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Storm damage roof report in Tufnell Park, Greater London
Storm damage roof reports in Tufnell Park, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- New damp or leaks inside
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Tufnell Park
After a storm, safety comes first. Photograph the damage from the ground or a window, and never climb up. If water is coming in, a roofer can put temporary protection in place. Our report records the damage so you have an independent record to give your insurer. Keep receipts for any emergency work. We survey flashings, slate and tile slopes and flat roofs, and people most frequently book us about damaged pots on the stack and flat roof edges peeled back.
In a London flat, water can travel some way before it shows, sometimes in a different flat from the one below the defect. Tracing it back matters, both for dealing with the cause and for any insurance claim. We check what we’re given access to in Tufnell Park, inside and out. Tell us when the water shows, and in what kind of weather.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Place
- Tufnell Park (NW5, N19, N7)
- Region
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Tufnell Park
The wider area around Tufnell Park has a long history of building, with Witanhurst about 1.2 miles north-west. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof. Close to the centre of London, a great many houses are Victorian or Edwardian terraces, many of them roofed in Welsh slate. Many have butterfly roofs draining to a central valley gutter, with parapet walls and gutters hidden behind them. In a house like that, shared stacks, party-wall upstands and lead flashings all need looking at as far as they can be seen. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from.
Anyone responsible for a site like Eleanor Palmer Primary School will know that a leak through a large roof is frequently found some distance from where the water shows inside. If you live near a park such as Whittington Park, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
Tufnell Park is about 2 miles west of Highbury, in Greater London. Tufnell Park is one of many places we visit across Greater London. Across Greater London, we cover Tufnell Park.
Every address in NW5, N19 and N7 is covered for storm damage roof reports, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you need a storm damage roof report at a property on Hugo Road, Ward Road and Anson Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Dartmouth Park (1 mile west), Upper Holloway (1 mile north), Gospel Oak (1 mile west), Lissenden Gardens (1 mile west) and Holloway (1 mile east). We also work in nearby towns such as London (4 miles south-east), City of Westminster (3 miles south), Marylebone (3 miles south), Kensington (5 miles south-west), Shoreditch (3 miles south-east) and Walthamstow (5 miles north-east).
What’s near Tufnell Park
We work in homes and buildings around Musical Theatre Academy, The Boston Arms Public House and Vaughan Williams Memorial Library and the streets around them. Other local landmarks include Acland Burghley School (under half a mile west) and Whittington Park (under half a mile north-east). Tufnell Park’s nearest station is Upper Holloway station, about 0.5 miles north-east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Royal Northern Hospital (0.5 miles north-east) and Montfichet's Tower (3.3 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include St. James's Park Lake and Dartmouth Park Hill.
Questions from Tufnell Park
Can parking be tricky for a visit in Tufnell Park?
Parking in Tufnell Park, as in most of London, takes a little planning: a visitor permit or a bay close to the door helps a lot.
How do I find out if my home in Tufnell Park is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
How long is the visit?
Time on site depends on the roof, but most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours for a house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. The report is sent afterwards by email.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Not unless it’s safe. Safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where it applies cover most of what’s needed, and the report notes anything we couldn’t see.
Do you act for me with my insurer?
No. Our report is an independent record for you to use. Your insurer may appoint its own loss adjuster.
Does your report mean my claim will be accepted?
That is not something we can promise. The decision rests with your insurer and its policy. Our report gives you an independent record of the damage and its likely cause.
How are storm damage reports priced?
A storm damage report starts from £150. Commercial and larger roofs are quoted on size. Repair costs aren’t part of the report.
Practical tips
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Do not go onto the roof to take pictures
- Keep fallen slates or tiles as evidence if safe
- Arrange temporary cover with a roofer if rain is getting in
- Read your policy wording on storm damage
After the visit, we write up the report with photos of each area of damage. It sets out what is damaged, the likely cause and any signs of older wear. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
After a storm, look at the roof from the street or garden. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or lifted ridges. Don’t go up a ladder to look.
What we do, step by step
Every visit follows the same pattern: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take between one and two hours for a house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. In Tufnell Park, as in much of London, a good many properties are flats or terraces without 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, tell us when booking.
- You let us know when the storm was and what damage you’ve seen.
- We view the roof from wherever it can be seen safely, including the loft where there’s access.
- We photograph and record every area of damage we can see.
- We check whether the damage fits storm damage, older wear or both.
- We send you a written report with photos, ready to give to your insurer.
Getting ready for the survey
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Leave side gates unlocked
How to book
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or send us an email to find out.
Related advice
What we’re asked to look at in Tufnell Park
Insurers often want evidence of what has been damaged and why. An independent report gives you a clear record to send. Your insurer still makes the decision.
A survey can pick up problems like:
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- New damp or leaks inside
Take an older house close to Church of St Benet and All Saints: leaks on older roofs frequently start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks.
Before booking anyone
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we check the roof.
Different roofs, different checks
Chimney stacks
Flashings around stacks can lift in strong winds. Loose flashings are recorded.
Flat roof coverings
Lifted trims and laps are common after a storm. The report notes signs of recent damage and older wear.
Also near Tufnell Park
What else we do in Tufnell Park
Leave it or get it looked at?
If a roofer needs to make the roof safe, take photos first if you can do so safely from the ground. That keeps a record of how it looked. In Tufnell Park, as in much of London, water from a roof defect can reach a neighbour’s home as easily as yours: failed flashings and blocked valley gutters can send water into more than one home. Finding it early keeps the work smaller.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, which starts from £400, with VAT included. We can help you choose the package that fits what you want to find out.
Why us?
- Photographs and a written report every time
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- PI and public liability insurance
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or our case studies.