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Storm damage roof report in Haverstock, Greater London
An independent record of roof damage after a storm in Haverstock. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
Practical tips
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Do not go onto the roof to take pictures
- Hold on to fallen pieces of the roof where you can
- Check your policy for how to report damage
- File receipts for anything you pay for
The report is emailed to you, and you decide what to send to your insurer. It’s your record to use.
Ask a tree specialist about branches over the roof. They can damage the roof in high winds.
How a storm damage roof report works in Haverstock
After a storm, it helps to have a clear record of what happened to your roof. Our report shows the damage in photos and says whether it looks like storm damage, wear and tear, or a mix. We are not loss adjusters, and we can’t say whether a claim will be paid. What you get is an independent view of the roof’s condition. We are often asked to look into gaps where slates or tiles have gone and cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind, on flat roofs, slate and tile slopes and flashings.
Many London homes are well over a century old and their roofs have been patched more than once. Telling wear from a one-off event matters, because insurers normally exclude wear and tear. That’s as true in Haverstock as anywhere in London. Photos and a written account give you something specific to show an insurer, a landlord or a roofer.
We write the report in plain English, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Photos show what each point refers to, with the urgent items made clear.
- Place
- Haverstock (NW3, NW5, NW1)
- Region
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. You’re welcome to ask questions while we’re there. Many London properties are flats or terraces with no side access, so rear slopes are viewed from windows, the loft or, where a flight is allowed, by drone. Mention any building rules, key holders or managing agents when you book.
- First you give us the date of the storm and what you’ve noticed, inside and out.
- The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows and from the roof space where it is safe.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
How to book
To get a price for storm damage roof reports in Haverstock, phone 07833 053749 or email us. A few details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
Related advice
Haverstock: your questions answered
Is my home in Haverstock listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do you cover Haverstock?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Haverstock as anywhere else.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, if the building owner or managing agent agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach.
How many surveys have you done?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Should I go up on the roof to take photos?
Please do not climb onto the roof. Photograph the damage from below or from a window. Record the date and any damage inside as well.
Do I need to be at home?
Not always. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
What you can safely check yourself
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level.
When to book a survey in Haverstock
Falling trees and branches can damage roofs in high winds. We record the damage and where it is, backed up with photos.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Damaged pots on the stack
Take a building like Fine Arts College: a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside.
Questions to ask before you book
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- What exactly goes into their report
- Which limits apply to the survey
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
Why it is worth a survey now in Haverstock
Leaving storm damage can let water into the roof space and rooms below. Further water damage can blur what the storm actually did. Emergency temporary protection should be arranged with a roofer. In a London terrace or conversion, a roof defect rarely stays your problem alone: failed flashings and blocked valley gutters can send water into more than one home. Finding it early keeps the work smaller.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Why us?
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- 98% customer satisfaction
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Visits on any day of the week
See our cost guide and two real surveys.
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Haverstock
Historic houses such as Keats House, about 0.8 miles north, show how far back building in the area around Haverstock goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Many homes in inner London are Victorian and Edwardian terraces, often with Welsh slate roofs. Behind many of their parapets sit butterfly roofs and valley gutters that cannot be seen from the pavement. Shared chimney stacks, party-wall upstands and lead work come with this kind of house. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary the Virgin, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in. Trees in and around Primrose Hill shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters.
Haverstock is about 1 mile south-east of Hampstead, in Greater London. Roofs in Haverstock get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Greater London. Haverstock is one of the towns and villages in Greater London where we work for storm damage roof reports.
Every address in NW3, NW5 and NW1 is within our area for storm damage roof reports. We offer storm damage roof reports to properties on Eton Road, Lawn Road and Ornan Road. Close by, we survey roofs in Belsize Park (1 mile north), Primrose Hill (1 mile south), South Hampstead (1 mile west), Swiss Cottage (1 mile west) and Chalk Farm (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include London (4 miles south-east), Kensington (4 miles south-west), Shoreditch (4 miles east), Walthamstow (7 miles north-east), Hoxton (3 miles east) and Whitechapel (4 miles south-east).
Around Haverstock
Around Haverstock, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Cecil Sharp House, Primrose Hill and St. Mary's Town and Country School. You will also find St Paul's Church of England Primary School (less than half a mile south) and The Washington pub (less than half a mile north). For rail, the closest station is South Hampstead station, roughly 0.7 miles west. Nearby you will also find Wellington Hospital (0.9 miles south-west) and Isokon Gallery (0.5 miles north). The countryside around Haverstock includes Adelaide Nature Reserve and Primrose Hill.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Haverstock
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the addresses.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Haverstock. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.