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Storm damage roof report in Sewardstone, Greater London
An independent record of roof damage after a storm across Sewardstone, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- New damp or leaks inside
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
Sewardstone questions
Is Sewardstone in the area you cover?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
How do I find out if my home in Sewardstone is listed?
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.
Can you tell me if my claim will be paid?
That is not something we can promise. The decision rests with your insurer and its policy. What we provide is an independent record of the damage.
Are you loss adjusters?
No. We aren’t loss adjusters and don’t act for you with the insurer. We give you an independent report of the damage for you to send to your insurer.
My storm claim was turned down. What now?
The first step is a complaint to your insurer. After that, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to look at it. Our report gives you an independent record of the roof, though we cannot predict the outcome.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it is applicable. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.
About our storm damage roof report in Sewardstone
Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies by policy. Your policy document sets out its own definition. We do not decide whether a storm met that test. We record the damage and what seems to have caused it. The report includes photos of each area of damage, and you decide what to send. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. Common reasons to book are slipped or missing slates or tiles and damaged flat roof membrane, on flat roofs, chimney stacks and flashings.
In a London flat, water can travel some way before it shows, sometimes in a different flat from the one below the defect. Tracing it back matters, both for dealing with the cause and for any insurance claim. In Sewardstone, 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 written findings come by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Location
- Sewardstone (E4)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Sewardstone roofs and the weather
With Forty Hall about 2.8 miles west, Sewardstone sits in an area with a long building history. If you own one of the older houses, 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. 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. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it is detailed.
Sewardstone is in London, so parking needs planning: let us know about parking bays, permits or a driveway when you book. Living close to Lee Valley Park is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Sewardstone is about 2 miles south of Waltham Abbey, in Greater London. Anywhere in Sewardstone, we can carry out storm damage roof reports at your property. Our Greater London coverage includes Sewardstone and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our London page.
Postcode districts we cover here for storm damage roof reports: E4. Whether your property is on Godwin Close, Sewardstone Road and Hawes Lane or a nearby road, we can help. Other places close to Sewardstone include Enfield Island Village (1 mile north-west), Brimsdown (1 mile west), Enfield Lock (1 mile west), Freezywater (1 mile north-west) and Sewardstonebury (1 mile south). Further out, we also cover London (12 miles south), City of Westminster (12 miles south-west), Marylebone (12 miles south-west), Kensington (14 miles south-west), St Pancras (11 miles south-west) and Shoreditch (10 miles south).
Landmarks near Sewardstone
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Oasis Academy Enfield, The Plough pub and Lee Valley Park. The nearest railway station is Enfield Lock station, roughly 1.2 miles north-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include St Michaels Hospital (3.5 miles west) and The Epping Forest Museum (2.2 miles south-east). Not far away are Home Mead and Bowyer's Water.
Common roof problems in Sewardstone
Falling trees and branches can damage roofs in high winds. We record the damage and where it is, backed up with photos.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
Anyone responsible for a site like Prince of Wales Primary School will know that tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
What to check before booking
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- What happens after the report arrives
- When you’ll get the report
Different roofs, different checks
Flat roof coverings
Wind can lift the edges of flat roof coverings or tear them. We record any damage and where it is.
Lead flashings
Flashings with older defects frequently fail in high winds. We record what looks recent and what looks older.
Practical tips
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. Our suggestions:
- Keep any slates, tiles or debris that fall, if it’s safe to do so
- Look at what your policy says about wear and tear
- Record any water damage in rooms and the loft
- Write down when the storm hit and when you noticed damage
For repair costs, ask a roofer to quote. They can use our report to see what needs doing.
Store invoices and reports for any roof work. They can help show the roof was looked after.
How we price storm damage roof reports
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- House, block, shop or office
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included.
Getting in touch
When you call or email, these details help:
- What’s prompted the survey
- When you need the report by
- The address and postcode of the property
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from the ground or a window. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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When you need someone else
It’s a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- How your policy defines a storm
- Areas we cannot see safely
- Negotiating a claim settlement
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Ridges and hips
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flat roofs
- Flashings
- Gutters and fascias
- Chimney stacks
What we do, step by step
Where it’s relevant and can be reached safely, the loft space is checked as well as the outside. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. All in, the survey normally takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. From the street, a London terrace normally shows only its front slope or parapet, so in Sewardstone we work round the house, using the street, the windows, the loft and any safe vantage point behind it. If other people live in the building, let us know who can let us into the shared parts.
- First you give us the date of the storm and what you’ve noticed, inside and out.
- We view the roof from wherever it can safely be seen, including the loft where there is access.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- We look at whether the damage fits storm damage, older wear or both.
- You get a written report you can pass to your insurer.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Leave side gates unlocked
Book a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.