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Barking Storm Damage Roof Report
Not sure what state the roof is in? You can book a storm damage roof report in Barking and across Greater London, with plain-English findings.
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
Signs you need a storm damage roof report in Barking
Gusts work at anything on a roof that’s loose or exposed. Rain can then blow in where slates or tiles have gone. People usually call us after a storm, once they’ve noticed damage or a leak.
Things that frequently lead to a survey include:
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- New damp or leaks inside
Take a building like Eastbury Primary School: tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- How long the report takes to arrive
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
About our storm damage roof report in Barking
Wear and tear is usually excluded from home insurance. 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 such as corroded nails or worn mortar. We give an honest view of what we see. Your insurer then decides how its policy applies. We’re frequently asked to look into lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles and cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind, across gutters and fascias, slate and tile slopes and flashings.
In London, leaks frequently start somewhere hidden: the valley gutter in a butterfly roof, a parapet gutter, a chimney flashing or the flat roof over a rear extension. For a leak or storm damage in Barking, those hidden details are where the inspection begins. 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, so you can decide what to do next.
- Where
- Barking (IG11, RM9, RM8, E6)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Barking
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Barking?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Barking?
Yes, Barking is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
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.
Can you put a tarpaulin over the damage?
Emergency temporary protection is a job for a roofer. Photograph the damage first if you can do so safely. We can record the damage in our report.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, if whoever owns or manages the building agrees access. We check the parts we’re given access to, and the report makes that clear.
My storm claim was turned down. What now?
Raise it with your insurer first. The Financial Ombudsman Service may look at it if that doesn’t resolve it. The Ombudsman asks about storm conditions, whether the damage is consistent with a storm and whether the storm was the main cause.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it is applicable. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
What a storm damage roof report does not cover
We only report what can be seen safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- The work of a loss adjuster appointed by your insurer
- What’s beneath slates, tiles or membranes
- Whether your insurer will pay the claim
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges and hips
- Flashings
- Gutters and fascias
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flat roofs
For landlords and managing agents
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out by urgency where it matters, which helps when budgeting.
What we do, step by step
The visit usually starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. All told, expect about one to two hours for most houses, and longer for a large or complex roof. In a London area like Barking, the main things to sort out are parking and access: let us know about permits, visitor bays or off-street space, which floor the property is on and how to get into the loft. We then look at what can be seen safely from the ground, windows, the loft and, where it’s safe, the roof itself.
- We note the date of the storm and the damage you’ve seen.
- We check the roof from wherever it’s safe.
- We record and photograph the damage.
- The report notes whether the damage fits a storm, older wear or both.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
Getting ready for the survey
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Arrange a survey
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details.
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Storm damage roof reports in Barking: local notes
In outer London, interwar semis with hipped, tiled roofs sit alongside older slate-roofed terraces. If your home in Barking is one of them, bay roofs, hips and later dormers each have their own details. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in. Eastbury Manor House, about 0.1 miles east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Barking. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near St Patrick's Church, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in. Homes near green spaces like Mayesbrook Park can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Barking is about 9 miles east of London, in Greater London. We carry out storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Barking. Across Greater London, we cover Barking. We also survey roofs in London.
We work across IG11, RM9, RM8 and E6 for storm damage roof reports and the streets around it. That includes homes and businesses on Eastbury Square, London Road and Church Road and the roads around them. If you’re just outside Barking, we cover Loxford (1 mile north-west), Creekmouth (1 mile south), Wallend (1 mile west), East Ham (2 miles west) and Beckton (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include London (9 miles west), City of Westminster (11 miles west), Marylebone (11 miles west), Kensington (13 miles west), St Pancras (9 miles west) and Shoreditch (8 miles west).
Near you in Barking
In Barking, that means homes and buildings near Mayesbrook Park, Greatfields School and The Barking Dog pub. For rail, the closest station is Barking station, about 0.8 miles north-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include East End Women's Museum (0.9 miles west) and Barking Community Hospital (under half a mile north). Not far away are Ripple Nature Reserve and Hollow Pond.
How we price storm damage roof reports
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- How big the roof is
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Getting in touch
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. Just let us know:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- What’s prompted the survey
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and give us a few details about the property and we will recommend the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Why it is worth a survey now in Barking
If the damage is partly wear and tear, it’s better to know. We record storm damage and older defects, so there are no surprises later. In Barking, as in much of London, water from a roof defect can reach a neighbour’s home as easily as yours: failed flashings and blocked valley gutters can send water into more than one home. Finding it early keeps the work smaller.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
Why us?
- Surveys seven days a week
- Over 20 years’ experience
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
Read how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.