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Hillingdon Storm Damage Roof Report
Storm damage roof reports in Hillingdon from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us across London and South East England.
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
Can I check my roof myself?
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That’s where a survey comes in.
Storm damage roof report in Hillingdon
After a storm, it helps to have a clear record of what happened to your roof. We photograph the damage, describe it and note whether it fits storm damage, older wear or both. We are not loss adjusters and cannot tell you if your claim will succeed. What we give you is an independent record of the roof. If you’ve noticed lead lifted at abutments and roofs hit by falling trees, we can find out what’s behind it, on flat roofs, slate and tile slopes and flashings alike.
In converted houses and blocks across London, water from a roof can run a long way before it shows on a ceiling. Tracing it back matters, both for dealing with the cause and for any insurance claim. We look at what we’re given access to in Hillingdon, inside and out. Let us know when the water shows, and in what kind of weather.
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.
- Where
- Hillingdon (UB10, UB8, UB9, HA4)
- Region
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
When to book a survey in Hillingdon
Storms don’t only affect pitched roofs. Coverings can tear or peel back at the edges, and water can pond where outlets are blocked. Our report covers flat and pitched roofs.
Most people get in touch after spotting one of these:
- Water coming in after the storm
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
If you live in an older home near Church of St John, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself.
What to check before booking
- What exactly goes into their report
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Whether VAT is added on top
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Hillingdon
Will parking be an issue for a roof survey in Hillingdon?
In much of London, parking needs planning: a visitor permit or a nearby bay makes the day run more smoothly.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Hillingdon?
Yes, Hillingdon is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. You can ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We check the roof, not the whole building, and it isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Is wear and tear covered by insurance?
Insurers normally exclude wear and tear. We describe what looks like fresh storm damage and what looks older. Your insurer decides the claim.
Will you check the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there is safe access. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement, as far as the space allows.
Do you act for me with my insurer?
No. We are not loss adjusters and don’t act for you with the insurer. We provide an independent record of the roof for you to send to your insurer.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
When you need someone else
It is a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- Damage hidden under coverings or inside the structure, without opening up
- Whether your insurer will pay the claim
- Estimates of repair costs
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll suggest the right survey before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flashings
- Ridges and hips
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and fascias
- Flat roofs
Tips that help
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Take photos from the ground or a window, never by climbing
- Look at what your policy says about wear and tear
- Tell your insurer about the damage promptly
- File receipts for anything you pay for
For repair costs, ask a roofer to quote. The report gives them a clear list of the damage.
Clear gutters and outlets before the stormy months. Blocked drainage can add water damage to wind damage.
Storm damage roof reports in Hillingdon: local notes
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. About 1.8 miles north lies Ickenham Hall, a reminder of how long the area around Hillingdon has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Trees in and around Norman Leddy Memorial Gardens shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters. For landlords with property near West Drayton station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer straight away.
Hillingdon is about 2 miles north-west of Hayes, in Greater London. Surveys in Hillingdon work the same way as everywhere we cover: a close look at whatever is safely visible, photos and a clear written report. Our area takes in places right across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. There’s also a page for London.
Every address in UB10, UB8, UB9 and HA4 is covered for storm damage roof reports. We cover properties on The Larches, Brampton Road and Clifton Gardens and the roads around them. Hillingdon sits on or near the B465 and B467, so getting to you is simple. Close by, we survey roofs in Uxbridge (1 mile west), Ickenham (1 mile north), Cowley (2 miles south-west), Yiewsley (2 miles south-west) and Hayes (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as London (15 miles east), City of Westminster (13 miles east), Marylebone (13 miles east), Kensington (11 miles east), St Pancras (14 miles east) and Hampstead (12 miles east).
Local landmarks in Hillingdon
We work in homes and buildings around Highfield Primary School, Norman Leddy Memorial Gardens and Oak Wood School, among other places. Hillingdon’s nearest station is West Drayton station, about 2.2 miles south-west of the centre. A little further out are Hillingdon Museum and Archives Services (1.4 miles north-west) and Hillingdon Hospital (1 mile south-west). Open spaces near Hillingdon include Northala Fields and Gutteridge Wood and Meadows.
Other services in Hillingdon
The survey, step by step
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. You’re welcome to ask questions while we’re there. Surveys in Hillingdon can be booked for any day of the week. It helps if you can point us to a visitor permit or a nearby bay. Upstairs rooms at the back are useful too, as they frequently give the best view of a rear addition.
- You tell us what happened and whether a roofer has made the roof safe.
- Inside, we look for signs of water in the loft and rooms below.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, windows and the roof where it is safe.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
How to prepare
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Booking a survey
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or email us to find out.
Related advice
Why get it checked now?
It helps to get a record soon after the storm, while the damage is fresh. Later weather and temporary repairs can make it harder to see what happened. Any roof job in Hillingdon means planning around parking, neighbours and access. That is a good reason to find problems early, while there is time to plan.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can safely be seen and which survey you book.
Why book with us
- Photos and a written report every time
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.