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Southall Storm Damage Roof Report
Storm damage roof reports in Southall and the rest of Greater London. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
How a storm damage roof report works in Southall
After a storm, it helps to have a clear record of what happened to your roof. We photograph the damage, describe it and note whether it fits storm damage, older wear or both. We are not loss adjusters, and we cannot say whether a claim will be paid. What you get is an independent view of the roof’s condition. We survey gutters and fascias, flat roofs and slate and tile slopes, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are loose or broken chimney pots and cowls and ridge tiles that have come loose.
In a London flat, water can travel some way before it shows. Tracing it back matters, both for dealing with the cause and for any insurance claim. We look at what we are given access to in Southall, inside and out. Tell us when the water shows, and in what kind of weather.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. It is useful right away, and a good reference for later, for example when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Location
- Southall (UB2, UB1, UB6, W7)
- Region
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit normally takes about one to two hours on an ordinary 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 Southall we work round the house, using the street, the windows, the loft and any safe vantage point behind it. If other people live in the building, let us know who can let us into the shared parts.
- You let us know what happened and whether a roofer has made the roof safe.
- Inside, we look for signs of water in the loft and rooms below.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, windows and the roof where it’s safe.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
Getting ready for the survey
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
Getting a price
We confirm the exact price before booking, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when booking, as it helps us focus the survey.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Storm damage roof reports in Southall: local notes
Historic houses such as Osterley House, about 1.7 miles south-east, show how far back building in the area around Southall goes. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead. Alongside Victorian and Edwardian terraces, outer London has a great many interwar semis, often with hipped roofs of clay or concrete tiles. Hips, bay roofs and later loft conversions are typical of those semis, if your home is one of them. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in.
Trees in and around Minet Country Park shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls. Shop and office owners around Treaty Centre may find that water through a ceiling can damage stock and close a sales floor, so the source needs finding fast. If you look after a building such as Hambrough Primary School, on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
Southall is about 3 miles west of Ealing, in Greater London. Roofs in Southall get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Greater London. Southall is one of the towns and villages in Greater London where we work for storm damage roof reports. You can also see our page for London.
Storm damage roof reports in UB2, UB1, UB6 and W7 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Local streets include Uxbridge Road High Street, Emerald Square and Randolph Road. Other places close to Southall include Dormers Wells (1 mile north-east), West Ealing (2 miles east), Yeading (2 miles north), Yiewsley (2 miles north) and Hanwell (2 miles east). We also work in nearby towns like London (12 miles east), City of Westminster (10 miles east), Marylebone (10 miles east), Kensington (8 miles east), St Pancras (11 miles east) and Shoreditch (13 miles east).
Landmarks near Southall
Typical jobs here are in homes near Minet Country Park, Glassy Junction pub and Villiers High School and the streets around them. Southall has its own railway station: Southall station. Well-known places in the area include Treaty Centre (2.8 miles south) and Museum of Army Music (3.8 miles south). Not far away are Northala Fields and Middle Lake.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Southall
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed in advance. We survey on any day of the week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work around your tenants.
Honest limits
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- Whether your insurer will pay the claim
- The work of a loss adjuster appointed by your insurer
- What’s beneath slates, tiles or membranes
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will recommend the right survey. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Gutters and fascias
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flashings
- Flat roofs
- Ridges and hips
- Chimney stacks
Southall questions
How do I find out if my home in Southall is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Will parking be an issue for a roof survey in Southall?
It rarely stops a survey, but it’s worth planning. Let us know the parking rules on your street and we’ll work around them.
Will you deal with the insurance company for me?
No. We aren’t loss adjusters and don’t act for you with the insurer. We give you an independent report of the damage for you to send to your insurer.
Will you check the loft?
If it is needed and safe to reach, yes. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement, as far as the space allows.
What’s the best way to book?
Just ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
Do I need to be at home?
Not necessarily. If we only need the outside, we can agree that in advance, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
What does a storm damage report cost?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Bigger roofs are quoted on size and access. It does not include repair costs, so you’ll need a roofer’s quote for those.
Why it is worth a survey now in Southall
A clear, independent record helps you explain the damage to your insurer. It sets out what we found and the likely cause, so you are not relying only on your own photos. London’s older roofs frequently have bitumen felt underlay or none at all, so once the slates or flashings let water past, little stops it reaching ceilings. Left unchecked, water soaks into timber and plaster and the damage spreads.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before booking.
Why book us in Southall
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- An independent look at the roof
- A photo-illustrated written report
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
Practical tips
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Our tips:
- File receipts for anything you pay for
- Keep fallen slates or tiles as evidence if safe
- Get a roofer to make the roof safe if needed
- Record any water damage in rooms and the loft
The report is emailed to you, and you decide what to send to your insurer. We don’t deal with the insurer on your behalf.
Store invoices and reports for any roof work. They help show the roof was in good order before a storm.