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Storm damage roof report in Notting Hill, Greater London
We carry out storm damage roof reports in Notting Hill and the rest of Greater London. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
Why act early in Notting Hill
Before temporary repairs, photograph the damage from ground level if it’s safe. That keeps a record of how it looked. A hidden valley or parapet gutter on a London house can hold water for weeks before anyone notices. When the stain finally shows, the damage underneath is frequently older than it looks.
All our prices include VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for the job before booking.
What you get with us
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Plain-English reports with photos
Read what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
Storm damage roof report in Notting Hill: what you get
If your roof has been damaged, stay safe first. Photograph the damage from ground level or a window, and never climb up. If water is coming in, a roofer can put temporary protection in place. Our report records the damage so you have an independent record to give your insurer. Hold on to receipts for anything you pay for. We are often asked to look into ridge tiles that have come loose and slipped or missing slates or tiles, on flashings, ridges and hips and chimney stacks.
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. We look at what we are given access to in Notting Hill, inside and out. Let us know when the water shows, and in what kind of weather.
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
- Notting Hill (W11, W8, W2)
- Region
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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Wind, rain and roofs in Notting Hill
The wider area around Notting Hill has a long history of building, with Sambourne House about 0.7 miles south-east. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead. Welsh slate on Victorian and Edwardian terraces is a familiar sight across inner London. Many have butterfly roofs draining to a central valley gutter, with parapet walls and gutters hidden behind them. Lead flashings, party-wall upstands and shared chimney stacks are typical of these houses, if yours is one of them. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it’s detailed.
Take an older house close to St John's Notting Hill: water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney. Trees in and around Holland Park shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
Notting Hill is about 1 mile north of Kensington, in Greater London. If you’re in Notting Hill, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Notting Hill is one of the places in Greater London we cover.
Postcode districts we cover here for storm damage roof reports: W11, W8 and W2. Whether your property is on Walmer Road, Aubrey Road and Sirdar Road or a nearby road, we can help. Main roads around Notting Hill include the A402 and A4204, which makes travel easy. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Holland Park (1 mile south), Notting Dale (1 mile north-west), Kensington (1 mile south), Shepherd's Bush (1 mile south-west) and White City (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include London (5 miles east), Marylebone (3 miles east), St Pancras (4 miles east), Shoreditch (6 miles east), Walthamstow (9 miles north-east) and Hoxton (5 miles east).
What’s near Notting Hill
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Sun In Splendour pub, Kensington School and Abdus Salam Library. Also close by are Holland Park (less than half a mile south) and Holland Park School (less than half a mile south). Notting Hill’s nearest station is Shepherds Bush station, roughly 0.6 miles south-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Montfichet's Tower (4.4 miles east) and Westfield London (0.7 miles west). Not far away are Campden Hill and The Long Water.
What this survey can’t tell you
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- The work of a loss adjuster appointed by your insurer
- A price for the repairs
- Areas we can’t see safely
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will recommend the right survey before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flat roofs
- Flashings
- Ridges and hips
- Slate and tile slopes
- Gutters and fascias
- Chimney stacks
Practical tips
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Get a roofer to make the roof safe if needed
- Take photos from the ground or a window, never by climbing
- Note the date and time you first saw the damage
- Take photos of stains and damp inside
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.
Store invoices and reports for any roof work. They help show the roof was in good order before a storm.
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Notting Hill
Is parking a problem for a survey in Notting Hill?
Usually it’s manageable with a little notice. Tell us what parking is available nearby, and the visit is planned around it.
Is my home in Notting Hill 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.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling aren’t something we do. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Do I need to be at home?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in.
What does a storm damage report cost?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Bigger roofs are quoted on size and access. Repair costs aren’t included, so ask a roofer to quote.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it is applicable. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator.
Can you tell me if my claim will be paid?
We cannot say whether a claim will be paid. The decision rests with your insurer and its policy. What we provide is an independent record of the damage.
What happens on the day
It’s useful to start with what’s prompted the survey: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take between one and two hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. London terraces rarely offer a view of the whole roof from one spot, so in Notting Hill 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, let us know who can let us into the shared parts.
- First you give us the date of the storm and what you’ve noticed, inside and out.
- We view the roof from wherever it can safely be seen, including the loft where there’s access.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- The likely cause is recorded, along with any evidence of older wear.
- We send you a written report with photos, ready to give to your insurer.
Getting ready for the survey
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
How to book
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email whenever suits you.
Advice
How the survey changes by roof type
Chimney stacks
Stacks with existing defects tend to suffer more in storms. Our report notes recent damage and older defects.
Ridge and hip tiles
Water can get in where ridge tiles have moved. Each one is recorded with photos.
When to book a survey in Notting Hill
Landlords and managing agents book reports to keep a record for owners and insurers. The report can be shared with owners, tenants or insurers.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Damaged flat roof membrane
For site and facilities teams at buildings like St Clement and St James CofE Primary School, a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Their track record with similar roofs
- What they will not be able to tell you
- Will the report include photos?
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see