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Storm Damage Roof Report in Wealdstone
An independent record of roof damage after a storm around Wealdstone, with a written report you can act on. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
Storm damage roof report in Wealdstone: what you get
The Financial Ombudsman looks at three things when it considers a storm damage complaint: were there storm conditions on or around the date, is the damage consistent with a storm, and was the storm the main cause. Our report focuses on the second and third points. Weather records for the date are for you or your insurer to check. We survey slate and tile slopes, ridges and hips and flat roofs, and the problems we are asked to look at most are gutters pulled loose in the wind and torn or lifted flat roof coverings.
Many London homes are well over a century old and their roofs have been patched more than once. Telling wear from a one-off event matters, because insurers usually exclude wear and tear. That is as true in Wealdstone as anywhere in London. A written record with photos helps you explain what was found to whoever deals with it next.
It isn’t only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Location
- Wealdstone (HA3, HA1, HA2)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Leave it or get it looked at?
Damage left open lets in more rain. That can add to the damage and make it harder to separate from the storm. Emergency temporary protection should be arranged with a roofer. In Wealdstone, as across London, an overflowing gutter soaks the wall below, which can lead to damp inside. A blocked outlet ignored for a winter or two can mean damp walls inside.
To find out what your survey will cost, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Why book us in Wealdstone
- Package prices that include VAT
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Photographs and a written report every time
Take a look at our cost guide or our case studies.
Also near Wealdstone
Also in Wealdstone
Leaks and storm damage in Wealdstone
Outer London has lots of Victorian and Edwardian terraces with slate roofs, but also a great many interwar semis, often with hipped roofs in clay or concrete tiles. Hips, bay roofs and later loft conversions are typical of those semis, if your home is one of them. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from. About 0.9 miles west lies Headstone Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Wealdstone has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you run a business near St. George's Shopping Centre, a leak can close part of a shop or office, so finding the cause quickly matters. For site and facilities teams at buildings like Marlborough Primary School, water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot.
Wealdstone is about 2 miles north-east of Harrow, in Greater London. We carry out storm damage roof reports in Wealdstone for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Our Greater London coverage includes Wealdstone and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our London page.
Postcode districts we cover here for storm damage roof reports: HA3, HA1 and HA2. You’ll find streets such as Tudor Road, Herga Road and Byron Road, and we cover them all. We also cover the places around Wealdstone: Greenhill (1 mile south), Kenton (1 mile south-east), Northwick Park (1 mile south), North Harrow (1 mile south-west) and Harrow (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include London (12 miles south-east), City of Westminster (9 miles south-east), Marylebone (10 miles south-east), Kensington (9 miles south-east), St Pancras (10 miles south-east) and Shoreditch (12 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Wealdstone
Typical jobs here are in homes near Headstone Manor Recreation Ground, The Sacred Heart Language College and The Duck in the Pond pub, among other places. Wealdstone has its own railway station: Harrow & Wealdstone station. A little further out are Hilfield Castle (4.2 miles north) and Kodak Museum (0.5 miles west). The countryside around Wealdstone includes Northala Fields and Harrow Weald Common.
Can I check my roof myself?
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
It helps to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
What this survey cannot tell you
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Bear these in mind:
- Damage hidden under coverings or inside the structure, without opening up
- A price for the repairs
- The work of a loss adjuster appointed by your insurer
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Wealdstone
- Flat roofs
- Slate and tile slopes
- Ridges and hips
- Gutters and fascias
- Chimney stacks
- Flashings
Wealdstone: your questions answered
Do you carry out roof surveys in Wealdstone?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Wealdstone as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Is parking a problem for a survey in Wealdstone?
London parking needs a little planning, so let us know about permits, bays or a driveway when booking. The visit is then planned around what’s available.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We check the parts we are given access to.
My storm claim was turned down. What now?
Raise it with your insurer first. The Financial Ombudsman Service may look at it if that doesn’t resolve it. The Ombudsman asks about storm conditions, whether the damage is consistent with a storm and whether the storm was the main cause.
How long will you be at the property?
Time on site depends on the roof; most visits take about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. The report is sent afterwards by email.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Usually, if there is one and it can be reached safely. The loft space can show things the outside can’t, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
How many surveys have you done?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
How the survey works
It’s useful to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Many London properties are flats or terraces with no side access, so rear slopes are viewed from windows, the loft or, where a flight is allowed, by drone. Mention any building rules, key holders or managing agents as you book.
- You let us know what happened and whether a roofer has made the roof safe.
- We check inside, including the loft where there is access, for water damage.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, windows and the roof where it’s safe.
- Storm damage and older wear are recorded separately where we can.
- You receive the written report with photos.
How to prepare
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Keep pets in another room
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Book a survey
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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What we look for on each type of roof
Chimney stacks
High winds can loosen pots, cowls and aerials on stacks. The report notes any damage to the stack.
Ridge and hip tiles
Worn mortar under ridge tiles can let them lift in a storm. We note whether the mortar looks recently broken or long worn.
Common roof problems in Wealdstone
Storms don’t only affect pitched roofs. Coverings can tear or peel back at the edges, and water can pond where outlets are blocked. Our report covers flat and pitched roofs.
Things that frequently lead to a survey include:
- Water coming in after the storm
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
Take an older house close to Holy Trinity Church: old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- How long the report takes to arrive