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Storm damage roof report in Swiss Cottage, Greater London
Storm damage roof reports around Swiss Cottage, with a written report you can act on. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
Storm damage roof report in Swiss Cottage: what you get
Most policies don’t cover wear and tear. That makes the difference between storm damage and old wear important. We note signs of each: recent damage alongside any older defects, like nail fatigue on slates or eroded pointing. We give an honest view of what we see. Your insurer then decides how its policy applies. If you’ve noticed loose or torn flashings and damaged pots on the stack, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on slate and tile slopes, ridges and hips and chimney stacks alike.
London’s Victorian and Edwardian roofs have often been repaired many times. Insurers normally exclude wear and tear, so it is useful to know whether damage is old or new. A careful look in Swiss Cottage tells the two apart where the evidence allows. A written record with photos helps you explain what was found to whoever deals with it next.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Swiss Cottage (NW3, NW8, NW6)
- Region
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Honest limits
We only report everything that’s safely in view on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- The work of a loss adjuster appointed by your insurer
- How your policy defines a storm
- The outcome of a claim
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer before you book. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Gutters and fascias
- Flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- Slate and tile slopes
- Ridges and hips
Useful tips for Swiss Cottage property owners
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Photograph damage inside the house too
- Write down when the storm hit and when you noticed damage
- Check your policy for how to report damage
- Keep invoices for temporary repairs
Questions about the findings are always welcome. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation.
Store invoices and reports for any roof work. They can help show the roof was looked after.
How the survey works
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can be seen safely is inspected, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. The survey normally takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. From the street, a London terrace usually shows only its front slope or parapet, so a visit in Swiss Cottage moves between viewpoints: the pavement, upstairs windows, the loft and any safe spot at the back. Shared stairs or a basement flat? Tell us who holds the keys.
- 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 be seen safely, including the loft where there’s access.
- The damage is recorded with photos, area by area.
- The likely cause is recorded, along with any evidence of older wear.
- We send you a written report with photos, ready to give to your insurer.
How to prepare
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Let us know about parking near the property
Arrange a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Advice
Checking the roof from the ground
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That’s where a survey comes in.
It’s useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
Questions from Swiss Cottage
Can parking be tricky for a visit in Swiss Cottage?
London parking needs a little planning, so let us know about permits, bays or a driveway when booking. The visit is then planned around what’s available.
Do you cover Swiss Cottage?
Yes, Swiss Cottage is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Swiss Cottage as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
How are storm damage reports priced?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Larger or more complex roofs are quoted for their size. Repair costs are not included, so ask a roofer to quote.
How long does the survey take?
Time on site depends on the roof, but most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. The written report follows by email.
How do I book a survey in Swiss Cottage?
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or email us and let us know the address and what you want to find out. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
What wind speed counts as a storm?
It varies by policy. Many treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but check your own wording.
Will my insurer pay for an old roof?
Most policies do not cover wear and tear. Our report records storm damage and any older wear we see, so it’s clear what we found. How the policy applies is up to your insurer.
Why get it checked now?
Knowing whether older wear played a part helps you understand your position. We record storm damage and older defects, so you know what the roof shows. Behind a London parapet, a blocked gutter can sit full of water without anyone seeing it. When the stain finally shows, the damage underneath is often older than it looks.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT.
Why book us in Swiss Cottage
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- 98% of customers satisfied
How the survey changes by roof type
Clay and concrete tiles
Tiles without fixings can move more easily in wind. We record what we can see of the fixings.
Flat roof coverings
Lifted trims and laps are common after a storm. The report notes signs of recent damage and older wear.
Also near Swiss Cottage
What else we do in Swiss Cottage
Wind, rain and roofs in Swiss Cottage
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 cannot be seen from the pavement. Shared chimney stacks, party-wall upstands and lead work come with this kind of house. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in. Historic houses such as Winfield House, about 0.9 miles south-east, show how far back building in the area around Swiss Cottage goes. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you live in an older home near Church of All Souls, leaks on older roofs often start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks. Anyone responsible for a site like The UCL Academy will know that tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back. If you own a rental within reach of South Hampstead station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it.
Swiss Cottage is about 1 mile south of Hampstead, in Greater London. Bookings from Swiss Cottage are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Across Greater London, we cover Swiss Cottage.
We survey roofs across NW3, NW8 and NW6 for storm damage roof reports. Whether your property is on Avenue Road, Acacia Road and Harben Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include South Hampstead (1 mile north), St John's Wood (1 mile south), Haverstock (1 mile east), Belsize Park (1 mile east) and Primrose Hill (1 mile east). We also work in nearby towns such as London (4 miles south-east), Kensington (3 miles south-west), St Pancras (3 miles south-east), Shoreditch (4 miles east), Walthamstow (7 miles north-east) and Hoxton (4 miles east).
Local landmarks in Swiss Cottage
Typical jobs here are in homes near Cafe Med pub, Holy Trinity CofE Primary School and Primrose Hill, among other places. Other local landmarks include Cecil Sharp House (1.1 miles east) and St. Mary's Town and Country School (less than half a mile north-east). Swiss Cottage has its own railway station: South Hampstead station. Well-known places in the area include Montfichet's Tower (3.7 miles south-east) and Isokon Gallery (0.8 miles north-east). The countryside around Swiss Cottage includes The Long Water and Primrose Hill.