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Storm damage roof report in West Hendon, Greater London
Storm damage roof reports in West Hendon from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us across London and South East England.
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
Why it’s worth a survey now in West Hendon
If the damage is partly wear and tear, it’s better to know. We record storm damage and older defects, so you know what the roof shows. Many older London roofs have only old felt under the slates, or no underlay at all, so a slipped slate can soon mean water inside. Left alone, that means wet timbers and plaster, which is a far bigger job than the roof fault itself.
Prices start from £150, including VAT, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. We confirm the price for the job before you book.
What you get with us
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Photographs and a written report every time
- 20+ years’ experience
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Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in West Hendon
A storm damage roof report is an independent record of the damage to your roof after a storm. It sets out what is damaged, with photographs, and what we think the likely cause is. It’s yours to pass to your insurer. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. We’re not loss adjusters, and we can’t tell you whether a claim will succeed. If you’re worried about flat roof edges peeled back and gutters pulled loose in the wind, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
In London, leaks often start somewhere hidden: the valley gutter in a butterfly roof, a parapet gutter, a chimney flashing or the flat roof over a rear extension. Whether you’re tracing a leak or recording storm damage in West Hendon, those are among the first places to look. A hidden gutter that overflows can send water a long way before it shows.
We write the report in plain English, so you don’t need to be a roofer to follow it. Photos show what each point refers to, with the urgent items made clear.
- Where
- West Hendon (NW9, NW4)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
The visit has one job: to see as much of the roof as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Notes and photos go into the written report. The visit normally takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. From the street, a London terrace usually shows only its front slope or parapet, so in West Hendon we work round the house, using the street, the windows, the loft and any safe vantage point behind it. If other people live in the building, let us know who can let us into the shared parts.
- You let us know when the storm was and what damage you’ve seen.
- We view the roof from wherever it can safely be seen, including the loft where there is access.
- We photograph and record every area of damage we can see.
- We check whether the damage fits storm damage, older wear or both.
- You get a written report you can pass to your insurer.
Getting ready for the survey
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
Arrange a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? It’s easiest to ring 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will explain the options and the price.
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Wind, rain and roofs in West Hendon
Outer London has a good many Victorian and Edwardian terraces with slate roofs, but also a great many interwar semis, often with hipped roofs in clay or concrete tiles. Bay roofs, hip ridges and dormers from later loft conversions are the details that set these houses apart. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from. With Heath House about 3.2 miles south-east, West Hendon 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 a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Shop and office owners around Brent Cross 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 West Hendon Playing Fields shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
West Hendon is about 2 miles north of Neasden, in Greater London. From houses to flats and shops in West Hendon, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. Our area takes in places right across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. Our London page covers surveys nearby.
Surveys in NW9 and NW4 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We cover properties on Alpini Road, Catkin Road and Garrick Road. You will find West Hendon on the A5, which makes it straightforward to reach. Close by, we survey roofs in The Hyde (1 mile south), Colindale (1 mile north), The Burroughs (1 mile north-east), Hendon (1 mile east) and Staples Corner (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cover London (9 miles south-east), City of Westminster (6 miles south-east), Marylebone (6 miles south-east), Kensington (6 miles south), St Pancras (7 miles south-east) and Shoreditch (8 miles south-east).
Around West Hendon
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Woodfield School, Moon Under Water pub and Brampton College, among other places. West Hendon has its own railway station: Hendon station. Other landmarks nearby include Brent Cross Shopping Centre (1.1 miles east) and Church Farmhouse Museum (1 mile north-east). The countryside around West Hendon includes Masons Field and Parliament Hill.
Signs you need a storm damage roof report in West Hendon
Roofs that were already worn are more likely to suffer in a storm. Corroded nails on slate roofs, worn mortar on ridges and old flashings can all give way. We record recent damage alongside older defects.
We’re frequently asked to look at:
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Loose or torn flashings
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Roofs hit by falling trees
If you own a rental within reach of Hendon station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer straight away.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Are they insured for the work?
- How soon the report will arrive
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
Also near West Hendon
What else we do in West Hendon
Landlord and commercial surveys in West Hendon
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in West Hendon. To discuss a property or a block, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Questions from West Hendon
Do you cover West Hendon?
Yes, West Hendon is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. You can call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details.
Is my home in West Hendon listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
What wind speed counts as a storm?
It depends on your policy. Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies. Your policy document will say.
Is wear and tear covered by insurance?
Wear and tear is not typically covered. We describe what looks like fresh storm damage and what looks older. Your insurer decides the claim.
How long does the survey take?
Time on site depends on the roof; most visits take roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. The report is sent afterwards by email.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, and it isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, with 98% customer satisfaction.
Practical tips
You do not need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Do not go onto the roof to take pictures
- Tell your insurer about the damage promptly
- Write down when the storm hit and when you noticed damage
- Ask a roofer for emergency temporary protection if water is coming in
You’ll need a roofer’s quote for the repairs. They can use our report to see what needs doing.
Ask a tree specialist about branches over the roof. They can damage the roof in high winds.
How the survey changes by roof type
Chimney stacks
Wind can pull the flashings away from a chimney. We photograph any we find.
Slate roofs
Natural slate can last 100 years or more, but the nails frequently fail first. We check whether slipped slates suggest storm damage, older wear or both.