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Storm damage roof report in Westbourne, Greater London
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Westbourne from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
FAQs for Westbourne
Do you cover Westbourne?
Yes, Westbourne is within the area we cover. We work right across London and South East England. You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details.
Is parking a problem for a survey in Westbourne?
Sometimes, yes. Where there are permit zones, a visitor permit or nearby pay-and-display bay works well, and a driveway is even better.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
What if the roof was already worn?
Wear and tear is usually excluded from home insurance. Our report records storm damage and any older wear we see, so it’s clear what we found. Your insurer decides how its policy applies.
Who handles emergency protection after a storm?
Call a roofer for emergency temporary protection. Take photos from the ground first if it is safe. Keep receipts in case your insurer asks for them.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only when it is safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where applicable, a drone.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We check the parts we’re given access to, and the report makes that clear.
About our storm damage roof report in Westbourne
After a storm, it is useful to have a clear record of what happened to your roof. Our report shows the damage in photos and says whether it looks like storm damage, wear and tear, or a mix. We’re not loss adjusters and can’t tell you if your claim will succeed. What we give you is an independent record of the roof. We are often asked to look into new damp or leaks inside and flat roof edges peeled back, across flashings, chimney stacks and flat roofs.
Water getting into a London home often comes from a detail you can’t see from the street: a butterfly roof’s central valley gutter, a parapet gutter, a chimney flashing or a flat roof over a back addition. Whether you’re tracing a leak or recording storm damage in Westbourne, those are among the first places to look. A hidden gutter that overflows can send water a long way before it shows.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Where
- Westbourne (W2, W11, W9)
- Region
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we can’t see
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- Repair costs or quotes for the work
- A decision on your insurance claim
- Areas we can’t see safely
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Ridges and hips
- Gutters and fascias
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flashings
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
Common roof problems in Westbourne
A storm frequently finds a roof’s existing weak spots. Corroded nails on slate roofs, worn mortar on ridges and old flashings can all give way. We record recent damage alongside older defects.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- New damp or leaks inside
- Flat roof edges peeled back
If you live near a park such as Emslie Horniman's Pleasance, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Their track record with similar roofs
Tips from our surveys
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Photograph the damage safely from below
- Keep a note of the date of the storm
- Look at what your policy says about wear and tear
- Tell your insurer about the damage promptly
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.
Keep gutters and outlets clear so heavy rain can drain away. Overflowing gutters can make storm damage worse.
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Why act early in Westbourne
Many policies expect damage to be reported promptly. Let your insurer know early, and check what your policy asks for. An independent report can follow. Behind a London parapet, a blocked gutter can sit full of water without anyone seeing it. By the time a ceiling stains, the timbers underneath may have been wet for a while.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Why book with us
- Surveys seven days a week
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- An independent view of the roof
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
Storm damage roof reports around Westbourne
With Kensington Palace about 0.8 miles south-east, Westbourne sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Inner London’s Victorian and Edwardian terraces often have Welsh slate roofs. Many have butterfly roofs draining to a central valley gutter, with parapet walls and gutters hidden behind them. If your home in Westbourne is one of them, lead flashings, party-wall upstands and shared chimney stacks are part of the picture too. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it’s detailed.
Take a building like St. Mary of the Angels Catholic Primary School: a leak through a large roof is frequently found some distance from where the water shows inside. For landlords with property near London Paddington station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
Westbourne is about 1 mile north of Kensington, in Greater London. Anywhere in Westbourne, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. We cover towns and villages across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages.
Here we cover the W2, W11 and W9 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. Whether your property is on Salem Road, Acklam Road and Morgan Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Westbourne sits on or near the A404 and A4206, so getting to you is simple. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Westbourne Green (1 mile north-east), Bayswater (1 mile south), Little Venice (1 mile north-east), Maida Vale (1 mile north) and Paddington Green (1 mile east). Further out, we also cover London (5 miles east), St Pancras (3 miles east), Shoreditch (5 miles east), Walthamstow (9 miles north-east), Hoxton (5 miles east) and Whitechapel (5 miles east).
Landmarks near Westbourne
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Maida Vale School, Abdus Salam Library and Westminster Academy, among other places. Also close by are Emslie Horniman's Pleasance (0.8 miles north-west) and Cock and Bottle pub (under half a mile south-west). Westbourne’s nearest station is London Paddington station, roughly 0.8 miles east. Other landmarks nearby include Paddington General Hospital (0.5 miles north) and Greek Orthodox Cathedral Treasury Museum (under half a mile south-east). Not far away are Campden Hill and Greville Place nature reserve.
How it works
It helps 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. The visit usually takes about 1–2 hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. Many London properties are flats or terraces with no side access, so the back of the roof is often seen from upstairs windows, from inside or, where a flight is allowed, from the air. If the building has a managing agent or access rules, let us know when booking.
- We note the date of the storm and the damage you’ve seen.
- The roof is inspected from safe positions.
- We record and photograph the damage.
- We note the likely cause and any signs of older wear.
- We send you the report by email for your insurer.
How to prepare
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Booking a survey
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
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Checking the roof from ground level
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.