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Storm damage roof report in East Ham, Greater London
Storm damage roof reports in East Ham from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Stains appearing after strong winds
How a storm damage roof report works in East Ham
The Financial Ombudsman looks at three things when it considers a storm damage complaint: 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, slate and tile slopes and flashings, and common reasons people get in touch are gaps where slates or tiles have gone and gutters pulled loose in the wind.
Many London homes are well over a century old and their roofs have been patched more than once, 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 usually exclude wear and tear. A careful look in East Ham 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 receive the findings by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Where
- East Ham (E6, IG11, E13, E12)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Why get it checked now?
Knowing whether older wear played a part helps you understand your position. Our report gives an honest view of both, so you know what the roof shows. In East Ham, as across London, an overflowing gutter soaks the wall below. A small blockage left for a few winters becomes a damp problem.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in East Ham
- Photos and a written report every time
- Packages from £150, including VAT
- 98% of clients satisfied
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Questions from East Ham
Is East Ham in the area you cover?
Yes, East Ham is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Is my home in East Ham listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Does your report mean my claim will be accepted?
We can’t say whether a claim will be paid. The decision rests with your insurer and its policy. What we provide is an independent record of the damage.
What’s the best way to book?
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know the address and what you need to know. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
Who handles emergency protection after a storm?
Call a roofer for emergency temporary protection. If it’s safe, photograph the damage before it’s covered. Keep receipts for any emergency work.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling are not something we do. Where a material might contain it, such as 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.
Surveys for landlords and agents in East Ham
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, with the most urgent items set out first.
Landlords, agents and building managers in East Ham and across Greater London can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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What affects the cost of storm damage roof reports
We confirm the exact price before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- How big the roof is
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Helping us price your survey
What helps most when you contact us:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- The address and postcode of the property
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- What made you get in touch
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.
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, which helps when we look at the roof.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That’s where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
Before and after the survey
You do not need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Photograph the damage safely from below
- Check your policy for how to report damage
- Note the date and time you first saw the damage
- Ask a roofer for emergency temporary protection if water is coming in
Questions about the findings are always welcome. Standard Surveys come with a follow-up consultation, and Premium Surveys with an in-person one.
After a storm, look at the roof from the street or garden. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or lifted ridges. Never climb onto the roof yourself.
Wind, rain and roofs in East Ham
Outer London has plenty of Victorian and Edwardian terraces with slate roofs, but also a great many interwar semis, often with hipped roofs in clay or concrete tiles. Bay roofs, hip ridges and dormers from later loft conversions are the details that set these houses apart. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts. Historic houses such as Eastbury Manor House, about 1.9 miles east, show how far back building in the area around East Ham goes. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead.
Living close to Beckton District Park is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls. If you own a rental within reach of Barking station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it. Take a building like St Michael's Catholic Primary School: tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
East Ham is about 5 miles south-east of Walthamstow, in Greater London. We visit East Ham as part of our work across Greater London. Our Greater London coverage includes East Ham and the places around it. Our London page covers surveys nearby.
Surveys in E6, IG11, E13 and E12 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you need a storm damage roof report at a property on High Street South, Market Street and High Street North or a nearby road, we can help. You will find East Ham on the A13 and A117, which makes it simple to reach. Nearby, we also carry out storm damage roof reports in Wallend (1 mile north-east), Upton Park (1 mile west), Plashet (1 mile north), Beckton (1 mile south-east) and Greengate (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover London (7 miles west), City of Westminster (9 miles west), Marylebone (9 miles west), Kensington (11 miles west), St Pancras (7 miles west) and Shoreditch (6 miles west).
What’s near East Ham
Around East Ham, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Miller's Well pub, Beckton District Park and The Service for Deaf and Partially Hearing Children, among other places. East Ham’s nearest station is Barking station, roughly 1.3 miles north-east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Greenwich Castle (4.3 miles south-west) and Gallions Reach Shopping Park (1.6 miles south-east). Not far away are Ripple Nature Reserve and Hollow Pond.
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you need to know. After that, we look at everything we can see safely, from the ground, from windows, in the loft space and by drone where applicable. The survey usually takes between one and two hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. Surveys in East Ham can be booked for any day of the week. It helps if you can point us to a visitor permit or a nearby bay. Upstairs rooms at the back are useful too, as they often give the best view of a rear addition.
- We note the date of the storm and the damage you’ve seen.
- We look at the roof from wherever it’s safe.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- We note the likely cause and any signs of older wear.
- We send you the report by email for your insurer.
Preparing for the visit
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Booking a survey
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or email us. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.