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Tokyngton Storm Damage Roof Report
An independent record of roof damage after a storm in Tokyngton, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
Storm damage roof report in Tokyngton
High winds normally affect the parts of a roof that are already exposed or loose. Slates and tiles slip or blow off, ridge and hip tiles lift, flashings pull away and flat roof coverings can tear. Falling branches can cause damage too. We record the damage on your roof and photograph each part. Where we also see signs of older wear, the report records that too. Common reasons to book are ridge tiles that have come loose and gaps where slates or tiles have gone, across slate and tile slopes, chimney stacks and flat roofs.
In London, leaks often start somewhere hidden: a butterfly roof’s central valley gutter, a parapet gutter, a chimney flashing or a flat roof over a back addition. For a leak or storm damage in Tokyngton, 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 report is written in plain words, so you don’t need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photo where possible, with the urgent items made clear.
- Location
- Tokyngton (HA9, NW10, HA0)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Different roofs, different checks
Lead flashings
Flashings with older defects often fail in high winds. Our report separates fresh damage from older wear where we can.
Slate roofs
Natural slate can last 100 years or more, but the nails frequently fail first. We check whether slipped slates suggest storm damage, older wear or both.
How the survey works
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a written report with photos, emailed to you. On timing, most surveys take an hour or two for most houses, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. In Tokyngton, as in much of London, a good many properties are flats or terraces without side access, so rear slopes are viewed from windows, the loft or, where a flight is allowed, by drone. If the building has a managing agent or access rules, tell us when booking.
- We note the date of the storm and the damage you’ve seen.
- We check the roof from wherever it’s safe.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- The report notes whether the damage fits a storm, older wear or both.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
Before the survey
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Arrange a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Advice
Signs you need a storm damage roof report in Tokyngton
When you claim, your insurer may ask for evidence of the damage and its cause. An independent report gives you a clear record to send. Your insurer still makes the decision.
Things that frequently lead to a survey include:
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Damaged gutters and fascias
If you live near a park like St. Raphael's Edible Garden, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys.
Questions to ask before you book
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Their insurance cover
- How long the report takes to arrive
Storm damage roof reports in Tokyngton: local notes
In outer London, interwar semis with hipped, tiled roofs sit alongside older slate-roofed terraces. Bay roofs, hip ridges and dormers from later loft conversions are the details that set these houses apart. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from. With Pitzhanger Manor about 2.8 miles south-west, Tokyngton sits in an area with a long building history. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead.
Landlords with a home close to Stonebridge Park station may find that tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it. Anyone responsible for a site like Elsley Primary School will know that a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside.
Tokyngton is about 1 mile south-east of Wembley, in Greater London. We provide storm damage roof reports for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Tokyngton and the surrounding area. Our area takes in places right across Greater London, large and small. London is in our area too.
All of HA9, NW10 and HA0 is within our area for storm damage roof reports, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Streets in the area include Harrow Road, Wycombe Road and Tring Avenue, and we cover them all. Other places close to Tokyngton include Stonebridge Park (1 mile south-east), Mapesbury (1 mile north-west), Stonebridge (1 mile south-east), Brent Park (1 mile north-east) and West Twyford (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include London (9 miles south-east), City of Westminster (6 miles south-east), Marylebone (6 miles east), Kensington (5 miles south-east), St Pancras (7 miles east) and Shoreditch (9 miles east).
Near you in Tokyngton
We work in homes and buildings around The Swaminarayan School, St. Raphael's Edible Garden and Ark Elvin Academy. There’s a railway station in Tokyngton itself: Stonebridge Park station. Other landmarks nearby include Brent Museum and Archives (2.1 miles east) and Neasden Hospital (0.7 miles east). Open spaces near Tokyngton include Middle Lake and Hanger Hill Wood.
Tokyngton: your questions answered
Do you carry out roof surveys in Tokyngton?
Yes, Tokyngton is within the area we cover. Our area covers London and South East England. You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details.
How do I find out if my home in Tokyngton is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Is wear and tear covered by insurance?
Most policies don’t cover wear and tear. Our report records storm damage and any older wear we see, so it is clear what we found. How the policy applies is up to your insurer.
How long will you be at the property?
It usually takes between one and two hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. The written report follows by email.
Does your report mean my claim will be accepted?
We can’t say whether a claim will be paid. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. What we provide is an independent record of the damage.
How strong does the wind have to be for a storm claim?
There is no single figure. Many use gusts of about 55 mph, but each policy sets its own definition. Check your policy wording.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years, across London and South East England.
What affects the cost of storm damage roof reports
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Roof area
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, with VAT included. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Helping us price your survey
When you call or email, these details help:
- Anything about access we should know
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You will know the price before anything is booked.
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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. In a London terrace or conversion, a roof defect rarely stays your problem alone: a blocked parapet gutter or slipped slate can let water into the flat below or the house next door. Finding it early keeps the work smaller.
Prices start from £150, with VAT included, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. You’ll know the price for the job before booking.
What you get with us
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Plain-English reports with photos
- 20+ years’ experience
See how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
You can learn a lot from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.