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Harmondsworth Storm Damage Roof Report
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you spend money on it. We carry out storm damage roof reports in Harmondsworth, with photos and a clear written report.
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Roofs hit by falling trees
Storm damage roof reports in Harmondsworth: local notes
If your home is older, it is worth knowing whether it is listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas. 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. Bay roofs, hip ridges and dormers from later loft conversions are the details that set these houses apart. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in.
If you look after a building such as Harmondsworth 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 home is one of the older ones in the streets near Church of St Mary, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in. For a London address like Harmondsworth, it’s useful to know about controlled parking before the day, along with any off-street space.
Harmondsworth is about 1 mile south-west of West Drayton, in Greater London. Surveys in Harmondsworth work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. Our area takes in places right across Greater London, large and small. London is in our area too.
We survey roofs across UB7 and TW6 for storm damage roof reports and the streets around it. That includes homes and businesses on Moor Lane, Hatch Lane and High Street. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Longford (1 mile south-west), Sipson (1 mile north-east), Heathrow (2 miles south-east), Harlington (2 miles east) and Stanwell (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include City of Westminster (14 miles east), Marylebone (14 miles east), Kensington (12 miles east), Hampstead (14 miles east), Ruislip (7 miles north-east) and Brompton (14 miles east).
Local landmarks in Harmondsworth
Around Harmondsworth, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Harlington Community School and The Five Bells Inn, among other places. Harmondsworth’s nearest station is Heathrow Terminal 5 Rail station, about 1 mile south of the centre. Well-known places in the area include British Airways Heritage Collection (3.5 miles north) and Harlington (1.4 miles east). Not far away are Crane Meadows and Staines Reservoirs.
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Harmondsworth
Storms tend to find the weak points on a roof. Typical damage includes lost slates and tiles, lifted ridges, loose flashings and torn flat roof coverings. Falling branches can cause damage too. We record the damage on your roof and photograph each part. Any older wear we can see is recorded as well. We’re often asked to look into gaps where slates or tiles have gone and gutters pulled loose in the wind, on flashings, gutters and fascias and ridges and hips.
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 Harmondsworth, those are among the first places to look. Water from a hidden gutter can run along joists and show up a room or two away.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Place
- Harmondsworth (UB7, TW6)
- Region
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof by roof
Ridge and hip tiles
Ridge and hip tiles take the full force of the wind. We record any that have lifted, cracked or come away.
Flat roof coverings
Debris blown onto a flat roof can puncture the covering or block outlets. We record what we find.
Harmondsworth questions
Do you carry out roof surveys in Harmondsworth?
Yes, Harmondsworth is within the area we cover. We survey roofs across London and South East England. You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details.
Is parking a problem for a survey in Harmondsworth?
Parking in Harmondsworth, as in most of London, takes a little planning: a visitor permit or a bay close to the door helps a lot, so mention what’s available when booking.
Who handles emergency protection after a storm?
Call a roofer for emergency temporary protection. Take photos from ground level first if it is safe. Keep receipts in case your insurer asks for them.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys run on any day of the week. To arrange a date, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it applies and safe. We fly a sub-250g drone and we’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where it applies.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Can you tell me if my claim will be paid?
The decision is your insurer’s, not ours. We record the damage, with photographs and the likely cause, which you can pass to your insurer.
What we do, step by step
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you want to find out. After that, we look at everything we can see safely, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where it applies. Most surveys take between one and two hours at a typical home; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. In a London area like Harmondsworth, the main things to sort out are parking and access: let us know about permits, visitor bays or off-street space, which floor the property is on and how to get into the loft. On the day, the roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from inside the roof space and from the roof where it is safe.
- First you give us the date of the storm and what you’ve noticed, inside and out.
- We inspect the roof from safe viewpoints and from the loft where there’s access.
- We photograph and record every area of damage we can see.
- The likely cause is recorded, along with any evidence of older wear.
- We send you a written report with photos, ready to give to your insurer.
Preparing for the visit
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
How to book
To get a price for storm damage roof reports in Harmondsworth, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. A few details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
Related advice
For landlords and managing agents
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Larger roofs take longer.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we will plan the survey around it.
What this survey can’t tell you
It’s a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- Negotiating a claim settlement
- The outcome of a claim
- Your insurer’s view of the claim
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer before booking. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Chimney stacks
- Flashings
- Flat roofs
- Ridges and hips
- Gutters and fascias
- Slate and tile slopes
Places near Harmondsworth
Other services in Harmondsworth
How we price storm damage roof reports
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Roof area
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Helping us price your survey
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
Tips from our surveys
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Some pointers:
- Keep fallen slates or tiles as evidence if safe
- Check how your policy defines a storm
- Take photos of stains and damp inside
- Get a roofer to make the roof safe if needed
Once we have been, the findings are written up with photos. It sets out what is damaged, the likely cause and any signs of older wear. Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24 to 48 hours and Premium reports the same day.
Keep records of roof work and surveys. They can help show the roof was looked after.