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Pitshanger Storm Damage Roof Report
Not sure what state the roof is in? We carry out storm damage roof reports in Pitshanger and across Greater London, with plain-English findings.
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
Storm damage roof report in Pitshanger
What counts as a storm depends on your policy, though many use gusts of about 55 mph. Your policy document sets out its own definition. We don’t decide whether a storm met that test. We record the damage and what seems to have caused it. The report includes photographs of each area of damage, and you decide what to send. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. We survey flat roofs, slate and tile slopes and ridges and hips, and common reasons people get in touch are damaged gutters and fascias and loose or torn flashings.
In converted houses and blocks across London, water from a roof can run a long way before it shows on a ceiling, sometimes in a different flat from the one below the defect. That makes the source hard to pin down, and finding it matters for whoever has to deal with it. In Pitshanger, we inspect what we can reach safely and are given access to. Let us know when the water shows, and in what kind of weather.
The report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photos show what each point refers to, and recommendations are put in order of urgency where relevant.
- Location
- Pitshanger (W5, W13, UB6)
- Wider area
- 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
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Useful tips for Pitshanger property owners
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Hold on to fallen pieces of the roof where you can
- Record any water damage in rooms and the loft
- Keep receipts for any emergency work
- Take photos from ground level or a window, never by climbing
If anything in the report is not clear, just ask us. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation.
A well-maintained roof stands up to storms better. Fix slipped slates, loose ridges and lifted flashings when you spot them.
What happens on the day
Where it’s relevant and can be reached safely, the roof space is checked as well as the outside. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey typically takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. In converted houses and mansion blocks, the loft hatch is frequently on a shared landing. Where that is the case, access needs agreeing with whoever controls that landing. Everything else is planned around the building, not the postcode.
- We start with what you’ve seen and any temporary repairs.
- We check inside, including the loft where there is access, for water damage.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, windows and the roof where it is safe.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
Getting ready for the survey
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Getting a price
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know the cost up front. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Related advice
What happens if roof problems are left?
If the damage is partly wear and tear, it’s better to know. We record storm damage and older defects, so there are no surprises later. Blocked gutters and hoppers on London houses overflow and soak brickwork, which can lead to damp inside. A blocked outlet ignored for a winter or two can mean damp walls inside.
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we can help you choose.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Pitshanger
- Every finding written up with photos
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Surveys seven days a week
Read what a roof survey costs or our case studies.
Wind, rain and roofs in Pitshanger
Outer London has a good many Victorian and Edwardian terraces with slate roofs, but also a great many interwar semis, frequently with hipped roofs in clay or concrete tiles. Hips, bay roofs and later loft conversions are typical of those semis, if your home is one of them. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts. The wider area around Pitshanger has a long history of building, with Pitzhanger Manor about 1.1 miles south. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If you let a flat or house near Castle Bar Park station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer straight away. Anyone responsible for a site like North Ealing Primary School will know that a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside.
Pitshanger is about 1 mile north of Ealing, in Greater London. Pitshanger gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful look at everything that’s safely in view, photographs and a clear written report. Across Greater London, we cover Pitshanger. We also survey roofs in London.
Storm damage roof reports in W5, W13 and UB6 are booked the same way as anywhere else. You’ll find streets like Selby Road, Argyle Road and Kent Avenue, and we cover them all. If you are just outside Pitshanger, we cover Brentham Garden Suburb (1 mile east), Perivale (1 mile north), Ealing (1 mile south), Hanwell (2 miles south-west) and West Ealing (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover London (10 miles east), City of Westminster (7 miles east), Marylebone (7 miles east), Kensington (5 miles east), St Pancras (8 miles east) and Shoreditch (10 miles east).
Landmarks near Pitshanger
Around Pitshanger, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Brentham Clubhouse pub, St Benedict's School and Ealing Independent College. The closest station to Pitshanger is Castle Bar Park station, about 0.8 miles west. A little further out are Ealing Hospital (1.9 miles south-west) and London Designer Outlet (2.4 miles north-east). The countryside around Pitshanger includes Middle Lake and Fox Wood.
Common roof problems in Pitshanger
Branches and trees often come down on roofs during storms. We record the damage and where it is, backed up with photos.
Look out for signs like these:
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Loose or torn flashings
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
If you live near a park such as Castle Bar Park, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- What the survey will not cover
- Whether VAT is added on top
Landlords, agents and block managers in Pitshanger
Letting agents frequently book on a landlord’s behalf, and the report can go to both. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
What you can safely check yourself
You can learn a lot from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
It is useful to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
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What else we do in Pitshanger
Common questions in Pitshanger
Is my home in Pitshanger listed or in a conservation area?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Will parking be an issue for a roof survey in Pitshanger?
London parking needs a little planning, so let us know about permits, bays or a driveway when booking. That way the visit can be planned around it.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys or testing. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings.
Does your report mean my claim will be accepted?
We can’t say whether a claim will be paid. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. What we provide is an independent record of the damage.
Is there a set wind speed for storm damage?
It varies by policy. Many treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but your policy sets the actual test.
Can I check the roof after a storm?
Only from the ground or from windows. Never climb onto a roof after a storm. With binoculars, you can see a lot from ground level and we’ll inspect the rest from safe positions.
Are you loss adjusters?
No. Our report is an independent record for you to use. The insurer may send a loss adjuster of its own.