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Highgate Storm Damage Roof Report
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Highgate, and put it all in a written report with photos.
- New damp or leaks inside
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
How a storm damage roof report works in Highgate
A storm damage roof report is priced from £150. It’s a report with photos, sent by email. It does not price the repairs, so you will need a roofer’s quote for that. Your insurer may also send its own loss adjuster. Our report gives you an independent record of the damage and its likely cause. We survey chimney stacks, slate and tile slopes and flashings, and people most often book us about stains appearing after strong winds and damaged ridges and hips.
Water getting into a London home often comes from a detail you cannot see from the street: 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 Highgate, those are among the first places to look. A hidden gutter that overflows can send water a long way before it shows.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- Highgate (N6, N19, NW5)
- Region
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips from our surveys
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Keep a note of the date of the storm
- Look at what your policy says about wear and tear
- Take photos of stains and damp inside
- Take photos from ground level or a window, never by climbing
The report is emailed to you, and you decide what to send to your insurer. It is your record to use.
A well-maintained roof stands up to storms better. Have loose slates, tiles and flashings seen to promptly.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Many policies expect damage to be reported promptly. Check the wording and tell your insurer as soon as you can. Our report can then add a clear record. Behind a London parapet, a blocked gutter can sit full of water without anyone seeing it. By the time a ceiling stains, the timbers underneath may have been wet for a while.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, with VAT included. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Why book us in Highgate
- 20+ years’ experience
- Package prices that include VAT
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Read what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed beforehand. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Highgate roofs and the weather
Witanhurst, about 0.4 miles south-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Highgate. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Many homes in inner London are Victorian and Edwardian terraces, frequently with Welsh slate roofs. A butterfly roof with a central valley gutter, tucked behind a parapet wall, is common on these houses. In a house like that, shared stacks, party-wall upstands and lead flashings all need looking at as far as they can be seen. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in.
If you let a flat or house near Upper Holloway station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused. Anyone responsible for a site like St Michael's Church of England Primary School will know that on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
Highgate is about 2 miles north-east of Hampstead, in Greater London. Highgate is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Our area takes in places right across Greater London.
We cover every part of N6, N19 and NW5 for storm damage roof reports and the streets around it. If you need a storm damage roof report at a property on Wood Lane, Grange Road and Talbot Road or anywhere close by, we can help. Close by, we survey roofs in Upper Holloway (1 mile south-east), Dartmouth Park (1 mile south), Lissenden Gardens (1 mile south), Crouch End (1 mile north-east) and Tufnell Park (1 mile south-east). We also work in nearby towns like London (5 miles south-east), City of Westminster (4 miles south), Marylebone (4 miles south), Kensington (6 miles south-west), St Pancras (3 miles south) and Shoreditch (4 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Highgate
We work in homes and buildings around The Angel Inn, St Aloysius RC College and Whittington Park, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Upper Holloway station, about 0.9 miles south-east of the centre. A little further out are Highgate Private Hospital (0.6 miles north-west) and Montfichet's Tower (4.4 miles south-east). The countryside around Highgate includes Darland's Lake and Parkland Walk.
Towns and villages near Highgate
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What you can safely check yourself
It helps to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when booking, as it helps us focus the survey.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
How the survey works
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes about one to two hours on an ordinary house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. If you have questions on the day, just ask. 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. If the building has a managing agent or access rules, tell us when booking.
- You tell us when the storm was and what damage you’ve seen.
- We inspect the roof from safe viewpoints and from the loft where there is access.
- We photograph and record every area of damage we can see.
- We note the likely cause, including any signs of wear that were there before the storm.
- You get a written report you can pass to your insurer.
Preparing for the visit
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Getting a price
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Highgate
Do you cover Highgate?
Yes, Highgate is within the area we cover. Our area covers London and South East England. You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Highgate?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
How much is a storm damage roof report?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Larger or more complex roofs are quoted for their size. It does not include repair costs, so you will need a roofer’s quote for those.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We do not carry out asbestos surveys or testing. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings.
How do I book a survey in Highgate?
It is easiest to call 07833 053749 or email us. Give us the address and a few details about the roof. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
How long does the survey take?
Time on site depends on the roof, but most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. The report is sent afterwards by email.
Will you deal with the insurance company for me?
No. We’re not loss adjusters, and we do not negotiate claims. We give you an independent report of the damage for you to send to your insurer.
Do you need a storm damage roof report in Highgate?
Roofs that were already worn are more likely to suffer in a storm. Corroded nails on slate roofs, worn mortar on ridges and old flashings can all give way. Our report notes both the storm damage and any older wear.
Look out for signs like these:
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Water coming in after the storm
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
The streets around a church such as Highgate United Reformed Church are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in.
Questions to ask before you book
- Are they insured for the work?
- What the survey won’t cover
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Whether you get a written report with photos