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Storm damage roof report in Northwick Park, Greater London
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Northwick Park from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Water coming in after the storm
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
About our storm damage roof report in Northwick Park
After a storm, safety comes first. Take photos from ground level or from windows, and don’t climb onto the roof. Emergency temporary protection, such as covering an opening, is a job for a roofer. We then record the damage in a report you can pass to your insurer. Hold on to receipts for anything you pay for. We are often asked to look into flashings pulled away from walls or stacks and slipped or missing slates or tiles, on gutters and fascias, chimney stacks and slate and tile slopes.
In a London flat, water can travel some way before it shows, sometimes in a different flat from the one below the defect. Tracing it back matters, both for dealing with the cause and for any insurance claim. In Northwick Park, we inspect what we can reach safely and are given access to. Tell us when the water shows, and in what kind of weather.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Where
- Northwick Park (HA1, HA3, HA0)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Useful tips for Northwick Park property owners
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Read your policy wording on storm damage
- Record any water damage in rooms and the loft
- File receipts for anything you pay for
- Take photos from ground level or a window, never by climbing
Once we’ve been, the findings are written up with photos. It covers the damage, its likely cause and any older defects. Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24 to 48 hours and Premium reports the same day.
Have overhanging branches looked at by a tree surgeon. They can damage the roof in high winds.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Many policies expect damage to be reported promptly. Let your insurer know early, and check what your policy asks for. Our report can then add a clear record. Any roof job in Northwick Park means planning around parking, neighbours and access. That’s a good reason to find problems early, while there’s time to plan.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, access and which survey you book.
Why book with us
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Packages from £150, inc. VAT
- An independent look at the roof
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
Towns and villages near Northwick Park
Other services in Northwick Park
Storm damage roof reports around Northwick Park
Historic houses such as Headstone Manor, about 1.9 miles north-west, show how far back building in the area around Northwick Park goes. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like 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. In outer London, interwar semis with hipped, tiled roofs sit alongside older slate-roofed terraces. On a semi of that age, the small roofs over the bays, the hip tiles and any later dormer each need their own look. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in.
Shop and office owners around St. Anns may find that finding where water is getting in quickly keeps disruption down. If you live near a park like Preston Park, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
Northwick Park is about 1 mile south-west of Kenton, in Greater London. Bookings from Northwick Park are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Our Greater London coverage includes Northwick Park and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our London page.
We cover every part of HA1, HA3 and HA0 for storm damage roof reports. We offer storm damage roof reports to properties on Lyon Road, Manor Road and Gayton Road. Northwick Park is on the A404, which makes it straightforward to reach. Other places close to Northwick Park include Greenhill (1 mile north-west), Harrow on the Hill (1 mile south-west), South Kenton (1 mile east), Kenton (1 mile north-east) and Harrow (1 mile west). Further out, we also cover London (11 miles south-east), City of Westminster (9 miles south-east), Marylebone (9 miles south-east), Kensington (7 miles south-east), St Pancras (10 miles east) and Shoreditch (11 miles east).
Around Northwick Park
In Northwick Park, that means homes and buildings near St Anselm's Catholic Primary School, Orley Farm School and Preston Park and the streets around them. Northwick Park’s nearest station is Kenton station, about 0.6 miles north-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Northwick Park Hospital (less than half a mile north-east) and Kodak Museum (1.5 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Masons Field and Northala Fields.
The survey, step by step
Where it is 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. All in, the survey usually takes about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. London terraces rarely offer a view of the whole roof from one spot, so in Northwick Park we work round the house, using the street, the windows, the loft and any safe vantage point behind it. If other people live in the building, tell us who can let us into the shared parts.
- You let us know what happened and whether a roofer has made the roof safe.
- 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.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- You receive the written report with photos.
Getting ready for the survey
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
Book a survey
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
Honest limits
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- A decision on your insurance claim
- Acting for you with the insurer
- What’s beneath slates, tiles or membranes
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Northwick Park
- Gutters and fascias
- Flashings
- Flat roofs
- Slate and tile slopes
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges and hips
Signs you need a storm damage roof report in Northwick Park
Insurers often want evidence of what has been damaged and why. An independent report gives you a clear record to send. The decision still rests with the insurer.
Look out for signs like these:
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Loose or torn flashings
Landlords with a home close to Kenton station may find that tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it.
Before booking anyone
- What happens after the report arrives
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Their insurance cover
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
Common questions in Northwick Park
Do you carry out roof surveys in Northwick Park?
Yes, Northwick Park is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Can parking be tricky for a visit in Northwick Park?
It rarely stops a survey, but it’s worth planning. Let us know the parking rules on your street and we will work around them.
Is wear and tear covered by insurance?
Wear and tear is not typically covered. Our report gives an honest view of what’s recent damage and what’s older wear. The claim decision is your insurer’s.
Does someone need to be in?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that ahead of time, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Can you tell me if my claim will be paid?
Only your insurer can decide that. We record the damage, with photos and the likely cause, which you can pass to your insurer.
How do I arrange a storm damage roof report in Northwick Park?
It is easiest to phone 07833 053749 or email us. Let us know the address and a little about the roof. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
How strong does the wind have to be for a storm claim?
It depends on your policy. Many use gusts of about 55 mph, but each policy sets its own definition. Your policy document will say.
DIY checks: what’s safe
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.
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That’s where a survey comes in.