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Storm damage roof report in Shoreditch, Greater London
An independent record of roof damage after a storm in Shoreditch. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Stains appearing after strong winds
Storm damage roof report in Shoreditch: what you get
Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies by policy. Check your own policy wording. Whether the weather met it is for your insurer. Our part is recording the damage to your roof and its likely cause. Each area of damage is photographed, and the report is yours to pass on. The claim decision rests with your insurer. We survey flat roofs, slate and tile slopes and ridges and hips, and common reasons people get in touch are slipped or missing slates or tiles and stains appearing after strong winds.
In London, leaks often start somewhere hidden: 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 Shoreditch, those are among the first places to look. Water from a hidden gutter can run along joists and show up a room or two away.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Where
- Shoreditch (E1, E2, N1)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Checking the roof from the ground
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
What we are asked to look at in Shoreditch
Flat roofs can be damaged too. Wind can lift edges and tear coverings, and blocked outlets can leave water ponding after heavy rain. Our report covers flat and pitched roofs.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Water coming in after the storm
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
Homes near green spaces like Artillery Ground can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Whether you get a written report with photos
What happens on the day
The visit has one job: to see as much of the roof as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. It usually takes an hour or two at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. London terraces rarely offer a view of the whole roof from one spot, so in Shoreditch we work round the house, using the street, the windows, the loft and any safe vantage point behind it. Shared stairs or a basement flat? Tell us who holds the keys.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- We look at the roof from wherever it’s safe.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- The report notes whether the damage fits a storm, older wear or both.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
Getting ready for the survey
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Check pets are kept safely away
Getting a price
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form, let us know about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
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When you need someone else
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- What your policy covers, which depends on its wording
- The outcome of a claim
- Damage hidden under coverings or inside the structure, without opening up
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will recommend the right survey before you book. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Gutters and fascias
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges and hips
- Flat roofs
- Flashings
- Slate and tile slopes
Leaks and storm damage in Shoreditch
Inner London’s Victorian and Edwardian terraces often have Welsh slate roofs. A butterfly roof with a central valley gutter, tucked behind a parapet wall, is common on these houses. Shared chimney stacks, party-wall upstands and lead work come with this kind of house. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from. Mansion House, about 1 mile south-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Shoreditch. If your house is among the older ones, 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.
For an older house near a landmark such as St Leonard's Church, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney. If you look after a building such as Virginia Primary School, tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
Shoreditch is about 2 miles north of London, in Greater London. Bookings from Shoreditch are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Our Greater London coverage includes Shoreditch.
Storm damage roof reports in E1, E2 and N1 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Local streets include New Road, Moor Lane and City Road, and we cover them all. You’ll find Shoreditch on the A1 and A10, so it’s easy for us to get to. If you are just outside Shoreditch, we cover Haggerston (1 mile north), Hoxton (1 mile north-west), St Luke's (1 mile west), Spitalfields (1 mile south) and Finsbury (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover City of Westminster (3 miles west), Marylebone (3 miles west), Kensington (6 miles west), Walthamstow (5 miles north-east), Hampstead (5 miles north-west) and Ruislip (15 miles west). Shoreditch is one of the larger places we cover in Greater London.
Local landmarks in Shoreditch
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Prince's School of Traditional Arts, Hackney University Technical College and Bishopsgate Institute Special Collections and Archives, among other places. Other local landmarks include Artillery Ground (0.5 miles south-west), Former London Apprentice pub (under half a mile north-west) and St Mary-at-Hill (1.1 miles south). There’s a railway station in Shoreditch itself: Shoreditch High Street station. A little further out are Tower of London (1.2 miles south) and Gabriel's Wharf (1.8 miles south-west). Not far away are Tower Hill and St. James's Park Lake.
How we price storm damage roof reports
Our packages start from £150, including VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- The roof’s overall size
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- The shape of the roof and its details
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Helping us price your survey
What helps most when you contact us:
- What made you get in touch
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- What kind of property and roof it is
- When you need the report by
When you are ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
FAQs for Shoreditch
Do you cover Shoreditch?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Will parking be an issue for a roof survey in Shoreditch?
In much of London, parking needs planning: a visitor permit or a bay close to the door helps a lot.
My storm claim was turned down. What now?
The first step is a complaint to your insurer. If you’re still unhappy, you may be able to take it to the Financial Ombudsman Service. An independent report can add to your evidence, but we can’t say how it will turn out.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only when it’s safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where applicable, a drone, and anything out of sight is recorded in the report.
Can you put a tarpaulin over the damage?
Emergency cover over a damaged roof should be arranged with a roofer. Take photos from ground level first if it’s safe. Keep receipts for any emergency work.
Will my insurer pay out if I get a storm damage report?
We cannot say whether a claim will be paid. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. Our report gives you an independent record of the damage and its likely cause.
Is there a set wind speed for storm damage?
There is no single figure. Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies. Your policy document will say.
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Landlords, agents and block managers in Shoreditch
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. We survey on any day of the week, which can make access easier.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photos included.