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Storm damage roof report in North Kensington, Greater London
An independent record of roof damage after a storm in North Kensington, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
What a storm damage roof report looks like in North Kensington
Inner London’s Victorian and Edwardian terraces often have Welsh slate roofs. From the street you may see only a parapet, with a butterfly roof and a valley gutter behind it draining to the back. If your home in North Kensington is one of them, lead flashings, party-wall upstands and shared chimney stacks are part of the picture too. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts. About 1.9 miles south-east lies Kensington Palace, a reminder of how long the area around North Kensington 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 a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you live near a park such as Little Wormwood Scrubs, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall. If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for instance near Westfield London, a quick answer on where water is coming in keeps a business running.
North Kensington is about 2 miles north-west of Kensington, in Greater London. We carry out storm damage roof reports for householders, landlords and businesses in North Kensington and nearby. Our Greater London coverage includes North Kensington and the places around it. Our London page covers surveys nearby.
We cover every part of the W10, NW10 and W11 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. That includes homes and businesses on Peach Road, Barlby Road and Eynham Road and the roads around them. We also cover the places around North Kensington: Kensal Town (1 mile east), Kensal Green (1 mile north-west), Kensal Rise (1 mile north), Notting Dale (1 mile south-east) and White City (1 mile south). We also work in nearby towns such as London (6 miles east), City of Westminster (3 miles east), Marylebone (3 miles east), St Pancras (4 miles east), Shoreditch (6 miles east) and Walthamstow (9 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in North Kensington
Typical jobs here are in homes near Little Wormwood Scrubs, Maida Vale School and The Eagle pub, among other places. The closest station to North Kensington is Kensal Green station, roughly 0.5 miles north of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Princess Louise Hospital (less than half a mile south-west) and Culture House (1.3 miles south). Open spaces near North Kensington include Campden Hill and Greville Place nature reserve.
Storm damage roof report in North Kensington: what you get
Each roof is looked at from the safest viewpoints available: from ground level, from windows and higher points, from the roof space and from the roof where it’s safe. Every area of damage is photographed and described. We note any part we couldn’t see. The report, with photos, is yours to pass to your insurer. Common reasons to book are gaps where slates or tiles have gone and water coming in after the storm, on gutters and fascias, flat roofs and slate and tile slopes.
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 helps to know whether damage is old or new. That’s as true in North Kensington as anywhere in London. A written record with photographs helps you explain what was found to whoever deals with it next.
Where we cannot see part of the roof, the report says so. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Location
- North Kensington (W10, NW10, W11)
- Region
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Questions from North Kensington
Do you cover North Kensington?
Yes, North Kensington is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in North Kensington as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in North Kensington?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Does someone need to be in?
Not always. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Who handles emergency protection after a storm?
Call a roofer for emergency temporary protection. Take photos from ground level first if it is safe. Keep receipts for any emergency work.
My storm claim was turned down. What now?
Raise it with your insurer first. The Financial Ombudsman Service may look at it if that does not 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?
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. Larger or more complex roofs are quoted for their size. It doesn’t include repair costs, so you will need a roofer’s quote for those.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only where it is safe to do so. We inspect what can be seen safely: from the ground, from windows and vantage points, from the loft space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where applicable. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
What we’re asked to look at in North Kensington
Landlords and building managers often need a written record after a storm. The report can be shared with owners, tenants or insurers.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
Take a building like Barlby Primary School: water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
Nearby places to North Kensington
What else we do in North Kensington
Landlords, agents and block managers in North Kensington
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, putting the urgent items at the top.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, from shops and offices to industrial units. Larger roofs take longer, so they’re priced to suit.
What affects the cost of storm damage roof reports
Survey packages start from £150, inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Roof area
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Basic, Standard or Premium
To find out what your survey will cost, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details. We will confirm the figure before booking.
What we need to know
We’ll normally ask about:
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from ground level or a window, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Different roofs, different checks
Slate roofs
In high winds, slates can slip or go, often where nails have rusted. Our report notes moved slates and any sign of older corrosion.
Clay and concrete tiles
Tiles without fixings can move more easily in wind. We note what we can see of how tiles are fixed.
Why get it checked now?
Before temporary repairs, photograph the damage from the ground if it is safe. That keeps a record of how it looked. Work on a London roof is rarely simple to arrange, with parking, neighbours and access all to think about. Knowing what’s needed early gives you time to plan it calmly, rather than in a rush after a leak.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
Why us?
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Prices that include VAT
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
See what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
How the survey works
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. After that, we look at everything we can see safely. Most surveys take 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 you book.
- We start with what you’ve seen and any temporary repairs.
- We check inside, including the loft where there’s access, for water damage.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, windows and the roof where it’s safe.
- Storm damage and older wear are recorded separately where we can.
- You receive the written report with photos.
How to prepare
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Booking a survey
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.