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Smithfield Storm Damage Roof Report
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Smithfield. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Roofs hit by falling trees
How a storm damage roof report works in Smithfield
A storm damage roof report is an independent record of the damage to your roof after a storm. We record each area of damage, photograph it and note the likely cause. It is yours to pass to your insurer. The decision on any claim rests with your insurer and its policy wording. We aren’t loss adjusters and can’t say whether a claim will be paid. Common reasons to book are torn or lifted flat roof coverings and roofs hit by falling trees, on flat roofs, chimney stacks and slate and tile slopes.
In London, leaks frequently start somewhere hidden: a butterfly roof’s central valley gutter, a parapet gutter, a chimney flashing or a flat roof over a back addition. For a leak or storm damage in Smithfield, those hidden details are where the inspection begins. Water from a hidden gutter can run along joists and show up a room or two away.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Where
- Smithfield (EC1V, EC1P, EC1R)
- Region
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
FAQs for Smithfield
Is Smithfield in the area you cover?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Smithfield as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
How do I find out if my home in Smithfield is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days as you book.
Does your report mean my claim will be accepted?
The decision is your insurer’s, not ours. Our report records what is damaged, with photos, and the likely cause, which you can pass to your insurer.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you as you book.
What do I do if water is coming in?
Emergency cover over a damaged roof should be arranged with a roofer. Take photos from ground level first if it is safe. Keep receipts in case your insurer asks for them.
What if my insurer declines the claim?
Start by complaining to the insurer. The Financial Ombudsman Service may look at it if that does not resolve it. The Ombudsman asks about storm conditions, whether the damage is consistent with a storm and whether the storm was the main cause.
How the survey changes by roof type
Chimney stacks
Wind can pull the flashings away from a chimney. We photograph any we find.
Clay and concrete tiles
A missing tile lets rain reach the underlay. We photograph each gap.
What happens on the day
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes about one to two hours on an ordinary house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. You are welcome to ask questions while we’re there. Surveys in Smithfield can be booked for any day of the week. It helps if you can point us to a visitor permit or a nearby bay. A back bedroom window can be the best vantage point for a rear addition, so we may ask to use one.
- 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 be seen safely, including the loft where there’s access.
- The damage is recorded with photographs, area by area.
- The likely cause is recorded, along with any evidence of older wear.
- We send you a written report with photos, ready to give to your insurer.
Getting ready for the survey
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Booking a survey
To get a price for storm damage roof reports in Smithfield, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us price the survey accurately.
Related advice
When to book a survey in Smithfield
A storm often finds a roof’s existing weak spots. Corroded nails on slate roofs, worn mortar on ridges and old flashings can all give way. Our report notes both the storm damage and any older wear.
People normally book a survey when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Damaged flat roof membrane
Landlords with a home close to Farringdon station may find that a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
Before booking anyone
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Which limits apply to the survey
Places near Smithfield
Also in Smithfield
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the freeholder or managing agent. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Why it is worth a survey now in Smithfield
Once the storm has passed, damage that looked minor can let water in for months. Acting quickly typically means less damage overall. A hidden valley or parapet gutter on a London house can hold water for weeks before anyone notices. When the stain finally shows, the damage underneath is often older than it looks.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can safely be seen and which survey you book.
Why us?
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- 98% of customers satisfied
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Prices for storm damage roof reports in Smithfield
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- How big the roof is
- House, block, shop or office
For a price for your roof in Smithfield, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Helping us price your survey
Some details help us suggest the right survey and price. When you contact us, tell us:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
We survey roofs on any day of the week. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Smithfield roofs and the weather
With Dr Johnson's House about 0.3 miles south-west, Smithfield sits in an area with a long building history. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, 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, frequently with Welsh slate roofs. Many have butterfly roofs draining to a central valley gutter, with parapet walls and gutters hidden behind them. Lead flashings, party-wall upstands and shared chimney stacks are typical of these houses, if yours is one of them. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in.
The streets around a church such as St Bartholomew-the-Less are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney. Trees in and around Postman's Park shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
Smithfield is about 1 mile north of London, in Greater London. Surveys in Smithfield work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful look at everything that’s safely in view, photographs and a clear written report. Smithfield is one of the places in Greater London where we work.
Every address in EC1V, EC1P and EC1R is covered for storm damage roof reports, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We cover properties on Oat Lane, Shoe Lane and Long Lane. Main roads around Smithfield include the A1 and A4, which makes travel easy. If you’re just outside Smithfield, we cover Farringdon (1 mile north), Blackfriars (1 mile south), Holborn (1 mile west), Temple Bar (1 mile south-west) and Clerkenwell (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Kensington (4 miles west), Walthamstow (6 miles north-east), Hampstead (4 miles north-west), Ruislip (14 miles west), Brompton (3 miles south-west) and Stockwell (4 miles south).
What’s near Smithfield
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to London Nautical School, Barts Health Archives and St Alban's Church of England Primary School and the streets around them. You will also find St Mary-at-Hill (1 mile south-east), Oriole pub (within half a mile south-west) and Postman's Park (within half a mile south-east). There is a railway station in Smithfield itself: Farringdon station. Other landmarks nearby include Montfichet's Tower (within half a mile south) and Postal Museum (less than half a mile south-east). Open spaces near Smithfield include Ludgate Hill and St. James's Park Lake.