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West Ealing Storm Damage Roof Report
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in West Ealing. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
Storm damage roof report in West Ealing: what you get
If your roof has been damaged, stay safe first. Take photos from ground level or from windows, and don’t climb onto the roof. 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’re often asked to look into holes or cracks caused by debris and lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles, across ridges and hips, flashings and chimney stacks.
Many London homes are well over a century old and their roofs have been patched more than once. Insurers normally exclude wear and tear, so it is useful to know whether damage is old or new. A careful look in West Ealing 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.
It isn’t only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend.
- Where
- West Ealing (W7, W13, UB2)
- Region
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
We don’t take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can be seen safely is inspected, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. The survey usually takes about one to two hours for a house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. 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’s useful to agree access with the neighbours or the managing agent first. Otherwise, the visit in West Ealing runs like any other.
- We start with what you’ve seen and any temporary repairs.
- Inside, we look for signs of water in the loft and rooms below.
- We view the roof from safe positions.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
Getting ready for the survey
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Find any records of previous roof work
How to book
We survey roofs on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Different roofs, different checks
Ridge and hip tiles
Ridge and hip tiles take the full force of the wind. We record any that have lifted, cracked or come away.
Lead flashings
Wind can peel back flashings at abutments and stacks. Loose or damaged flashings are photographed and noted.
Prices for storm damage roof reports in West Ealing
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Roof area
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
To find out what your survey will cost, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Helping us price your survey
A little information up front helps. It is useful to include:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- The address and postcode of the property
We confirm the price for the job before booking, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Wind, rain and roofs in West Ealing
Alongside Victorian and Edwardian terraces, outer London has a great many interwar semis, frequently with hipped roofs of 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. With Pitzhanger Manor about 1.4 miles east, West Ealing sits in an area with a long building history. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Anyone responsible for a site like St Joseph's Catholic Primary School will know that a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside. If you live near a park like Drayton Green, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
West Ealing is about 1 mile west of Ealing, in Greater London. We cover West Ealing and the rest of Greater London. Across Greater London, we cover West Ealing. You can also see our page for London.
Postcode districts we cover here for storm damage roof reports: W7, W13 and UB2. You will find streets such as Park Road, Green Lane and Dean's Road, all of which we cover. You’ll find West Ealing on the A4001, so it’s easy for us to get to. If you are just outside West Ealing, we cover Hanwell (1 mile east), Dormers Wells (1 mile north-west), Ealing (1 mile east), South Ealing (2 miles east) and Pitshanger (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include London (11 miles east), City of Westminster (8 miles east), Marylebone (8 miles east), Kensington (6 miles east), St Pancras (10 miles east) and Shoreditch (11 miles east).
What’s near West Ealing
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Drayton Green, The Viaduct pub and Cuckoo Schools and the streets around them. West Ealing has its own railway station: Hanwell station. Nearby you’ll also find Gunnersbury Park House - Large Mansion (2.4 miles east) and Treaty Centre (3 miles south). Not far away are Long Wood and Middle Lake.
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What else we do in West Ealing
What we can’t see
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Areas we can’t see safely
- Estimates of repair costs
- Acting for you with the insurer
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Slate and tile slopes
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges and hips
- Flat roofs
- Gutters and fascias
- Flashings
West Ealing questions
Does a conservation area affect roof work in West Ealing?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Do you carry out roof surveys in West Ealing?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Who handles emergency protection after a storm?
Call a roofer for emergency temporary protection. Take photos from ground level first if it’s safe. Keep receipts in case your insurer asks for 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. What we provide is an independent record of the damage.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days when you book.
What wind speed counts as a storm?
Each policy has its own definition. About 55 mph is a common figure in many policies, but check your own wording.
Is wear and tear covered by insurance?
Insurers typically exclude wear and tear. We describe what looks like fresh storm damage and what looks older. Your insurer decides the claim.
Tips that help
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Keep receipts for any emergency work
- Take photos from ground level or a window, never by climbing
- Keep fallen slates or tiles as evidence if safe
- Check your policy for how to report damage
You get the report by email and pass it to your insurer yourself. We don’t deal with the insurer on your behalf.
Clear gutters and outlets before the stormy months. Blocked drainage can add water damage to wind damage.
Common roof problems in West Ealing
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 makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Water coming in after the storm
For businesses in and around places such as Treaty Centre, finding where water is getting in quickly keeps disruption down.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether VAT is added on top
- What experience they bring
- What exactly goes into their report
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance