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Storm damage roof report in Holborn, Greater London
A careful look at the roof at your property in Holborn, and put it all in a written report with photos.
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
Common roof problems in Holborn
Others book after an insurer has queried a claim. You get an independent record of what the roof shows. We can’t say whether the decision will change.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Water coming in after the storm
Take an older house close to St Alban's Church: lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in.
Before booking anyone
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- What the survey will not cover
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
About our storm damage roof report in Holborn
A storm damage roof report is priced from £150. It’s a report with photos, sent by email. It isn’t a repair quote and does not include repair costs, so ask a roofer to quote for the work. The insurer may still send a loss adjuster of its own. What you get is an independent record of the damage and what seems to have caused it. Common reasons to book are gaps where slates or tiles have gone and roofs hit by falling trees, across flat roofs, chimney stacks and slate and tile slopes.
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. In Holborn, we inspect what we can reach safely and are given access to. It is useful to know when the water appears and in what weather.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, each with a short note and a photo. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Where
- Holborn (WC1X, WC1N, EC1R)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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How the survey works
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes between one and two hours for a house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. If you have questions on the day, just ask. In converted houses and mansion blocks, the loft hatch is often on a shared landing. If that applies to your building, it helps to agree access with the neighbours or the managing agent first. Otherwise, the visit in Holborn runs like any other.
- You let us know what happened and whether a roofer has made the roof safe.
- We check inside, including the loft where there is access, for water damage.
- We view the roof from safe positions.
- Storm damage and older wear are recorded separately where we can.
- You receive the written report with photographs.
Preparing for the visit
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
How to book
We confirm the exact price before booking, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
FAQs for Holborn
Do you cover Holborn?
Yes, Holborn is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Can parking be tricky for a visit in Holborn?
Normally it is manageable with a little notice. Let us know what parking is available nearby, and the visit is planned around it.
Will you deal with the insurance company for me?
No. Our report is an independent record for you to use. Your insurer may appoint its own loss adjuster.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it is 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.
What’s the best way to book?
The quickest way is to call 07833 053749 or send us an email. Give us the address and some details about the roof, and we’ll take it from there. Surveys run seven days a week.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
Roof by roof
Ridge and hip tiles
The ridge and hips are among the most exposed parts of a roof. We record any that have lifted, cracked or come away.
Clay and concrete tiles
Broken or missing tiles leave the underlay exposed to rain. Each gap is recorded with a photo.
What we cannot see
It is a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- Estimates of repair costs
- The outcome of a claim
- What your policy covers, which depends on its wording
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll point you to the right survey. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Ridges and hips
- Gutters and fascias
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
Landlord and commercial surveys in Holborn
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords. Bigger roofs take more time, so they’re priced to suit.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Holborn
Knowing whether older wear played a part helps you understand your position. We record storm damage and older defects, so there are no surprises later. A hidden valley or parapet gutter on a London house can hold water for weeks before anyone notices. By the time a ceiling stains, the timbers underneath may have been wet for a while.
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Holborn
- Package prices that include VAT
- Visits on any day of the week
- Every finding written up with photos
- 98% customer satisfaction
Take a look at our cost guide or our case studies.
Storm damage roof reports around Holborn
Inner London’s Victorian and Edwardian terraces frequently have Welsh slate roofs. Behind many of their parapets sit butterfly roofs and valley gutters that can’t be seen from the pavement. Shared chimney stacks, party-wall upstands and lead work come with this kind of house. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it is detailed. The wider area around Holborn has a long history of building, with Dr Johnson's House about 0.4 miles south-east. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Trees in and around Lincoln's Inn Fields shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall. For landlords with property near Farringdon station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
Holborn is about 2 miles north-west of London, in Greater London. Whether the building in Holborn is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed. Holborn is one of the places in Greater London we cover for storm damage roof reports.
We cover every part of WC1X, WC1N and EC1R for storm damage roof reports. Local streets include Shoe Lane, Drury Lane and New Square, all of which we cover. Being close to the A4 and A40, Holborn is easy for us to reach for storm damage roof reports. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Farringdon (1 mile east), St Pancras (1 mile north-west), Clare Market (1 mile south), Smithfield (1 mile east) and Temple Bar (1 mile south). Further out, we also cover Kensington (4 miles west), Walthamstow (6 miles north-east), Hampstead (4 miles north-west), Ruislip (13 miles west), Brompton (3 miles south-west) and Stockwell (4 miles south).
Near you in Holborn
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Yorkshire Grey pub, British Library of Political and Economic Science and City Academy and the streets around them. Other local landmarks include Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School (0.9 miles north) and Lincoln's Inn Fields (under half a mile south-west). There is a railway station in Holborn itself: Farringdon station. Nearby you’ll also find Montfichet's Tower (0.7 miles south-east) and Brunswick Centre (0.5 miles north-west). The countryside around Holborn includes Barnsbury Wood and Ludgate Hill.