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Storm damage roof report in Muswell Hill, Greater London
We carry out storm damage roof reports in Muswell Hill and the rest of Greater London. Surveys run seven days a week.
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
What happens if roof problems are left?
The sooner the damage is recorded, the clearer the evidence. Further storms and quick fixes can make the picture less clear. London’s older roofs often have bitumen felt underlay or none 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: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all including VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Why us?
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Photos and a written report every time
Read what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
About our storm damage roof report in Muswell Hill
Our storm damage report starts from £150. It’s a photo-illustrated written report, sent by email. It does not price the repairs, so ask a roofer to quote for the work. Your insurer may also send its own loss adjuster. What you get is an independent record of the damage and what seems to have caused it. Typical surveys look at damaged pots on the stack and damage from fallen branches or debris, across flat roofs, chimney stacks and slate and tile slopes.
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. Whether you’re tracing a leak or recording storm damage in Muswell Hill, those are among the first places to look. A hidden gutter that overflows can send water a long way before it shows.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. It’s useful straight away, and a good reference for later.
- Location
- Muswell Hill (N10, N2, N8)
- Region
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Practical tips
You do not need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Take photos from ground level or a window, never by climbing
- Write down when the storm hit and when you noticed damage
- Keep fallen slates or tiles as evidence if safe
- Read your policy wording on storm damage
Your insurer may send a loss adjuster to look at the damage. You’ll have your own independent record to refer to.
Ask a tree specialist about branches over the roof. Branches can hit or scrape the roof in a storm.
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Muswell Hill
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. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in. With Athlone House about 1.6 miles south-west, Muswell Hill sits in an area with a long building history. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Muswell Hill Primary School, a leak through a large roof is frequently found some distance from where the water shows inside. Controlled parking zones are common in London, so mention any permit rules for Muswell Hill.
Muswell Hill is about 2 miles east of Finchley, in Greater London. From houses to flats and shops in Muswell Hill, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. Across Greater London, we cover Muswell Hill. For surveys nearby, see our London page.
Here we cover the N10, N2 and N8 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. Whether your property is on Cecil Road, The Avenue and Elgin Road or anywhere close by, we can help. Main roads around Muswell Hill include the A504. We also cover the places around Muswell Hill: Fortis Green (1 mile west), Hornsey (1 mile east), Crouch End (1 mile south-east), East Finchley (1 mile west) and Highgate (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include London (7 miles south), City of Westminster (5 miles south), Marylebone (5 miles south), Kensington (7 miles south), St Pancras (5 miles south) and Shoreditch (5 miles south-east).
Around Muswell Hill
Typical jobs here are in homes near Tollington School, Alexandra Park and Fortismere School and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Alexandra Palace station, about 1.1 miles north-east. Well-known places in the area include The Mall Wood Green (1.5 miles east) and Kenwood House (1.8 miles south-west). The countryside around Muswell Hill includes Glebelands Local Nature Reserve and Darland's Lake.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Letting agents frequently book on a landlord’s behalf, and the report can go to both. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
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.
Questions from Muswell Hill
Is my home in Muswell Hill listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Muswell Hill?
Yes, Muswell Hill is within the area we cover. We work right across London and South East England. You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Will my insurer pay for an old roof?
Wear and tear is typically excluded from home insurance. Our report records storm damage and any older wear we see, so it is clear what we found. How the policy applies is up to your insurer.
How long does the survey take?
It usually takes roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, and longer for a large or complex roof. The report follows by email.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years, with 98% customer satisfaction.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are frequently shared, so we need permission from the building owner or managing agent. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.
Do I need to be at home?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access; we will agree the details as you book.
What we are asked to look at in Muswell Hill
Branches and trees frequently come down on roofs during storms. We record the damage and where it is, with photographs.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
Landlords with a home close to Alexandra Palace station may find that a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
What to check before booking
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- What they will not be able to tell you
- Are they insured for the work?
The survey, step by step
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes about 1–2 hours for most houses, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Surveys in Muswell Hill can be booked for any day of the week. London parking is frequently by permit or pay-and-display, so it helps to know what’s near you, and to clear a path to the loft hatch. A back bedroom window can be the best vantage point for a rear addition, so we may ask to use one.
- You tell us what happened and whether a roofer has made the roof safe.
- We check inside, including the loft where there is access, for water damage.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, windows and the roof where it’s safe.
- Storm damage and older wear are recorded separately where we can.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
Getting ready for the survey
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
Getting a price
To get a price for storm damage roof reports in Muswell Hill, ring 07833 053749 or email us. Some details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
Related advice
What affects the cost of storm damage roof reports
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Roof area
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What to tell us when you get in touch
We’ll typically ask about:
- What’s prompted the survey
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- What kind of property and roof it is
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.