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Becontree Heath Storm Damage Roof Report
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Becontree Heath from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Water coming in after the storm
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
How the survey changes by roof type
Chimney stacks
Flashings around stacks can lift in strong winds. We photograph any we find.
Clay and concrete tiles
A missing tile lets rain reach the underlay. We photograph each gap.
How a storm damage roof report works in Becontree Heath
High winds normally affect the parts of a roof that are already exposed or loose. Slates and tiles slip or blow off, ridge and hip tiles lift, flashings pull away and flat roof coverings can tear. Trees and branches can also hit roofs in a storm. We record the damage on your roof and photograph each part. Where we also see signs of older wear, the report records that too. If you’ve noticed loose or broken chimney pots and cowls and gutters pulled loose in the wind, we can find out what’s behind it.
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 Becontree Heath, we inspect what we can reach safely and are given access to. It helps to know when the water appears and in what weather.
After the visit, you get a written report with photographs, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Location
- Becontree Heath (RM8, RM10, RM7)
- Region
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we’re asked to look at in Becontree Heath
Insurers frequently want evidence of what has been damaged and why. An independent report gives you a clear record to send. The decision still rests with the insurer.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
If you run a business near The Brewery, finding where water is getting in quickly keeps disruption down.
What to check before booking
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Will the report include photos?
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Their report turnaround times
What happens on the day
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. Most surveys take between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. In Becontree Heath, as in much of London, a good many properties are flats or terraces without side access, so rear slopes are viewed from windows, the loft or, where a flight is allowed, by drone. If the building has a managing agent or access rules, tell us as you book.
- First you give us the date of the storm and what you’ve noticed, inside and out.
- We inspect the roof from safe viewpoints and from the loft where there’s access.
- We photograph and record every area of damage we can see.
- The likely cause is recorded, along with any evidence of older wear.
- The findings are written up with photos for you to share with your insurer.
Getting ready for the survey
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Arrange a survey
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
Leaks and storm damage in Becontree Heath
Historic houses such as Hare Hall, about 2.9 miles north-east, show how far back building in the area around Becontree Heath goes. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead. Alongside Victorian and Edwardian terraces, outer London has a great many interwar semis, often with hipped roofs of clay or concrete tiles. If your home in Becontree Heath is one of them, bay roofs, hips and later dormers each have their own details. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from.
If you live near a park like Parsloes Park, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls. Anyone responsible for a site like All Saints Catholic School and Technology College will know that on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
Becontree Heath is about 1 mile south-west of Romford, in Greater London. We survey roofs in Becontree Heath across London and South East England. Across Greater London, we cover Becontree Heath and the places around it. London is in our area too.
Storm damage roof reports in RM8, RM10 and RM7 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your property is on Bull Lane, Wood Lane and Crow Lane or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Other places close to Becontree Heath include Rush Green (1 mile east), Chadwell Heath (1 mile north-west), Becontree (1 mile south), Romford (1 mile north-east) and Dagenham (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as London (12 miles south-west), City of Westminster (14 miles west), Marylebone (13 miles west), St Pancras (12 miles west), Shoreditch (10 miles west) and Walthamstow (8 miles west).
Near you in Becontree Heath
We work in homes and buildings around Eastbrook pub, William Bellamy Primary School and St. Edward's Church of England School, among other places. The nearest railway station is Chadwell Heath station, roughly 1.1 miles west of the centre. A little further out are Rush Green Hospital (1 mile east) and The Brewery (1.4 miles north-east). Open spaces near Becontree Heath include The Chase Nature Reserve.
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Becontree Heath: your questions answered
Do you cover Becontree Heath?
Yes, Becontree Heath is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Becontree Heath as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
How do I find out if my home in Becontree Heath 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, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Who handles emergency protection after a storm?
Emergency cover over a damaged roof should be arranged with a roofer. If it is safe, photograph the damage before it’s covered. Keep receipts for any emergency work.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it applies and safe. We are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. It is included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where applicable, the Premium Survey.
My storm claim was turned down. What now?
Raise it with your insurer first. The Financial Ombudsman Service may look at it if that does not resolve it. The Ombudsman looks at whether there were storm conditions, whether the damage fits a storm and whether the storm was the main cause.
How strong does the wind have to be for a storm claim?
Each policy has its own definition. About 55 mph is a common figure in many policies, but check your own wording.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If the survey needs it and the loft space can be reached safely, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps.
What affects the price in Becontree Heath
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The size of the roof
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, from £400 inc. VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you want to find out.
Helping us price your survey
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- Dates you are working to, like exchange
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email to find out.
What a storm damage roof report does not cover
It is useful to know what a survey won’t do before you book:
- Your insurer’s view of the claim
- Repair costs or quotes for the work
- Damage hidden under coverings or inside the structure, without opening up
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer before booking. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Ridges and hips
- Slate and tile slopes
- Gutters and fascias
- Flashings
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
Useful tips for Becontree Heath property owners
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Write down when the storm hit and when you noticed damage
- Don’t go onto the roof to take pictures
- Take photos of stains and damp inside
- Check how your policy defines a storm
Questions about the findings are always welcome. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation.
Store invoices and reports for any roof work. They can help show the roof was looked after.