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Storm Damage Roof Report in Little Stanmore
A careful look at the roof at your property in Little Stanmore, and put it all in a written report with photos.
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Little Stanmore
A storm damage roof report is an independent record of the damage to your roof after a storm. It sets out what is damaged, with photographs, and what we think the likely cause is. You can then give it to your insurer with your claim. The decision on any claim rests with your insurer and its policy wording. We are not loss adjusters and cannot say whether a claim will be paid. Common reasons to book are loose or torn flashings and damaged flat roof membrane, on chimney stacks, flat roofs and ridges and hips.
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 typically exclude wear and tear, so it helps to know whether damage is old or new. A careful look in Little Stanmore tells the two apart where the evidence allows. Photos and a written account give you something specific to show an insurer, a landlord or a roofer.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Place
- Little Stanmore (HA8, HA7)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
We check the roof from outside and, where it’s relevant and there is safe access, from inside the roof space too. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging. All in, the survey usually takes between one and two hours at most homes, or half a day or so for a commercial building. In Little Stanmore, as in much of London, plenty of properties are flats or terraces without side access, so the back of the roof is often seen from upstairs windows, from inside or, where a flight is allowed, from the air. If the building has a managing agent or access rules, tell us as you book.
- We start with the details: when the storm hit and what damage you can see.
- The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows and from the roof space where it’s safe.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- We look at whether the damage fits storm damage, older wear or both.
- The findings are written up with photos for you to share with your insurer.
Preparing for the visit
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
Booking a survey
When you are ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
Related advice
Questions from Little Stanmore
Is my home in Little Stanmore listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you cover Little Stanmore?
Yes, Little Stanmore is within the area we cover. Our area covers London and South East England. Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the property.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. It’s a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Mention it when you contact us and we will plan the survey around it.
Should I go up on the roof to take photos?
Please do not climb onto the roof. Photograph the damage from below or from a window. Record the date and any damage inside as well.
Is there a set wind speed for storm damage?
Each policy has its own definition. About 55 mph is a common figure in many policies, but check your own wording.
Are you loss adjusters?
No. We write an independent report, and you decide how to use it. The insurer may send a loss adjuster of its own.
Tips from our surveys
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Photograph the damage safely from below
- Read your policy wording on storm damage
- Get a roofer to make the roof safe if needed
- Photograph damage inside the house too
If anything in the report isn’t clear, just ask us. Standard Surveys come with a follow-up consultation, and Premium Surveys with an in-person one.
Keep gutters and outlets clear so heavy rain can drain away. Blocked drainage can add water damage to wind damage.
Checking the roof from the ground
It’s useful to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us as you book, as it helps us focus the survey.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Towns and villages near Little Stanmore
Also in Little Stanmore
Storm damage roof reports in Little Stanmore: local notes
In outer London, interwar semis with hipped, tiled roofs sit alongside older slate-roofed terraces. On a semi of that age, the small roofs over the bays, the hip tiles and any later dormer each need their own look. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in. The wider area around Little Stanmore has a long history of building, with Headstone Manor about 3.1 miles west. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
For landlords with property near Mill Hill Broadway station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer straight away. For businesses in and around places like Broadwalk Centre, water through a ceiling can damage stock and close a sales floor, so the source needs finding fast. The streets around a church like Church of St Lawrence are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in.
Little Stanmore is about 1 mile south-east of Stanmore, in Greater London. Little Stanmore gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. Our area takes in places right across Greater London. We also survey roofs in London.
Every address in HA8 and HA7 is within our area for storm damage roof reports, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your property is on Mead Road, Tenby Road and Bacon Lane or a nearby road, we can help. Other places close to Little Stanmore include Canons Park (1 mile north-west), Edgware (1 mile north-east), Burnt Oak (1 mile east), The Hale (1 mile north-east) and Broadfields Estate (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover London (11 miles south-east), City of Westminster (8 miles south-east), Marylebone (8 miles south-east), Kensington (8 miles south-east), St Pancras (9 miles south-east) and Shoreditch (10 miles south-east).
Near you in Little Stanmore
Around Little Stanmore, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Canons Park, The Northgate School and Railway Hotel and the streets around them. The closest station to Little Stanmore is Mill Hill Broadway station, roughly 1.6 miles east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Broadwalk Centre (0.6 miles north-east) and Hilfield Castle (3.9 miles north-west). Not far away are Mill Hill Old Railway Nature Reserve and Darland's Lake.
Prices for storm damage roof reports in Little Stanmore
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- House, block, shop or office
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, including VAT, and we’ll tell you which fits.
Booking your survey
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- When you need the report by
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- What’s prompted the survey
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
We survey roofs on any day of the week. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
For landlords and managing agents
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget.
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the addresses.
Why act early in Little Stanmore
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. Work on a London roof is rarely simple to arrange, with parking, neighbours and access all to think about. That is a good reason to find problems early, while there is time to plan, rather than in a rush after a leak.
For a price for your roof in Little Stanmore, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What you get with us
- Clear package prices, inc. VAT
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Photographs and a written report every time
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help