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Storm Damage Roof Report in Staples Corner
An experienced roof surveyor for storm damage roof reports in Staples Corner. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
How a storm damage roof report works in Staples Corner
Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies by policy. Your policy document sets out its own definition. We don’t decide whether a storm met that test. Our part is recording the damage to your roof and its likely cause. The report includes photos of each area of damage, and you decide what to send. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. Typical surveys look at flat roof edges peeled back and water coming in after the storm, across flat roofs, slate and tile slopes and chimney stacks.
In London, leaks frequently 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 Staples Corner, 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.
Report times depend on the survey you book: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Location
- Staples Corner (NW2, NW4, NW9)
- Region
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Leaks and storm damage in Staples Corner
Further from the centre, London’s housing takes in interwar semis with hipped roofs in clay or concrete tiles as well as slate-roofed terraces. If your home in Staples Corner is one of them, bay roofs, hips and later dormers each have their own details. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from. Historic houses such as Heath House, about 2.2 miles east, show how far back building in the area around Staples Corner goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Landlords with a home close to Brent Cross West station may find that a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over. Homes near green spaces such as Clarefield Park can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn.
Staples Corner is about 1 mile south of Hendon, in Greater London. We cover Staples Corner and the rest of Greater London. Staples Corner is one of the places in Greater London where we work. We also survey roofs in London.
Storm damage roof reports in NW2, NW4 and NW9 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your property is on Park Road, Humber Road and Oxgate Lane or a nearby road, we can help. Nearby, we also carry out storm damage roof reports in Brent Cross (1 mile north-east), Dollis Hill (1 mile south-west), Hendon (1 mile north), The Hyde (1 mile north-west) and West Hendon (1 mile north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as London (8 miles south-east), City of Westminster (5 miles south-east), Marylebone (5 miles south-east), Kensington (5 miles south), St Pancras (6 miles south-east) and Shoreditch (7 miles south-east).
Around Staples Corner
Around Staples Corner, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Clarefield Park, Clarion and Woodfield School, among other places. Staples Corner has its own railway station: Brent Cross West station. Other landmarks nearby include St Andrew's Hospital (0.7 miles south) and Church Farmhouse Museum (1.3 miles north). For a walk, there’s Westbere Copse and Darland's Lake.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Once the storm has passed, damage that looked minor can let water in for months. Getting it recorded and repaired sooner is typically better. Any roof job in Staples Corner means planning around parking, neighbours and access. That’s a good reason to find problems early, while there’s time to plan, rather than in a rush after a leak.
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can be seen safely and the package you choose.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Staples Corner
- A report with photos
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Package prices that include VAT
What a survey costs
Our packages start from £150, including VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, inc. VAT, and we will tell you which fits.
What to let us know when you get in touch
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It helps to include:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Checking the roof from ground level
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we look at the roof.
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
FAQs for Staples Corner
Do you carry out roof surveys in Staples Corner?
Yes. We work right across London and South East England, and Staples Corner is part of that. You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details.
Can parking be tricky for a visit in Staples Corner?
Sometimes, yes. Where there are permit zones, a visitor permit or nearby pay-and-display bay works well.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If it’s needed and safe to reach, yes. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.
My storm claim was turned down. What now?
Raise it with your insurer first. The Financial Ombudsman Service may look at it if that doesn’t resolve it. The Ombudsman asks about storm conditions, whether the damage is consistent with a storm and whether the storm was the main cause.
What if the roof was already worn?
Wear and tear is normally excluded from home insurance. We note both storm damage and older defects, so you know what the roof shows. Your insurer decides how its policy applies.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and it is safe, yes. 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.
What wind speed counts as a storm?
It depends on your policy. Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies. Check your policy wording.
What we look for on each type of roof
Flat roof coverings
On flat roofs, storms can lift edges and tear membranes. Damage is photographed and described.
Ridge and hip tiles
The ridge and hips are among the most exposed parts of a roof. We record any that have lifted, cracked or come away.
How it works
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from each safe vantage point, take photographs as we go and make notes for the report. Most visits take between one and two hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. Many London properties are flats or terraces with no side access, so rear slopes are viewed from windows, the loft or, where a flight is allowed, by drone. Mention any building rules, key holders or managing agents when booking.
- First you give us the date of the storm and what you’ve noticed, inside and out.
- We view the roof from wherever it can safely be seen, including the loft where there is access.
- We photograph and record every area of damage we can see.
- 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
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Getting a price
Not sure which survey you need? It is easiest to ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll explain the options and the price.
Advice
Signs you need a storm damage roof report in Staples Corner
Gusts work at anything on a roof that is loose or exposed. Driving rain then gets in through the gaps. People normally call us after a storm, once they’ve noticed damage or a leak.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Flat roof edges peeled back
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of St John, leaks on older roofs frequently start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks.
Questions to ask before you book
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see