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Storm damage roof report in Bow, Greater London
An independent record of roof damage after a storm in Bow, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Water coming in after the storm
About our storm damage roof report in Bow
A storm damage roof report is an independent record of the damage to your roof after a storm. We record each area of damage, photograph it and note the likely cause. It is yours to pass to your insurer. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. We aren’t loss adjusters and can’t say whether a claim will be paid. We are often asked to look into lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles and holes or cracks caused by debris, on chimney stacks, slate and tile slopes and flat roofs.
In London, leaks frequently start somewhere hidden: a butterfly roof’s central valley gutter, a parapet gutter, a chimney flashing or a flat roof over a back addition. Whether you are tracing a leak or recording storm damage in Bow, those are among the first places to look. Water from a hidden gutter can run along joists and show up a room or two away.
After the visit, you get a written report with photographs, sent by email. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Where
- Bow (E3)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Surveys for landlords and agents in Bow
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Letting agents frequently book on a landlord’s behalf. Access is agreed with the tenant beforehand.
The survey, step by step
We’ll ask a few questions first, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes about one to two hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. London terraces rarely offer a view of the whole roof from one spot, so in Bow we work round the house, using the street, the windows, the loft and any safe vantage point behind it. If other people live in the building, tell us who can let us into the shared parts.
- We start with what you’ve seen and any temporary repairs.
- Inside, we look for signs of water in the loft and rooms below.
- We view the roof from safe positions.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
How to prepare
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
Getting a price
When you’re ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
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When to book a survey in Bow
Falling trees and branches can damage roofs in high winds. We record the damage and where it is, with photographs.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Flat roof edges peeled back
If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for instance near Westfield Stratford City, finding where water is getting in quickly keeps disruption down.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Their report turnaround times
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
When you need someone else
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- Negotiating a claim settlement
- The outcome of a claim
- Your insurer’s view of the claim
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll point you to the right survey before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- Gutters and fascias
- Ridges and hips
Also in Bow
Why it is worth a survey now in Bow
Before temporary repairs, photograph the damage from ground level if it is safe. That keeps a record of how it looked. Blocked gutters and hoppers on London houses overflow and soak brickwork, which can lead to damp inside. A small blockage left for a few winters becomes a damp problem.
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you need to know.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Bow
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- PI and public liability insurance
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Bow
Sutton House, about 1.6 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Bow. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Close to the centre of London, a great many houses are Victorian or Edwardian terraces, many of them roofed in Welsh slate. From the street you may see only a parapet, with a butterfly roof and a valley gutter behind it draining to the back. Shared chimney stacks, party-wall upstands and lead work come with this kind of house. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in.
Homes near green spaces like Grove Hall Park can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn. Anyone responsible for a site like Old Ford Primary - A Paradigm Academy will know that a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside.
Bow is about 1 mile south-east of Hackney, in Greater London. We provide storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Bow and nearby. Our area takes in places right across Greater London, large and small.
We cover every part of E3 for storm damage roof reports and the streets around it. We offer storm damage roof reports to properties on Trellis Square, Sheffield Square and Bromley High Street. Main roads around Bow include the B142. Nearby, we also carry out storm damage roof reports in Donnybrook Quarter (1 mile north), Old Ford (1 mile north-east), Mile End (1 mile south), Fish Island (1 mile north) and Bromley (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover London (4 miles south-west), City of Westminster (6 miles west), Marylebone (5 miles west), Kensington (8 miles west), St Pancras (4 miles west) and Walthamstow (4 miles north).
Near you in Bow
Around Bow, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Lord Tredegar Public House, Grove Hall Park and Mulberry UTC, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Hackney Wick station, about 0.9 miles north of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include V&A East (0.9 miles north-east) and St Clement's Hospital (under half a mile south). For a walk, there is Hollow Pond and Old Ford Island.
Bow questions
Is parking a problem for a survey in Bow?
It can be, so it is useful to let us know about permits, visitor bays or off-street space as you book. That way the visit can be planned around it.
Do you cover Bow?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
Does someone need to be in?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access.
What if the roof was already worn?
Insurers usually exclude wear and tear. Our report gives an honest view of what’s recent damage and what’s older wear. The claim decision is your insurer’s.
What if my insurer declines the claim?
Complain to your insurer first. If you are still unhappy, you may be able to take it to the Financial Ombudsman Service. Our report gives you an independent record of the roof, though we can’t predict the outcome.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years, and 98% of clients are satisfied.
Does your report mean my claim will be accepted?
That is not something we can promise. The decision rests with your insurer and its policy. Our report gives you an independent record of the damage and its likely cause.
Practical tips
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Arrange temporary cover with a roofer if rain is getting in
- Tell your insurer about the damage promptly
- Don’t go onto the roof to take pictures
- File receipts for anything you pay for
If anything in the report isn’t clear, just ask us. Standard Surveys come with a follow-up consultation, and Premium Surveys with an in-person one.
Keep the roof in good order between storms. Fix slipped slates, loose ridges and lifted flashings when you spot them.