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Storm damage roof report in Pentonville, Greater London
Storm damage roof reports in Pentonville and the rest of Greater London. We survey on any day of the week.
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Broken or displaced guttering
What affects the price in Pentonville
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before you book.
Booking your survey
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It helps to include:
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- The address and postcode of the property
- The kind of building and roof involved
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
Unsure which package suits your roof? It’s easiest to phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll explain the options and the price.
About our storm damage roof report in Pentonville
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. Keep receipts for any emergency work. We are often asked to look into damaged ridges and hips and water coming in after the storm, across flat roofs, chimney stacks and gutters and fascias.
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 check what we’re given access to in Pentonville, inside and out. Tell us when the water shows, and in what kind of weather.
Nothing in the report is left vague: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, and where it can wait, that’s said too.
- Location
- Pentonville (N1, N1P, EC1V)
- Region
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips that help
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Photograph the damage safely from below
- Keep invoices for temporary repairs
- Report the damage to your insurer as soon as you can
- Note the date and time you first saw the damage
The report is emailed to you, and you decide what to send to your insurer. We don’t deal with the insurer on your behalf.
Check the roof from ground level after strong winds. With binoculars, you can often spot problems without climbing. Never climb onto the roof yourself.
Leaks and storm damage in Pentonville
Historic houses such as Dr Johnson's House, about 1.4 miles south, show how far back building in the area around Pentonville goes. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Close to the centre of London, a great many houses are Victorian or Edwardian terraces, many of them roofed in Welsh slate. A butterfly roof with a central valley gutter, tucked behind a parapet wall, is common on these houses. Shared chimney stacks, party-wall upstands and lead work come with this kind of house. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like St John Evangelist RC Primary School, on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain. The streets around a church like Church of Saint Peter are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, leaks on older roofs often start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks. Homes near green spaces such as Barnard Park can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Pentonville is about 1 mile north-east of St Pancras, in Greater London. We carry out storm damage roof reports in Pentonville for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Pentonville is one of the places in Greater London we cover for storm damage roof reports.
We survey roofs across N1, N1P and EC1V for storm damage roof reports and the streets around it. If you need a storm damage roof report at a property on City Road, Noel Road and Dewey Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Pentonville is on the A1200, which makes it simple to reach. We also cover Angel (1 mile south-west), Islington (1 mile north), Clerkenwell (1 mile south), Barnsbury (1 mile north-west) and St Pancras (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover City of Westminster (3 miles south-west), Kensington (5 miles south-west), Walthamstow (5 miles north-east), Hampstead (4 miles west), Ruislip (13 miles west) and Brompton (4 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Pentonville
We work in homes and buildings around Islington Green School, The Camden Head Public House and Pilsudski Institute of London and the streets around them. Nearby too are City of London Academy Islington (less than half a mile east) and Barnard Park (under half a mile west). The nearest railway station is Essex Road station, about 0.5 miles north-east. Nearby you will also find Museum of Funeral History (0.7 miles south-west) and Brunswick Centre (1.2 miles south-west). The countryside around Pentonville includes Ludgate Hill and St. James's Park Lake.
DIY checks: what’s safe
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
It helps to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Pentonville
How do I find out if my home in Pentonville is listed?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Is Pentonville in the area you cover?
Yes, Pentonville is within the area we cover. Our area covers London and South East England. You can call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and it’s safe, yes. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
How are storm damage reports priced?
Our reports start from £150. Larger roofs are quoted for their size. The report doesn’t include repair costs.
What wind speed counts as a storm?
It depends on your policy. Many use gusts of about 55 mph, but each policy sets its own definition. Your policy document will say.
How experienced are you?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so the freeholder or managing agent needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.
What we do, step by step
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photographs, emailed to you. As for time on site, most surveys take between one and two hours for a house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. London terraces rarely offer a view of the whole roof from one spot, so in Pentonville we work round the house, using the street, the windows, the loft and any safe vantage point behind it. Shared stairs or a basement flat? Tell us who holds the keys.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- We look at the roof from wherever it is safe.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- We note the likely cause and any signs of older wear.
- We send you the report by email for your insurer.
Preparing for the visit
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Getting a price
We confirm the price for the job before you book, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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What happens if roof problems are left?
Your policy may say how quickly you need to report damage. Check the wording and tell your insurer as soon as you can. Our report can then add a clear record. In a London terrace or conversion, a roof defect rarely stays your problem alone: failed flashings and blocked valley gutters can send water into more than one home. Finding it early keeps the work smaller.
To find out what your survey will cost, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why book us in Pentonville
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
- Surveys seven days a week
What this survey can’t tell you
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Areas we can’t see safely
- A decision on your insurance claim
- How your policy defines a storm
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will point you to the right survey before booking. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Ridges and hips
- Flat roofs
- Gutters and fascias
- Chimney stacks
- Flashings
- Slate and tile slopes