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Storm damage roof report in Bow Common, Greater London
An independent record of roof damage after a storm around Bow Common, with a written report you can act on. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Water coming in after the storm
Storm damage roof report in Bow Common: what you get
The Financial Ombudsman asks three questions when it looks at storm complaints: whether there were storm conditions around the date, whether the damage fits a storm, and whether the storm was the main cause. We record what the roof shows about the damage and its likely cause. You or your insurer can check the weather for the date. We survey ridges and hips, flashings and slate and tile slopes, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are lead lifted at abutments and damaged gutters and fascias.
London’s Victorian and Edwardian roofs have often been repaired many times, so a new leak can be the latest sign of wear rather than a single event. Telling wear from a one-off event matters, because insurers typically exclude wear and tear. A careful look in Bow Common tells the two apart where the evidence allows. A written record with photos helps you explain what was found to whoever deals with it next.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent, whichever applies.
- Where
- Bow Common (E14, E3, E1)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Can I check my roof myself?
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Do you need a storm damage roof report in Bow Common?
When you claim, your insurer may ask for evidence of the damage and its cause. A written report with photos gives you something clear to pass on. The decision still rests with the insurer.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Broken or displaced guttering
If you run a business near Surrey Quays Shopping Centre, a leak can close part of a shop or office, so finding the cause quickly matters.
What to check before booking
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
How the survey changes by roof type
Clay and concrete tiles
Older tiles held only by nibs, without nails or clips, can lift more easily. We record what we can see of the fixings.
Flat roof coverings
Edge trims and laps are often where flat roof coverings start to peel back. We look at whether the damage is recent or older.
How we price storm damage roof reports
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- How big the roof is
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- The shape of the roof and its details
Prices start from £150, including VAT, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. We confirm the price for your survey before you book.
What we need to know
These details help when you contact us:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- What made you get in touch
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
Unsure which package suits your roof? It is easiest to phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
Storm damage roof reports in Bow Common: local notes
Many homes in inner London are Victorian and Edwardian terraces, often with Welsh slate roofs. Many have butterfly roofs draining to a central valley gutter, with parapet walls and gutters hidden behind them. Lead flashings, party-wall upstands and shared chimney stacks are typical of these houses, if yours is one of them. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in. Historic houses like Sutton House, about 2.4 miles north-west, show how far back building in the area around Bow Common goes. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof.
Landlords with a home close to Limehouse station may find that a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over. Homes near green spaces such as Bartlett Park can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Bow Common is about 2 miles east of Whitechapel, in Greater London. Bookings from Bow Common are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Across Greater London, we cover Bow Common.
Every address in E14, E3 and E1 is covered for storm damage roof reports. We offer storm damage roof reports to properties on Market Way, Knapp Road and Thomas Road and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Bow Common: Limehouse (1 mile west), Bromley (1 mile north-east), Mile End (1 mile north-west), Poplar (1 mile south) and Canary Wharf (1 mile south). We also work in nearby towns such as London (3 miles south-west), City of Westminster (6 miles west), Marylebone (5 miles west), Kensington (8 miles west), St Pancras (4 miles west) and Walthamstow (5 miles north).
Around Bow Common
Around Bow Common, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Stebon Primary School, The Widow's Son pub and Bartlett Park and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Limehouse station, roughly 0.8 miles south-west. Well-known places in the area include Tower of London (2.4 miles west) and St Clement's Hospital (0.6 miles north-west). For a walk, there’s Tower Hill and Hollow Pond.
Nearby places to Bow Common
What else we do in Bow Common
What this survey can’t tell you
Before booking, it’s worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- A decision on your insurance claim
- Damage hidden under coverings or inside the structure, without opening up
- A price for the repairs
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and fascias
- Ridges and hips
- Flat roofs
Common questions in Bow Common
Is Bow Common in the area you cover?
Yes. We work right across London and the South East, and Bow Common is part of that. Just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the property.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Bow Common?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Is wear and tear covered by insurance?
Most policies don’t cover wear and tear. Our report records storm damage and any older wear we see, so it is clear what we found. Your insurer decides how its policy applies.
Do you look in the loft space?
If it’s needed and safe to reach, yes. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement, as far as the space allows.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling aren’t something we do. Where a material might contain it, like old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it is disturbed.
How do I arrange a storm damage roof report in Bow Common?
Simply call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years, and 98% of clients are satisfied.
What we do, step by step
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take about 1–2 hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. In converted houses and mansion blocks, the loft hatch is frequently on a shared landing. Where that is the case, access needs agreeing with whoever controls that landing. Otherwise, the visit in Bow Common runs like any other.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- The roof is inspected from safe positions.
- 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.
Before the survey
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Booking a survey
You can call us seven days a week. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or email us.