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Storm damage roof report in New Southgate, Greater London
A careful look at the roof at your property in New Southgate, with photographs and a written report.
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Damaged gutters and fascias
New Southgate roofs and the weather
Outer London has lots of Victorian and Edwardian terraces with slate roofs, but also a great many interwar semis, often with hipped roofs in clay or concrete tiles. On a semi of that age, the small roofs over the bays, the hip tiles and any later dormer each need their own look. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts. Historic houses such as Heath Hall, about 2.9 miles south-west, show how far back building in the area around New Southgate goes. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Trees in and around O. R. Tambo Recreation Ground shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching. Take an older house close to St Paul's Church: leaks on older roofs frequently start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks. If you own a rental within reach of New Southgate station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer right away.
New Southgate is about 2 miles north-east of Finchley, in Greater London. We survey roofs in New Southgate and the rest of Greater London. New Southgate is one of the places in Greater London we cover for storm damage roof reports. There is also a page for London.
Every address in N11, N10 and N14 is covered for storm damage roof reports, from the main roads to the quietest streets. That includes homes and businesses on High Road, Orion Road and Atlas Road. With the A1003 and A1110 close by, New Southgate is simple for us to get to. Nearby, we also carry out storm damage roof reports in Friern Barnet (1 mile west), Arnos Grove (1 mile east), Bounds Green (1 mile south-east), Brunswick Park (1 mile north) and Southgate (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include London (8 miles south), City of Westminster (7 miles south), Marylebone (7 miles south), Kensington (8 miles south), St Pancras (6 miles south) and Shoreditch (7 miles south-east).
Near you in New Southgate
We work in homes and buildings around Friern Barnet School, Ming-Ai and The Ranelagh pub, among other places. You will also find O. R. Tambo Recreation Ground (0.9 miles south-east) and Francis Skaryna Belarusian Library and Museum (1.8 miles west). New Southgate has its own railway station: New Southgate station. A little further out are Grand Arcade (1.5 miles west) and Broomfield House Museum (1.1 miles east). Not far away are Barfield Allotments Nature Park and Highgate Hill.
How a storm damage roof report works in New Southgate
After a storm, it helps to have a clear record of what happened to your roof. We photograph the damage, describe it and note whether it fits storm damage, older wear or both. We aren’t loss adjusters, and we cannot say whether a claim will be paid. What we give you is an independent record of the roof. Common reasons to book are water coming in after the storm and torn or lifted flat roof coverings, on slate and tile slopes, gutters and fascias and flat roofs.
Water getting into a London home often comes from a detail you can’t see from the street: the valley gutter in a butterfly roof, a parapet gutter, a chimney flashing or the flat roof over a rear extension. For a leak or storm damage in New Southgate, 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.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent.
- Location
- New Southgate (N11, N10, N14)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Nearby places to New Southgate
What else we do in New Southgate
Common questions in New Southgate
Do you carry out roof surveys in New Southgate?
Yes, New Southgate is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in New Southgate?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. We will talk about access when you book.
Should I go up on the roof to take photos?
Only from the ground or from windows. Don’t use a ladder or go onto the roof. With binoculars, you can see a lot from ground level and we will inspect the rest from safe positions.
Will my insurer pay out if I get a storm damage report?
That is not something we can promise. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. Our report gives you an independent record of the damage and its likely cause.
Can I challenge a declined storm claim?
Raise it with your insurer first. The Financial Ombudsman Service may look at it if that doesn’t resolve it. The Ombudsman looks at whether there were storm conditions, whether the damage fits a storm and whether the storm was the main cause.
How much is a storm damage roof report?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Larger or more complex roofs are quoted for their size. It does not include repair costs, so you will need a roofer’s quote for those.
What affects the price in New Southgate
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The roof’s overall size
- House, block, shop or office
- Building height and the viewpoints available
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you’d like to know.
What we need to know
We will usually ask about:
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- The address and postcode of the property
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- The kind of building and roof involved
Not sure which survey you need? It is easiest to ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will explain the options and the price.
How the survey changes by roof type
Slate roofs
Natural slate can last 100 years or more, but the nails often fail first. The report records whether slipped slates look like storm damage or older wear.
Clay and concrete tiles
Tiles can lift, crack or blow off in high winds. We record which are damaged and where.
For landlords and managing agents
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, and the report can go to both. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Landlords, agents and building managers in New Southgate and across Greater London can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Useful tips for New Southgate property owners
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Take photos from ground level or a window, never by climbing
- Take photos of stains and damp inside
- Keep a note of the date of the storm
- Check how your policy defines a storm
If you are unhappy with how your insurer handles the claim, you can complain to them first. If that does not resolve it, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to help.
Keep the roof in good order between storms. Have loose slates, tiles and flashings seen to promptly.
Checking the roof from ground level
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.
You can learn a lot from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
What we do, step by step
We look at the roof from outside and, where it is relevant and there is safe access, from inside the roof space too. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey normally takes about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Many London properties are flats or terraces with no side access, so the back of the roof is frequently seen from upstairs windows, from inside or, where a flight is allowed, from the air. Mention any building rules, key holders or managing agents when booking.
- We start with what you’ve seen and any temporary repairs.
- We check inside, including the loft where there’s access, for water damage.
- We view the roof from safe positions.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
Getting ready for the survey
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
Arrange a survey
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email, let us know about the property and we will explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.