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Storm damage roof report in Winchmore Hill, Greater London
Storm damage roof reports across Winchmore Hill, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Winchmore Hill
High winds usually affect the parts of a roof that are already exposed or loose. Slates and tiles slip or blow off, ridge and hip tiles lift, flashings pull away and flat roof coverings can tear. Trees and branches can also hit roofs in a storm. We record the damage on your roof and photograph each part. Where we also see signs of older wear, the report records that too. We survey chimney stacks, flat roofs and ridges and hips, and common reasons people get in touch are lead lifted at abutments and flat roof edges peeled back.
Water getting into a London home often comes from a detail you cannot see from the street: the valley gutter in a butterfly roof, a parapet gutter, a chimney flashing or the flat roof over a rear extension. Whether you are tracing a leak or recording storm damage in Winchmore Hill, those are among the first places to look. Water from a hidden gutter can run along joists and show up a room or two away.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photographs show what each point refers to, with the urgent items made clear.
- Where
- Winchmore Hill (N21, N13, N9)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a written report with photos, emailed to you. On timing, it usually takes about one to two hours for a house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. In converted houses and mansion blocks, the loft hatch is often on a shared landing. Where that’s the case, access needs agreeing with whoever controls that landing. Everything else is planned around the building, not the postcode.
- We note the date of the storm and the damage you’ve seen.
- We check the roof from wherever it is safe.
- 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.
Before the survey
- Let us know about parking near the property
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Arrange a survey
When you are ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
Related advice
Storm damage roof reports in Winchmore Hill: local notes
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. The wider area around Winchmore Hill has a long history of building, with Bruce Castle about 2.6 miles south-east. 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 yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Holy Trinity, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney. If you let a flat or house near Winchmore Hill station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
Winchmore Hill is about 2 miles north-west of Edmonton, in Greater London. We carry out storm damage roof reports for householders, landlords and businesses in Winchmore Hill. Our area takes in places right across Greater London. London is in our area too.
Postcode districts we cover here for storm damage roof reports: N21, N13 and N9. We cover properties on Farm Road, Arlow Road and Hurst Road. Other places close to Winchmore Hill include Bush Hill (1 mile north-east), Bush Hill Park (1 mile north-east), Enfield (1 mile north-east), Enfield Chase (2 miles north) and Edmonton (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as London (9 miles south), City of Westminster (9 miles south), Marylebone (8 miles south), Kensington (10 miles south-west), St Pancras (7 miles south) and Shoreditch (8 miles south).
What’s near Winchmore Hill
Typical jobs here are in homes near Winchmore School, Keble Preparatory School and The Kings Head pub. There’s a railway station in Winchmore Hill itself: Winchmore Hill station. Other landmarks nearby include Museum of Enfield (1.4 miles north-east) and Edmonton Green Shopping Centre (1.9 miles east). Open spaces near Winchmore Hill include Darland's Lake and Barfield Allotments Nature Park.
Questions from Winchmore Hill
How do I find out if my home in Winchmore Hill is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Is parking a problem for a survey in Winchmore Hill?
In much of London, parking needs planning: a visitor permit or a bay close to the door helps a lot, so mention what’s available as you book.
How do I book a survey in Winchmore Hill?
It is easiest to ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Give us the address and some details about the roof, and we’ll point you to the right survey. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
Will my insurer pay for an old roof?
Insurers usually exclude wear and tear. Our report gives an honest view of what’s recent damage and what’s older wear. The claim decision is your insurer’s.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey seven days a week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Let us know which days suit you as you book.
Do you act for me with my insurer?
No. Our report is an independent record for you to use. Your insurer may appoint its own loss adjuster.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is frequently shared, so the building owner or managing agent needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Winchmore Hill
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out in order of urgency where relevant, which helps with budgets and planning.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier.
Nearby places to Winchmore Hill
What else we do in Winchmore Hill
Can I check my roof myself?
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
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.
Common roof problems in Winchmore Hill
When you claim, your insurer may ask for evidence of the damage and its cause. An independent report gives you a clear record to send. The decision still rests with the insurer.
We are often asked to look at:
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Water coming in after the storm
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
If you look after a building such as St. Paul's School, a leak through a large roof is frequently found some distance from where the water shows inside.
Before booking anyone
- Whether VAT is added on top
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Which limits apply to the survey
Why it is worth a survey now in Winchmore Hill
Leaving storm damage can let water into the loft space and rooms below. That can add to the damage and make it harder to separate from the storm. Emergency temporary protection should be arranged with a roofer. Any roof job in Winchmore Hill means planning around parking, neighbours and access. Knowing what’s needed early gives you time to plan it calmly, rather than in a rush after a leak.
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we can help you choose.
What you get with us
- Plain-English reports with photos
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
Read our cost guide and our case studies.
What we look for on each type of roof
Clay and concrete tiles
Broken or missing tiles leave the underlay exposed to rain. We photograph each gap.
Chimney stacks
High winds can loosen pots, cowls and aerials on stacks. We record any damage we can see.