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Storm Damage Roof Report in Shepherd's Bush
Not sure what state the roof is in? You can book a storm damage roof report in Shepherd's Bush and across Greater London, with plain-English findings.
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
Storm damage roof reports in Shepherd's Bush: local notes
Many homes in inner London are Victorian and Edwardian terraces, frequently 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. Lead flashings, party-wall upstands and shared chimney stacks are typical of these houses, if yours is one of them. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in. About 0.9 miles south-east lies Leighton House, a reminder of how long the area around Shepherd's Bush has been built on. 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.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Addison Primary School, tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back. For businesses in and around places like West 12 Shepherds Bush, a leak can close part of a shop or office, so finding the cause quickly matters. Living close to Hammersmith Park is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Shepherd's Bush is about 1 mile west of Kensington, in Greater London. We visit Shepherd's Bush as part of our work across Greater London, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Our Greater London coverage includes Shepherd's Bush.
Surveys in W12, W11 and W14 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We offer storm damage roof reports to properties on Bard Road, Stowe Road and Wells Road. With the A402 close by, Shepherd's Bush is easy for us to reach for storm damage roof reports. Other places close to Shepherd's Bush include White City (1 mile north), Holland Park (1 mile east), Notting Hill (1 mile north-east), Kensington (1 mile east) and Notting Dale (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover London (5 miles east), City of Westminster (3 miles east), Marylebone (3 miles east), St Pancras (5 miles east), Shoreditch (6 miles east) and Walthamstow (10 miles north-east).
What’s near Shepherd's Bush
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial RC School, Corona Theatre School and Polish Library POSK in London. Also close by are Hammersmith Park (0.5 miles north-west) and The Central Bar (within half a mile east). Shepherd's Bush has its own railway station: Shepherds Bush station. Other landmarks nearby include West 12 Shepherds Bush (under half a mile east) and Culture House (under half a mile west). Not far away are WWT London Wetland Centre and The Long Water.
Storm damage roof report in Shepherd's Bush
Wear and tear is typically excluded from home insurance. That makes the difference between storm damage and old wear important. Our report records both: fresh breaks and recently moved slates or tiles, and older problems such as corroded nails or worn mortar. We describe what we see, whichever way it points. Your insurer then decides how its policy applies. Common reasons to book are damage from fallen branches or debris and cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind, on chimney stacks, flat roofs and flashings.
Water getting into a London home often comes from a detail you can’t see from the street: the valley gutter in a butterfly roof, a parapet gutter, a chimney flashing or the flat roof over a rear extension. Whether you’re tracing a leak or recording storm damage in Shepherd's Bush, those are among the first places to look. A hidden gutter that overflows can send water a long way before it shows.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. It is useful right away, and a good reference for later, for example when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Where
- Shepherd's Bush (W12, W11, W14)
- Region
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Prices for storm damage roof reports in Shepherd's Bush
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The roof’s overall size
- Basic, Standard or Premium
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
What to let us know when you get in touch
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- What made you get in touch
- The kind of building and roof involved
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form to find out.
How it works
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. After that, we check everything we can see safely, from ground level, from windows, in the roof space and by drone where it applies. The survey typically takes about one to two hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. From the street, a London terrace typically shows only its front slope or parapet, so a visit in Shepherd's Bush moves between viewpoints: the pavement, upstairs windows, the loft and any safe spot at the back. If other people live in the building, let us know who can let us into the shared parts.
- You tell us what happened and whether a roofer has made the roof safe.
- We check inside, including the loft where there’s access, for water damage.
- We view the roof from safe positions.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- You receive the written report with photographs.
Before we arrive
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Book a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from the ground or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Shepherd's Bush
Is Shepherd's Bush in the area you cover?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
Can parking be tricky for a visit in Shepherd's Bush?
In much of London, parking needs planning: a visitor permit or a nearby bay makes the day run more smoothly, so mention what’s available when booking.
Do I need to be at home?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access, while outside access can be discussed when you book.
What do I do if water is coming in?
Call a roofer for emergency temporary protection. Take photos from the ground first if it’s safe. Keep receipts for any emergency work.
How experienced are you?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys.
How strong does the wind have to be for a storm claim?
There’s no single figure. Many use gusts of about 55 mph, but each policy sets its own definition. Your policy document will say.
What if the roof was already worn?
Wear and tear is typically excluded from home insurance. Our report records storm damage and any older wear we see, so you know what the roof shows. Your insurer decides how its policy applies.
For landlords and managing agents
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.
What this survey cannot tell you
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- How your policy defines a storm
- What’s beneath slates, tiles or membranes
- Estimates of repair costs
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will point you to the right survey before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we look at
- Gutters and fascias
- Flashings
- Slate and tile slopes
- Ridges and hips
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
Why get it checked now?
Before temporary repairs, photograph the damage from ground level if it’s safe. Those photos show the damage as it was. Many older London roofs have only old felt under the slates, or no underlay at all, so a slipped slate can soon mean water inside. Left alone, that means wet timbers and plaster, which is a far bigger job than the roof fault itself.
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, with VAT included, and we can help you choose.
Why us?
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- PI and public liability insurance
- 98% of customers satisfied
- Clear package prices, inc. VAT
Read our cost guide or two real surveys.
What we look for on each type of roof
Slate roofs
Natural slate can last 100 years or more, but the nails frequently fail first. We check whether slipped slates suggest storm damage, older wear or both.
Ridge and hip tiles
Ridge and hip tiles take the full force of the wind. The survey notes loose, cracked or missing ridge and hip tiles.