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Storm damage roof report in Seven Dials, Greater London
Wondering about the roof at a property in Seven Dials? We carry out storm damage roof reports in Seven Dials and across Greater London, with plain-English findings.
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Broken or displaced guttering
Storm damage roof report in Seven Dials: what you get
High winds typically affect the parts of a roof that are already exposed or loose. Typical damage includes lost slates and tiles, lifted ridges, loose flashings and torn flat roof coverings. Falling branches can cause damage too. Our report records what has happened to your roof, with photos. Any older wear we can see is recorded as well. We survey chimney stacks, flat roofs and slate and tile slopes, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are ridge tiles that have come loose and torn or lifted flat roof coverings.
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. We check what we’re given access to in Seven Dials, inside and out. It helps to know when the water appears and in what weather.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it is clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Location
- Seven Dials (W1F, W1D, W1T)
- Region
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Common roof problems in Seven Dials
Falling trees and branches can damage roofs in high winds. We record the damage and where it is, backed up with photos.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- New damp or leaks inside
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
For landlords with property near Tottenham Court Road station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
What to check before booking
- Their report turnaround times
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
Storm damage roof reports around Seven Dials
The wider area around Seven Dials has a long history of building, with Benjamin Franklin House about 0.4 miles south. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Many homes in inner London are Victorian and Edwardian terraces, often with Welsh slate roofs. From the street you may see only a parapet, with a butterfly roof and a valley gutter behind it draining to the back. If your home in Seven Dials is one of them, lead flashings, party-wall upstands and shared chimney stacks are part of the picture too. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in.
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Soho Baptist Chapel, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in. For businesses in and around places such as Kingly Court, a quick answer on where water is coming in keeps a business running.
Seven Dials is about 1 mile east of City of Westminster, in Greater London. If you are in Seven Dials, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Our Greater London coverage includes Seven Dials and the places around it.
We work across the W1F, W1D and W1T postcode area for storm damage roof reports and the streets around it. If you need a storm damage roof report at a property on Duck Lane, Drury Lane and Bridle Lane or anywhere close by, we can help. Seven Dials is on the A301 and A400, which makes it straightforward to reach. If you’re just outside Seven Dials, we cover St Giles (1 mile north), West End (1 mile west), Soho (1 mile west), Covent Garden (1 mile east) and Chinatown (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Kensington (3 miles west), Walthamstow (7 miles north-east), Hampstead (4 miles north-west), Ruislip (13 miles west), Stockwell (3 miles south) and Orpington (13 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Seven Dials
Around Seven Dials, our work takes us to homes and buildings near London Nautical School, St Anne's Churchyard and LSE Shaw Library, among other places. Nearby too are Two Brewers pub (under half a mile south-west) and Mercers' School (0.8 miles east). There is a railway station in Seven Dials itself: Tottenham Court Road station. Well-known places in the area include Kingly Court (0.5 miles west) and St Paul's Hospital (under half a mile north-east). Not far away are Barnsbury Wood and Ludgate Hill.
Why get it checked now?
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 small blockage left for a few winters becomes a damp problem.
All our prices include VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for the job before you book.
Why book with us
- PI and public liability insurance
- An independent view of the roof
- A photo-illustrated written report
- Over 20 years’ experience
See what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
Prices for storm damage roof reports in Seven Dials
To price your survey, we check:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The size of the roof
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and the package you choose.
Getting in touch
Before you get in touch, it’s useful to have:
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Seven Dials: your questions answered
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Seven Dials?
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 Seven Dials in the area you cover?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and Seven Dials is part of that. You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Let us know which days suit you as you book.
How strong does the wind have to be for a storm claim?
It varies by policy. Many treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but your policy sets the actual test.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
Can I check the roof after a storm?
Stay off the roof. Photograph the damage from below or from a window. Note the date and time, and photograph any damage inside.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling are not something we do. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it is disturbed.
What we look for on each type of roof
Slate roofs
Natural slate can last 100 years or more, but the nails often fail first. We look at whether slipped slates suggest storm damage, older wear or both.
Ridge and hip tiles
The ridge and hips are among the most exposed parts of a roof. We record any that have lifted, cracked or come away.
Useful tips for Seven Dials property owners
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Record any water damage in rooms and the loft
- Look at what your policy says about wear and tear
- File receipts for anything you pay for
- Get a roofer to make the roof safe if needed
Questions about the findings are always welcome. 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.
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What happens on the day
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a report with photos. As for time on site, it typically takes about one to two hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. In converted houses and mansion blocks, the loft hatch is often on a shared landing. If that applies to your building, it’s useful to agree access with the neighbours or the managing agent first. Otherwise, the visit in Seven Dials runs like any other.
- You let us know when the storm was and what damage you’ve seen.
- The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows and from the loft space where it’s safe.
- The damage is recorded with photos, area by area.
- We note the likely cause, including any signs of wear that were there before the storm.
- We send you a written report with photos, ready to give to your insurer.
Before the survey
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Arrange a survey
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 ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email whenever suits you.