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Storm damage roof report in Kingsland, Greater London
A careful look at the roof at your property in Kingsland, with photographs and a written report.
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Loose or torn flashings
About our storm damage roof report in Kingsland
Most policies don’t cover wear and tear. That makes the difference between storm damage and old wear important. We note signs of each: fresh breaks and recently moved slates or tiles, and older problems like corroded nails or worn mortar. We describe what we see, whichever way it points. Your insurer then decides how its policy applies. We survey ridges and hips, slate and tile slopes and flashings, and people most often book us about damaged pots on the stack and torn or lifted flat roof coverings.
Many London homes are well over a century old and their roofs have been patched more than once, so a new leak can be the latest sign of wear rather than a single event. Telling wear from a one-off event matters, because insurers usually exclude wear and tear. That’s as true in Kingsland as anywhere in London. Photographs and a written account give you something specific to show an insurer, a landlord or a roofer.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, along with how urgent it is.
- Place
- Kingsland (N1, E8, N16)
- Region
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your 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
Common questions in Kingsland
Is Kingsland in the area you cover?
Yes, Kingsland is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Kingsland as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Can parking be tricky for a visit in Kingsland?
Sometimes, yes. Where there are permit zones, a visitor permit or nearby pay-and-display bay works well, and a driveway is even better.
Can you tell me if my claim will be paid?
Only your insurer can decide that. Our report records what is damaged, with photos, and the likely cause, which you can pass to your insurer.
How many surveys have you done?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
Are you loss adjusters?
No. We’re not loss adjusters, and we don’t negotiate claims. We provide an independent record of the roof for you to send to your insurer.
What wind speed counts as a storm?
It varies by policy. About 55 mph is a common figure in many policies, but your policy sets the actual test.
How are storm damage reports priced?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Larger or more complex roofs are quoted for their size. Repair costs are not included, so ask a roofer to quote.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Kingsland
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it as you book and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Also near Kingsland
What else we do in Kingsland
Why act early in Kingsland
If the damage is partly wear and tear, it is better to know. Our report gives an honest view of both, so you know what the roof shows. London’s older roofs frequently have bitumen felt underlay or none at all, so a slipped slate can soon mean water inside. Left unchecked, water soaks into timber and plaster and the damage spreads.
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all with VAT included. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
What you get with us
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
Common roof problems in Kingsland
Some people book because a claim has been questioned. You get an independent record of what the roof shows. What happens next is up to the insurer.
People usually book a survey when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
Anyone responsible for a site like Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School will know that a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside.
Questions to ask before booking
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Their report turnaround times
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Are they insured for the work?
Should I look at the roof myself first?
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
You can learn a lot from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
Kingsland roofs and the weather
Historic houses such as Sutton House, about 1.1 miles east, show how far back building in the area around Kingsland goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Close to the centre of London, a great many houses are Victorian or Edwardian terraces, many of them roofed in Welsh slate. Many have butterfly roofs draining to a central valley gutter, with parapet walls and gutters hidden behind them. In a house like that, shared stacks, party-wall upstands and lead flashings all need looking at as far as they can be seen. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in.
Trees in and around Shoreditch Park shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls. For landlords with property near Dalston Junction station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
Kingsland is about 1 mile north-east of Hoxton, in Greater London. We survey roofs in Kingsland and the rest of Greater London, as part of our work across London and the South East. Kingsland is one of the places in Greater London we cover for storm damage roof reports.
Storm damage roof reports in N1, E8 and N16 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Whether your property is on Dove Road, Glebe Road and Ufton Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. We also cover the places around Kingsland: De Beauvoir Town (1 mile south-west), Dalston (1 mile east), Mildmay (1 mile north-west), Canonbury (1 mile west) and Newington Green (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include London (3 miles south), City of Westminster (4 miles south-west), Marylebone (4 miles south-west), Kensington (6 miles south-west), Walthamstow (4 miles north-east) and Hampstead (5 miles west).
Landmarks near Kingsland
We work in homes and buildings around Bishopsgate Institute Special Collections and Archives, Hackney New School and Kingsland Secondary School and the streets around them. Also close by are Shoreditch Park (0.9 miles south-west) and The Prince of Wales pub (under half a mile south). There is a railway station in Kingsland itself: Dalston Junction station. A little further out are Montfichet's Tower (2.4 miles south-west) and Clowns Gallery-Museum (less than half a mile east). Green spaces nearby include St. James's Park Lake and Gillespie Park.
How the survey works
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings as a photo-illustrated written report, sent to you by email. On timing, most surveys take between one and two hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. In converted houses and mansion blocks, the loft hatch is often on a shared landing. If that applies to your building, it’s useful to agree access with the neighbours or the managing agent first. Everything else is planned around the building, not the postcode.
- You let us know what happened and whether a roofer has made the roof safe.
- We check inside, including the loft where there’s access, for water damage.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, windows and the roof where it is safe.
- Storm damage and older wear are recorded separately where we can.
- You receive the written report with photographs.
Preparing for the visit
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Let us know where we can park nearby
Arrange a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will ask a few questions about the roof. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
Advice
What this survey can’t tell you
It is a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- A decision on your insurance claim
- Estimates of repair costs
- Areas we cannot see safely
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will point you to the right survey before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Kingsland
- Chimney stacks
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flashings
- Flat roofs
- Ridges and hips
- Gutters and fascias