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North Finchley Storm Damage Roof Report
An independent record of roof damage after a storm in North Finchley, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Damaged flat roof membrane
Practical tips
Small things make a difference. Some pointers:
- Keep invoices for temporary repairs
- Take photos from ground level or a window, never by climbing
- Record any water damage in rooms and the loft
- Report the damage to your insurer as soon as you can
If a claim is declined and you disagree, the first step is a complaint to the insurer. After that, you may be able to take it to the Financial Ombudsman Service.
Ask a tree specialist about branches over the roof. They can damage the roof in high winds.
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in North Finchley
Storms tend to find the weak points on a roof. Typical damage includes lost slates and tiles, lifted ridges, loose flashings and torn flat roof coverings. Falling branches can cause damage too. Our report records what has happened to your roof, with photos. Where we also see signs of older wear, the report records that too. We survey chimney stacks, flashings and flat roofs, and the problems we are asked to look at most are ridge tiles that have come loose and new damp or leaks inside.
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. Insurers typically exclude wear and tear, so it is useful to know whether damage is old or new. A careful look in North Finchley tells the two apart where the evidence allows. A written record with photos helps you explain what was found to whoever deals with it next.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Location
- North Finchley (N12, N20, N11)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in North Finchley
Do you carry out roof surveys in North Finchley?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Can parking be tricky for a visit in North Finchley?
Usually it is manageable with a little notice. Let us know the parking rules on your street and we will work around them.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, if the freeholder or managing agent agrees access. We check the parts we are given access to.
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 experienced are you?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years, across London and South East England.
My storm claim was turned down. What now?
The first step is a complaint to your insurer. After that, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to look at it. An independent report can add to your evidence, but we can’t say how it will turn out.
Do you look in the loft space?
If there is a loft and safe access to it, yes. The loft space can show things the outside cannot, like damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Leaks and storm damage in North Finchley
About 2.9 miles south lies Heath Hall, a reminder of how long the area around North Finchley has been built on. 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 any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. 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. If your home in North Finchley is one of them, bay roofs, hips and later dormers each have their own details. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it is detailed.
Take an older house close to St. Barnabas Church: old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in. If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for example near Grand Arcade, a quick answer on where water is coming in keeps a business running.
North Finchley is about 1 mile north of Finchley, in Greater London. North Finchley is one of many places we visit across Greater London. We cover towns and villages across Greater London, large and small. London is in our area too.
Every address in N12, N20 and N11 is within our area for storm damage roof reports, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Local streets include High Road, Lodge Lane and Percy Road, all of which we cover. Main roads around North Finchley include the A1000, which makes travel easy. We also cover the places around North Finchley: Woodside Park (1 mile west), Oakleigh Park (1 mile north), Whetstone (1 mile north), Friern Barnet (1 mile east) and Finchley (1 mile south). Further out, we also cover London (9 miles south-east), City of Westminster (7 miles south), Marylebone (7 miles south), Kensington (8 miles south), St Pancras (7 miles south) and Shoreditch (8 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in North Finchley
In North Finchley, that means homes and buildings near Friary Park, Woodhouse College and The Bohemia pub, among other places. Nearby too are Francis Skaryna Belarusian Library and Museum (0.5 miles west) and St Michael's Catholic Grammar School (less than half a mile south-west). The closest station to North Finchley is New Southgate station, roughly 1.4 miles east. Nearby you’ll also find Finchley Memorial Hospital (0.8 miles south) and Francis Skaryna Belarusian Library and Museum (0.5 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Darland's Lake and Glebelands Local Nature Reserve.
Common roof problems in North Finchley
Roofs that were already worn are more likely to suffer in a storm. Corroded nails on slate roofs, worn mortar on ridges and old flashings can all give way. We record recent damage alongside older defects.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
If you own a rental within reach of New Southgate station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Will the report include photos?
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Their insurance cover
Towns and villages near North Finchley
Also in North Finchley
Different roofs, different checks
Ridge and hip tiles
Ridge tiles bedded in old mortar can loosen in high winds. We note whether the mortar looks recently broken or long worn.
Clay and concrete tiles
Tiles without fixings can move more easily in wind. We record what we can see of the fixings.
What this survey cannot tell you
We only report whatever is safely visible on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- How your policy defines a storm
- Repair costs or quotes for the work
- What’s beneath slates, tiles or membranes
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Flashings
- Ridges and hips
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and fascias
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flat roofs
Prices for storm damage roof reports in North Finchley
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- House, block, shop or office
- Height and safe access
- The roof’s overall size
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
What to let us know when you get in touch
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Dates you are working to, like exchange
- Anything about access we should know
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
How the survey works
We’ll ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. In a London area like North Finchley, the main things to sort out are parking and access: tell us about permits, visitor bays or off-street space, which floor the property is on and how to get into the loft. We then look at whatever is safely visible from the ground, windows, the loft and, where it is safe, the roof itself.
- You let us know what happened and whether a roofer has made the roof safe.
- We check inside, including the loft where there is access, for water damage.
- We view the roof from safe positions.
- Storm damage and older wear are recorded separately where we can.
- You receive the written report with photos.
Getting ready for the survey
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Check we can get to the back of the property
Booking a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will explain the options and the price.