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Storm Damage Roof Report in West Hampstead
Know where you stand with the roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out storm damage roof reports in West Hampstead, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
Honest limits
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- The outcome of a claim
- How your policy defines a storm
- Estimates of repair costs
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in West Hampstead
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flashings
- Gutters and fascias
- Ridges and hips
Storm damage roof report in West Hampstead: what you get
The Financial Ombudsman asks three questions when it looks at storm complaints: whether there were storm conditions around the date, whether the damage fits a storm, and whether the storm was 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 survey ridges and hips, flashings and chimney stacks, and the problems we are asked to look at most are lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles and damaged flat roof membrane.
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 helps to know whether damage is old or new. A careful look in West Hampstead tells the two apart where the evidence allows. A written record with photographs helps you explain what was found to whoever deals with it next.
We write the report in plain English, so you don’t need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photo where possible, and recommendations are put in order of urgency where relevant.
- Location
- West Hampstead (NW3, NW6, NW2)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
West Hampstead: your questions answered
How do I find out if my home in West Hampstead is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you cover West Hampstead?
Yes, West Hampstead is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in West Hampstead as anywhere else.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If there is a loft and safe access to it, yes. The loft space can show things the outside cannot, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
What if the roof was already worn?
Wear and tear is not normally covered. We describe what looks like fresh storm damage and what looks older. The claim decision is your insurer’s.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We look at the roof, not the whole building, so it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
How long is the visit?
It normally takes about one to two hours at a typical home, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. The report follows by email.
What we look for on each type of roof
Clay and concrete tiles
Tiles without fixings can move more easily in wind. We record what we can see of the fixings.
Lead flashings
Flashings with older defects frequently fail in high winds. We record what looks recent and what looks older.
How the survey works
Where it’s relevant and can be reached safely, the loft space is checked as well as the outside. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey usually takes an hour or two for a house, and longer for a large or complex roof. From the street, a London terrace normally shows only its front slope or parapet, so in West Hampstead we work round the house, using the street, the windows, the loft and any safe vantage point behind it. Shared stairs or a basement flat? Let us know who holds the keys.
- We start with what you’ve seen and any temporary repairs.
- Inside, we look for signs of water in the loft and rooms below.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, windows and the roof where it is safe.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- You receive the written report with photos.
Getting ready for the survey
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Getting a price
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
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What we are asked to look at in West Hampstead
Branches and trees often come down on roofs during storms. We record the damage and where it is, backed up with photos.
Look out for signs like these:
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
For an older house near a landmark such as Presbyterian Church Of St Andrew, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself.
What to check before booking
- Is VAT included in the price?
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- When you’ll get the report
- Their track record with similar roofs
Storm damage roof reports around West Hampstead
Inner London’s Victorian and Edwardian terraces often have Welsh slate roofs. Behind many of their parapets sit butterfly roofs and valley gutters that cannot be seen from the pavement. If your home in West Hampstead is one of them, lead flashings, party-wall upstands and shared chimney stacks are part of the picture too. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in. Historic houses like Fenton House, about 0.5 miles north-east, show how far back building in the area around West Hampstead goes. 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.
If you live near a park such as Kilburn Grange Park, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching. Take a building like Emmanuel Church of England Primary School: tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
West Hampstead is about 3 miles north-west of City of Westminster, in Greater London. We carry out storm damage roof reports for householders, landlords and businesses in West Hampstead and the surrounding area. Across Greater London, we cover West Hampstead and the places around it. There is also a page for London.
All of NW3, NW6 and NW2 is covered for storm damage roof reports. If you need a storm damage roof report at a property on Mill Lane, Acol Road and Ajax Road or a nearby road, we can help. West Hampstead sits on or near the A502, which makes travel easy. We also cover Fortune Green (1 mile west), Hampstead (1 mile east), Greenhill (1 mile east), Childs Hill (1 mile north-west) and Vale of Health (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include London (6 miles south-east), City of Westminster (3 miles south-east), Marylebone (3 miles south-east), Kensington (4 miles south), St Pancras (4 miles south-east) and Shoreditch (5 miles east).
Landmarks near West Hampstead
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to South Hampstead High School, Holly Bush pub and Kilburn Grange Park. There’s a railway station in West Hampstead itself: Finchley Road & Frognal station. Nearby you’ll also find Isokon Gallery (1.2 miles east) and New End Hospital (0.5 miles north-east). Open spaces near West Hampstead include Parliament Hill and Westbere Copse.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Landlords, agents and building managers in West Hampstead and across Greater London can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf. Access is agreed with the tenant in advance.
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Why act early in West Hampstead
A few slipped slates can soon lead to wet timbers. Acting quickly typically means less damage overall. Blocked gutters and hoppers on London houses overflow and soak brickwork, 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, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us about the roof. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
Why us?
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Surveys seven days a week
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable