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Storm damage roof report in Harrow, Greater London
An independent record of roof damage after a storm in Harrow. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Water coming in after the storm
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
What a survey costs
When we price a survey, we consider:
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Roof area
- House, block, shop or office
Prices start from £150, including VAT, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both including VAT. We confirm the exact price before you book.
Getting in touch
There’s no need for technical words. It is enough to let us know:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- When you need the report by
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from ground level or a window, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Storm damage roof report in Harrow
The Financial Ombudsman looks at three things when it considers a storm damage complaint: whether there were storm conditions around the date, whether the damage fits a storm, and whether the storm was 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. If you’ve noticed cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind and torn or lifted flat roof coverings, we can find out what’s behind it, on ridges and hips, gutters and fascias and slate and tile slopes alike.
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’re tracing a leak or recording storm damage in Harrow, those are among the first places to look. A hidden gutter that overflows can send water a long way before it shows.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photos show what each point refers to.
- Location
- Harrow (HA2, HA1, UB5, HA3)
- Region
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Harrow: your questions answered
Will parking be an issue for a roof survey in Harrow?
It depends on the street. If Harrow has controlled parking where you are, a visitor permit is the easiest answer, and a driveway is even better.
Do you cover Harrow?
Yes, Harrow is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
My storm claim was turned down. What now?
Raise it with your insurer first. The Financial Ombudsman Service may look at it if that does not resolve it. The Ombudsman looks at whether there were storm conditions, whether the damage fits a storm and whether the storm was the main cause.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends. To find a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Should I go up on the roof to take photos?
Please don’t climb onto the roof. Take photos from ground level or from windows. Record the date and any damage inside as well.
Are you loss adjusters?
No. We aren’t loss adjusters and don’t act for you with the insurer. We give you an independent report of the damage for you to send to your insurer.
Nearby places to Harrow
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What a storm damage roof report looks like in Harrow
About 1.4 miles north lies Headstone Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Harrow has been built on. 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. 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. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in.
Landlords with a home close to Harrow-on-the-Hill station may find that a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer right away. For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Peter, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself.
Harrow is about 7 miles south of Watford, in Greater London. From houses to flats and shops in Harrow, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Across Greater London, we cover Harrow and the places around it. You can also see our page for London.
Postcode districts we cover here for storm damage roof reports: HA2, HA1, UB5 and HA3. Streets in the area include High Street, London Road and Perceval Square, all of which we cover. Harrow is on the B457 and B458, which makes it simple to reach. We also cover the places around Harrow: Roxeth (1 mile south), South Harrow (1 mile south), North Harrow (1 mile north-west), Harrow on the Hill (1 mile south-east) and Rayners Lane (1 mile west). Further out, we also cover London (12 miles south-east), City of Westminster (9 miles south-east), Marylebone (10 miles south-east), Kensington (8 miles south-east), St Pancras (11 miles east) and Shoreditch (12 miles east).
Local landmarks in Harrow
Around Harrow, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Kingsfield Arms, Grange Primary School and Northwick Park. The nearest railway station is Harrow-on-the-Hill station, about 0.7 miles north-east. Nearby you’ll also find St. George's Shopping Centre (0.7 miles north-east) and Clementine Churchill Hospital (1 mile south-east). Not far away are Islip Manor Meadows and Northala Fields.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Harrow
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photographs included.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. We survey on any day of the week, which can make access easier.
Tips that help
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- File receipts for anything you pay for
- Tell your insurer about the damage promptly
- Keep any slates, tiles or debris that fall, if it is safe to do so
- Do not go onto the roof to take pictures
You get the report by email and pass it to your insurer yourself. It’s your record to use.
Store invoices and reports for any roof work. They help show the roof was in good order before a storm.
Can I check my roof myself?
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.
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground.
What we’re asked to look at in Harrow
Branches and trees frequently come down on roofs during storms. We record the damage and where it is, with photographs.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Loose or torn flashings
If you live near a park such as Northwick Park, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Their insurance cover
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- What experience they bring
How the survey works
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. After that, we check everything we can see safely, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where it applies. Most surveys take about one to two hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. Surveys in Harrow can be booked for any day of the week. It helps if you can point us to a visitor permit or a nearby bay, and to clear a path to the loft hatch. A back bedroom window can be the best vantage point for a rear addition, so we may ask to use one.
- 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.
- We note the likely cause and any signs of older wear.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
Before we arrive
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Booking a survey
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.