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Hanwell Storm Damage Roof Report
Storm damage roof reports in Hanwell and the rest of Greater London. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Loose or torn flashings
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
About our storm damage roof report in Hanwell
When a storm has damaged your roof, a written record can help you explain it to your insurer. We photograph the damage, describe it and note whether it fits storm damage, older wear or both. We are not loss adjusters and can’t tell you if your claim will succeed. What you get is an independent view of the roof’s condition. We are often asked to look into ridge tiles that have come loose and lead lifted at abutments, across flashings, gutters and fascias and slate and tile slopes.
London’s Victorian and Edwardian roofs have frequently been repaired many times. Insurers normally exclude wear and tear, so it is useful to know whether damage is old or new. A careful look in Hanwell tells the two apart where the evidence allows. A written record with photographs helps you explain what was found to whoever deals with it next.
Nothing in the report is left vague: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, along with how urgent it is.
- Where
- Hanwell (W7, W13, UB2)
- Region
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photos as we go and make notes for the report. Most visits take an hour or two for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. In converted houses and mansion blocks, the loft hatch is often on a shared landing. If that applies to your building, it helps to agree access with the neighbours or the managing agent first. Everything else is planned around the building, not the postcode.
- We note the date of the storm and the damage you’ve seen.
- The roof is inspected from safe positions.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- The report notes whether the damage fits a storm, older wear or both.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
Preparing for the visit
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
How to book
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Related advice
What affects the cost of storm damage roof reports
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- Roof area
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Height and safe access
For a price for your roof in Hanwell, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Helping us price your survey
Some details help us recommend the right survey and price. When you contact us, it helps to mention:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- The address and postcode of the property
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form to find out.
Honest limits
No survey can tell you everything, and it’s better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- Estimates of repair costs
- What’s beneath slates, tiles or membranes
- How your policy defines a storm
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll point you to the right survey. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Slate and tile slopes
- Gutters and fascias
- Flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges and hips
- Flat roofs
Nearby places to Hanwell
Other services in Hanwell
How the survey changes by roof type
Lead flashings
Flashings with older defects frequently fail in high winds. We record what looks recent and what looks older.
Slate roofs
Broken slates and slates that have slid out of place are common after a storm. Each area is photographed and described.
Leaks and storm damage in Hanwell
In outer London, interwar semis with hipped, tiled roofs sit alongside older slate-roofed terraces. If your home in Hanwell is one of them, bay roofs, hips and later dormers each have their own details. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it’s detailed. Historic houses such as Pitzhanger Manor, about 1.3 miles east, show how far back building in the area around Hanwell goes. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
For businesses in and around places such as Treaty Centre, a quick answer on where water is coming in keeps a business running. Living close to Drayton Green is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching. Take an older house close to Church of St Mellitus: water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney.
Hanwell is about 1 mile west of Ealing, in Greater London. Hanwell gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. Our area takes in places right across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. For surveys nearby, see our London page.
We work across W7, W13 and UB2 for storm damage roof reports. That includes homes and businesses on Park Road, Green Lane and Felix Road and the roads around them. You will find Hanwell on the A4001, which makes it straightforward to reach. We also cover West Ealing (1 mile west), Ealing (1 mile east), Dormers Wells (1 mile north-west), South Ealing (1 mile south-east) and Pitshanger (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover London (10 miles east), City of Westminster (8 miles east), Marylebone (8 miles east), Kensington (6 miles east), St Pancras (10 miles east) and Shoreditch (11 miles east).
Local landmarks in Hanwell
We work in homes and buildings around Drayton Manor High School, Cuckoo Schools and Drayton Green. There is a railway station in Hanwell itself: Hanwell station. Nearby you’ll also find Ealing Hospital (less than half a mile west) and Gunnersbury Park House - Large Mansion (2.3 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Middle Lake and Castlebar Hill.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That is where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
For landlords and managing agents
Letting agents and landlords in Hanwell book surveys as well as householders. A report with photos gives you a clear record of the roof, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Hanwell. To discuss a property or a block, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Questions from Hanwell
Do you cover Hanwell?
Yes, Hanwell is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Hanwell?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. It is a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.
How much is a storm damage roof report?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Larger or more complex roofs are quoted for their size. It doesn’t include repair costs, so you’ll need a roofer’s quote for those.
How long does the survey take?
Most surveys take about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, and more on a big or complicated roof. We will confirm the timing when you book.