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Storm Damage Roof Report in Vale of Health
An experienced roof surveyor for storm damage roof reports in Vale of Health. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Water coming in after the storm
- Loose or torn flashings
When to book a survey in Vale of Health
Some people book because a claim has been questioned. You get an independent record of what the roof shows. We cannot say whether the decision will change.
Most people get in touch after spotting something like this:
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Water coming in after the storm
The streets around a church like Christ Church are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in.
Before booking anyone
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
About our storm damage roof report in Vale of Health
Our storm damage report starts from £150. It is a photo-illustrated written report, sent by email. It doesn’t price the repairs, so ask a roofer to quote for the work. Your insurer may also send its own loss adjuster. What you get is an independent record of the damage and what seems to have caused it. If you’ve noticed damaged gutters and fascias and damaged pots on the stack, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on chimney stacks, slate and tile slopes and ridges and hips alike.
Many London homes are well over a century old and their roofs have been patched more than once, so a new leak can be the latest sign of wear rather than a single event. Insurers usually exclude wear and tear, so it is useful to know whether damage is old or new. A careful look in Vale of Health tells the two apart where the evidence allows. A written record with photos helps you explain what was found to whoever deals with it next.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Location
- Vale of Health (NW3)
- Region
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Questions from Vale of Health
Do you cover Vale of Health?
Yes. We work right across London and South East England, and Vale of Health is part of that. You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details.
Can parking be tricky for a visit in Vale of Health?
In much of London, parking needs planning: a visitor permit or a nearby bay makes the day run more smoothly.
Do you look in the roof space?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there’s safe access. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.
Do I need to be at home?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access.
How do I arrange a storm damage roof report in Vale of Health?
Simply call 07833 053749 or email us. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
What if the roof was already worn?
Insurers typically exclude wear and tear. We describe what looks like fresh storm damage and what looks older. The claim decision is your insurer’s.
Do you act for me with my insurer?
No. We write an independent report, and you decide how to use it. The insurer may send a loss adjuster of its own.
Why get it checked now?
Before temporary repairs, photograph the damage from the ground if it’s safe. Those photos show the damage as it was. In Vale of Health, as across London, an overflowing gutter soaks the wall below, which can lead to damp inside. A small blockage left for a few winters becomes a damp problem.
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Vale of Health
- Prices that include VAT
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Surveys on weekdays and at weekends
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.
How the survey changes by roof type
Chimney stacks
High winds can loosen pots, cowls and aerials on stacks. The report notes any damage to the stack.
Ridge and hip tiles
The ridge and hips are among the most exposed parts of a roof. The survey notes loose, cracked or missing ridge and hip tiles.
Towns and villages near Vale of Health
Also in Vale of Health
Wind, rain and roofs in Vale of Health
Historic houses such as Heath House, about 0.1 miles west, show how far back building in the area around Vale of Health goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Many homes in inner London are Victorian and Edwardian terraces, often with Welsh slate roofs. From the street you may see only a parapet, with a butterfly roof and a valley gutter behind it draining to the back. Shared chimney stacks, party-wall upstands and lead work come with this kind of house. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it is detailed.
If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for instance near O2 Centre, a quick answer on where water is coming in keeps a business running. If you own a rental within reach of Hampstead Heath station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
Vale of Health is about 1 mile north of Greenhill, in Greater London. In Vale of Health, as across Greater London, every roof gets the same careful survey. We cover towns and villages across Greater London. We also survey roofs in London.
Here we cover the NW3 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. Whether your property is on Well Road, Cannon Lane and Holford Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Vale of Health sits on or near the A502, so getting to you is simple. We also cover the places around Vale of Health: North End (1 mile north-west), Greenhill (1 mile south), Hampstead (1 mile south), West Hampstead (1 mile south-west) and Childs Hill (1 mile west). Further out, we also cover London (6 miles south-east), City of Westminster (3 miles south), Marylebone (3 miles south), Kensington (4 miles south), St Pancras (4 miles south-east) and Shoreditch (5 miles south-east).
Around Vale of Health
We work in homes and buildings around St Vedasts School For Boys, South Hampstead High School and Hampstead Heath, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Hampstead Heath station, about 0.7 miles south-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include New End Hospital (within half a mile south) and Montfichet's Tower (4.7 miles south-east). Open spaces near Vale of Health include Parliament Hill and Turner's Wood.
For landlords and managing agents
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, and the report can go to both. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the addresses.
Tips from our surveys
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Tell your insurer about the damage promptly
- Arrange temporary cover with a roofer if rain is getting in
- Record any water damage in rooms and the loft
- Take photos from ground level or a window, never by climbing
Once we’ve been, the findings are written up with photos. It sets out what is damaged, the likely cause and any signs of older wear. Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24 to 48 hours and Premium reports the same day.
After a storm, look at the roof from the street or garden. With binoculars, you can often spot problems without climbing. Never climb onto the roof yourself.
What happens on the day
We will ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. The inspection then takes an hour or two for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. In a London conversion, the way into the roof space is frequently from a communal landing or the top flat. Where that’s the case, access needs agreeing with whoever controls that landing. Everything else is planned around the building, not the postcode.
- You tell us what happened and whether a roofer has made the roof safe.
- We check inside, including the loft where there’s access, for water damage.
- We view the roof from safe positions.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
Preparing for the visit
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
Book a survey
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.