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Storm damage roof report in Old Oak Common, Greater London
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Old Oak Common, and put it all in a written report with photographs.
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
How the survey works
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit usually takes about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Surveys in Old Oak Common can be booked for any day of the week. London parking is often by permit or pay-and-display, so it is useful to know what’s near you. Upstairs rooms at the back are useful too, as they often give the best view of a rear addition.
- You tell us 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.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
Before we arrive
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Getting a price
Not sure which survey you need? It’s easiest to phone 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will explain the options and the price.
Related advice
Storm damage roof report in Old Oak Common: what you get
The Financial Ombudsman looks at three things when it considers a storm damage complaint: were there storm conditions on or around the date, is the damage consistent with a storm, and was the storm the main cause. Our report focuses on the second and third points. You or your insurer can check the weather for the date. If you are worried about cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind and holes or cracks caused by debris, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on flashings, slate and tile slopes and gutters and fascias alike.
London’s Victorian and Edwardian roofs have often been repaired many times, so a new leak can be the latest sign of wear rather than a single event. Insurers usually exclude wear and tear, so it helps to know whether damage is old or new. A careful look in Old Oak Common tells the two apart where the evidence allows. A written record with photographs helps you explain what was found to whoever deals with it next.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, each with a short note and a photo. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Place
- Old Oak Common (NW10, W3, NW26)
- Region
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Prices for storm damage roof reports in Old Oak Common
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
All our prices include VAT. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for your roof before you book.
Booking your survey
There’s no need for technical words. It is enough to tell us:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- The address and postcode of the property
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Useful tips for Old Oak Common property owners
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Keep receipts for any emergency work
- Check how your policy defines a storm
- Check your policy for how to report damage
- Take photos from the ground or a window, never by climbing
Your insurer may send a loss adjuster to look at the damage. You’ll have your own independent record to refer to.
After a storm, look at the roof from the street or garden. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or lifted ridges. Don’t go up a ladder to look.
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What we can’t see
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- The work of a loss adjuster appointed by your insurer
- Damage hidden under coverings or inside the structure, without opening up
- A decision on your insurance claim
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Slate and tile slopes
- Gutters and fascias
- Flat roofs
- Ridges and hips
Leave it or get it looked at?
With an independent report, you have something specific to show your insurer. It records the damage and what seems to have caused it, so you’re not relying only on your own photos. In Old Oak Common, as in much of London, water from a roof defect can reach a neighbour’s home as easily as yours: a blocked parapet gutter or slipped slate can let water into the flat below or the house next door. Finding it early keeps the work smaller.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Why book with us
- Surveys seven days a week
- Prices that include VAT
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
Questions from Old Oak Common
Do you carry out roof surveys in Old Oak Common?
Yes, Old Oak Common is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs.
Is my home in Old Oak Common listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Should I go up on the roof to take photos?
Please do not climb onto the roof. Take photos from ground level or from windows. Note the date and time, and photograph any damage inside.
What do I do if water is coming in?
Emergency cover over a damaged roof should be arranged with a roofer. Take photos from ground level first if it is safe. Keep receipts for any emergency work.
Does someone need to be in?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
How long does the survey take?
It usually takes about 1–2 hours at most homes, and more on a big or complicated roof. You will then get the report by email, on the timescale of your package.
Different roofs, different checks
Lead flashings
Flashings with older defects often fail in high winds. We record what looks recent and what looks older.
Chimney stacks
Pots, cowls and aerials on chimneys can be damaged or dislodged in a storm. We record any damage we can see.
Storm damage roof reports around Old Oak Common
Kelmscott House, about 2.5 miles south, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Old Oak Common. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years. In outer London, interwar semis with hipped, tiled roofs sit alongside older slate-roofed terraces. Bay roofs, hip ridges and dormers from later loft conversions are the details that set these houses apart. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from.
Take an older house close to Church of Eritrean Orthodox Brent: old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in. Living close to Little Wormwood Scrubs is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn. If you run a business near Westfield London, a quick answer on where water is coming in keeps a business running.
Old Oak Common is about 1 mile south of Harlesden, in Greater London. We cover Old Oak Common and the rest of Greater London. Across Greater London, we cover Old Oak Common. Our London page covers surveys nearby.
We survey roofs across the NW10, W3 and NW26 postcode area for storm damage roof reports and the streets around it. You’ll find streets such as Atlas Road, Tubbs Road and Waldo Road, all of which we cover. If you are just outside Old Oak Common, we cover College Park (1 mile north-east), Harlesden (1 mile north), Kensal Green (1 mile east), Park Royal (1 mile west) and North Kensington (1 mile east). Further out, we also cover London (7 miles east), City of Westminster (4 miles east), Marylebone (4 miles east), Kensington (3 miles south-east), St Pancras (6 miles east) and Shoreditch (7 miles east).
Near you in Old Oak Common
We work in homes and buildings around Green Man Public House, Library for Iranian Studies and Star Chamber Academy, among other places. Nearby too are Little Wormwood Scrubs (0.8 miles east) and St Claudine's Catholic School for Girls (0.8 miles north). There is a railway station in Old Oak Common itself: Willesden Junction station. Well-known places in the area include Westfield London (1.7 miles south-east) and Hammersmith Hospital (0.8 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Hanger Hill Wood and Campden Hill.