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Storm damage roof report in Manor House, Greater London
A careful look at the roof at your property in Manor House, and put it all in a written report with photographs.
- Loose or torn flashings
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Damaged pots on the stack
Storm damage roof report in Manor House: what you get
After a storm, safety comes first. Photograph the damage from the ground or a window, and never climb up. Emergency temporary protection, like covering an opening, is a job for a roofer. Our report records the damage so you have an independent record to give your insurer. Keep receipts for any emergency work. Typical surveys look at roofs hit by falling trees and gaps where slates or tiles have gone, on flat roofs, ridges and hips and chimney stacks.
In converted houses and blocks across London, water from a roof can run a long way before it shows on a ceiling. That makes the source hard to pin down, and finding it matters for whoever has to deal with it. We check what we are given access to in Manor House, inside and out. It helps to know when the water appears and in what weather.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Where
- Manor House (N4, N16, N15)
- Region
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
It is useful to start with what’s prompted the survey: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit normally takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. From the street, a London terrace normally shows only its front slope or parapet, so a visit in Manor House moves between viewpoints: the pavement, upstairs windows, the loft and any safe spot at the back. If other people live in the building, let us know who can let us into the shared parts.
- We note the date of the storm and the damage you’ve seen.
- We look at the roof from wherever it’s safe.
- We record and photograph the damage.
- The report notes whether the damage fits a storm, older wear or both.
- We send you the report by email for your insurer.
Getting ready for the survey
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Book a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or email us whenever suits you.
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Questions from Manor House
How do I find out if my home in Manor House is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Will parking be an issue for a roof survey in Manor House?
Parking in Manor House, as in most of London, takes a little planning: a visitor permit or a bay close to the door helps a lot.
Are you loss adjusters?
No. Our report is an independent record for you to use. Your insurer may appoint its own loss adjuster.
Do you look in the roof space?
If the survey needs it and the roof space can be reached safely, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps, and if the loft can’t be reached safely, the report says so.
Will my insurer pay for an old roof?
Wear and tear is not normally covered. We describe what looks like fresh storm damage and what looks older. Your insurer decides the claim.
Do you work in Manor House?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and that includes Manor House.
Do you use drones?
Where it is applicable and safe, yes. We are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where applicable.
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What affects the cost of storm damage roof reports
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
A Basic Survey starts from £150, inc. VAT. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. We confirm the price for your roof before booking.
Booking your survey
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you get in touch, it is useful to mention:
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- What’s prompted the survey
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
Different roofs, different checks
Clay and concrete tiles
Strong gusts can lift and break tiles. The report shows each damaged area.
Flat roof coverings
Edge trims and laps are frequently where flat roof coverings start to peel back. The report notes signs of recent damage and older wear.
When to book a survey in Manor House
Landlords and managing agents book reports to keep a record for owners and insurers. It helps when explaining damage to a building owner or insurer.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
Homes near green spaces such as Chestnuts Park can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Questions to ask before booking
- What experience they bring
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Will the report include photos?
- Is VAT included in the price?
Storm damage roof reports in Manor House: local notes
Close to the centre of London, a great many houses are Victorian or Edwardian terraces, many of them roofed in Welsh slate. A butterfly roof with a central valley gutter, tucked behind a parapet wall, is common on these houses. In a house like that, shared stacks, party-wall upstands and lead flashings all need looking at as far as they can be seen. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it is detailed. Historic houses such as Bruce Castle, about 2.1 miles north-east, show how far back building in the area around Manor House goes. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof.
Anyone responsible for a site like Woodberry Down Community Primary School will know that water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot. If you live in an older home near Church of St Olave, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in.
Manor House is about 1 mile north of Highbury, in Greater London. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Manor House can all book storm damage roof reports, with a written report and photographs every time. Our Greater London coverage includes Manor House.
Here we cover the N4, N16 and N15 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. Whether your property is on Vale Road, Eade Road and Swan Lane or a nearby road, we can survey it. Manor House sits on or near the A503. If you’re just outside Manor House, we cover Harringay (1 mile north), St Ann's (1 mile north-east), Stoke Newington (1 mile south-east), Stamford Hill (1 mile east) and West Green (1 mile north). We also work in nearby towns like London (5 miles south), City of Westminster (5 miles south-west), Marylebone (4 miles south-west), Kensington (7 miles south-west), St Pancras (3 miles south) and Shoreditch (3 miles south).
Around Manor House
In Manor House, that means homes and buildings near Woodberry Down School, Beaconsfield pub and Chestnuts Park and the streets around them. Also close by are Arts and Media School Islington (0.9 miles west) and Church of St Andrew (0.7 miles east). Manor House has its own railway station: Harringay Green Lanes station. A little further out are Arsenal Football Club Museum (1.2 miles south-west) and Montfichet's Tower (4 miles south). Not far away are Woodberry Wetlands and Highgate Hill.
Tips from our surveys
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Read your policy wording on storm damage
- Write down when the storm hit and when you noticed damage
- Tell your insurer about the damage promptly
- Arrange temporary cover with a roofer if rain is getting in
If you are unhappy with how your insurer handles the claim, you can complain to them first. After that, you may be able to take it to the Financial Ombudsman Service.
Have overhanging branches looked at by a tree surgeon. Branches can hit or scrape the roof in a storm.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Manor House
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work around your tenants.