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Storm damage roof report in Harlington, Greater London
A careful look at the roof at your property in Harlington, with photos and a written report.
- Water coming in after the storm
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
About our storm damage roof report in Harlington
The Financial Ombudsman looks at three things when it considers a storm damage complaint: were there storm conditions on or around the date, is the damage consistent with a storm, and was the storm the main cause. We record what the roof shows about the damage and its likely cause. Weather records for the date are for you or your insurer to check. We survey chimney stacks, slate and tile slopes and gutters and fascias, and common reasons people get in touch are holes or cracks caused by debris and damaged pots on the stack.
In converted houses and blocks across London, water from a roof can run a long way before it shows on a ceiling, sometimes in a different flat from the one below the defect. Tracing it back matters, both for dealing with the cause and for any insurance claim. In Harlington, we inspect what we can reach safely and are given access to. Let us know when the water shows, and in what kind of weather.
Nothing in the report is left vague: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, along with how urgent it is.
- Where
- Harlington (UB3, TW6, UB7)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Leave it or get it looked at?
Many policies expect damage to be reported promptly. Let your insurer know early, and check what your policy asks for. An independent report can follow. 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.
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all including VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Harlington
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Package prices that include VAT
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
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Harlington: your questions answered
Do you carry out roof surveys in Harlington?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Can parking be tricky for a visit in Harlington?
In much of London, parking needs planning: a visitor permit or a bay close to the door helps a lot, so mention what’s available when you book.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing are not part of what we do. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings.
Can you tell me if my claim will be paid?
The decision is your insurer’s, not ours. We record the damage, with photos and the likely cause, for you to give to your insurer.
Should I go up on the roof to take photos?
Only from the ground or from windows. Never climb onto a roof after a storm. Binoculars can help you see damage from below, and we will record the rest.
When to book a survey in Harlington
Some people book because a claim has been questioned. 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:
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Damaged pots on the stack
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Peter and St Paul, leaks on older roofs often start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks.
Questions to ask before you book
- What insurance they carry
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Their report turnaround times
How the survey changes by roof type
Flat roof coverings
Edge trims and laps are often where flat roof coverings start to peel back. The report notes signs of recent damage and older wear.
Chimney stacks
Pots, cowls and aerials on chimneys can be damaged or dislodged in a storm. The report notes any damage to the stack.
Before and after the survey
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Ask a roofer for emergency temporary protection if water is coming in
- Take photos from the ground or a window, never by climbing
- Keep invoices for temporary repairs
- Keep a note of the date of the storm
If a claim is declined and you disagree, the first step is a complaint to the insurer. After that, you may be able to take it to the Financial Ombudsman Service.
After a storm, look at the roof from the street or garden. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or lifted ridges. Don’t go up a ladder to look.
What happens on the day
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photos, sent to you by email. On timing, most surveys take about 1–2 hours for most houses, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. In a London conversion, the way into the roof space is frequently from a communal landing or the top flat. If that applies to your building, it is useful to agree access with the neighbours or the managing agent first. Otherwise, the visit in Harlington runs like any other.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- We look at the roof from wherever it is safe.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- We note the likely cause and any signs of older wear.
- We send you the report by email for your insurer.
Preparing for the visit
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Book a survey
To get a price for storm damage roof reports in Harlington, phone 07833 053749 or email us. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us give you an accurate price.
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Checking the roof from the ground
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. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
Leaks and storm damage in Harlington
The wider area around Harlington has a long history of building, with Osterley House about 3.6 miles east. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Further from the centre, London’s housing takes in interwar semis with hipped roofs in clay or concrete tiles as well as slate-roofed terraces. Hips, bay roofs and later loft conversions are typical of those semis, if your home is one of them. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it is detailed.
If you live near a park such as Lake Farm Country Park, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall. If you let a flat or house near Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 Rail station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
Harlington is about 2 miles south-east of West Drayton, in Greater London. Surveys in Harlington work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. Harlington is one of the places in Greater London we cover for storm damage roof reports. For surveys nearby, see our London page.
We cover every part of the UB3, TW6 and UB7 postcode area for storm damage roof reports and the streets around it. If you need a storm damage roof report at a property on New Road, Bath Road and Manor Lane or anywhere close by, we can help. If you’re just outside Harlington, we cover Sipson (1 mile north-west), Hatton (1 mile south-east), Cranford (1 mile south-east), Heathrow (1 mile south-west) and Harmondsworth (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover London (15 miles east), City of Westminster (12 miles east), Marylebone (13 miles east), Kensington (10 miles east), St Pancras (14 miles east) and Hoxton (15 miles east).
Around Harlington
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Red Lion pub, Harlington Community School and Lake Farm Country Park and the streets around them. The closest station to Harlington is Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 Rail station, roughly 1.2 miles south-west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Harlington (0.6 miles north-west) and Treaty Centre (3.4 miles east). Open spaces near Harlington include Staines Reservoirs and Crane Meadows.