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Storm damage roof report in North Harrow, Greater London
Know where you stand with the roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out storm damage roof reports in North Harrow, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Water coming in after the storm
- Damaged gutters and fascias
Roof by roof
Clay and concrete tiles
Strong gusts can lift and break tiles. The report shows each damaged area.
Slate roofs
Slates often outlast the nails that hold them. We look at whether slipped slates suggest storm damage, older wear or both.
About our storm damage roof report in North Harrow
The Financial Ombudsman looks at three things when it considers a storm damage complaint: whether there were storm conditions around the date, whether the damage fits a storm, and whether the storm was the main cause. Our report focuses on the second and third points. You or your insurer can check the weather for the date. We survey chimney stacks, flashings and gutters and fascias, and common reasons people get in touch are slates and tiles blown off the roof and roofs hit by falling trees.
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. For a leak or storm damage in North Harrow, 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.
Where we can’t see part of the roof, the report says so. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Location
- North Harrow (HA2, HA1, HA5)
- Region
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Useful tips for North Harrow property owners
Small things make a difference. Some pointers:
- Keep fallen slates or tiles as evidence if safe
- File receipts for anything you pay for
- Keep a note of the date of the storm
- Record any water damage in rooms and the loft
If a claim is declined and you disagree, the first step is a complaint to the insurer. If that does not resolve it, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to help.
Store invoices and reports for any roof work. They help show the roof was in good order before a storm.
What a survey costs
To price your survey, we look at:
- The size of the roof
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Height and safe access
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, including VAT, and we will tell you which fits.
Booking your survey
These details help when you contact us:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Anything about access we should know
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
What happens on the day
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. If you have questions on the day, just ask. From the street, a London terrace normally shows only its front slope or parapet, so a visit in North Harrow moves between viewpoints: the pavement, upstairs windows, the loft and any safe spot at the back. Shared stairs or a basement flat? Let us know who holds the keys.
- You let us know what happened and whether a roofer has made the roof safe.
- Inside, we look for signs of water in the loft and rooms below.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Getting a price
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or use the contact form, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
Related advice
North Harrow roofs and the weather
The wider area around North Harrow has a long history of building, with Headstone Manor about 0.8 miles north-east. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof. In outer London, interwar semis with hipped, tiled roofs sit alongside older slate-roofed terraces. Hips, bay roofs and later loft conversions are typical of those semis, if your home is one of them. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in.
For landlords with property near Harrow-on-the-Hill station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over. Shop and office owners around St. George's Shopping Centre may find that a quick answer on where water is coming in keeps a business running. If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of St Alban, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in.
North Harrow is about 1 mile north-west of Harrow, in Greater London. We provide storm damage roof reports for householders, landlords and businesses in North Harrow and the surrounding area. Across Greater London, we cover North Harrow and the places around it. You can also see our page for London.
Every address in HA2, HA1 and HA5 is covered for storm damage roof reports. We offer storm damage roof reports to properties on The Avenue, Pinner Road and Durham Road. If you’re just outside North Harrow, we cover Rayners Lane (1 mile south-west), Harrow (1 mile south-east), Roxbourne (1 mile south-west), Eastcote (1 mile west) and Greenhill (1 mile east). We also work in nearby towns such as London (13 miles south-east), City of Westminster (10 miles south-east), Marylebone (10 miles south-east), Kensington (9 miles south-east), St Pancras (11 miles east) and Shoreditch (13 miles east).
Local landmarks in North Harrow
Typical jobs here are in homes near Nower Hill High School, Heathfield School and Headstone Manor Recreation Ground and the streets around them. North Harrow’s nearest station is Harrow-on-the-Hill station, about 1.2 miles east of the centre. Nearby you will also find St. George's Shopping Centre (1 mile east) and Hilfield Castle (5 miles north). The countryside around North Harrow includes Northala Fields and Islip Manor Meadows.
Surveys for landlords and agents in North Harrow
Landlords and letting agents in North Harrow book surveys as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photographs.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
Other services in North Harrow
What you can safely check yourself
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when booking and it will help the survey.
FAQs for North Harrow
Is parking a problem for a survey in North Harrow?
Parking in North Harrow, as in most of London, takes a little planning: a visitor permit or a nearby bay makes the day run more smoothly, so mention what’s available when you book.
Do you cover North Harrow?
Yes. We work right across London and the South East, and North Harrow is part of that. Just call 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the property.
How strong does the wind have to be for a storm claim?
It varies by policy. Many treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but your policy sets the actual test.
What’s the best way to book?
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us the address and what you want to find out. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
How long does the survey take?
It normally takes about one to two hours for most houses, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. The written report follows by email, on the timescale of your package.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Tell us which days suit you as you book.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where it applies let us see the rest, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.