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Storm damage roof report in Hackney, Greater London
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Hackney, with photos and a written report.
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Flat roof edges peeled back
How it works
We will ask a few questions first, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes between one and two hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. In a London area like Hackney, the main things to sort out are parking and access: let us know about parking, the floor the property is on, any shared entrance and loft access. On the day, the roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from inside the loft space and from the roof where it’s safe.
- You let us know what happened and whether a roofer has made the roof safe.
- We check inside, including the loft where there is access, for water damage.
- We view the roof from safe positions.
- Storm damage and older wear are recorded separately where we can.
- You receive the written report with photographs.
How to prepare
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Booking a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
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About our storm damage roof report in Hackney
Most policies don’t cover wear and tear. That makes the difference between storm damage and old wear important. We note signs of each: fresh breaks and recently moved slates or tiles, and older problems such as corroded nails or worn mortar. We give an honest view of what we see. How the policy applies is for your insurer to decide. If you are worried about lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles and loose or torn flashings, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
In London, leaks frequently 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 Hackney, those hidden details are where the inspection begins. A hidden gutter that overflows can send water a long way before it shows.
You receive the findings by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Location
- Hackney (E9, E8, E3, E5)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What this survey cannot tell you
Before you book, it’s worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- A decision on your insurance claim
- A price for the repairs
- Negotiating a claim settlement
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Slate and tile slopes
- Ridges and hips
- Flashings
- Gutters and fascias
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Hackney
How do I find out if my home in Hackney is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do you cover Hackney?
Yes, Hackney is within the area we cover. We work right across London and the South East. Just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
How long is the visit?
That depends on the size and shape of the roof; most visits take an hour or two for a house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. The report is sent afterwards by email.
Should I go up on the roof to take photos?
Safely, from ground level or a window. Never climb onto a roof after a storm. With binoculars, you can see a lot from the ground, and we will record the rest.
Can you tell me if my claim will be paid?
That’s not something we can promise. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. Our report gives you an independent record of the damage and its likely cause.
Can you put a tarpaulin over the damage?
Call a roofer for emergency temporary protection. Take photos from the ground first if it’s safe. Keep receipts in case your insurer asks for them.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime. Just say which days work for you.
Wind, rain and roofs in Hackney
Close to the centre of London, a great many houses are Victorian or Edwardian terraces, many of them roofed in Welsh slate. From the street you may see only a parapet, with a butterfly roof and a valley gutter behind it draining to the back. If your home in Hackney is one of them, lead flashings, party-wall upstands and shared chimney stacks are part of the picture too. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in. With Sutton House about 0.3 miles north-west, Hackney sits in an area with a long building history. 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, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Landlords with a home close to Homerton station may find that finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Berger Primary School, water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot. If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of St Luke, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney.
Hackney is about 4 miles north-east of London, in Greater London. Surveys in Hackney work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. Hackney is one of the places in Greater London we cover for storm damage roof reports.
We survey roofs across the E9, E8, E3 and E5 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. Local streets include Homerton High Street, Primrose Square and St John's Church Road, and we cover them all. Being close to the A107 and B113, Hackney is simple for us to get to. If you’re just outside Hackney, we cover Homerton (1 mile north), Lower Clapton (1 mile north), Hackney Central (1 mile west), London Fields (1 mile south-west) and Cambridge Heath (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover London (4 miles south-west), City of Westminster (5 miles south-west), Marylebone (5 miles south-west), Kensington (7 miles south-west), St Pancras (3 miles west) and Walthamstow (3 miles north).
Near you in Hackney
In Hackney, that means homes and buildings near The Urswick School, Clapton Park and Chesham Arms and the streets around them. Hackney has its own railway station: Homerton station. Other landmarks nearby include Hackney Walk (less than half a mile north-west) and Cell Project Space (0.9 miles south-west). For a walk, there is Tower Hill and Old Ford Island.
What we look for on each type of roof
Lead flashings
Old flashings that were already loose can give way in a storm. We record what looks recent and what looks older.
Ridge and hip tiles
Water can get in where ridge tiles have moved. We photograph and describe the damage.
Also near Hackney
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Why it is worth a survey now in Hackney
Your policy may say how quickly you need to report damage. Let your insurer know early, and check what your policy asks for. An independent report can follow. In a London terrace or conversion, a roof defect rarely stays your problem alone: failed flashings and blocked valley gutters can send water into more than one home. Finding it early keeps the work smaller.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT.
Why book us in Hackney
- PI and public liability insurance
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- An independent look at the roof
- Prices that include VAT
Read our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
Can I check my roof myself?
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us as you book, as it helps us focus the survey.
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Tips from our surveys
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Photograph the damage safely from below
- Ask a roofer for emergency temporary protection if water is coming in
- Keep fallen slates or tiles as evidence if safe
- File receipts for anything you pay for
After the visit, we write up the report with photos of each area of damage. It covers the damage, its likely cause and any older defects. Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24 to 48 hours and Premium reports the same day.
Store invoices and reports for any roof work. They can help show the roof was looked after.