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Storm Damage Roof Report in Headstone
An experienced roof surveyor for storm damage roof reports in Headstone. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
How the survey works
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll take it from there. The survey itself takes an hour or two at a typical home, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. London terraces rarely offer a view of the whole roof from one spot, so in Headstone we work round the house, using the street, the windows, the loft and any safe vantage point behind it. Shared stairs or a basement flat? Tell us who holds the keys.
- You tell us when the storm was and what damage you’ve seen.
- We view the roof from wherever it can safely be seen, including the loft where there’s access.
- The damage is recorded with photos, area by area.
- We note the likely cause, including any signs of wear that were there before the storm.
- We send you a written report with photos, ready to give to your insurer.
Before we arrive
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Getting a price
For a price for storm damage roof reports in Headstone, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us price the survey accurately.
Related advice
Storm damage roof report in Headstone
A storm damage roof report is an independent record of the damage to your roof after a storm. We record each area of damage, photograph it and note the likely cause. It is yours to pass to your insurer. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. We aren’t loss adjusters and can’t say whether a claim will be paid. Typical surveys look at holes or cracks caused by debris and cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind, across flat roofs, chimney stacks and gutters and fascias.
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 Headstone, 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.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later.
- Place
- Headstone (HA5, HA3, HA2)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What this survey can’t tell you
It’s useful to know what a survey will not do before you book:
- A price for the repairs
- A decision on your insurance claim
- Your insurer’s view of the claim
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you. What a survey covers and does not.
What we look at
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges and hips
- Gutters and fascias
- Flashings
- Slate and tile slopes
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What affects the price in Headstone
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Which survey package you book
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can be seen safely and which survey you book.
Booking your survey
There is no need for technical words. It’s enough to tell us:
- What made you get in touch
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
If you are buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or email us when you’re ready.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Headstone
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Headstone. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
When to book a survey in Headstone
Branches and trees often come down on roofs during storms. The report shows what was hit and the damage caused, backed up with photos.
People typically book a survey when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
Shop and office owners around St. George's Shopping Centre may find that finding where water is getting in quickly keeps disruption down.
Before you book anyone
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
Leaks and storm damage in Headstone
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. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from. The wider area around Headstone has a long history of building, with Headstone Manor about 0.6 miles south-east. If you own one of the older houses, 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.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Pinner Park Primary School, tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back. For a London address like Headstone, it helps to know about controlled parking before the day.
Headstone is about 1 mile east of Hatch End, in Greater London. We survey roofs in Headstone as part of our work across London and South East England. We cover towns and villages across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. We also survey roofs in London.
Here we cover the HA5, HA3 and HA2 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. You’ll find streets such as Anselm Road, Ufford Road and Chantry Road. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Hatch End (1 mile west), Harrow Weald (1 mile east), South Oxhey (2 miles north-west), Belmont (2 miles east) and Carpenders Park (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include London (14 miles south-east), City of Westminster (11 miles south-east), Marylebone (11 miles south-east), Kensington (10 miles south-east), St Pancras (12 miles south-east) and Shoreditch (13 miles south-east).
What’s near Headstone
In Headstone, that means homes and buildings near The Moon & Sixpence pub, Hatch End High School and Headstone Manor Recreation Ground and the streets around them. There is a railway station in Headstone itself: Headstone Lane station. Other landmarks nearby include Hilfield Castle (3.8 miles north) and Kodak Museum (1 mile south-east). The countryside around Headstone includes Harrow Weald Common and Northala Fields.
Common questions in Headstone
Do you cover Headstone?
Yes, Headstone is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Headstone as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Is parking a problem for a survey in Headstone?
Parking in Headstone, as in most of London, takes a little planning: a visitor permit or a nearby bay makes the day run more smoothly.
How strong does the wind have to be for a storm claim?
It varies by policy. Many treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but your policy sets the actual test.
Is wear and tear covered by insurance?
Wear and tear is not normally covered. We describe what looks like fresh storm damage and what looks older. The claim decision is your insurer’s.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it’s applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Will you walk on the roof?
Not always. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where it applies let us see the rest.
My storm claim was turned down. What now?
Complain to your insurer first. After that, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to look at it. Our report gives you an independent record of the roof, though we cannot predict the outcome.
Can I check my roof myself?
You can learn a lot from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.