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Storm Damage Roof Report in Hampstead
An experienced roof surveyor for storm damage roof reports in Hampstead. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us across London and the South East.
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Damaged flat roof membrane
How a storm damage roof report works in Hampstead
Our storm damage report starts from £150. It is a written report with photos, sent by email. It is not a repair quote and doesn’t include repair costs, so you will need a roofer’s quote for that. The insurer may still send a loss adjuster of its own. Our report gives you an independent record of the damage and its likely cause. Typical surveys look at roofs hit by falling trees and damaged pots on the stack, on flashings, chimney stacks and flat roofs.
In London, leaks often start somewhere hidden: a butterfly roof’s central valley gutter, a parapet gutter, a chimney flashing or a flat roof over a back addition. Whether you are tracing a leak or recording storm damage in Hampstead, those are among the first places to look. A hidden gutter that overflows can send water a long way before it shows.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Location
- Hampstead (NW3, NW6, NW11, N2)
- Region
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What you can safely check yourself
It is useful to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us as you book.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we check the roof.
Why act early in Hampstead
Before temporary repairs, photograph the damage from the ground if it is safe. 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 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.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT.
What you get with us
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Visits on any day of the week
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- A photo-illustrated written report
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
What we are asked to look at in Hampstead
A storm often finds a roof’s existing weak spots. Nail fatigue, eroded ridge mortar and tired flashings can all fail in high winds. We record recent damage alongside older defects.
People typically book a survey after spotting one of these:
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
Shop and office owners around O2 Centre may find that a quick answer on where water is coming in keeps a business running.
Questions to ask before booking
- What the survey won’t cover
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Are they insured for the work?
Towns and villages near Hampstead
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Honest limits
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- A price for the repairs
- What your policy covers, which depends on its wording
- What’s beneath slates, tiles or membranes
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer before booking. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Flashings
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Slate and tile slopes
- Gutters and fascias
- Ridges and hips
Storm damage roof reports around Hampstead
Many homes in inner London are Victorian and Edwardian terraces, often with Welsh slate roofs. A butterfly roof with a central valley gutter, tucked behind a parapet wall, is common on these houses. If your home in Hampstead 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 Fenton House about 0.4 miles north, Hampstead sits in an area with a long building history. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Landlords with a home close to Finchley Road & Frognal station may find that tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it. Living close to Kilburn Grange Park is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Hampstead is about 3 miles north-west of City of Westminster, in Greater London. Whether the building in Hampstead is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. Our Greater London coverage includes Hampstead.
Here we cover the NW3, NW6, NW11 and N2 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. We offer storm damage roof reports to properties on Hampstead High Street, New End Square and The Mount Square. Hampstead is on the A1 and A502, so it is easy for us to get to. We also cover the places around Hampstead: Greenhill (1 mile north-east), West Hampstead (1 mile west), Fortune Green (1 mile west), Vale of Health (1 mile north) and South Hampstead (1 mile south). Further out, we also cover London (5 miles south-east), City of Westminster (3 miles south-east), Marylebone (3 miles south-east), Kensington (4 miles south), St Pancras (3 miles south-east) and Shoreditch (5 miles south-east). Hampstead is among the bigger towns we cover in Greater London.
Local landmarks in Hampstead
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to South Hampstead High School, Kilburn Grange Park and St Anthony's Preparatory School. Nearby too are King William IV Public House (under half a mile north-east) and Cecil Sharp House (1.7 miles south-east). Hampstead has its own railway station: Finchley Road & Frognal station. Well-known places in the area include Isokon Gallery (0.8 miles east) and New End Hospital (under half a mile north). The countryside around Hampstead includes Belsize Wood and The Long Water.
FAQs for Hampstead
Can parking be tricky for a visit in Hampstead?
Parking in Hampstead, as in most of London, takes a little planning: a visitor permit or a nearby bay makes the day run more smoothly.
Is Hampstead in the area you cover?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and Hampstead is part of that. Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us about the property, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Will my insurer pay for an old roof?
Wear and tear is not normally covered. Our report gives an honest view of what’s recent damage and what’s older wear. Your insurer decides the claim.
What wind speed counts as a storm?
There’s no single figure. Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies. Your policy document will say.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Not always. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs cannot always be walked on. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where applicable let us see the rest.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you’ll need a RICS survey as well.
Are you loss adjusters?
No. We aren’t loss adjusters and don’t act for you with the insurer. We provide an independent record of the roof for you to send to your insurer.
Roof by roof
Flat roof coverings
Lifted trims and laps are common after a storm. We look at whether the damage is recent or older.
Ridge and hip tiles
The ridge and hips are among the most exposed parts of a roof. We record any that have lifted, cracked or come away.
What we do, step by step
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the roof as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Notes and photos go into the written report. It usually takes about one to two hours on an ordinary house, and longer for a large or complex roof. Surveys in Hampstead can be booked for any day of the week. London parking is often by permit or pay-and-display, so it helps to know what’s near you. Upstairs rooms at the back are useful too, as they often give the best view of a rear addition.
- We note the date of the storm and the damage you’ve seen.
- 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.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
Before we arrive
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
Booking a survey
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or email us and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price before booking.