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Storm damage roof report in Tower Hill, Greater London
An experienced roof surveyor for storm damage roof reports in Tower Hill. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Loose or torn flashings
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Water coming in after the storm
Signs you need a storm damage roof report in Tower Hill
Some people book because a claim has been questioned. An independent report gives you another view of the roof. We cannot say whether the decision will change.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Broken or displaced guttering
- New damp or leaks inside
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as The Aldgate School, a leak through a large roof is frequently found some distance from where the water shows inside.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Are they insured for the work?
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
About our storm damage roof report in Tower Hill
Wear and tear is typically excluded from home insurance. So it matters whether the damage came from the storm or from a roof that was already worn. We note signs of each: fresh breaks and recently moved slates or tiles, and older problems like corroded nails or worn mortar. We describe what we see, whichever way it points. Your insurer then decides how its policy applies. If you’ve noticed stains appearing after strong winds and loose or torn flashings, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
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 Tower Hill, those hidden details are where the inspection begins. A hidden gutter that overflows can send water a long way before it shows.
You receive the findings by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Place
- Tower Hill (SE1, E1, E1W)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey changes by roof type
Lead flashings
Flashings can lift or pull away from walls and chimneys in strong winds. Loose or damaged flashings are photographed and noted.
Chimney stacks
Pots, cowls and aerials on chimneys can be damaged or dislodged in a storm. The report notes any damage to the stack.
What affects the cost of storm damage roof reports
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Which survey package you book
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
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 exact price before booking.
What to tell us when you get in touch
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- What’s prompted the survey
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- The address and postcode of the property
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or use the contact form, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Tower Hill roofs and the weather
Many homes in inner London are Victorian and Edwardian terraces, often with Welsh slate roofs. Behind many of their parapets sit butterfly roofs and valley gutters that can’t be seen from the pavement. Lead flashings, party-wall upstands and shared chimney stacks are typical of these houses, if yours is one of them. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it’s detailed. With Mansion House about 0.6 miles north-west, Tower Hill sits in an area with a long building history. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Shop and office owners around Gabriel's Wharf may find that a quick answer on where water is coming in keeps a business running. Homes near green spaces such as William Curtis Ecological Park can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Tower Hill is about 1 mile north-east of London, in Greater London. If you are in Tower Hill, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Our Greater London coverage includes Tower Hill and the places around it.
Here we cover the SE1, E1 and E1W postcode area for storm damage roof reports. If you need a storm damage roof report at a property on Bush Lane, Swan Lane and Mark Lane or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Being close to the A3 and A10, Tower Hill is simple for us to get to for storm damage roof reports. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Aldgate (1 mile north), Bishopsgate (1 mile north), Spitalfields (1 mile north), Whitechapel (1 mile north-east) and St George in the East (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover City of Westminster (3 miles west), Marylebone (3 miles west), Kensington (5 miles west), Walthamstow (6 miles north-east), Hampstead (5 miles north-west) and Ruislip (15 miles west).
Around Tower Hill
Around Tower Hill, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Bishopsgate Institute Special Collections and Archives, The Liberty Bounds pub and Fund Academy, among other places. Other local landmarks include St Mary-at-Hill (under half a mile north-west), William Curtis Ecological Park (under half a mile south) and St Michael's Catholic College (0.7 miles south-east). Tower Hill has its own railway station: London Fenchurch Street station. A little further out are Tower of London (within half a mile east) and London Bridge Hospital (within half a mile south-west). The countryside around Tower Hill includes Lavender Pond and Ludgate Hill.
How the survey works
You do not need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll take it from there. A typical survey takes between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. In converted houses and mansion blocks, the loft hatch is frequently on a shared landing. Where that is the case, access needs agreeing with whoever controls that landing. Everything else is planned around the building, not the postcode.
- You tell us when the storm was and what damage you’ve seen.
- The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows and from the roof space where it is safe.
- The damage is recorded with photographs, area by area.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
How to book
If you are buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or send us an email whenever suits you.
Related advice
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Tower Hill
Is my home in Tower Hill listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Is Tower Hill in the area you cover?
Yes, Tower Hill is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Tower Hill as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs can’t always be walked on. We use safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where it applies.
Will you deal with the insurance company for me?
No. We aren’t loss adjusters and do not act for you with the insurer. We give you an independent report of the damage, which you can pass to your insurer.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. It is a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
What does a storm damage report cost?
Our reports start from £150. Commercial and larger roofs are quoted on size. The report doesn’t include repair costs.
What if the roof was already worn?
Most policies don’t cover wear and tear. We note both storm damage and older defects, so it is clear what we found. How the policy applies is up to your insurer.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Before temporary repairs, photograph the damage from ground level if it’s safe. Those photos show the damage as it was. In Tower Hill, as in much of London, water from a roof defect can reach a neighbour’s home as easily as yours: a blocked parapet gutter or slipped slate can let water into the flat below or the house next door. Dealing with it early is far less disruptive.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Tower Hill
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
Read our cost guide and our case studies.
Before and after the survey
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Check your policy for how to report damage
- Record any water damage in rooms and the loft
- Arrange temporary cover with a roofer if rain is getting in
- Keep a note of the date of the storm
The insurer might appoint a loss adjuster. You’ll have your own independent record to refer to.
Store invoices and reports for any roof work. They can help show the roof was looked after.