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Storm damage roof report in Harlesden, Greater London
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Harlesden from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Water coming in after the storm
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
How a storm damage roof report works in Harlesden
After a storm, it helps to have a clear record of what happened to your roof. 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 we give you is an independent record of the roof. We survey flashings, flat roofs and chimney stacks, and people most often book us about holes or cracks caused by debris and cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind.
Water getting into a London home often comes from a detail you cannot 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 are tracing a leak or recording storm damage in Harlesden, those are among the first places to look. A hidden gutter that overflows can send water a long way before it shows.
You receive the findings by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Place
- Harlesden (NW10, W3, NW26)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What a survey costs
Our packages start from £150, with VAT included. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- How big the roof is
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Getting in touch
What helps most when you contact us:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Dates you are working to, like exchange
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
To get a price for storm damage roof reports in Harlesden, call 07833 053749 or email us. A few details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
Leaks and storm damage in Harlesden
In outer London, interwar semis with hipped, tiled roofs sit alongside older slate-roofed terraces. Hips, bay roofs and later loft conversions are typical of those semis, if your home is one of them. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in. The wider area around Harlesden has a long history of building, with Pitzhanger Manor about 3.1 miles south-west. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Shop and office owners around London Designer Outlet may find that water through a ceiling can damage stock and close a sales floor, so the source needs finding fast. If you let a flat or house near Willesden Junction station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it.
Harlesden is about 4 miles west of City of Westminster, in Greater London. We provide storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Harlesden and the surrounding area. Our Greater London coverage includes Harlesden and the places around it. There’s also a page for London.
All of NW10, W3 and NW26 is within our area for storm damage roof reports, from the main roads to the quietest streets. That includes homes and businesses on Fry Road, Wood Road and Park Road. Other places close to Harlesden include College Park (1 mile south-east), Old Oak Common (1 mile south), Church End (1 mile north), Stonebridge (1 mile north-west) and Willesden Green (1 mile north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as London (7 miles east), City of Westminster (4 miles east), Marylebone (5 miles east), Kensington (3 miles south-east), St Pancras (6 miles east) and Shoreditch (7 miles east).
Around Harlesden
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to St Claudine's Catholic School for Girls, Royal Oak Inn and Roundwood Park. Harlesden has its own railway station: Willesden Junction station. Well-known places in the area include Central Middlesex Hospital (1 mile west) and Brent Museum and Archives (1.1 miles north-east). The countryside around Harlesden includes Castlebar Hill and The Long Water.
Places near Harlesden
Other services in Harlesden
Tips from our surveys
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Keep a note of the date of the storm
- Get a roofer to make the roof safe if needed
- Take photos of stains and damp inside
- Keep receipts for any emergency work
Once we’ve been, the findings are written up with photos. It covers the damage, its likely cause and any older defects. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
A well-maintained roof stands up to storms better. Fix slipped slates, loose ridges and lifted flashings when you spot them.
Why it is worth a survey now in Harlesden
Damage left open lets in more rain. That can add to the damage and make it harder to separate from the storm. Emergency temporary protection should be arranged with a roofer. In Harlesden, as in much of London, water from a roof defect can reach a neighbour’s home as easily as yours: a blocked parapet gutter or slipped slate can let water into the flat below or the house next door. Dealing with it early is far less disruptive.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can be seen safely and the package you choose.
Why book us in Harlesden
- Surveys on any day of the week
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Prices that include VAT
What we do, step by step
We will ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. The inspection then takes about one to two hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. London terraces rarely offer a view of the whole roof from one spot, so a visit in Harlesden 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.
- 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.
- We send you the report by email for your insurer.
Before the survey
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Getting a price
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or email us, tell us about the property and we will explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Related advice
When to book a survey in Harlesden
Storms do not only affect pitched roofs. Coverings can tear or peel back at the edges, and water can pond where outlets are blocked. Our report covers flat and pitched roofs.
Most people get in touch after spotting one of these:
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
If you look after a building such as John Keble CofE Primary School, a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Whether you get a written report with photos
What you can safely check yourself
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
A lot can be seen from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Harlesden: your questions answered
Will parking be an issue for a roof survey in Harlesden?
It can be, so it helps to let us know about permits, visitor bays or off-street space when you book. That way the visit can be planned around it.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Harlesden?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you’ll need a RICS survey as well.
How experienced are you?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years.
Who handles emergency protection after a storm?
Emergency temporary protection is a job for a roofer. Photograph the damage first if you can do so safely. Our report then records the roof.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Let us know which days suit you when booking.
What’s the best way to book?
To book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.