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Storm Damage Roof Report in Tottenham
An independent record of roof damage after a storm in Tottenham, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Stains appearing after strong winds
Signs you need a storm damage roof report in Tottenham
Landlords and managing agents book reports to keep a record for owners and insurers. It helps when explaining damage to a building owner or insurer.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- New damp or leaks inside
For landlords with property near Bruce Grove station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it.
What to check before booking
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Whether the price includes VAT
- What exactly goes into their report
How a storm damage roof report works in Tottenham
If your roof has been damaged, stay safe first. Take photos from the ground or from windows, and do not climb onto the roof. Emergency temporary protection, such as covering an opening, is a job for a roofer. We then record the damage in a report you can pass to your insurer. Hold on to receipts for anything you pay for. We survey flashings, 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 broken or displaced guttering.
In London, leaks frequently 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 Tottenham, those hidden details are where the inspection begins. A hidden gutter that overflows can send water a long way before it shows.
The written findings come by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Location
- Tottenham (N17, N15, N18)
- Region
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof by roof
Flat roof coverings
Lifted trims and laps are common after a storm. The report notes signs of recent damage and older wear.
Lead flashings
Wind can peel back flashings at abutments and stacks. We record which are loose or damaged.
How it works
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. Most visits take an hour or two at most homes, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. From the street, a London terrace typically shows only its front slope or parapet, so in Tottenham 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, tell us who can let us into the shared parts.
- We note the date of the storm and the damage you’ve seen.
- The roof is inspected from safe positions.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- The report notes whether the damage fits a storm, older wear or both.
- We send you the report by email for your insurer.
Preparing for the visit
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
Arrange a survey
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
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Prices for storm damage roof reports in Tottenham
To price your survey, we look at:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The size of the roof
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, which starts from £400, with VAT included. We can help you choose the package that fits what you’d like to know.
What we need to know
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Before and after the survey
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Keep invoices for temporary repairs
- Arrange temporary cover with a roofer if rain is getting in
- Check how your policy defines a storm
- Don’t go onto the roof to take pictures
Questions about the findings are always welcome. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation.
Clear gutters and outlets before the stormy months. Overflowing gutters can make storm damage worse.
Common questions in Tottenham
Is parking a problem for a survey in Tottenham?
London parking needs a little planning, so let us know about permits, bays or a driveway when you book. The visit is then planned around what’s available.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Tottenham?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
How long does the survey take?
That depends on the size and shape of the roof, but most surveys take about one to two hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. The written report follows by email.
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 you know what the roof shows. Your insurer decides how its policy applies.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, if the building owner or managing agent agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
Can I challenge a declined storm claim?
Complain to your insurer first. After that, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to look at it. Our report gives you an independent record of the roof, but we cannot say how it will turn out.
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Tottenham
Historic houses like Bruce Castle, about 0.3 miles west, show how far back building in the area around Tottenham 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. Alongside Victorian and Edwardian terraces, outer London has a great many interwar semis, often with hipped roofs of clay or concrete tiles. On a semi of that age, the small roofs over the bays, the hip tiles and any later dormer each need their own look. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it is detailed.
If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for instance near The Mall Wood Green, finding where water is getting in quickly keeps disruption down. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as The Mulberry Primary School, a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside.
Tottenham is about 6 miles north-east of Marylebone, in Greater London. Wherever you are in Tottenham, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. We cover towns and villages across Greater London. Our London page covers surveys nearby.
All of N17, N15 and N18 is covered for storm damage roof reports, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We offer storm damage roof reports to properties on New Road, High Road and Reed Road. Tottenham is on the A10, so it is easy for us to get to. Nearby, we also carry out storm damage roof reports in Broadwater Farm (1 mile west), Tottenham Hale (1 mile south-east), Tottenham Green (1 mile south), South Tottenham (1 mile south) and Seven Sisters (1 mile south). Further out, we also cover London (7 miles south), City of Westminster (7 miles south-west), Marylebone (6 miles south-west), Kensington (9 miles south-west), St Pancras (5 miles south-west) and Shoreditch (5 miles south).
What’s near Tottenham
In Tottenham, that means homes and buildings near Bruce Castle Park, The John Loughborough School and Northumberland Park Community School. There’s a railway station in Tottenham itself: Bruce Grove station. A little further out are North Middlesex University Hospital (1.1 miles north) and Markfield Beam Engine and Museum (1.1 miles south). Not far away are Highgate Hill and Railway Fields.
Honest limits
A survey is a proper look at the roof, but it cannot do everything. Its limits include:
- What your policy covers, which depends on its wording
- Damage hidden under coverings or inside the structure, without opening up
- Repair costs or quotes for the work
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you before you book. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Slate and tile slopes
- Ridges and hips
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Flashings
- Gutters and fascias