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Storm damage roof report in Holloway, Greater London
An independent record of roof damage after a storm in Holloway, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Damaged gutters and fascias
Storm damage roof report in Holloway
Most policies do not cover wear and tear. So it matters whether the damage came from the storm or from a roof that was already worn. We note signs of each: fresh breaks and recently moved slates or tiles, and older problems such as corroded nails or worn mortar. We describe what we see, whichever way it points. Your insurer then decides how its policy applies. Typical surveys look at damage from fallen branches or debris and new damp or leaks inside, across ridges and hips, gutters and fascias and slate and tile slopes.
London’s Victorian and Edwardian roofs have often been repaired many times, so a new leak can be the latest sign of wear rather than a single event. Insurers normally exclude wear and tear, so it’s useful to know whether damage is old or new. That is as true in Holloway as anywhere in London. A written record with photographs helps you explain what was found to whoever deals with it next.
The report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photographs show what each point refers to, and recommendations are put with the most urgent first where relevant.
- Where
- Holloway (N7, N19, N4)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can be seen safely is inspected, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. Most visits take about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Surveys in Holloway can be booked for any day of the week. London parking is often by permit or pay-and-display, so it helps to know what’s near you, and to clear a path to the loft hatch. Upstairs rooms at the back are useful too, as they often give the best view of a rear addition.
- We note the date of the storm and the damage you’ve seen.
- We check the roof from wherever it is safe.
- We record and photograph the damage.
- We note the likely cause and any signs of older wear.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
How to prepare
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Book a survey
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price before you book.
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When to book a survey in Holloway
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.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
For businesses in and around places such as Brunswick Centre, finding where water is getting in quickly keeps disruption down.
Questions to ask before booking
- Are they insured for the work?
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Whether you get a written report with photos
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Holloway
Is Holloway in the area you cover?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Holloway as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Holloway?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing aren’t part of what we do. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them.
Can you tell me if my claim will be paid?
The decision is your insurer’s, not ours. Our report records what is damaged, with photos, and the likely cause, for you to give to your insurer.
How do I arrange a storm damage roof report in Holloway?
To book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
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. An independent report can add to your evidence, but we can’t say how it will turn out.
How strong does the wind have to be for a storm claim?
It depends on your policy. Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies. Your policy document will say.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Leaving storm damage can let water into the loft space and rooms below. Further water damage can blur what the storm actually did. A roofer should deal with emergency protection quickly. Many older London roofs have only old felt under the slates, or no underlay at all, so once the slates or flashings let water past, little stops it reaching ceilings. Left unchecked, water soaks into timber and plaster and the damage spreads.
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, including VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Why book us in Holloway
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Clear package prices, inc. VAT
Take a look at our cost guide or two real surveys.
Can I check my roof myself?
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we look at the roof.
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Storm damage roof reports in Holloway: local notes
Many homes in inner London are Victorian and Edwardian terraces, often with Welsh slate roofs. Many have butterfly roofs draining to a central valley gutter, with parapet walls and gutters hidden behind them. 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. With Witanhurst about 1.7 miles north-west, Holloway sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Grafton Primary School, a leak through a large roof is frequently found some distance from where the water shows inside. Trees in and around Whittington Park shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
Holloway is about 2 miles north-west of Hoxton, in Greater London. Holloway is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and the South East. Our area takes in places right across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages.
Every address in N7, N19 and N4 is covered for storm damage roof reports. Whether your property is on Penn Road, Lough Road and Tabley Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. If you’re just outside Holloway, we cover Nag's Head (1 mile north), Lower Holloway (1 mile south), Tufnell Park (1 mile west), Upper Holloway (1 mile north-west) and Barnsbury (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include London (4 miles south), City of Westminster (3 miles south-west), Marylebone (3 miles south-west), Kensington (5 miles south-west), Shoreditch (3 miles south-east) and Walthamstow (5 miles north-east).
Around Holloway
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Vaughan Williams Memorial Library, Whittington Park and Beacon High and the streets around them. You’ll also find Musical Theatre Academy (0.8 miles south-east) and The Coronet pub (under half a mile south-east). For rail, the closest station is Drayton Park station, roughly 0.6 miles south-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Brunswick Centre (2.3 miles south) and Montfichet's Tower (3.1 miles south). For a walk, there is St. James's Park Lake and Dartmouth Park Hill.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Holloway
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the addresses.
Practical tips
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Look at what your policy says about wear and tear
- Do not go onto the roof to take pictures
- Check your policy for how to report damage
- Hold on to fallen pieces of the roof where you can
You’ll need a roofer’s quote for the repairs. The report gives them a clear list of the damage.
Keep records of roof work and surveys. They can help show the roof was looked after.