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Storm damage roof report in Biggin, Thurrock
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Biggin. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Damaged pots on the stack
About our storm damage roof report in Biggin
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. Our report records what has happened to your roof, with photos. Any older wear we can see is recorded as well. We survey flat roofs, slate and tile slopes and chimney stacks, and the problems we are asked to look at most are ridge tiles that have come loose and roofs hit by falling trees.
Many homes in small places like Biggin face open ground, where storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hardest. Once water gets into older walls, it takes a long time to dry, so it pays to find the cause quickly. A written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent, whichever applies.
- Location
- Biggin (RM16)
- Region
- Thurrock
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we’re asked to look at in Biggin
Insurers often want evidence of what has been damaged and why. An independent report gives you a clear record to send. Your insurer still makes the decision.
Problems we come across frequently include:
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Loose or torn flashings
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
Take an older house close to Church of St Mary: the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself.
What to check before booking
- What the survey won’t cover
- Their report turnaround times
- Is VAT included in the price?
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
Before and after the survey
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. Our suggestions:
- Arrange temporary cover with a roofer if rain is getting in
- Keep any slates, tiles or debris that fall, if it’s safe to do so
- Don’t go onto the roof to take pictures
- Take photos of stains and damp inside
The report is emailed to you, and you decide what to send to your insurer. We do not deal with the insurer on your behalf.
After a storm, look at the roof from the street or garden. With binoculars, you can often spot problems without climbing. Never climb onto the roof yourself.
How the survey works
We look at the roof from outside and, where it’s relevant and there is safe access, from inside the loft space too. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. The whole visit normally takes about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Around Biggin, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it’s useful to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it’s safe.
- You tell us what happened and whether a roofer has made the roof safe.
- Inside, we look for signs of water in the loft and rooms below.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, windows and the roof where it’s safe.
- Storm damage and older wear are recorded separately where we can.
- You receive the written report with photographs.
How to prepare
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Check pets are kept safely away
Getting a price
For a price for storm damage roof reports in Biggin, call 07833 053749 or email us. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us give you an accurate price.
Advice
Why act early in Biggin
With an independent report, you have something specific to show your insurer. It sets out what we found and the likely cause, alongside any photos you took yourself. In a place like Biggin, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Biggin
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Package prices that include VAT
See our cost guide or our case studies.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Biggin
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer.
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
What a storm damage roof report does not cover
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Bear these in mind:
- The work of a loss adjuster appointed by your insurer
- Your insurer’s view of the claim
- A price for the repairs
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll point you to the right survey. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Biggin
- Gutters and fascias
- Ridges and hips
- Flat roofs
- Flashings
- Slate and tile slopes
- Chimney stacks
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Biggin
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Biggin?
Places near the sea get more wind and more salt in the air than inland, and both are hard on roofs. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, while strong wind lifts anything already loose.
Do you cover smaller places like Biggin?
Yes, Biggin is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Will you deal with the insurance company for me?
No. We’re not loss adjusters, and we don’t negotiate claims. We give you an independent report of the damage for you to send to your insurer.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We check the roof, not the whole building, so it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing are not part of what we do. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and it’s safe, yes. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator.
What if my insurer declines the claim?
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.
Wind, rain and roofs in Biggin
The coast is about 2 miles or less from Biggin, so there is more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. In a coastal gale, rain is driven sideways into laps, verges and flashings, and salt air slowly wears metal fixings. 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.
If you look after a building such as Tilbury Pioneer Academy, tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back. If you own a rental within reach of Tilbury Town station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer right away.
Biggin is about 2 miles east of Grays, in Thurrock. Biggin is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and the South East. Our area takes in places right across Thurrock, large and small. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
Every address in RM16 is covered for storm damage roof reports, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you are just outside Biggin, we cover West Tilbury (1 mile east), Chadwell St Mary (1 mile north), Tilbury (1 mile south-west), Orsett Heath (1 mile north-west) and Little Thurrock (2 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns like Stanford-le-Hope (4 miles north-east), South Ockendon (5 miles north-west), Balstonia (4 miles north-east), Corringham (5 miles north-east), Aveley (6 miles west) and South Stifford (3 miles west).
Near you in Biggin
Typical jobs here are in homes near Thurrock and Basildon College, The Kings Head pub and The Gateway Academy and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Tilbury Town station, about 1.2 miles south-west. A little further out are Gravesham Community Hospital (2.2 miles south) and Walton Hall Museum (2.1 miles north-east). Open spaces near Biggin include Thurrock Thameside Nature Park and Sawyers Lake.