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Storm Damage Roof Report in Dagenham
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Dagenham. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Water coming in after the storm
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
How it works
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, like when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes about one to two hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. In Dagenham, as in much of London, lots of 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, let us know when booking.
- You let us know when the storm was and what damage you’ve seen.
- We view the roof from wherever it can be seen safely, including the loft where there’s access.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- The likely cause is recorded, along with any evidence of older wear.
- The findings are written up with photographs for you to share with your insurer.
Before the survey
- Leave side gates unlocked
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Let us know about parking near the property
Arrange a survey
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
Advice
How a storm damage roof report works in Dagenham
Wear and tear is normally excluded from home insurance. That makes the difference between storm damage and old wear important. Our report records both: recent damage alongside any older defects, like nail fatigue on slates or eroded pointing. We give an honest view of what we see. Your insurer then decides how its policy applies. If you are worried about damage from fallen branches or debris and flat roof edges peeled back, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Water getting into a London home often comes from a detail you can’t see from the street: the valley gutter in a butterfly roof, a parapet gutter, a chimney flashing or the flat roof over a rear extension. Whether you’re tracing a leak or recording storm damage in Dagenham, 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 photos, sent by email. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Location
- Dagenham (RM10, RM9, RM13, RM7)
- Region
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Before and after the survey
Getting the most from a storm damage roof report starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Arrange temporary cover with a roofer if rain is getting in
- Hold on to fallen pieces of the roof where you can
- Report the damage to your insurer as soon as you can
- Take photos of stains and damp inside
For repair costs, ask a roofer to quote. They can use our report to see what needs doing.
Keep the roof in good order between storms. Fix slipped slates, loose ridges and lifted flashings when you spot them.
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Why it’s worth a survey now in Dagenham
A clear, independent record helps you explain the damage to your insurer. It sets out what we found and the likely cause, alongside any photos you took yourself. 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.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, with VAT included. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. You will know the exact price before booking.
Why book with us
- Package prices that include VAT
- An independent look at the roof
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Photographs and a written report every time
See what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
Honest limits
Before booking, it is worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- The work of a loss adjuster appointed by your insurer
- Damage hidden under coverings or inside the structure, without opening up
- Your insurer’s view of the claim
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we check
- Flat roofs
- Flashings
- Ridges and hips
- Slate and tile slopes
- Gutters and fascias
- Chimney stacks
Dagenham roofs and the weather
Historic houses like Rainham Hall, about 2 miles south-east, show how far back building in the area around Dagenham goes. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. 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 Dagenham is one of them, bay roofs, hips and later dormers each have their own details. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in.
If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for instance near The Brewery, a leak can close part of a shop or office, so finding the cause quickly matters. If you look after a building such as Village Infants' School, tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
Dagenham is about 3 miles south of Romford, in Greater London. In Dagenham, as across Greater London, every roof gets the same careful survey. Our Greater London coverage includes Dagenham and the places around it. We also survey roofs in London.
Storm damage roof reports in RM10, RM9, RM13 and RM7 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you need a storm damage roof report at a property on Exeter Road, Plumtree Close and Rodwell Place or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Dagenham sits on or near the B178, which makes travel easy. We also cover Becontree (1 mile north-west), Dagenham Green (1 mile south-west), Beam Park (1 mile south), South Hornchurch (1 mile south-east) and Hornchurch Marshes (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover London (11 miles west), City of Westminster (14 miles west), Marylebone (13 miles west), St Pancras (12 miles west), Shoreditch (10 miles west) and Walthamstow (9 miles west).
Near you in Dagenham
We work in homes and buildings around Dagenham Park Community School, Beam Valley Country Park and Cross Keys pub and the streets around them. The closest station to Dagenham is Dagenham Dock station, roughly 1.2 miles south-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Rush Green Hospital (1.5 miles north-east) and The Brewery (2.5 miles north). For a walk, there’s Dagenham Village Churchyard.
Roof by roof
Flat roof coverings
Wind can lift the edges of flat roof coverings or tear them. Damage is photographed and described.
Chimney stacks
Pots, cowls and aerials on chimneys can be damaged or dislodged in a storm. The report notes any damage to the stack.
Signs you need a storm damage roof report in Dagenham
Gusts work at anything on a roof that’s loose or exposed. Driving rain then gets in through the gaps. People normally call us after a storm, once they’ve noticed damage or a leak.
Common reasons to book include:
- Loose or torn flashings
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
If you live in an older home near St. Peter and St. Paul, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself.
Questions to ask before booking
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Their track record with similar roofs
Common questions in Dagenham
Will parking be an issue for a roof survey in Dagenham?
It rarely stops a survey, but it’s worth planning. Let us know the parking rules on your street and we’ll work around them.
Do you cover Dagenham?
Yes, Dagenham is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Are you loss adjusters?
No. Our report is an independent record for you to use. The insurer may send a loss adjuster of its own.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only if it’s safe. We look at everything that can safely be seen: from the ground, from windows, from inside the roof space, from the roof where it is safe and by drone where it applies. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
What if my insurer declines the claim?
Raise it with your insurer first. If it is not resolved, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to help. The Ombudsman asks about storm conditions, whether the damage is consistent with a storm and whether the storm was the main cause.
How do I book a survey in Dagenham?
Just ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address. We’ll ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime. Just say which days work for you.