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Storm Damage Roof Report in Soho
An independent record of roof damage after a storm for Soho, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
What affects the cost of storm damage roof reports
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- The roof’s overall size
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
What to tell us when you contact us
There’s no need for technical words. It is enough to let us know:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Dates you are working to, like exchange
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from the ground or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Storm damage roof report in Soho
A storm damage roof report is priced from £150. It’s a photo-illustrated written report, sent by email. It doesn’t price the repairs, so you will need a roofer’s quote for that. Your insurer may also send its own loss adjuster. Our report gives you an independent record of the damage and its likely cause. If you’ve noticed loose or broken chimney pots and cowls and flat roof edges peeled back, we can find out what’s behind it.
London’s Victorian and Edwardian roofs have often been repaired many times. Insurers typically exclude wear and tear, so it is useful to know whether damage is old or new. A careful look in Soho tells the two apart where the evidence allows. Photographs and a written account give you something specific to show an insurer, a landlord or a roofer.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Place
- Soho (W1F, W1T, W1D)
- Region
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Why act early in Soho
Before temporary repairs, photograph the damage from the ground if it’s safe. That keeps a record of how it looked. In Soho, as across London, an overflowing gutter soaks the wall below, which can lead to damp inside. A blocked outlet ignored for a winter or two can mean damp walls inside.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, inc. VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you need to know.
What you get with us
- Package prices that include VAT
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.
Tips from our surveys
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Ask a roofer for emergency temporary protection if water is coming in
- Write down when the storm hit and when you noticed damage
- Check your policy for how to report damage
- Hold on to fallen pieces of the roof where you can
Your insurer may send a loss adjuster to look at the damage. You’ll have your own independent record to refer to.
Keep records of roof work and surveys. They can help show the roof was looked after.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed ahead of time. We survey on any day of the week, which can make access easier.
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it when booking and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Soho
With Benjamin Franklin House about 0.5 miles south-east, Soho sits in an area with a long building history. 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. 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. 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.
If you live in an older home near St Anne's Church, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in. Anyone responsible for a site like Soho Parish CofE Primary School will know that on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
Soho is about 1 mile east of City of Westminster, in Greater London. We survey roofs in Soho as part of our work across London and South East England. Across Greater London, we cover Soho and the places around it.
We work across W1F, W1T and W1D for storm damage roof reports and the streets around it. Local streets include Duck Lane, Drury Lane and Bridle Lane, all of which we cover. You will find Soho on the A4 and A301, so it is easy for us to get to. We also cover the places around Soho: West End (1 mile east), Chinatown (1 mile south), Seven Dials (1 mile east), St Giles (1 mile north-east) and St James's (1 mile south). Further out, we also cover Kensington (3 miles west), Walthamstow (7 miles north-east), Whitechapel (3 miles east), Hampstead (3 miles north-west), Ruislip (13 miles west) and Stockwell (3 miles south).
What’s near Soho
Around Soho, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Bar Soho, St Anne's Churchyard and Harris Westminster Sixth Form. Nearby too are LITE Regal International School (0.6 miles west) and London Library (0.5 miles south-west). Soho has its own railway station: Tottenham Court Road station. Other landmarks nearby include Kingly Court (less than half a mile west) and Montfichet's Tower (1.3 miles east). Open spaces near Soho include St. James's Park Lake and Ludgate Hill.
What we do, step by step
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. The inspection then takes roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, and more on a big or complicated roof. In Soho, visits are available on weekdays and at weekends. London parking is often by permit or pay-and-display, so it is useful to know what’s near you, and to clear a path to the loft hatch. A back bedroom window can be the best vantage point for a rear addition, so we may ask to use one.
- We note the date of the storm and the damage you’ve seen.
- We check the roof from wherever it’s safe.
- We record and photograph the damage.
- We note the likely cause and any signs of older wear.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
Preparing for the visit
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Let us know about parking near the property
How to book
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We’ll confirm the price before booking.
Advice
Soho questions
How do I find out if my home in Soho is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Is Soho in the area you cover?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. It’s a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Can you tell me if my claim will be paid?
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 you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys run on any day of the week. To find a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Do you act for me with my insurer?
No. Our report is an independent record for you to use. Your insurer may appoint its own loss adjuster.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it applies and safe. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. It’s included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where applicable, the Premium Survey.
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What we’re asked to look at in Soho
Strong winds lift loose or poorly fixed slates and tiles, ridge pieces and flashings. Driving rain then gets in through the gaps. Most people book a report soon after a storm, when they’ve seen damage or water has come in.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- New damp or leaks inside
If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for instance near Kingly Court, a quick answer on where water is coming in keeps a business running.
What to check before booking
- What experience they bring
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- What follow-up you get after the report