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Storm damage roof report in Aldersbrook, Greater London
Storm damage roof reports in Aldersbrook from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Roofs hit by falling trees
About our storm damage roof report in Aldersbrook
Most policies don’t cover wear and tear. That makes the difference between storm damage and old wear important. Our report records both: recent damage alongside any older defects, like nail fatigue on slates or eroded pointing. We give an honest view of what we see. Your insurer then decides how its policy applies. Typical surveys look at water coming in after the storm and damaged ridges and hips, on gutters and fascias, ridges and hips and slate and tile slopes.
In converted houses and blocks across London, water from a roof can run a long way before it shows on a ceiling. Tracing it back matters, both for dealing with the cause and for any insurance claim. In Aldersbrook, we inspect what we can reach safely and are given access to. Let us know when the water shows, and in what kind of weather.
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
- Aldersbrook (E11, E12, E7)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the cost of storm damage roof reports
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The roof’s overall size
- Which survey package you book
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
Getting in touch
These details help when you get in touch:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- Anything about access we should know
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know the cost up front. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
When to book a survey in Aldersbrook
Flat roofs can be damaged too. Wind can lift edges and tear coverings, and blocked outlets can leave water ponding after heavy rain. We record what we find on flat and pitched roofs alike.
We are often asked to look at:
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
For an older house near a landmark like Church of St Gabriel, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Will the report include photos?
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
Storm damage roof reports around Aldersbrook
Further from the centre, London’s housing takes in interwar semis with hipped roofs in clay or concrete tiles as well as slate-roofed terraces. If your home in Aldersbrook is one of them, bay roofs, hips and later dormers each have their own details. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it’s detailed. Valentines Mansion, about 1.5 miles north-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Aldersbrook. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, like 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.
Take a building like Aldersbrook Primary School: a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside. For businesses in and around places such as Stratford Centre, water through a ceiling can damage stock and close a sales floor, so the source needs finding fast.
Aldersbrook is about 1 mile north of Forest Gate, in Greater London. Whether the building in Aldersbrook is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Aldersbrook is one of the towns and villages in Greater London we cover. You can also see our page for London.
Here we cover the E11, E12 and E7 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. Whether your property is on Dover Road, Merlin Road and Belfry Road or a nearby road, we can help. Aldersbrook sits on or near the A116, which makes travel easy. Nearby, we also carry out storm damage roof reports in Bushwood Area of Leytonstone (1 mile west), Forest Gate (1 mile south), Wanstead (1 mile north), Leytonstone (1 mile west) and Redbridge (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover London (7 miles south-west), City of Westminster (9 miles south-west), Marylebone (8 miles west), Kensington (11 miles south-west), St Pancras (7 miles west) and Shoreditch (5 miles south-west).
What’s near Aldersbrook
We work in homes and buildings around The George pub, Valentines Park and Tyndale Academy. Aldersbrook’s nearest station is Wanstead Park station, roughly 0.9 miles south-west. A little further out are Wanstead Hospital (1.5 miles north) and Passmore Edwards Museum (1.8 miles south-west). Open spaces near Aldersbrook include Hollow Pond and Old Ford Island.
For landlords and managing agents
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed beforehand. Surveys run seven days a week, which can make access easier.
Honest limits
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Keep these in mind:
- Negotiating a claim settlement
- Areas we cannot see safely
- Whether your insurer will pay the claim
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Aldersbrook
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and fascias
- Flat roofs
- Ridges and hips
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flashings
The survey, step by step
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. If you have questions on the day, just ask. In converted houses and mansion blocks, the loft hatch is frequently 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 start with the details: when the storm hit and what damage you can see.
- We view the roof from wherever it can be seen safely, including the loft where there’s 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.
How to prepare
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Keep pets in another room
How to book
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or email us. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
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Practical tips
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. A few suggestions:
- Keep receipts for any emergency work
- Keep a note of the date of the storm
- Take photos of stains and damp inside
- Look at what your policy says about wear and tear
Your insurer may send a loss adjuster to look at the damage. You’ll have your own independent record to refer to.
Store invoices and reports for any roof work. They help show the roof was in good order before a storm.
Aldersbrook: your questions answered
Will parking be an issue for a roof survey in Aldersbrook?
Parking in Aldersbrook, as in most of London, takes a little planning: a visitor permit or a bay close to the door helps a lot, so mention what’s available as you book.
Is Aldersbrook in the area you cover?
Yes, Aldersbrook is within the area we cover. Our area covers London and South East England. You can ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Can I check the roof after a storm?
Please don’t climb onto the roof. Take photos from ground level or from windows. Note the date and time, and photograph any damage inside.
Does your report mean my claim will be accepted?
Only your insurer can decide that. We record the damage, with photos and the likely cause, for you to give to your insurer.
How much is a storm damage roof report?
Our reports start from £150. Commercial and larger roofs are quoted on size. Repair costs aren’t part of the report.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If it’s needed and safe to reach, yes. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement, as far as the space allows.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We don’t sample or test for asbestos. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it is disturbed.