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South Ruislip Storm Damage Roof Report
We carry out storm damage roof reports in South Ruislip and the rest of Greater London. We survey on any day of the week.
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- New damp or leaks inside
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
Common questions in South Ruislip
Do you carry out roof surveys in South Ruislip?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and the South East, and South Ruislip is part of that. You can phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in South Ruislip?
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, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and it’s safe, yes. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Does someone need to be in?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you when booking.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
How long is the visit?
Time on site depends on the roof; most visits take an hour or two at most homes, and longer for a large or complex roof. The written report follows by email.
Will you deal with the insurance company for me?
No. We write an independent report, and you decide how to use it. Your insurer may appoint its own loss adjuster.
How a storm damage roof report works in South Ruislip
Our storm damage report gives you an independent, written record of how a storm has affected your roof. It sets out what is damaged, with photos, and what we think the likely cause is. You can then give it to your insurer with your claim. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. We are not loss adjusters and can’t say whether a claim will be paid. If you are worried about damaged gutters and fascias and gaps where slates or tiles have gone, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Many London homes are well over a century old and their roofs have been patched more than once. Insurers usually exclude wear and tear, so it is useful to know whether damage is old or new. A careful look in South Ruislip 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.
The report is written in plain words, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible, and recommendations are put by urgency where it matters.
- Place
- South Ruislip (HA4, UB5, HA2)
- Region
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Leaks and storm damage in South Ruislip
Outer London has plenty of Victorian and Edwardian terraces with slate roofs, but also a great many interwar semis, often with hipped roofs in 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. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it’s detailed. About 1.4 miles south-east lies Northolt Manor, a reminder of how long the area around South Ruislip has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Take a building like Deanesfield Primary School: tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back. Trees in and around Northala Fields shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
South Ruislip is about 1 mile south-east of Ruislip, in Greater London. If you’re in South Ruislip, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Our area takes in places right across Greater London. There’s also a page for London.
Storm damage roof reports in HA4, UB5 and HA2 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need a storm damage roof report at a property on Crown Road, Nairn Road and Palace Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Other places close to South Ruislip include Northolt (1 mile south-east), Roxbourne (1 mile north), Rayners Lane (1 mile north-east), South Harrow (2 miles east) and Eastcote (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover London (13 miles east), City of Westminster (11 miles east), Marylebone (11 miles east), Kensington (9 miles south-east), St Pancras (12 miles east) and Shoreditch (14 miles east).
Near you in South Ruislip
In South Ruislip, that means homes and buildings near Northala Fields, The Black Bull pub and Queensmead School and the streets around them. South Ruislip has its own railway station: South Ruislip station. Other landmarks nearby include Clementine Churchill Hospital (2.7 miles east) and Heath Robinson Museum (2.4 miles north). For a walk, there’s Middle Lake and Islip Manor Meadows.
What a survey costs
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Roof area
A Basic Survey starts from £150, with VAT included. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both including VAT. We confirm the exact price before booking.
Booking your survey
What helps most when you contact us:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- What’s prompted the survey
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Dates you are working to, like exchange
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or send us an email, and we will ask about the building and what you need. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
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Do you need a storm damage roof report in South Ruislip?
Some people book because a claim has been questioned. You get an independent record of what the roof shows. What happens next is up to the insurer.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Water coming in after the storm
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for instance near St. George's Shopping Centre, a leak can close part of a shop or office, so finding the cause quickly matters.
What to check before booking
- Whether the price includes VAT
- How soon the report will arrive
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- What follow-up you get after the report
What happens on the day
Photos are taken throughout the visit, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes between one and two hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. In a London conversion, the way into the loft space is frequently from a communal landing or the top flat. If that applies to your building, it is useful to agree access with the neighbours or the managing agent first. Otherwise, the visit in South Ruislip runs like any other.
- You tell us when the storm was and what damage you’ve seen.
- We inspect the roof from safe viewpoints and from the loft where there’s access.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- We look at whether the damage fits storm damage, older wear or both.
- We send you a written report with photos, ready to give to your insurer.
Before the survey
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Book a survey
For a price for storm damage roof reports in South Ruislip, call 07833 053749 or email us. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us price the survey accurately.
Advice
What a storm damage roof report doesn’t cover
A survey is a close look at the roof, but it cannot do everything. The main limits are:
- The outcome of a claim
- Damage hidden under coverings or inside the structure, without opening up
- A price for the repairs
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll point you to the right survey before you book. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Gutters and fascias
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- Ridges and hips
What we look for on each type of roof
Flat roof coverings
Branches and debris can damage flat roofs or block outlets. Any damage is recorded with photos.
Slate roofs
After strong winds, we often see cracked and slipped slates. Each area is photographed and described.
Why get it checked now?
Leaving storm damage can let water into the loft space and rooms below. Further water damage can blur what the storm actually did. A roofer should deal with emergency protection quickly. Blocked gutters and hoppers on London houses overflow and soak brickwork. A small blockage left for a few winters becomes a damp problem.
All our prices include VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
Why book with us
- Surveys seven days a week
- 20+ years’ experience
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Satisfaction rate of 98%