Thurrock · London and the South East
Baker Street Storm Damage Roof Report
Wondering about the roof at a property in Baker Street? We carry out storm damage roof reports in Baker Street and across Thurrock, with plain-English findings.
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Lead lifted at abutments
What affects the price in Baker Street
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Roof area
- House, block, shop or office
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included.
What to let us know when you get in touch
What helps most when you contact us:
- What made you get in touch
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
For a price for storm damage roof reports in Baker Street, call 07833 053749 or email us. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us give you an accurate price.
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Baker Street
Each roof is looked at from the safest viewpoints available: the ground, windows and vantage points, the loft where there is access, and the roof itself where that is safe. Every area of damage is photographed and described. We note any part we couldn’t see. You get a photo-illustrated written report to give to your insurer. Common reasons to book are broken or displaced guttering and damaged ridges and hips, across ridges and hips, flat roofs and chimney stacks.
For a small place like Baker Street, the inspection is the same as anywhere: we simply plan the journey and access ahead. It’s useful to know where the water appears, in what weather, and what you’ve seen outside, plus any earlier repairs. If you have photos of the water coming in, they help as well.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Location
- Baker Street (RM16)
- Wider area
- Thurrock
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Baker Street questions
How do I find out if my home in Baker Street is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Is Baker Street within the area you cover?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Will you go up on the roof?
Not always. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs cannot always be walked on. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where it applies let us see the rest.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, if whoever owns or manages the building agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we’re allowed to reach.
Can I check the roof after a storm?
Only from the ground or from windows. Never climb onto a roof after a storm. With binoculars, you can see a lot from ground level and we’ll inspect the rest from safe positions.
Can you put a tarpaulin over the damage?
A roofer should handle temporary protection. Photograph the damage first if you can do so safely. Our report then records the roof.
When to book a survey in Baker Street
Flat roofs can be damaged too. Wind can lift edges and tear coverings, and blocked outlets can leave water ponding after heavy rain. Our report covers flat and pitched roofs.
Look out for signs like these:
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Broken or displaced guttering
Landlords with a home close to Grays station may find that a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer straight away.
Before booking anyone
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- What insurance they carry
- Will the report include photos?
- How soon the report will arrive
Different roofs, different checks
Lead flashings
Flashings can lift or pull away from walls and chimneys in strong winds. Loose or damaged flashings are photographed and noted.
Slate roofs
In high winds, slates can slip or go, often where nails have rusted. We record which slates have moved and any signs of older nail fatigue.
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Baker Street
Baker Street lies within about 4 miles of the sea, so storms can arrive with strong gusts off the water. What counts as a storm is set by each policy, often gusts of around 55 mph, and the insurer makes the decision. Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there.
Anyone responsible for a site like Orsett Church of England Primary School will know that on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain. If you own one of the older houses in the streets near St Giles & All Saints Church, leaks on older roofs often start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks.
Baker Street is about 2 miles north-east of Grays, in Thurrock. We cover Baker Street and the rest of Thurrock, as part of our work across London and the South East. Our area takes in places right across Thurrock, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Chelmsford.
Storm damage roof reports in RM16 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. That includes homes and businesses on High Road and Baker Street. If you are just outside Baker Street, we cover Orsett (1 mile north-east), Southfields (1 mile east), Bulphan (3 miles north), West Horndon (4 miles north) and East Horndon (5 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Stanford-le-Hope (4 miles east), South Ockendon (3 miles west), Balstonia (3 miles east), Corringham (5 miles east), Aveley (5 miles west) and Tilbury (3 miles south).
Around Baker Street
In Baker Street, that means homes and buildings near Treetops School, William Edwards School and Sports College and Whitmore Arms Public House, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Grays station, roughly 2.7 miles south-west. A little further out are Orsett Hospital (under half a mile east) and Ealing Broadway Centre (2.3 miles west). Open spaces near Baker Street include Chafford Gorges Nature Park and Sawyers Lake.
Towns and villages near Baker Street
Also in Baker Street
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, from shops and offices to industrial units. Bigger roofs take more time, so they’re priced to suit.
Why act early in Baker Street
Once the storm has passed, damage that looked minor can let water in for months. Getting it recorded and repaired sooner is usually better. Outbuildings and barns around Baker Street are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
Why us?
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Photographs and a written report every time
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
How it works
There is not much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we will take it from there. The survey itself takes about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Older rural homes like those around Baker Street can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- We start with what you’ve seen and any temporary repairs.
- Inside, we look for signs of water in the loft and rooms below.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, windows and the roof where it’s safe.
- Storm damage and older wear are recorded separately where we can.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
How to prepare
- Keep pets in another room
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Book a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.