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Storm damage roof report in East Tilbury, Thurrock
Not sure what state the roof is in? We carry out storm damage roof reports in East Tilbury and across Thurrock, with plain-English findings.
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Loose or torn flashings
How a storm damage roof report works in East Tilbury
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. Keep receipts for any emergency work. We survey slate and tile slopes, ridges and hips and flashings, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are slipped or missing slates or tiles and damaged ridges and hips.
Houses in smaller places like East Tilbury can stand more in the open, where driving rain gets into any gap at a ridge, verge or flashing. If a leak shows only when the wind is in a certain direction, that is a useful clue. It helps to know when and where the water appears. Gutters and downpipes on the exposed side are worth a look as well.
After the visit, you get a report with photos, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Place
- East Tilbury (RM18)
- Region
- Thurrock
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
DIY checks: what’s safe
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
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What we look for on each type of roof
Flat roof coverings
Wind can lift the edges of flat roof coverings or tear them. Damage is photographed and described.
Slate roofs
Broken slates and slates that have slid out of place are common after a storm. We photograph and describe each one.
Storm damage roof reports in East Tilbury: local notes
The coast is about 1 mile or less from East Tilbury, so storms can arrive with strong gusts off the water. What counts as a storm is set by each policy, often gusts of around 55 mph, and the insurer makes the decision. Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it’s listed or in a conservation area. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas.
Homes near green spaces such as Grove House Wood can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching. If you live in an older home near St Francis, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself. For landlords with property near East Tilbury station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer straight away.
East Tilbury is about 3 miles south of Stanford-le-Hope, in Thurrock. Roofs in East Tilbury get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Thurrock. Our area takes in places right across Thurrock. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
Storm damage roof reports in RM18 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need a storm damage roof report at a property on Station Road, Queen Mary Avenue and Coronation Avenue or a nearby road, we can survey it. We also cover Linford (1 mile north-west), Low Street (1 mile south-west), Church Street (4 miles south-east), Chalk (4 miles south) and Cliffe (4 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Stanford-le-Hope (3 miles north), Grays (4 miles west), South Ockendon (6 miles west), Balstonia (3 miles north), Corringham (3 miles north-east) and Aveley (7 miles west).
What’s near East Tilbury
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Grove House Wood and St Clere's School, among other places. There’s a railway station in East Tilbury itself: East Tilbury station. Nearby you will also find Orsett Hospital (3 miles north-west) and Walton Hall Museum (0.9 miles north). Not far away are Thurrock Thameside Nature Park and Sawyers Lake.
Why it’s worth a survey now in East Tilbury
A clear, independent record helps you explain the damage to your insurer. It sets out what we found and the likely cause, so you are not relying only on your own photos. In an older home around East Tilbury, water from a roof defect can get into timber and plaster, which is far harder to put right than the roof fault itself.
To find out what your survey will cost, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details. We will confirm the figure before booking.
What you get with us
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
Read what a roof survey costs or our case studies.
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in East Tilbury
Do roofs near the sea, like those around East Tilbury, take more of a battering?
Often, yes. Within about 1 mile of the sea, as East Tilbury is, metal fixings wear faster and gales find any loose ridge or slate.
Is East Tilbury within the area you cover?
Yes. East Tilbury is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Can you put a tarpaulin over the damage?
Call a roofer for emergency temporary protection. If it is safe, photograph the damage before it is covered. Keep receipts for any emergency work.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. We check everything that can be seen safely: from the ground, from windows and vantage points, from the loft space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where applicable. Anything we cannot see is noted in the report.
How long is the visit?
That depends on the size and shape of the roof; most visits take about 1–2 hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. The report is sent afterwards by email.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
How do I arrange a storm damage roof report in East Tilbury?
Simply phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. We’ll ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
Before and after the survey
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Take photos from ground level or a window, never by climbing
- Ask a roofer for emergency temporary protection if water is coming in
- Look at what your policy says about wear and tear
- Keep invoices for temporary repairs
You’ll need a roofer’s quote for the repairs. They can use our report to see what needs doing.
Store invoices and reports for any roof work. They can help show the roof was looked after.
The survey, step by step
We check the roof from outside and, where it’s relevant and there’s safe access, from inside the loft space too. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging, as far as the space allows. The whole visit normally takes about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. With a bit of garden around a house, as there often is around East Tilbury, the roof can be viewed from several angles. Mention any side of the property we cannot get to. Inside, the loft is checked where it can be reached safely.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- The roof is inspected from safe positions.
- We record and photograph the damage.
- We note the likely cause and any signs of older wear.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
How to prepare
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
Booking a survey
We confirm the exact price before booking, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £150, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
Prices for storm damage roof reports in East Tilbury
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- Roof area
- Building height and the viewpoints available
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, including VAT. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
What we need to know
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, let us know:
- The property’s address and postcode
- When you need the report by
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from the ground or a window, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.