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Upper Edmonton Storm Damage Roof Report
An independent record of roof damage after a storm in Upper Edmonton, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Get in touch for a price.
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- New damp or leaks inside
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
About our storm damage roof report in Upper Edmonton
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. If you’re worried about damaged ridges and hips and water coming in after the storm, we can find out what’s behind it.
London’s Victorian and Edwardian roofs have often been repaired many times. Insurers typically exclude wear and tear, so it helps to know whether damage is old or new. That’s as true in Upper Edmonton as anywhere in London. Photos and a written account give you something specific to show an insurer, a landlord or a roofer.
Where we can’t see part of the roof, the report says so. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Place
- Upper Edmonton (N18, N9, N17)
- Region
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the price in Upper Edmonton
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- How big the roof is
- Building height and the viewpoints available
Prices start from £150, with VAT included, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. We confirm the exact price before you book.
Getting in touch
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- The address and postcode of the property
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
We survey roofs on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Leaks and storm damage in Upper Edmonton
Outer London has plenty of Victorian and Edwardian terraces with slate roofs, but also a great many interwar semis, often with hipped roofs in clay or concrete tiles. If your home in Upper Edmonton is one of them, bay roofs, hips and later dormers each have their own details. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it’s detailed. About 1.1 miles south lies Bruce Castle, a reminder of how long the area around Upper Edmonton has been built on. 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.
Shop and office owners around Edmonton Green Shopping Centre may find that a leak can close part of a shop or office, so finding the cause quickly matters. Trees in and around Pymmes Park shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Upper Edmonton is about 1 mile south of Edmonton, in Greater London. Upper Edmonton is one of many places we visit across Greater London, for homes and businesses alike. Upper Edmonton is one of the places in Greater London we cover for storm damage roof reports. We also survey roofs in London.
Postcode districts we cover here for storm damage roof reports: N18, N9 and N17. Local streets include Bull Lane, Park Lane and York Road. We also cover Northumberland Park (1 mile south-east), Edmonton (1 mile north), Picketts Lock (2 miles north-east), South Chingford (2 miles east) and Winchmore Hill (2 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as London (8 miles south), City of Westminster (8 miles south-west), Marylebone (8 miles south-west), Kensington (10 miles south-west), St Pancras (6 miles south) and Shoreditch (6 miles south).
Landmarks near Upper Edmonton
Around Upper Edmonton, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Pymmes Park, Tottenham University Technical College and London Academy of Excellence Tottenham. Upper Edmonton has its own railway station: Silver Street station. Well-known places in the area include North Middlesex University Hospital (within half a mile west) and Broomfield House Museum (2.2 miles west). Open spaces near Upper Edmonton include Pole Hill and Highams Park Lake.
What happens if roof problems are left?
A clear, independent record helps you explain the damage to your insurer. It sets out what we found and the likely cause, alongside any photos you took yourself. Any roof job in Upper Edmonton means planning around parking, neighbours and access. That is a good reason to find problems early, while there’s time to plan.
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, access and the package you choose.
Why us?
- Clear package prices, inc. VAT
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Photographs and a written report every time
What a storm damage roof report does not cover
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- Damage hidden under coverings or inside the structure, without opening up
- Negotiating a claim settlement
- How your policy defines a storm
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and does not.
What we look at
- Flat roofs
- Flashings
- Ridges and hips
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and fascias
- Slate and tile slopes
What we look for on each type of roof
Ridge and hip tiles
Water can get in where ridge tiles have moved. Each one is recorded with photos.
Flat roof coverings
Edge trims and laps are frequently where flat roof coverings start to peel back. The report notes signs of recent damage and older wear.
How it works
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes about 1–2 hours at most homes, or half a day or so for a commercial building. If you have questions on the day, just ask. In a London conversion, the way into the loft space is often from a communal landing or the top flat. If that applies to your building, it helps to agree access with the neighbours or the managing agent first. Otherwise, the visit in Upper Edmonton runs like any other.
- We start with the details: when the storm hit and what damage you can see.
- The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows and from the loft space where it is safe.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- The likely cause is recorded, along with any evidence of older wear.
- The findings are written up with photos for you to share with your insurer.
Before the survey
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Booking a survey
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll explain the options and the price.
Advice
Signs you need a storm damage roof report in Upper Edmonton
Others book after an insurer has queried a claim. An independent report gives you another view of the roof. We cannot say whether the decision will change.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
If you look after a building such as St John and St James CofE Primary School, water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Will the report include photos?
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- What experience they bring
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Places near Upper Edmonton
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Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Upper Edmonton
Is parking a problem for a survey in Upper Edmonton?
It can be, so it’s useful to tell us about permits, visitor bays or off-street space as you book. That way the visit can be planned around it.
How do I find out if my home in Upper Edmonton is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
What if my insurer declines the claim?
Raise it with your insurer first. If it isn’t resolved, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to help. The Ombudsman asks about storm conditions, whether the damage is consistent with a storm and whether the storm was the main cause.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it is applicable. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
How long does the survey take?
Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. The report follows by email.
Does your report mean my claim will be accepted?
Only your insurer can decide that. Our report records what is damaged, with photos, and the likely cause, for you to give to your insurer.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day. Just say which days work for you.