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Storm damage roof report in Hounslow, Greater London
An independent record of roof damage after a storm in Hounslow, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Call or email for a price.
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Lead lifted at abutments
- New damp or leaks inside
What we do, step by step
Where it is relevant and can be reached safely, the roof space is checked as well as the outside. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. All in, the survey normally takes about one to two hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. London terraces rarely offer a view of the whole roof from one spot, so in Hounslow we work round the house, using the street, the windows, the loft and any safe vantage point behind it. If other people live in the building, tell us who can let us into the shared parts.
- We start with what you’ve seen and any temporary repairs.
- Inside, we look for signs of water in the loft and rooms below.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, windows and the roof where it’s safe.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- You receive the written report with photos.
How to prepare
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Booking a survey
To get a price for storm damage roof reports in Hounslow, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. A few details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
Advice
Storm damage roof report in Hounslow
The Financial Ombudsman asks three questions when it looks at storm complaints: were there storm conditions on or around the date, is the damage consistent with a storm, and was the storm the main cause. Our report focuses on the second and third points. Weather records for the date are for you or your insurer to check. If you’ve noticed holes or cracks caused by debris and lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
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. For a leak or storm damage in Hounslow, those hidden details are where the inspection begins. 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, such as when you want to compare after future work.
- Place
- Hounslow (TW13)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlord and commercial surveys in Hounslow
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant in advance.
DIY checks: what’s safe
A lot can be seen from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry.
How we price storm damage roof reports
Survey packages start from £150, inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Roof area
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, including VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you want to find out.
What to tell us when you contact us
These details help when you contact us:
- What’s prompted the survey
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form, let us know about the property and we will explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Hounslow roofs and the weather
Outer London has a good many Victorian and Edwardian terraces with slate roofs, but also a great many interwar semis, often with hipped roofs in clay or concrete tiles. Hips, bay roofs and later loft conversions are typical of those semis, if your home is one of them. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in. Strawberry Hill House, about 4 miles east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Hounslow. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Living close to Sunbury Park is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls. For landlords with property near Sunbury station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it.
Hounslow is about 1 mile north of Sunbury-on-Thames, in Greater London. From houses to flats and shops in Hounslow, we can survey the roof. We cover towns and villages across Greater London, large and small. You can also see our page for Guildford.
Here we cover the TW13 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. We also cover the places around Hounslow: Ashford Common (1 mile south-west), Littleton Common (1 mile south-west), Sunbury-on-Thames (1 mile south), Feltham (1 mile north-east) and Bedfont (1 mile north). We also work in nearby towns such as London (15 miles east), City of Westminster (13 miles north-east), Marylebone (14 miles north-east), Kensington (11 miles north-east), St Pancras (15 miles north-east) and Hampstead (14 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Hounslow
In Hounslow, that means homes and buildings near Sunbury Park, Sunbury Manor School and Sunbury Manor School, among other places. The closest station to Hounslow is Sunbury station, about 0.9 miles south-east. Other landmarks nearby include Treaty Centre (3.8 miles north-east) and Ashford Hospital (1.9 miles north-west). For a walk, there’s St Ann's Hill and Staines Reservoirs.
Places near Hounslow
Also in Hounslow
When you need someone else
No survey can tell you everything, and it’s better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- Estimates of repair costs
- How your policy defines a storm
- Damage hidden under coverings or inside the structure, without opening up
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Ridges and hips
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flat roofs
- Flashings
- Gutters and fascias
- Chimney stacks
Do you need a storm damage roof report in Hounslow?
Strong winds lift loose or poorly fixed slates and tiles, ridge pieces and flashings. Rain can then blow in where slates or tiles have gone. People normally call us after a storm, once they’ve noticed damage or a leak.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
If you live in an older home near Church of St Dunstan, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
Common questions in Hounslow
Do you carry out roof surveys in Hounslow?
Yes. We work right across London and South East England, and Hounslow is part of that. You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Hounslow?
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 long does the survey take?
It usually takes an hour or two on an ordinary house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. You’ll then get the report by email.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so the building owner or managing agent needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.
What if my insurer declines the claim?
The first step is a complaint to your insurer. After that, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to look at it. Our report gives you an independent record of the roof, but we cannot say how it will turn out.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and it’s safe, yes. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator.
Can I check the roof after a storm?
Safely, from the ground or a window. Do not use a ladder or go onto the roof. Binoculars can help you see damage from below and we will inspect the rest from safe positions.