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Storm Damage Roof Report in Golders Green
An experienced roof surveyor for storm damage roof reports in Golders Green. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- New damp or leaks inside
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
How a storm damage roof report works in Golders Green
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. Our report records the damage so you have an independent record to give your insurer. Hold on to receipts for anything you pay for. Common reasons to book are flashings pulled away from walls or stacks and broken or displaced guttering, on slate and tile slopes, ridges and hips and flashings.
Water getting into a London home frequently comes from a detail you can’t see from the street: a butterfly roof’s central valley gutter, a parapet gutter, a chimney flashing or a flat roof over a back addition. Whether you’re tracing a leak or recording storm damage in Golders Green, those are among the first places to look. Water from a hidden gutter can run along joists and show up a room or two away.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent.
- Location
- Golders Green (NW11, NW2, NW3)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen. Most surveys take about 1–2 hours at most homes, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. London terraces rarely offer a view of the whole roof from one spot, so a visit in Golders Green moves between viewpoints: the pavement, upstairs windows, the loft and any safe spot at the back. If other people live in the building, tell us who can let us into the shared parts.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- We check the roof from wherever it’s safe.
- We record and photograph the damage.
- We note the likely cause and any signs of older wear.
- We send you the report by email for your insurer.
Getting ready for the survey
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Book a survey
You can call us seven days a week. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
DIY checks: what’s safe
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Golders Green roofs and the weather
In outer London, interwar semis with hipped, tiled roofs sit alongside older slate-roofed terraces. On a semi of that age, the small roofs over the bays, the hip tiles and any later dormer each need their own look. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it’s detailed. About 1.1 miles south-east lies Heath House, a reminder of how long the area around Golders Green has been built on. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for example near Brent Cross Shopping Centre, finding where water is getting in quickly keeps disruption down. Living close to Childs Hill Park is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall. If you look after a building like Rimon Jewish Primary School, tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
Golders Green is about 1 mile north of West Hampstead, in Greater London. Anywhere in Golders Green, we can come and survey your property. We cover towns and villages across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. There is also a page for London.
Postcode districts we cover here for storm damage roof reports: NW11, NW2 and NW3. Whether your property is on Nant Road, Hoop Lane and Park Avenue or anywhere close by, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Temple Fortune (1 mile north), Childs Hill (1 mile south), North End (1 mile south-east), Hampstead Garden Suburb (1 mile north-east) and Vale of Health (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include London (7 miles south-east), City of Westminster (5 miles south-east), Marylebone (4 miles south-east), Kensington (5 miles south), St Pancras (5 miles south-east) and Shoreditch (6 miles south-east).
What’s near Golders Green
We work in homes and buildings around Childs Hill Park, The King Alfred School and The Old Bull and Bush pub, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Cricklewood station, about 1.2 miles south-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Kenwood House (1.3 miles east) and Brent Cross Shopping Centre (1.1 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Parliament Hill and Darland's Lake.
Prices for storm damage roof reports in Golders Green
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
Prices start from £150, with VAT included, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
Getting in touch
What helps most when you contact us:
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
If you are buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or email us whenever suits you.
Before and after the survey
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Get a roofer to make the roof safe if needed
- Tell your insurer about the damage promptly
- Photograph damage inside the house too
- Note the date and time you first saw the damage
You will need a roofer’s quote for the repairs. The report gives them a clear list of the damage.
Ask a tree specialist about branches over the roof. They can damage the roof in high winds.
Common questions in Golders Green
Is parking a problem for a survey in Golders Green?
London parking needs a little planning, so let us know about permits, bays or a driveway when booking. That way the visit can be planned around it.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Golders Green?
Yes, Golders Green is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Golders Green as anywhere else.
Do you look in the roof space?
If there is a loft and safe access to it, yes. The loft space can show things the outside can’t, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
What if the roof was already worn?
Most policies do not cover wear and tear. Our report records storm damage and any older wear we see, so it’s clear what we found. How the policy applies is up to your insurer.
What does a storm damage report cost?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Larger or more complex roofs are quoted for their size. Repair costs aren’t included, so ask a roofer to quote.
My storm claim was turned down. What now?
The first step is a complaint to your insurer. If you are still unhappy, you may be able to take it to the Financial Ombudsman Service. An independent report can add to your evidence, though we can’t predict the outcome.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. Roofs over flats are frequently shared, so we need permission from whoever owns or manages the building. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
What we can’t see
A survey is a proper look at the roof, but it can’t do everything. The main limits are:
- Whether your insurer will pay the claim
- What your policy covers, which depends on its wording
- Repair costs or quotes for the work
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flat roofs
- Gutters and fascias
- Ridges and hips
- Chimney stacks
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flashings
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Why it’s worth a survey now in Golders Green
If a roofer needs to make the roof safe, take photos first if you can do so safely from the ground. Those photos show the damage as it was. Many older London roofs have only old felt under the slates, or no underlay at all, so once the slates or flashings let water past, little stops it reaching ceilings. Left alone, that means wet timbers and plaster, which is a far bigger job than the roof fault itself.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, with VAT included. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Why book us in Golders Green
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
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