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Harrow on the Hill Storm Damage Roof Report
Storm damage roof reports in Harrow on the Hill, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photographs.
- New damp or leaks inside
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
Honest limits
It’s a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- Areas we cannot see safely
- The outcome of a claim
- Repair costs or quotes for the work
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll suggest the right survey before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Ridges and hips
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flat roofs
- Gutters and fascias
- Flashings
- Chimney stacks
Storm damage roof report in Harrow on the Hill: what you get
Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies by policy. Your policy document sets out its own definition. We don’t decide whether a storm met that test. We record the damage and what seems to have caused it. Each area of damage is photographed, and the report is yours to pass on. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. If you’ve noticed lead lifted at abutments and loose or broken chimney pots and cowls, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Many London homes are well over a century old and their roofs have been patched more than once, so a new leak can be the latest sign of wear rather than a single event. Telling wear from a one-off event matters, because insurers usually exclude wear and tear. That’s as true in Harrow on the Hill as anywhere in London. Photos and a written account give you something specific to show an insurer, a landlord or a roofer.
It is not only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Location
- Harrow on the Hill (HA1, HA0, HA2)
- Region
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
FAQs for Harrow on the Hill
Do you carry out roof surveys in Harrow on the Hill?
Yes, Harrow on the Hill is within the area we cover. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Just call 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us about the property.
Is my home in Harrow on the Hill listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
How are storm damage reports priced?
Our reports start from £150. Commercial and larger roofs are quoted on size. Repair costs aren’t part of the report.
What do I do if water is coming in?
Call a roofer for emergency temporary protection. If it’s safe, photograph the damage before it’s covered. Keep receipts in case your insurer asks for them.
Is wear and tear covered by insurance?
Wear and tear is not typically covered. Our report gives an honest view of what’s recent damage and what’s older wear. Your insurer decides the claim.
What’s the best way to book?
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know the address and what you’d like to know. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
What if my insurer declines the claim?
Raise it with your insurer first. If it is not resolved, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to help. The Ombudsman asks about storm conditions, whether the damage is consistent with a storm and whether the storm was the main cause.
What we do, step by step
We work from the outside in: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the loft space where it can be reached. In total, it takes about 1–2 hours at most homes, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. From the street, a London terrace typically shows only its front slope or parapet, so in Harrow on the Hill we work round the house, using the street, the windows, the loft and any safe vantage point behind it. If other people live in the building, let us know who can let us into the shared parts.
- We start with the details: when the storm hit and what damage you can see.
- We view the roof from wherever it can safely be seen, including the loft where there is access.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- We look at whether the damage fits storm damage, older wear or both.
- You get a written report you can pass to your insurer.
Before the survey
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Getting a price
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know the cost up front. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
Signs you need a storm damage roof report in Harrow on the Hill
When you claim, your insurer may ask for evidence of the damage and its cause. An independent report gives you a clear record to send. The decision still rests with the insurer.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- New damp or leaks inside
If you own a rental within reach of Sudbury Hill Harrow station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
Before you book anyone
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- Whether VAT is added on top
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Whether you get a written report with photos
Why get it checked now?
If the damage is partly wear and tear, it’s better to know. Our report gives an honest view of both, so there are no surprises later. Work on a London roof is rarely simple to arrange, with parking, neighbours and access all to think about. That is a good reason to find problems early, while there’s time to plan, rather than in a rush after a leak.
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we can help you choose.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Harrow on the Hill
- Package prices that include VAT
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
Read how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.
Also near Harrow on the Hill
Also in Harrow on the Hill
What we look for on each type of roof
Lead flashings
Lifted flashings let rain run behind them into the roof. The report records the flashing and any damp inside.
Clay and concrete tiles
Strong gusts can lift and break tiles. The report shows each damaged area.
Harrow on the Hill roofs and the weather
With Northolt Manor about 2.1 miles south-west, Harrow on the Hill sits in an area with a long building history. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Outer London has lots of Victorian and Edwardian terraces with slate roofs, but also a great many interwar semis, often with hipped roofs in clay or concrete tiles. On a semi of that age, the small roofs over the bays, the hip tiles and any later dormer each need their own look. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts.
For businesses in and around places like St. Anns, a quick answer on where water is coming in keeps a business running. Homes near green spaces such as Northwick Park can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Harrow on the Hill is about 1 mile south-east of Harrow, in Greater London. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Harrow on the Hill can all book storm damage roof reports. We cover towns and villages across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. For surveys nearby, see our London page.
We survey roofs across the HA1, HA0 and HA2 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. We cover properties on New Road, Amery Road and London Road and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Roxeth (1 mile west), Northwick Park (1 mile north-east), South Harrow (1 mile west), Harrow (1 mile north-west) and Sudbury (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover London (11 miles south-east), City of Westminster (9 miles south-east), Marylebone (9 miles east), Kensington (7 miles south-east), St Pancras (10 miles east) and Shoreditch (11 miles east).
Landmarks near Harrow on the Hill
Typical jobs here are in homes near Northwick Park, St Dominic's Sixth Form College and Orley Farm School, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Sudbury Hill Harrow station, about 0.5 miles south of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Kodak Museum (2 miles north) and Clementine Churchill Hospital (within half a mile south-east). The countryside around Harrow on the Hill includes Middle Lake and Northala Fields.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Do not go up yourself.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.