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Storm damage roof report in Northumberland Park, Greater London
Storm damage roof reports in Northumberland Park, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photos.
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
What affects the cost of storm damage roof reports
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- The size of the roof
- House, block, shop or office
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
Helping us price your survey
There is no need for technical words. It is enough to let us know:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The price is agreed before a date is set.
How a storm damage roof report works in Northumberland Park
Wear and tear is usually excluded from home insurance. That makes the difference between storm damage and old wear important. Our report records both: recent damage alongside any older defects, like nail fatigue on slates or eroded pointing. We give an honest view of what we see. Your insurer then decides how its policy applies. If you’ve noticed damaged flat roof membrane and damaged ridges and hips, we can find out what’s behind it.
In a London flat, water can travel some way before it shows. That makes the source hard to pin down, and finding it matters for whoever has to deal with it. We look at what we’re given access to in Northumberland Park, inside and out. Let us know when the water shows, and in what kind of weather.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, along with how urgent it is.
- Location
- Northumberland Park (N17, N18)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips from our surveys
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Arrange temporary cover with a roofer if rain is getting in
- Note the date and time you first saw the damage
- Tell your insurer about the damage promptly
- Check how your policy defines a storm
After the visit, we write up the report with photographs of each area of damage. It sets out what is damaged, the likely cause and any signs of older wear. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
Have overhanging branches looked at by a tree surgeon. They can damage the roof in high winds.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: 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.
Leaks and storm damage in Northumberland Park
Historic houses like Bruce Castle, about 0.8 miles south-west, show how far back building in the area around Northumberland Park goes. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Further from the centre, London’s housing takes in interwar semis with hipped roofs in clay or concrete tiles as well as slate-roofed terraces. If your home in Northumberland Park is one of them, bay roofs, hips and later dormers each have their own details. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in.
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near St Paul's Church, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in. Anyone responsible for a site like Lea Valley Primary School will know that tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
Northumberland Park is about 1 mile north-east of Tottenham, in Greater London. We visit Northumberland Park as part of our work across Greater London, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Our area takes in places right across Greater London, large and small. You can also see our page for London.
We survey roofs across the N17 and N18 postcode area for storm damage roof reports and the streets around it. Whether your property is on Love Lane, Park Lane and York Road or anywhere close by, we can help. We also cover the places around Northumberland Park: Upper Edmonton (1 mile north-west), Edmonton (1 mile north), South Chingford (1 mile east), Picketts Lock (2 miles north-east) and Highams Park (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover London (7 miles south), City of Westminster (7 miles south-west), Marylebone (7 miles south-west), Kensington (10 miles south-west), St Pancras (6 miles south-west) and Shoreditch (6 miles south).
Landmarks near Northumberland Park
Typical jobs here are in homes near Duke's Aldridge, No.8 Tottenham pub and London Academy of Excellence Tottenham. Northumberland Park has its own railway station: Northumberland Park (London) station. Nearby you’ll also find North Middlesex University Hospital (0.9 miles north-west) and Markfield Beam Engine and Museum (1.6 miles south). For a walk, there is Pole Hill and Highams Park Lake.
How the survey works
Where it’s relevant and can be reached safely, the loft space is checked as well as the outside. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging. The whole visit normally takes an hour or two at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. In Northumberland Park, as in much of London, lots of properties are flats or terraces without side access, so rear slopes are viewed from windows, the loft or, where a flight is allowed, by drone. If the building has a managing agent or access rules, let us know as you book.
- We start with the details: when the storm hit and what damage you can see.
- We view the roof from wherever it can safely be seen, including the loft where there’s access.
- We photograph and record every area of damage we can see.
- We check whether the damage fits storm damage, older wear or both.
- We send you a written report with photos, ready to give to your insurer.
How to prepare
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Arrange a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Related advice
Northumberland Park questions
Is my home in Northumberland Park listed or in a conservation area?
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 you cover Northumberland Park?
Yes, Northumberland Park is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Northumberland Park as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day. Let us know your preferred days when you book.
Are you loss adjusters?
No. Our report is an independent record for you to use. Your insurer may appoint its own loss adjuster.
Is there a set wind speed for storm damage?
There is no single figure. Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies. Your policy document will say.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you’ll need a RICS survey as well.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If there’s a loft and safe access to it, yes. From inside, the underside of the roof often shows damp, staining or daylight that cannot be seen from outside.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Northumberland Park
A clear, independent record helps you explain the damage to your insurer. It sets out what we found and the likely cause, alongside any photos you took yourself. Blocked gutters and hoppers on London houses overflow and soak brickwork, which can lead to damp inside. A small blockage left for a few winters becomes a damp problem.
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all including VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Northumberland Park
- Package prices that include VAT
- Over 20 years’ experience
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
Read what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
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Do you need a storm damage roof report in Northumberland Park?
A storm frequently finds a roof’s existing weak spots. Nail fatigue, eroded ridge mortar and tired flashings can all fail in high winds. We record recent damage alongside older defects.
Problems we come across frequently include:
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Roofs hit by falling trees
For businesses in and around places such as Edmonton Green Shopping Centre, a leak can close part of a shop or office, so finding the cause quickly matters.
Before booking anyone
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- What they will not be able to tell you