London and the South East
Storm Damage Roof Report in Thurrock
We cover all 26 towns and villages in Thurrock for storm damage roof reports, with a written report and photos after every survey., with prices that include VAT.
Storm damage roof report in every part of Thurrock
What it covers: an independent record of roof damage after a storm. Every town and village has its own page, listed below, or get in touch to book a survey.
Main towns
Storm damage roof reports across Thurrock: what to expect
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. You can then give it to your insurer with your claim. The decision on any claim rests with your insurer and its policy wording. We are not loss adjusters and can’t say whether a claim will be paid. We survey chimney stacks, gutters and fascias and slate and tile slopes, and people most often book us about damaged gutters and fascias and loose or torn flashings.
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you need to know. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen. Most surveys take an hour or two at most homes, and more on a big or complicated roof.
- We note the date of the storm and the damage you’ve seen.
- We look at the roof from wherever it’s safe.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- We note the likely cause and any signs of older wear.
- We send you the report by email for your insurer.
What affects the price in Thurrock
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can be seen safely and which survey you book.
Why book with us
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Over 20 years’ experience
Arrange a survey
Not sure which survey you need? It is easiest to ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
Around Stanford-le-Hope
Typical jobs here are in homes near Hassenbrook School Specialist Technology College, Arthur Bugler Primary School and Inn On The Green. Nearby too are St John the Evangelist (0.5 miles east) and Grove House Wood (1 mile south-west). Stanford-le-Hope’s nearest station is Stanford-Le-Hope station, about 0.9 miles south-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Eastgate Shopping Centre (3.3 miles north) and Basildon University Hospital (2.5 miles north). For a walk, there’s Stanford Wharf RSPB reserve.
Leaks and storm damage across Thurrock
In Thurrock, our storm damage roof reports work takes in houses, flats and commercial buildings, in Stanford-le-Hope, Grays and South Ockendon and well beyond. You get a written record with photographs.
Our area covers London and the South East, including Thurrock. London and South East England have homes from every era, from period terraces to post-war new towns and new estates. Parts of Thurrock are coastal, so wind can decide whether a drone flies or a roof can be reached safely. If conditions aren’t right, the visit moves to a calmer day.
Stanford-le-Hope: Take an older house close to St John the Evangelist: leaks on older roofs often start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks. If you live near a park such as Grove House Wood, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
What a survey does not cover
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- The outcome of a claim
- Estimates of repair costs
- Your insurer’s view of the claim
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date.
What affects the cost of storm damage roof reports
We confirm the price for your survey before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- Height and safe access
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
Getting in touch
These details help when you get in touch:
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- Dates you’re working to, like exchange
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
For landlords and managing agents
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Thurrock. To discuss a property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the freeholder or managing agent. Mention it when you get in touch and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
Why roofs fail
Gusts work at anything on a roof that’s loose or exposed. Driving rain then gets in through the gaps. Most people book a report soon after a storm, when they’ve seen damage or water has come in.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Lead lifted at abutments
Thurrock questions
What wind speed counts as a storm?
There is no single figure. Many use gusts of about 55 mph, but each policy sets its own definition. Check your policy wording.
Is Thurrock in your area?
Yes. Thurrock is part of the area we cover, and the service is the same as everywhere else we work.
Are you loss adjusters?
No. Our report is an independent record for you to use. Your insurer may appoint its own loss adjuster.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it’s applicable. 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.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Not always. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. We use safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where applicable, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we will plan the survey around it.
What do I do if water is coming in?
Emergency temporary protection is a job for a roofer. If it is safe, take photos before it goes on. Our report then records the roof.