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Storm damage roof report in Turnpike Lane, Greater London
Storm damage roof reports in Turnpike Lane and the rest of Greater London. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
Why it is worth a survey now in Turnpike Lane
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. Work on a London roof is rarely simple to arrange, with parking, neighbours and access all to think about. Knowing what’s needed early gives you time to plan it calmly.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Why book us in Turnpike Lane
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- An independent view of the roof
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- 5,000+ surveys completed
See what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
About our storm damage roof report in Turnpike Lane
The Financial Ombudsman asks three questions when it looks at storm complaints: were there storm conditions on or around the date, is the damage consistent with a storm, and was the storm the main cause. We record what the roof shows about the damage and its likely cause. Weather records for the date are for you or your insurer to check. We are frequently asked to look into torn or lifted flat roof coverings and holes or cracks caused by debris, on flat roofs, gutters and fascias and slate and tile slopes.
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. In Turnpike Lane, we inspect what we can reach safely and are given access to. Tell us when the water shows, and in what kind of weather.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent, whichever applies.
- Place
- Turnpike Lane (N8, N22, N15)
- Region
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Also near Turnpike Lane
Also in Turnpike Lane
How it works
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photos as we go and make notes for the report. It usually takes about 1–2 hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. 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, tell us when booking.
- You tell us 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 look at whether the damage fits storm damage, older wear or both.
- The findings are written up with photographs for you to share with your insurer.
Preparing for the visit
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Leave side gates unlocked
How to book
If you’re buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or send us an email whenever suits you.
Related advice
Common roof problems in Turnpike Lane
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.
Problems we come across often include:
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Stains appearing after strong winds
Anyone responsible for a site like North Harringay Primary School will know that on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
What to check before booking
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
What affects the price in Turnpike Lane
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Roof area
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we’ll tell you which fits.
Getting in touch
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- The property’s address and postcode
- When you need the report by
- What kind of property and roof it is
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or email us and give us a few details about the property and we’ll point you to the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Turnpike Lane roofs and the weather
Historic houses like Bruce Castle, about 1.5 miles north-east, show how far back building in the area around Turnpike Lane goes. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Close to the centre of London, a great many houses are Victorian or Edwardian terraces, many of them roofed in Welsh slate. A butterfly roof with a central valley gutter, tucked behind a parapet wall, is common on these houses. 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.
Living close to Ducketts Common is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls. Shop and office owners around The Mall Wood Green may find that water through a ceiling can damage stock and close a sales floor, so the source needs finding fast.
Turnpike Lane is about 3 miles north of Highbury, in Greater London. Turnpike Lane gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. Our Greater London coverage includes Turnpike Lane and the places around it. There’s also a page for London.
All of N8, N22 and N15 is covered for storm damage roof reports. Local streets include Bury Road, High Road and Glebe Road. If you are just outside Turnpike Lane, we cover Hornsey (1 mile west), Noel Park (1 mile north), Wood Green (1 mile north), Stroud Green (1 mile south) and Crouch End (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include London (6 miles south), City of Westminster (6 miles south), Marylebone (5 miles south), Kensington (7 miles south-west), St Pancras (4 miles south) and Shoreditch (5 miles south).
What’s near Turnpike Lane
Typical jobs here are in homes near Moselle Upper School, The Toll Gate pub and Ducketts Common and the streets around them. Turnpike Lane has its own railway station: Hornsey station. Nearby you will also find Hornsey Central Hospital (1.1 miles west) and The Mall Wood Green (less than half a mile north). Open spaces near Turnpike Lane include Darland's Lake and Railway Fields.
Turnpike Lane questions
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Turnpike Lane?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Can parking be tricky for a visit in Turnpike Lane?
Typically it is manageable with a little notice. Let us know the parking rules on your street and we will work around them.
Does your report mean my claim will be accepted?
That’s not something we can promise. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. Our report gives you an independent record of the damage and its likely cause.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling are not something we do. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it is disturbed.
Do you look in the loft space?
If the survey needs it and the loft space can be reached safely, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch, and if the loft cannot be reached safely, the report says so.
Who handles emergency protection after a storm?
A roofer should handle temporary protection. Photograph the damage first if you can do so safely. We can record the damage in our report.
Will you deal with the insurance company for me?
No. We are not 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.
What a storm damage roof report doesn’t cover
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- What your policy covers, which depends on its wording
- A decision on your insurance claim
- The work of a loss adjuster appointed by your insurer
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Flat roofs
- Gutters and fascias
- Ridges and hips
- Chimney stacks
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flashings
Surveys for landlords and agents in Turnpike Lane
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Turnpike Lane. For a price for a let property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.