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Storm damage roof report in Cranbrook, Greater London
An independent record of roof damage after a storm across Cranbrook, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Call or email for a price.
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
Storm damage roof report in Cranbrook
What counts as a storm depends on your policy, though many use gusts of about 55 mph. Your policy document sets out its own definition. We do not decide whether a storm met that test. Our part is recording the damage to your roof and its likely cause. The report includes photos of each area of damage, and you decide what to send. The claim decision rests with your insurer. Typical surveys look at damaged gutters and fascias and lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles, across flashings, ridges and hips and flat roofs.
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. Insurers usually exclude wear and tear, so it helps to know whether damage is old or new. That is as true in Cranbrook as anywhere in London. Photos and a written account give you something specific to show an insurer, a landlord or a roofer.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Location
- Cranbrook (IG1, IG2, E12)
- Region
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Common roof problems in Cranbrook
Landlords and managing agents book reports to keep a record for owners and insurers. It helps when explaining damage to a building owner or insurer.
Look out for signs like these:
- Loose or torn flashings
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
Shop and office owners around Stratford Centre may find that water through a ceiling can damage stock and close a sales floor, so the source needs finding fast.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- What follow-up you get after the report
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FAQs for Cranbrook
How do I find out if my home in Cranbrook is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Is parking a problem for a survey in Cranbrook?
Typically it’s manageable with a little notice. Tell us what parking is available nearby, and the visit is planned around it.
Is there a set wind speed for storm damage?
There is no single figure. Many use gusts of about 55 mph, but each policy sets its own definition. Your policy document will say.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so we need permission from whoever owns or manages the building. We can only inspect what we’re given access to.
What do I do if water is coming in?
Emergency cover over a damaged roof should be arranged with a roofer. Take photos from ground level first if it is safe. Keep receipts in case your insurer asks for them.
Should I go up on the roof to take photos?
Only from ground level or from windows. Never climb onto a roof after a storm. With binoculars, you can see a lot from ground level, and we’ll record the rest.
How experienced are you?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs.
Leaks and storm damage in Cranbrook
Outer London has a good many Victorian and Edwardian terraces with slate roofs, but also a great many interwar semis, frequently with hipped roofs in clay or concrete tiles. On a semi of that age, the small roofs over the bays, the hip tiles and any later dormer each need their own look. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts. Valentines Mansion, about 0.5 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Cranbrook. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters.
The streets around a church like St Clement's Church are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself. Take a building like The Ursuline Academy Ilford: water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot.
Cranbrook is about 2 miles north-east of Forest Gate, in Greater London. We visit Cranbrook as part of our work across Greater London, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Cranbrook is one of the towns and villages in Greater London we cover for storm damage roof reports. You can also see our page for London.
We survey roofs across IG1, IG2 and E12 for storm damage roof reports. If you need a storm damage roof report at a property on Mill Road, York Road and Prior Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Other places close to Cranbrook include Ilford (1 mile south-east), Redbridge (1 mile north-west), Gants Hill (1 mile north-east), Little Ilford (1 mile south) and Manor Park (1 mile south). We also work in nearby towns such as London (8 miles south-west), City of Westminster (10 miles west), Marylebone (10 miles west), Kensington (12 miles west), St Pancras (8 miles west) and Shoreditch (7 miles south-west).
Around Cranbrook
Typical jobs here are in homes near Highlands Primary School, Great Spoon of Ilford pub and Valentines Park. Cranbrook’s nearest station is Ilford station, about 0.5 miles south-east. Other landmarks nearby include Redbridge Museum (0.7 miles south-east) and Wanstead Hospital (2.1 miles north-west). For a walk, there is Ripple Nature Reserve and Hollow Pond.
How it works
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. London terraces rarely offer a view of the whole roof from one spot, so in Cranbrook 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.
- 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.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- We note the likely cause, including any signs of wear that were there before the storm.
- We send you a written report with photos, ready to give to your insurer.
Getting ready for the survey
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Book a survey
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form to find out.
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Why it is worth a survey now in Cranbrook
Knowing whether older wear played a part helps you understand your position. We record storm damage and older defects, so you know what the roof shows. Behind a London parapet, a blocked gutter can sit full of water without anyone seeing it. When the stain finally shows, the damage underneath is often older than it looks.
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we can help you choose.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Cranbrook
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- An independent look at the roof
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Surveys on any day of the week
Read our cost guide and two real surveys.
What a survey costs
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- Which survey package you book
- House, block, shop or office
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The shape of the roof and its details
A Basic Survey starts from £150, with VAT included. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both including VAT. We confirm the exact price before booking.
What to let us know when you get in touch
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
When you’re ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or email us. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That is where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Cranbrook
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time, so they’re priced to suit.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. We survey seven days a week, which can make access easier.