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Storm Damage Roof Report in Ardleigh Green
An independent record of roof damage after a storm across Ardleigh Green, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Call or email for a price.
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Loose or torn flashings
- Water coming in after the storm
What we cannot see
It’s a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- How your policy defines a storm
- Acting for you with the insurer
- The outcome of a claim
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll point you to the right survey. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Ardleigh Green
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and fascias
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flashings
- Flat roofs
- Ridges and hips
How a storm damage roof report works in Ardleigh Green
Most policies don’t cover wear and tear. That makes the difference between storm damage and old wear important. Our report records both: fresh breaks and recently moved slates or tiles, and older problems like corroded nails or worn mortar. We describe what we see, whichever way it points. How the policy applies is for your insurer to decide. We survey ridges and hips, flashings and slate and tile slopes, and people most often book us about ridge tiles that have come loose and broken or displaced guttering.
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 Ardleigh Green, those are among the first places to look. A hidden gutter that overflows can send water a long way before it shows.
It is not only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend.
- Location
- Ardleigh Green (RM2, RM11, RM3)
- Region
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Storm damage roof reports in Ardleigh Green: local notes
About 0.3 miles north-west lies Hare Hall, a reminder of how long the area around Ardleigh Green has been built on. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. 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. On a semi of that age, the small roofs over the bays, the hip tiles and any later dormer each need their own look. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from.
If you look after a building like Ardleigh Green Junior School, water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot. If you live in an older home near All Saints, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in.
Ardleigh Green is about 2 miles east of Romford, in Greater London. We survey roofs in Ardleigh Green as part of our work across London and South East England. We cover towns and villages across Greater London, large and small. You can also see our page for London.
All of RM2, RM11 and RM3 is within our area for storm damage roof reports. Local streets include Ewan Road, Helen Road and Haynes Road, all of which we cover. Close by, we survey roofs in Gallows Corner (1 mile north), Emerson Park (1 mile south-east), Harold Wood (1 mile north-east), Heath Park (1 mile south-west) and Gidea Park (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover London (15 miles south-west), St Pancras (15 miles west), Shoreditch (13 miles west), Walthamstow (10 miles west), Hoxton (13 miles west) and Whitechapel (13 miles west).
Local landmarks in Ardleigh Green
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Ship Public House, The Royal Liberty School and Haynes Park and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Gidea Park station, about 0.5 miles west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Upminster Tithe Barn Museum of Nostalgia (2.1 miles south-east) and Harold Wood Hospital (0.8 miles north-east). For a walk, there is Hornchurch Cutting.
Common questions in Ardleigh Green
How do I find out if my home in Ardleigh Green is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Can parking be tricky for a visit in Ardleigh Green?
Sometimes, yes. Where there are permit zones, a visitor permit or nearby pay-and-display bay works well, and a driveway is even better.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only when it is safe. Safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where it applies cover most of what’s needed.
How much is a storm damage roof report?
Our reports start from £150. Larger roofs are quoted for their size. Repair costs aren’t part of the report.
Who handles emergency protection after a storm?
A roofer should handle temporary protection. If it’s safe, take photos before it goes on. We can record the damage in our report.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
Practical tips
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Tell your insurer about the damage promptly
- Keep invoices for temporary repairs
- Record any water damage in rooms and the loft
- Ask a roofer for emergency temporary protection if water is coming in
For repair costs, ask a roofer to quote. The report gives them a clear list of the damage.
Clear gutters and outlets before the stormy months. Blocked drainage can add water damage to wind damage.
What we’re asked to look at in Ardleigh Green
Gusts work at anything on a roof that’s loose or exposed. Driving rain then gets in through the gaps. People normally call us after a storm, once they’ve noticed damage or a leak.
Things that frequently lead to a survey include:
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Broken or displaced guttering
If you live near a park such as Haynes Park, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
Questions to ask before booking
- What happens after the report arrives
- Whether the price includes VAT
- What they will not be able to tell you
- How soon the report will arrive
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Roof by roof
Chimney stacks
Pots, cowls and aerials on chimneys can be damaged or dislodged in a storm. We record any damage we can see.
Slate roofs
Natural slate can last 100 years or more, but the nails frequently fail first. The report records whether slipped slates look like storm damage or older wear.
What happens on the day
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the roof as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Notes and photos go into the written report. It normally takes about one to two hours on an ordinary 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 is 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 safely be seen, including the loft where there is access.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- We look at whether the damage fits storm damage, older wear or both.
- We send you a written report with photos, ready to give to your insurer.
How to prepare
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Getting a price
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Related advice
For landlords and managing agents
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photographs included.
Landlords and letting agents in Ardleigh Green book surveys as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photographs, useful for planning maintenance.