Greater London · London and the South East
Storm Damage Roof Report in East End of London
An independent record of roof damage after a storm for East End of London and the rest of Greater London. Surveys run on any day of the week.
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Stains appearing after strong winds
Do you need a storm damage roof report in East End of London?
Flat roofs can be damaged too. Coverings can tear or peel back at the edges, and water can pond where outlets are blocked. We record what we find on flat and pitched roofs alike.
Most people get in touch after spotting one of these:
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Water coming in after the storm
- Damaged flat roof membrane
Shop and office owners around Surrey Quays Shopping Centre may find that finding where water is getting in quickly keeps disruption down.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Their insurance cover
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Their report turnaround times
About our storm damage roof report in East End of London
If your roof has been damaged, stay safe first. Photograph the damage from the ground or a window, and never climb up. Emergency temporary protection, such as covering an opening, is a job for a roofer. Our report records the damage so you have an independent record to give your insurer. Hold on to receipts for anything you pay for. Typical surveys look at loose or broken chimney pots and cowls and flat roof edges peeled back, on gutters and fascias, chimney stacks and flashings.
In a London flat, water can travel some way before it shows, sometimes in a different flat from the one below the defect. Tracing it back matters, both for dealing with the cause and for any insurance claim. In East End of London, we inspect what we can reach safely and are given access to. It’s useful to know when the water appears and in what weather.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- East End of London (E1, E1W, E98)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Wind, rain and roofs in East End of London
Welsh slate on Victorian and Edwardian terraces is a familiar sight across inner London. Many have butterfly roofs draining to a central valley gutter, with parapet walls and gutters hidden behind them. If your home in East End of London is one of them, lead flashings, party-wall upstands and shared chimney stacks are part of the picture too. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it’s detailed. With Mansion House about 1.5 miles west, East End of London sits in an area with a long building history. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as St Mary and St Michael Primary School, tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back. For landlords with property near Shadwell station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer right away.
East End of London is about 1 mile east of Whitechapel, in Greater London. We carry out storm damage roof reports in East End of London for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Our Greater London coverage includes East End of London.
We cover every part of the E1, E1W and E98 postcode area for storm damage roof reports and the streets around it. If you need a storm damage roof report at a property on New Road, Glamis Road and Steel's Lane or a nearby road, we can survey it. Other places close to East End of London include Stepney (1 mile north-east), Ratcliff (1 mile south-east), Wapping (1 mile south-west), St George in the East (1 mile south-west) and Shadwell (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include City of Westminster (4 miles west), Marylebone (4 miles west), Kensington (6 miles west), St Pancras (3 miles west), Walthamstow (5 miles north) and Hampstead (6 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in East End of London
Around East End of London, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Stepney Green Park, George Tavern and Bishop Challoner Boys' School and the streets around them. Other local landmarks include St Mellitus College (within half a mile south-west) and Bishopsgate Institute Special Collections and Archives (1.1 miles west). East End of London has its own railway station: Shadwell station. A little further out are Tower of London (1 mile south-west) and Surrey Quays Shopping Centre (1.3 miles south). The countryside around East End of London includes Tower Hill and Lavender Pond.
Common questions in East End of London
Do you carry out roof surveys in East End of London?
Yes, East End of London is within the area we cover. We survey roofs across London and South East England. You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Can parking be tricky for a visit in East End of London?
It depends on the street. Where there are permit zones, a visitor permit or nearby pay-and-display bay works well.
Do I need to be at home?
It depends on what we need to see. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in; we’ll agree the details when you book.
What does a storm damage report cost?
A storm damage report starts from £150. Larger roofs are quoted for their size. Repair costs aren’t part of the report.
How experienced are you?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years.
Can you tell me if my claim will be paid?
That’s not something we can promise. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. Our report gives you an independent record of the damage and its likely cause.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
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 note what we can see of how tiles are fixed.
Ridge and hip tiles
A lifted ridge tile can let water into the roof. We photograph and describe the damage.
What happens on the day
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take an hour or two for most houses, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. In East End of London, as in much of London, plenty of properties are flats or terraces without side access, so the back of the roof is frequently seen from upstairs windows, from inside or, where a flight is allowed, from the air. Mention any building rules, key holders or managing agents as you book.
- 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 is access.
- The damage is recorded with photos, area by area.
- The likely cause is recorded, along with any evidence of older wear.
- The findings are written up with photos for you to share with your insurer.
Getting ready for the survey
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Booking a survey
We confirm the price for the job before you book, so you know the cost up front. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
Before and after the survey
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Keep any slates, tiles or debris that fall, if it’s safe to do so
- Check how your policy defines a storm
- Note the date and time you first saw the damage
- Keep receipts for any emergency work
You get the report by email and pass it to your insurer yourself. It’s your record to use.
Keep the roof in good order between storms. Have loose slates, tiles and flashings seen to promptly.
Leave it or get it looked at?
A clear, independent record helps you explain the damage to your insurer. It records the damage and what seems to have caused it, so you’re not relying only on your own photos. Many older London roofs have only old felt under the slates, or no underlay at all, so once the slates or flashings let water past, little stops it reaching ceilings. Left unchecked, water soaks into timber and plaster and the damage spreads.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
What you get with us
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
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What affects the price in East End of London
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Roof area
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, inc. VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you’d like to know.
Booking your survey
We will usually ask about:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Anything about access we should know
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
When you are 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.