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Storm damage roof report in Forty Hill, Greater London
Storm damage roof reports in Forty Hill from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Damaged gutters and fascias
Why it’s worth a survey now in Forty Hill
With an independent report, you have something specific to show your insurer. It records the damage and what seems to have caused it, so you are not relying only on your own photos. London’s older roofs often have bitumen felt underlay or none at all, so a slipped slate can soon mean water inside. Left alone, that means wet timbers and plaster, which is a far bigger job than the roof fault itself.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and the package you choose.
Why us?
- An independent view of the roof
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Clear package prices, inc. VAT
Read what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
How a storm damage roof report works in Forty Hill
After a storm, it helps to have a clear record of what happened to your roof. We photograph the damage, describe it and note whether it fits storm damage, older wear or both. We are not loss adjusters, and we cannot say whether a claim will be paid. What you get is an independent view of the roof’s condition. We survey flat roofs, ridges and hips and chimney stacks, and the problems we are asked to look at most are water coming in after the storm and roofs hit by falling trees.
Many London homes are well over a century old and their roofs have been patched more than once. Insurers typically exclude wear and tear, so it helps to know whether damage is old or new. That’s as true in Forty Hill as anywhere in London. Photos and a written account give you something specific to show an insurer, a landlord or a roofer.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Forty Hill (EN1, EN2)
- Region
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Storm damage roof reports around Forty Hill
Outer London has a good many Victorian and Edwardian terraces with slate roofs, but also a great many interwar semis, often with hipped roofs in clay or concrete tiles. Bay roofs, hip ridges and dormers from later loft conversions are the details that set these houses apart. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts. Forty Hall, about 0.3 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Forty 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.
The streets around a church such as Jesus Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Worcesters Primary School, a leak through a large roof is frequently found some distance from where the water shows inside.
Forty Hill is about 1 mile north-east of Enfield, in Greater London. We cover Forty Hill and the rest of Greater London, as part of our work across London and South East England. Forty Hill is one of the towns and villages in Greater London where we work for storm damage roof reports. You can also see our page for London.
Every address in EN1 and EN2 is covered for storm damage roof reports, from the main roads to the quietest streets. You will find streets such as Goat Lane, Acacia Road and Willow Road, all of which we cover. Other places close to Forty Hill include Gordon Hill (1 mile west), Clay Hill (1 mile north-west), Bulls Cross (1 mile north), Enfield (1 mile south-west) and Bullsmoor (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cover London (12 miles south), City of Westminster (11 miles south), Marylebone (11 miles south), Kensington (13 miles south-west), St Pancras (10 miles south) and Shoreditch (10 miles south).
Around Forty Hill
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Chace Community School, Hop Poles pub and Russet House School and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Turkey Street station, about 1 mile north-east. Nearby you will also find Edmonton Green Shopping Centre (2.9 miles south) and Museum of Enfield (1.2 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Fir and Pond Woods and Pole Hill.
Towns and villages near Forty Hill
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When to book a survey in Forty Hill
Roofs that were already worn are more likely to suffer in a storm. Nail fatigue, eroded ridge mortar and tired flashings can all fail in high winds. Our report notes both the storm damage and any older wear.
We are often asked to look at:
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Loose or torn flashings
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
For landlords with property near Turkey Street station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Is VAT included in the price?
Forty Hill: your questions answered
Will parking be an issue for a roof survey in Forty Hill?
Normally it’s manageable with a little notice. Let us know what parking is available nearby, and the visit is planned around it.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Forty Hill?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We carry out surveys on weekdays and at weekends. To find a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
How strong does the wind have to be for a storm claim?
Each policy has its own definition. About 55 mph is a common figure in many policies, but check your own wording.
Do you act for me with my insurer?
No. Our report is an independent record for you to use. Your insurer may appoint its own loss adjuster.
How long is the visit?
It typically takes between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. The report follows by email.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only if it is safe. We check everything that can be seen safely: from ground level, from windows, from inside the roof space, from the roof where it’s safe and by drone where applicable. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
What affects the price in Forty Hill
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- Height and safe access
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
What we need to know
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
For a price for storm damage roof reports in Forty Hill, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. A few details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Forty Hill
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait.
What happens on the day
The visit has one job: to see as much of the roof as can be seen safely and record it clearly. Notes and photographs go into the written report. The visit typically takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. London terraces rarely offer a view of the whole roof from one spot, so a visit in Forty Hill moves between viewpoints: the pavement, upstairs windows, the loft and any safe spot at the back. Shared stairs or a basement flat? Tell us who holds the keys.
- You let us know when the storm was and what damage you’ve seen.
- We view the roof from wherever it can be seen safely, including the loft where there is access.
- The damage is recorded with photos, area by area.
- We note the likely cause, including any signs of wear that were there before the storm.
- The findings are written up with photographs for you to share with your insurer.
Preparing for the visit
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Let us know about parking near the property
Booking a survey
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
Advice
What a storm damage roof report does not cover
A survey is a proper look at the roof, but it cannot do everything. Its limits include:
- Negotiating a claim settlement
- A price for the repairs
- The outcome of a claim
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Slate and tile slopes
- Ridges and hips
- Flat roofs
- Gutters and fascias