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Ruislip Storm Damage Roof Report
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you decide what to do next. Storm damage roof reports in Ruislip.
- New damp or leaks inside
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Loose or torn flashings
What happens on the day
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. The inspection then takes between one and two hours for a house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. In Ruislip, visits are available on weekdays and at weekends. It helps if you can point us to a visitor permit or a nearby bay, and to clear a path to the loft hatch. A back bedroom window can be the best vantage point for a rear addition, so we may ask to use one.
- You let us know when the storm was and what damage you’ve seen.
- We inspect the roof from safe viewpoints and from the loft where there’s access.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- We look at whether the damage fits storm damage, older wear or both.
- We send you a written report with photos, ready to give to your insurer.
Preparing for the visit
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
How to book
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or email us and give us a few details about the property and we’ll recommend the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
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Storm damage roof report in Ruislip
When a storm has damaged your roof, a written record can help you explain it to your insurer. Our report shows the damage in photos and says whether it looks like storm damage, wear and tear, or a mix. We aren’t loss adjusters, and we can’t say whether a claim will be paid. What we give you is an independent record of the roof. If you’ve noticed damaged pots on the stack and holes or cracks caused by debris, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
In converted houses and blocks across London, water from a roof can run a long way before it shows on a ceiling. Tracing it back matters, both for dealing with the cause and for any insurance claim. In Ruislip, we inspect what we can reach safely and are given access to. It helps to know when the water appears and in what weather.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- Ruislip (HA4, HA5, HA6, UB5)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
For landlords and managing agents
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed in advance. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait.
Honest limits
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Estimates of repair costs
- What’s beneath slates, tiles or membranes
- A decision on your insurance claim
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
What we look at
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- Flashings
- Slate and tile slopes
- Gutters and fascias
- Ridges and hips
Tips from our surveys
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Keep receipts for any emergency work
- Photograph the damage safely from below
- Keep fallen slates or tiles as evidence if safe
- Note the date and time you first saw the damage
The insurer might appoint a loss adjuster. You’ll have your own independent record to refer to.
Keep gutters and outlets clear so heavy rain can drain away. Overflowing gutters can make storm damage worse.
Questions from Ruislip
How do I find out if my home in Ruislip is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Ruislip?
Yes. We work right across London and South East England, and Ruislip is part of that. You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
What wind speed counts as a storm?
There is no single figure. Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies. Your policy document will say.
How do I book a survey in Ruislip?
To book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
How long does the survey take?
That depends on the size and shape of the roof, but most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. The written report follows by email.
Do you use drones?
Where it’s applicable and safe, yes. We fly a sub-250g drone and we’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). It is included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where it applies, the Premium Survey.
Leave it or get it looked at?
A clear, independent record helps you explain the damage to your insurer. It sets out what we found and the likely cause, so you’re not relying only on your own photos. Blocked gutters and hoppers on London houses overflow and soak brickwork. A blocked outlet ignored for a winter or two can mean damp walls inside.
Every price we give includes 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 us in Ruislip
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Every finding written up with photos
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- 98% customer satisfaction
See what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
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Storm damage roof reports in Ruislip: local notes
In outer London, interwar semis with hipped, tiled roofs sit alongside older slate-roofed terraces. 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. Ickenham Hall, about 1.7 miles south-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Ruislip. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Take a building like Warrender Primary School: tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back. If you own one of the older houses in the streets near St Lawrence, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney.
Ruislip is about 12 miles west of City of Westminster, in Greater London. Anywhere in Ruislip, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Ruislip is one of the places in Greater London we cover for storm damage roof reports. You can also see our page for London.
We work across the HA4, HA5, HA6 and UB5 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. If you need a storm damage roof report at a property on High Street, The Uplands and Hawtrey Drive or anywhere close by, we can help. With the B466 and B472 close by, Ruislip is easy for us to reach. Other places close to Ruislip include Ruislip Manor (1 mile south), Ruislip Gardens (1 mile south), Newyears Green (2 miles west), Ickenham (2 miles south-west) and Hillingdon (3 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include London (14 miles east), City of Westminster (12 miles east), Marylebone (12 miles east), Kensington (10 miles south-east), St Pancras (13 miles east) and Shoreditch (15 miles east).
Around Ruislip
Around Ruislip, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Heathfield School, Bishop Ramsey School and Church Field Gardens and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is West Ruislip station, about 1.3 miles west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Heath Robinson Museum (1.5 miles north-east) and St. George's Shopping Centre (3 miles east). Not far away are Horse Shoe Bay and Northala Fields.
Common roof problems in Ruislip
Landlords and building managers often need a written record after a storm. The report can be shared with owners, tenants or insurers.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Water coming in after the storm
- Damaged flat roof membrane
If you own a rental within reach of West Ruislip station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
Before you book anyone
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- How soon the report will arrive