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Storm Damage Roof Report in St John's Wood
An independent record of roof damage after a storm in St John's Wood, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
About our storm damage roof report in St John's Wood
After a storm, it is useful 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’re not loss adjusters and can’t tell you if your claim will succeed. What we give you is an independent record of the roof. We survey flat roofs, flashings and ridges and hips, and the problems we are asked to look at most are new damp or leaks inside and damaged pots on the stack.
Many London homes are well over a century old and their roofs have been patched more than once, so a new leak can be the latest sign of wear rather than a single event. Insurers usually exclude wear and tear, so it helps to know whether damage is old or new. A careful look in St John's Wood 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.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Place
- St John's Wood (NW8, NW6, NW3)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlord and commercial surveys in St John's Wood
Letting agents and landlords in St John's Wood book surveys as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photos, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out by urgency where it matters, which helps when budgeting.
Useful tips for St John's Wood property owners
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. A few suggestions:
- Tell your insurer about the damage promptly
- Take photos of stains and damp inside
- Do not go onto the roof to take pictures
- Keep receipts for any emergency work
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.
After a storm, look at the roof from the street or garden. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or lifted ridges. Do not go up a ladder to look.
How the survey works
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect everything that’s safely in view, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. Most visits take about one to two hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. In converted houses and mansion blocks, the loft hatch is often on a shared landing. Where that’s the case, access needs agreeing with whoever controls that landing. Otherwise, the visit in St John's Wood runs like any other.
- We note the date of the storm and the damage you’ve seen.
- The roof is inspected from safe positions.
- We record and photograph the damage.
- We note the likely cause and any signs of older wear.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
Before we arrive
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Leave side gates unlocked
Arrange a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Related advice
Questions from St John's Wood
Is St John's Wood in the area you cover?
We do. The survey and report are the same in St John's Wood as anywhere else.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in St John's Wood?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
How do I arrange a storm damage roof report in St John's Wood?
Just call 07833 053749 or email us. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
How strong does the wind have to be for a storm claim?
There is no single figure. Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies. Check your policy wording.
Will you go up on the roof?
Not always. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs can’t always be walked on. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where it applies let us see the rest, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
Can I check the roof after a storm?
Only from ground level or from windows. Do not use a ladder or go onto the roof. With binoculars, you can see a lot from ground level, and we’ll record the rest.
Does your report mean my claim will be accepted?
Only your insurer can decide that. Our report records what is damaged, with photos, and the likely cause, which you can pass to your insurer.
Signs you need a storm damage roof report in St John's Wood
Landlords and managing agents book reports to keep a record for owners and insurers. The report can be shared with owners, tenants or insurers.
People normally book a survey after spotting something like this:
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
The streets around a church like Church of All Souls are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
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How we price storm damage roof reports
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- The roof’s overall size
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all with VAT included. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
What to let us know when you get in touch
A few details help us point you to the right survey and price. When you contact us, let us know:
- The property’s address and postcode
- What made you get in touch
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £150, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Why it’s worth a survey now in St John's Wood
Damage left open lets in more rain. 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 blocked outlet ignored for a winter or two can mean damp walls inside.
All our prices include VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. You will know the exact price before you book.
Why book us in St John's Wood
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Surveys seven days a week
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
St John's Wood roofs and the weather
Inner London’s Victorian and Edwardian terraces often have Welsh slate roofs. Many have butterfly roofs draining to a central valley gutter, with parapet walls and gutters hidden behind them. If your home in St John's Wood is one of them, lead flashings, party-wall upstands and shared chimney stacks are part of the picture too. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it is detailed. About 0.6 miles south-east lies Winfield House, a reminder of how long the area around St John's Wood has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If you own a rental within reach of South Hampstead station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer straight away. Homes near green spaces such as Primrose Hill can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn.
St John's Wood is about 1 mile south of Hampstead, in Greater London. Bookings from St John's Wood are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. St John's Wood is one of the towns and villages in Greater London we cover.
Surveys in NW8, NW6 and NW3 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We cover properties on The Lane, Hall Road and Hill Road and the roads around them. Main roads around St John's Wood include the A5205, which makes travel easy. We also cover South Hampstead (1 mile north), Swiss Cottage (1 mile north), Primrose Hill (1 mile north-east), Lisson Grove (1 mile south) and Haverstock (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover London (4 miles south-east), Kensington (3 miles south-west), St Pancras (3 miles east), Shoreditch (4 miles east), Walthamstow (7 miles north-east) and Hoxton (4 miles east).
Local landmarks in St John's Wood
Typical jobs here are in homes near Cecil Sharp House, Primrose Hill and Arnold House School. You will also find Quintin Kynaston Community Academy (under half a mile north-west) and Cafe Med pub (less than half a mile north-west). St John's Wood has its own railway station: South Hampstead station. Well-known places in the area include Hospital of St John and St Elizabeth (under half a mile south) and Montfichet's Tower (3.5 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include The Long Water and Primrose Hill.