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Storm damage roof report in Somers Town, Greater London
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Somers Town, with photographs and a written report.
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Flat roof edges peeled back
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Somers Town
Most policies do not cover wear and tear. That makes the difference between storm damage and old wear important. We note signs of each: fresh breaks and recently moved slates or tiles, and older problems like corroded nails or worn mortar. We describe what we see, whichever way it points. Your insurer then decides how its policy applies. We survey slate and tile slopes, flat roofs and gutters and fascias, and people most often book us about ridge tiles that have come loose and damaged pots on the stack.
In London, leaks often 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 Somers Town, those hidden details are where the inspection begins. A hidden gutter that overflows can send water a long way before it shows.
The report is written in plain words, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Photos show what each point refers to, and recommendations are put in order of urgency where relevant.
- Location
- Somers Town (NW1W, NW1, W1T)
- Region
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Storm damage roof reports in Somers Town: local notes
Handel Hendrix House, about 1.4 miles south-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Somers Town. 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, often with Welsh slate roofs. Behind many of their parapets sit butterfly roofs and valley gutters that can’t be seen from the pavement. 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.
Living close to Lewis Cubitt Park is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching. If you let a flat or house near London Euston station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it.
Somers Town is about 1 mile north-west of St Pancras, in Greater London. We carry out storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Somers Town. We cover towns and villages across Greater London.
Here we cover the NW1W, NW1 and W1T postcode area for storm damage roof reports. Whether your property is on Euston Road, Duke's Road and Phoenix Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. You will find Somers Town on the A400 and A501, so it is easy for us to get to. We also cover the places around Somers Town: Euston (1 mile south), Kings Cross (1 mile east), Agar Town (1 mile north), Bloomsbury (1 mile south-east) and Fitzrovia (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover London (3 miles south-east), Kensington (4 miles south-west), Walthamstow (6 miles north-east), Whitechapel (3 miles east), Hampstead (3 miles north-west) and Ruislip (12 miles west).
Around Somers Town
Typical jobs here are in homes near Regent High School, Wellcome Collection and Lewis Cubitt Park and the streets around them. Nearby too are UCL School of Slavonic and East European Studies (under half a mile south) and Prince Arthur pub (under half a mile south-west). There is a railway station in Somers Town itself: London Euston station. Nearby you’ll also find Brunswick Centre (0.6 miles south-east) and Montfichet's Tower (1.8 miles south-east). The countryside around Somers Town includes Barnsbury Wood and St. James's Park Lake.
Somers Town questions
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Somers Town?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Can parking be tricky for a visit in Somers Town?
In much of London, parking needs planning: a visitor permit or a bay close to the door helps a lot, so mention what’s available when booking.
Who handles emergency protection after a storm?
A roofer should handle temporary protection. If it is safe, take photos before it goes on. We can record the damage in our report.
What wind speed counts as a storm?
There is no single figure. Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies. Check your policy wording.
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.
What’s the best way to book?
To book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Are you loss adjusters?
No. We’re not loss adjusters, and we don’t negotiate claims. We give you an independent report of the damage for you to send to your insurer.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Somers Town
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work with less disruption.
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the addresses.
Tips that help
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Report the damage to your insurer as soon as you can
- Keep a note of the date of the storm
- Keep invoices for temporary repairs
- Do not go onto the roof to take pictures
Once we have been, the findings are written up with photos. It covers the damage, its likely cause and any older defects. Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24 to 48 hours and Premium reports the same day.
Check the roof from the ground after strong winds. With binoculars, you can often spot problems without climbing. Don’t go up a ladder to look.
What we’re asked to look at in Somers Town
Landlords and building managers frequently need a written record after a storm. It helps when explaining damage to a building owner or insurer.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Stains appearing after strong winds
Shop and office owners around Brunswick Centre may find that a quick answer on where water is coming in keeps a business running.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Whether the price includes VAT
- What exactly goes into their report
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
What we cannot see
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- Whether your insurer will pay the claim
- Negotiating a claim settlement
- A price for the repairs
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer before you book. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Slate and tile slopes
- Ridges and hips
- Flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and fascias
- Flat roofs
How we price storm damage roof reports
When we price a survey, we consider:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
For a price for your roof in Somers Town, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Helping us price your survey
These details help when you get in touch:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
For a price for storm damage roof reports in Somers Town, call 07833 053749 or email us. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us price the survey accurately.
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What we do, step by step
You don’t need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we will get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes about 1–2 hours at most homes, and more on a big or complicated roof. Surveys in Somers Town can be booked for any day of the week. London parking is often by permit or pay-and-display, so it helps to know what’s near you. A back bedroom window can be the best vantage point for a rear addition, so we may ask to use one.
- We start with the details: when the storm hit and what damage you can see.
- We inspect the roof from safe viewpoints and from the loft where there’s access.
- We photograph and record every area of damage we can see.
- We check whether the damage fits storm damage, older wear or both.
- The findings are written up with photos for you to share with your insurer.
Preparing for the visit
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Getting a price
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or email us. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.