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Gordon Hill Storm Damage Roof Report
Know where you stand with the roof before you spend money on it. Storm damage roof reports in Gordon Hill, with photos and a clear written report.
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
Storm damage roof report in Gordon Hill
After a storm, safety comes first. Take photos from ground level or from windows, and don’t climb onto the roof. Emergency temporary protection, such as covering an opening, is a job for a roofer. Our report records the damage so you have an independent record to give your insurer. Hold on to receipts for anything you pay for. Typical surveys look at ridge tiles that have come loose and gutters pulled loose in the wind, across slate and tile slopes, ridges and hips and flashings.
In London, leaks often start somewhere hidden: the valley gutter in a butterfly roof, a parapet gutter, a chimney flashing or the flat roof over a rear extension. For a leak or storm damage in Gordon Hill, those hidden details are where the inspection begins. Water from a hidden gutter can run along joists and show up a room or two away.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Place
- Gordon Hill (EN2, EN1)
- Region
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Wind, rain and roofs in Gordon Hill
Outer London has plenty of Victorian and Edwardian terraces with slate roofs, but also a great many interwar semis, often with hipped roofs in clay or concrete tiles. On a semi of that age, the small roofs over the bays, the hip tiles and any later dormer each need their own look. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts. Historic houses such as Forty Hall, about 0.9 miles north-east, show how far back building in the area around Gordon Hill goes. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years.
Anyone responsible for a site like St Michael's CofE Primary School will know that tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back. Homes near green spaces such as Enfield Town Park can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Gordon Hill is about 3 miles north of Edmonton, in Greater London. Whether the building in Gordon Hill is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. We cover towns and villages across Greater London, large and small. We also survey roofs in London.
Storm damage roof reports in EN2 and EN1 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Streets in the area include Lea Road, Farr Road and Manor Road, all of which we cover. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Clay Hill (1 mile north), Enfield Chase (1 mile south-west), Forty Hill (1 mile east), Enfield (1 mile south) and Crews Hill (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover London (11 miles south), City of Westminster (11 miles south), Marylebone (10 miles south), Kensington (12 miles south-west), St Pancras (10 miles south) and Shoreditch (10 miles south).
Local landmarks in Gordon Hill
Typical jobs here are in homes near Chace Community School, Russet House School and The Wonder pub, among other places. There’s a railway station in Gordon Hill itself: Gordon Hill station. Well-known places in the area include Edmonton Green Shopping Centre (3.1 miles south-east) and St Michaels Hospital (within half a mile south-east). The countryside around Gordon Hill includes Pole Hill and Bowyer's Water.
Signs you need a storm damage roof report in Gordon Hill
Others book after an insurer has queried a claim. You get an independent record of what the roof shows. What happens next is up to the insurer.
We are often asked to look at:
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Loose or torn flashings
For landlords with property near Gordon Hill station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
Questions to ask before you book
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Is VAT included in the price?
- How long the report takes to arrive
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
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What happens if roof problems are left?
Before temporary repairs, photograph the damage from ground level if it’s safe. That keeps a record of how it looked. London’s older roofs often have bitumen felt underlay or none at all, so once the slates or flashings let water past, little stops it reaching ceilings. Left unchecked, water soaks into timber and plaster and the damage spreads.
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or email us and tell us about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why book us in Gordon Hill
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
Honest limits
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- Whether your insurer will pay the claim
- Negotiating a claim settlement
- What’s beneath slates, tiles or membranes
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Flat roofs
- Ridges and hips
- Flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Slate and tile slopes
- Gutters and fascias
Roof by roof
Flat roof coverings
Wind can lift the edges of flat roof coverings or tear them. We record any damage and where it is.
Slate roofs
Natural slate can last 100 years or more, but the nails often fail first. We look at whether slipped slates suggest storm damage, older wear or both.
Can I check my roof myself?
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That is where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
A lot can be seen from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Gordon Hill: your questions answered
Do you carry out roof surveys in Gordon Hill?
Yes, Gordon Hill is within the area we cover. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Just ring 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the property, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Will parking be an issue for a roof survey in Gordon Hill?
It rarely stops a survey, but it is worth planning. Tell us what parking is available nearby, and the visit is planned around it.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you will need a RICS survey as well.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access; we will agree the details when booking.
Do you act for me with my insurer?
No. Our report is an independent record for you to use. The insurer may send a loss adjuster of its own.
What if my insurer declines the claim?
The first step is a complaint to your insurer. After that, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to look at it. Our report gives you an independent record of the roof, though we can’t predict the outcome.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it is applicable. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
The survey, step by step
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect what can safely be seen, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. The survey normally takes roughly 1–2 hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. Many London properties are flats or terraces with no side access, so rear slopes are viewed from windows, the loft or, where a flight is allowed, by drone. If the building has a managing agent or access rules, let us know when you book.
- First you give us the date of the storm and what you’ve noticed, inside and out.
- 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.
Before the survey
- Keep pets in another room
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Booking a survey
If you are buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or email us when you’re ready.