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Storm damage roof report in Totteridge, Greater London
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out storm damage roof reports in Totteridge.
- New damp or leaks inside
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Lead lifted at abutments
Leaks and storm damage in Totteridge
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. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in. About 4.2 miles north lies Wyllyotts Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Totteridge has been built on. 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.
Take an older house close to St Andrew's Church: old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in. Living close to Brook Farm Open Space is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Totteridge is about 1 mile south-west of Barnet, in Greater London. Roofs in Totteridge get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Greater London. Totteridge is one of the places in Greater London where we work for storm damage roof reports. You can also see our page for London.
Storm damage roof reports in N20 and EN5 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your property is on Barnet Lane, Grange Avenue and Chestnut Lane or anywhere close by, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Hadley (1 mile north), High Barnet (1 mile north), Arkley (2 miles north-west), Mill Hill (2 miles south-west) and Rowley Green (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover London (10 miles south-east), City of Westminster (9 miles south), Marylebone (8 miles south), Kensington (9 miles south), St Pancras (8 miles south-east) and Shoreditch (9 miles south-east).
Around Totteridge
In Totteridge, that means homes and buildings near Francis Skaryna Belarusian Library and Museum, Susi Earnshaw Theatre School and Brook Farm Open Space and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Oakleigh Park station, roughly 1.5 miles east. A little further out are Francis Skaryna Belarusian Library and Museum (1.5 miles south-east) and Barnet General Hospital (1.3 miles north-west). For a walk, there is Totteridge Green and Darland's Lake.
About our storm damage roof report in Totteridge
Wear and tear is normally excluded from home insurance. That makes the difference between storm damage and old wear important. We note signs of each: fresh breaks and recently moved slates or tiles, and older problems like corroded nails or worn mortar. We give an honest view of what we see. Your insurer then decides how its policy applies. Common reasons to book are loose or torn flashings and damaged ridges and hips, on gutters and fascias, flat roofs and flashings.
Water getting into a London home often comes from a detail you can’t see from the street: 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 Totteridge, those hidden details are where the inspection begins. A hidden gutter that overflows can send water a long way before it shows.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters, with a note and a photo for each point. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Location
- Totteridge (N20, EN5)
- Region
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Do you need a storm damage roof report in Totteridge?
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.
People usually book a survey after spotting one of these:
- Water coming in after the storm
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Damaged ridges and hips
Shop and office owners around Spires Shopping Centre may find that a quick answer on where water is coming in keeps a business running.
Before booking anyone
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Are they insured for the work?
What you can safely check yourself
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we check the roof.
Common questions in Totteridge
Is Totteridge in the area you cover?
Yes, Totteridge is within the area we cover. Our area covers London and South East England. You can call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details.
Will parking be an issue for a roof survey in Totteridge?
Typically it is manageable with a little notice. Let us know the parking rules on your street and we will work around them.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where applicable, a drone.
How many surveys have you done?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years, across London and South East England.
Is wear and tear covered by insurance?
Wear and tear is not normally covered. Our report gives an honest view of what’s recent damage and what’s older wear. Your insurer decides the claim.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing are not part of what we do. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, like cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings.
How strong does the wind have to be for a storm claim?
It depends on your policy. Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies. Check your policy wording.
Tips from our surveys
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Read your policy wording on storm damage
- Arrange temporary cover with a roofer if rain is getting in
- Tell your insurer about the damage promptly
- Record any water damage in rooms and the loft
Questions about the findings are always welcome. Standard Surveys come with a follow-up consultation, and Premium Surveys with an in-person one.
A well-maintained roof stands up to storms better. Fix slipped slates, loose ridges and lifted flashings when you spot them.
Places near Totteridge
Other services in Totteridge
What we look for on each type of roof
Chimney stacks
Pots, cowls and aerials on chimneys can be damaged or dislodged in a storm. We record any damage we can see.
Lead flashings
Flashings with older defects frequently fail in high winds. We record what looks recent and what looks older.
What we do, step by step
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photos, sent to you by email. As for time on site, most surveys take about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Many London properties are flats or terraces with no side access, so the back of the roof is often seen from upstairs windows, from inside or, where a flight is allowed, from the air. If the building has a managing agent or access rules, let us know as you book.
- You let us know what happened and whether a roofer has made the roof safe.
- Inside, we look for signs of water in the loft and rooms below.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, windows and the roof where it is safe.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- You receive the written report with photographs.
Before we arrive
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Let us know where we can park nearby
Getting a price
We confirm the price for your roof before you book, so you know where you stand. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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For landlords and managing agents
Landlords, agents and building managers in Totteridge and across Greater London can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Landlords and agents in Totteridge book surveys as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photos, useful for planning maintenance.