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Storm Damage Roof Report in South Tottenham
Storm damage roof reports in South Tottenham and the rest of Greater London. Surveys run seven days a week.
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Loose or torn flashings
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
What happens on the day
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a written report with photos, emailed to you. On timing, it normally takes about one to two hours for a house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. From the street, a London terrace typically shows only its front slope or parapet, so in South Tottenham we work round the house, using the street, the windows, the loft and any safe vantage point behind it. Shared stairs or a basement flat? Tell us who holds the keys.
- 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.
- We send you the report by email for your insurer.
Preparing for the visit
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Book a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from ground level or a window. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Related advice
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in South Tottenham
Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies by policy. Your policy document sets out its own definition. Whether the weather met it is for your insurer. Our part is recording the damage to your roof and its likely cause. Each area of damage is photographed, and the report is yours to pass on. The claim decision rests with your insurer. We survey flashings, slate and tile slopes and ridges and hips, and people most often book us about new damp or leaks inside and damaged pots on the stack.
In London, leaks often start somewhere hidden: the valley gutter in a butterfly roof, a parapet gutter, a chimney flashing or the flat roof over a rear extension. For a leak or storm damage in South Tottenham, 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.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- South Tottenham (N15, N17, N16)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the price in South Tottenham
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, which starts from £400, with VAT included. We can help you choose the package that fits what you need to know.
What to tell us when you contact us
A few details help us point you to the right survey and price. When you contact us, tell us:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- The property’s address and postcode
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- What’s prompted the survey
For a price for storm damage roof reports in South Tottenham, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. A few details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
When you need someone else
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- What’s beneath slates, tiles or membranes
- The work of a loss adjuster appointed by your insurer
- The outcome of a claim
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Flat roofs
- Flashings
- Gutters and fascias
- Ridges and hips
- Chimney stacks
- Slate and tile slopes
For landlords and managing agents
We survey roofs for landlords and agents as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photographs.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photos included.
South Tottenham roofs and the weather
The wider area around South Tottenham has a long history of building, with Bruce Castle about 1.1 miles north. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead. Close to the centre of London, a great many houses are Victorian or Edwardian terraces, many of them roofed in Welsh slate. 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. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in.
For an older house near a landmark like Church of Holy Trinity, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney. Anyone responsible for a site like Earlsmead Primary School will know that water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot. If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for example near The Mall Wood Green, a leak can close part of a shop or office, so finding the cause quickly matters.
South Tottenham is about 2 miles west of Walthamstow, in Greater London. Anywhere in South Tottenham, we can carry out storm damage roof reports at your property. South Tottenham is one of the places in Greater London we cover. London is in our area too.
All of N15, N17 and N16 is covered for storm damage roof reports, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We cover properties on Ida Road, Elmar Road and Grove Road. Nearby, we also carry out storm damage roof reports in Seven Sisters (1 mile south), Tottenham Green (1 mile north), St Ann's (1 mile west), Tottenham Hale (1 mile north-east) and West Green (1 mile west). We also work in nearby towns such as London (6 miles south), City of Westminster (6 miles south-west), Marylebone (6 miles south-west), Kensington (8 miles south-west), St Pancras (4 miles south-west) and Shoreditch (4 miles south).
Around South Tottenham
We work in homes and buildings around Church of St Andrew, Ada College and Gladesmore Community School. Nearby too are Chestnuts Park (0.7 miles west) and No.8 Seven Sisters pub (0.5 miles south-west). There is a railway station in South Tottenham itself: Seven Sisters station. A little further out are The Mall Wood Green (1.7 miles north-west) and North Middlesex University Hospital (2 miles north). For a walk, there’s Highgate Hill and Woodberry Wetlands.
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Different roofs, different checks
Lead flashings
Lifted flashings let rain run behind them into the roof. The report records the flashing and any damp inside.
Chimney stacks
High winds can loosen pots, cowls and aerials on stacks. The report notes any damage to the stack.
What you can safely check yourself
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
FAQs for South Tottenham
Can parking be tricky for a visit in South Tottenham?
It rarely stops a survey, but it’s worth planning. Tell us what parking is available nearby, and the visit is planned around it.
How do I find out if my home in South Tottenham 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.
Is there a set wind speed for storm damage?
There’s no single figure. Many use gusts of about 55 mph, but each policy sets its own definition. Check your policy wording.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Is wear and tear covered by insurance?
Wear and tear is not normally covered. Our report gives an honest view of what’s recent damage and what’s older wear. The claim decision is your insurer’s.
Can I check the roof after a storm?
Only from the ground or from windows. Do not use a ladder or go onto the roof. Binoculars can help you see damage from below, and we will record the rest.