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Storm damage roof report in Finsbury, Greater London
Storm damage roof reports across Finsbury, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
For landlords and managing agents
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed beforehand. Surveys run seven days a week, which can make access easier.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too. Larger roofs take longer.
How a storm damage roof report works in Finsbury
Storms tend to find the weak points on a roof. Slates and tiles slip or blow off, ridge and hip tiles lift, flashings pull away and flat roof coverings can tear. Trees and branches can also hit roofs in a storm. Our report records what has happened to your roof, with photos. Where we also see signs of older wear, the report records that too. Typical surveys look at torn or lifted flat roof coverings and gaps where slates or tiles have gone, on flashings, flat roofs and gutters and fascias.
Many London homes are well over a century old and their roofs have been patched more than once, so a new leak can be the latest sign of wear rather than a single event. Telling wear from a one-off event matters, because insurers normally exclude wear and tear. A careful look in Finsbury 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.
Where we can’t see part of the roof, the report says so. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Place
- Finsbury (EC1V, N1, EC2A)
- Region
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens if roof problems are left?
Knowing whether older wear played a part helps you understand your position. Our report gives an honest view of both, so you know what the roof shows. A hidden valley or parapet gutter on a London house can hold water for weeks before anyone notices. By the time a ceiling stains, the timbers underneath may have been wet for a while.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, which starts from £400, with VAT included. We can help you choose the package that fits what you’d like to know.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Finsbury
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- A written report with photographs
- An independent look at the roof
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.
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Checking the roof from the ground
A lot can be seen from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
The survey, step by step
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you want to find out. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely. Most surveys take an hour or two for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. In converted houses and mansion blocks, the loft hatch is frequently on a shared landing. 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 loft space where it is safe.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- We look at whether the damage fits storm damage, older wear or both.
- You get a written report you can pass to your insurer.
Getting ready for the survey
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Find any records of previous roof work
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
Getting a price
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.
Advice
Honest limits
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- Acting for you with the insurer
- Damage hidden under coverings or inside the structure, without opening up
- Estimates of repair costs
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you before you book. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Finsbury
- Ridges and hips
- Flashings
- Flat roofs
- Slate and tile slopes
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and fascias
Useful tips for Finsbury property owners
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Check your policy for how to report damage
- Get a roofer to make the roof safe if needed
- Take photos of stains and damp inside
- Keep any slates, tiles or debris that fall, if it is safe to do so
For repair costs, ask a roofer to quote. They can use our report to see what needs doing.
Store invoices and reports for any roof work. They can help show the roof was looked after.
Common questions in Finsbury
Do you carry out roof surveys in Finsbury?
Yes, Finsbury is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Finsbury as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Will parking be an issue for a roof survey in Finsbury?
Sometimes, yes. If Finsbury has controlled parking where you are, a visitor permit is the easiest answer.
Will my insurer pay out if I get a storm damage report?
We cannot say whether a claim will be paid. The decision rests with your insurer and its policy. What we provide is an independent record of the damage.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. We inspect whatever is safely visible: from the ground, from windows and vantage points, from the roof space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where applicable. Anything we cannot see is noted in the report.
Is wear and tear covered by insurance?
Wear and tear is usually excluded from home insurance. We note both storm damage and older defects, so it’s clear what we found. How the policy applies is up to your insurer.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, and 98% of customers are satisfied.
How long is the visit?
That depends on the size and shape of the roof, but most surveys take between one and two hours at a typical home, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. The written report follows by email.
Finsbury roofs and the weather
Welsh slate on Victorian and Edwardian terraces is a familiar sight across inner London. A butterfly roof with a central valley gutter, tucked behind a parapet wall, is common on these houses. In a house like that, shared stacks, party-wall upstands and lead flashings all need looking at as far as they can be seen. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from. Historic houses like Mansion House, about 0.6 miles south, show how far back building in the area around Finsbury goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters.
If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for instance near Gabriel's Wharf, finding where water is getting in quickly keeps disruption down. If you look after a building like Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre, a leak through a large roof is frequently found some distance from where the water shows inside. If you own a rental within reach of Old Street station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
Finsbury is about 2 miles north of London, in Greater London. Surveys in Finsbury work the same way as everywhere we cover: a proper look at what can be seen safely, photographs and a clear written report. Our area takes in places right across Greater London, large and small.
Storm damage roof reports in EC1V, N1 and EC2A work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you need a storm damage roof report at a property on Oat Lane, Long Lane and Love Lane or a nearby road, we can help. With the A1 and A501 close by, Finsbury is easy for us to reach. If you’re just outside Finsbury, we cover St Luke's (1 mile north), Barbican Estate (1 mile south), City of London (1 mile south), Bishopsgate (1 mile south-east) and Shoreditch (1 mile east). We also work in nearby towns like City of Westminster (3 miles west), Kensington (5 miles west), Walthamstow (5 miles north-east), Hampstead (4 miles north-west), Ruislip (14 miles west) and Brompton (4 miles south-west).
Around Finsbury
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Artillery Ground, Barts Health Archives and Charterhouse Square School. Nearby too are The Jugged Hare pub (less than half a mile south), St Mary-at-Hill (0.9 miles south-east) and Central Foundation Boys' School (less than half a mile north-east). Finsbury has its own railway station: Old Street station. A little further out are Honourable Artillery Company Museum (under half a mile east) and Gabriel's Wharf (1.2 miles south-west). For a walk, there is Barnsbury Wood and Ludgate Hill.