor, about 3.9 miles south-west, show how far back building in the area around Edgware goes. 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. Alongside Victorian and Edwardian terraces, outer London has a great many interwar semis, often with hipped roofs of clay or concrete tiles. If your home in Edgware is one of them, bay roofs, hips and later dormers each have their own details. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts.
For an older house near a landmark like St Andrew, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in. Trees in and around Stoneyfields Park shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching. Shop and office owners around Broadwalk Centre may find that water through a ceiling can damage stock and close a sales floor, so the source needs finding fast.
Edgware is about 4 miles west of Finchley, in Greater London. We visit Edgware as part of our work across Greater London. Across Greater London, we cover Edgware. You can also see our page for London.
Surveys in HA8, NW7 and HA7 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We cover properties on Station Road, Edgware Road High Street and Hillcrest Avenue and the roads around them. You’ll find Edgware on the A5100, which makes it straightforward to reach. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include The Hale (1 mile east), Broadfields Estate (1 mile north), Burnt Oak (1 mile south-east), Canons Park (1 mile south-west) and Little Stanmore (1 mile south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as London (11 miles south-east), City of Westminster (9 miles south-east), Marylebone (9 miles south-east), Kensington (9 miles south), St Pancras (9 miles south-east) and Shoreditch (10 miles south-east).
Around Edgware
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Northgate School, Railway Hotel and London Academy, among other places. The closest station to Edgware is Mill Hill Broadway station, about 1.1 miles south-east. Well-known places in the area include Hilfield Castle (3.6 miles north-west) and Broadwalk Centre (0.5 miles south-west). For a walk, there is Darland's Lake and Mill Hill Old Railway Nature Reserve.
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Edgware
Do you carry out roof surveys in Edgware?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Edgware as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Is my home in Edgware listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and it is safe, yes. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We do not sample or test for asbestos. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Does someone need to be in?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Will you check the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there’s safe access. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.