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Storm Damage Roof Report in South Harrow
An independent record of roof damage after a storm in South Harrow, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Loose or torn flashings
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Flat roof edges peeled back
Leave it or get it looked at?
Damage left open lets in more rain. That can add to the damage and make it harder to separate from the storm. A roofer should deal with emergency protection quickly. Any roof job in South Harrow means planning around parking, neighbours and access. That is a good reason to find problems early, while there’s time to plan.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 inc. VAT. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Why book us in South Harrow
- Package prices that include VAT
- An independent view of the roof
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
Read what a roof survey costs or our case studies.
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in South Harrow
A storm damage roof report is priced from £150. You get a written report with photos by email. It is not a repair quote and does not include repair costs, so ask a roofer to quote for the work. Your insurer may also send its own loss adjuster. What you get is an independent record of the damage and what seems to have caused it. Typical surveys look at torn or lifted flat roof coverings and flashings pulled away from walls or stacks, across flashings, chimney stacks and ridges and hips.
Many London homes are well over a century old and their roofs have been patched more than once. Telling wear from a one-off event matters, because insurers normally exclude wear and tear. A careful look in South Harrow tells the two apart where the evidence allows. A written record with photographs helps you explain what was found to whoever deals with it next.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, each with a short note and a photograph. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Where
- South Harrow (HA2, HA1, UB5)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What a storm damage roof report looks like in South Harrow
About 1.5 miles south-west lies Northolt Manor, a reminder of how long the area around South Harrow has been built on. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Alongside Victorian and Edwardian terraces, outer London has a great many interwar semis, frequently with hipped roofs of clay or concrete tiles. On a semi of that age, the small roofs over the bays, the hip tiles and any later dormer each need their own look. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts.
The streets around a church such as Parish Church of St Paul are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of 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 Northwick Park shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
South Harrow is about 1 mile south of Harrow, in Greater London. We cover South Harrow and the rest of Greater London. Across Greater London, we cover South Harrow and the places around it. There’s also a page for London.
Surveys in HA2, HA1 and UB5 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Streets in the area include Park Lane, Grange Road and Dudley Road, and we cover them all. Other places close to South Harrow include Roxeth (1 mile north-east), Harrow (1 mile north), Harrow on the Hill (1 mile east), Rayners Lane (1 mile north-west) and Northolt (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover London (12 miles east), City of Westminster (9 miles east), Marylebone (9 miles east), Kensington (8 miles south-east), St Pancras (10 miles east) and Shoreditch (12 miles east).
Local landmarks in South Harrow
We work in homes and buildings around Orley Farm School, Northwick Park and St Dominic's Sixth Form College, among other places. The closest station to South Harrow is Northolt Park station, roughly 0.5 miles south-west. A little further out are St. George's Shopping Centre (1.3 miles north-east) and Kodak Museum (2 miles north). For a walk, there is Middle Lake and Northala Fields.
How it works
We work from the outside in: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. All told, expect about one to two hours at a typical home, and more on a big or complicated roof. Many London properties are flats or terraces with no side access, so the back of the roof is often seen from upstairs windows, from inside or, where a flight is allowed, from the air. If the building has a managing agent or access rules, tell us when booking.
- First you give us the date of the storm and what you’ve noticed, inside and out.
- The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows and from the loft space where it is safe.
- The damage is recorded with photos, area by area.
- We note the likely cause, including any signs of wear that were there before the storm.
- We send you a written report with photos, ready to give to your insurer.
How to prepare
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Booking a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Related advice
Landlords, agents and block managers in South Harrow
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with the building owner or managing agent. Let us know about it when you book and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
South Harrow: your questions answered
Will parking be an issue for a roof survey in South Harrow?
Sometimes, yes. Where there are permit zones, a visitor permit or nearby pay-and-display bay works well.
Do you carry out roof surveys in South Harrow?
Yes, South Harrow is within the area we cover. We work right across London and South East England. You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details.
How do I arrange a storm damage roof report in South Harrow?
Simply ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day. Let us know your preferred days as you book.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it is applicable. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Can you put a tarpaulin over the damage?
Emergency temporary protection is a job for a roofer. If it’s safe, take photos before it goes on. We can record the damage in our report.
Will you check the loft?
If there’s a loft and safe access to it, yes. From inside, the underside of the roof frequently shows damp, staining or daylight that cannot be seen from outside.
When to book a survey in South Harrow
When you claim, your insurer may ask for evidence of the damage and its cause. A written report with photos gives you something clear to pass on. Your insurer still makes the decision.
Most people get in touch after spotting something like this:
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
For landlords with property near Northolt Park station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer right away.
What to check before booking
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Their insurance cover
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
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What we cannot see
It helps to know what a survey will not do before you book:
- Estimates of repair costs
- How your policy defines a storm
- Acting for you with the insurer
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer before you book. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Slate and tile slopes
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges and hips
- Flat roofs
- Flashings
- Gutters and fascias
Useful tips for South Harrow property owners
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Photograph damage inside the house too
- Tell your insurer about the damage promptly
- Arrange temporary cover with a roofer if rain is getting in
- File receipts for anything you pay for
If a claim is declined and you disagree, the first step is a complaint to the insurer. After that, you may be able to take it to the Financial Ombudsman Service.
Clear gutters and outlets before the stormy months. Overflowing gutters can make storm damage worse.