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Storm damage roof report in Fairlop, Essex
Storm damage roof reports around Fairlop, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Loose or torn flashings
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Water coming in after the storm
Why get it checked now?
Damage left open lets in more rain. Further water damage can blur what the storm actually did. Emergency temporary protection should be arranged with a roofer. In a smaller place like Fairlop, wherever a roof is exposed, a loose ridge or flashing does not stay loose for long. Each storm lifts it a little further.
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we’ll tell you which fits.
Why book with us
- Package prices that include VAT
- Plain-English reports with photos
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- 5,000+ surveys completed
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Fairlop
Our storm damage report gives you an independent, written record of how a storm has affected your roof. We record each area of damage, photograph it and note the likely cause. You can then give it to your insurer with your claim. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. We aren’t loss adjusters and cannot say whether a claim will be paid. If you are worried about lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles and gaps where slates or tiles have gone, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on flat roofs, flashings and chimney stacks alike.
Houses in smaller places like Fairlop 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’s a useful clue. Let us know when it happens when you contact us. Gutters and downpipes on the exposed side are worth a look as well.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Place
- Fairlop (IG6, IG7, IG5)
- Region
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll take it from there. A typical survey takes about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Parking around Fairlop is usually easier than in a town centre, but mention lanes, gates or long drives. Low roofs on bungalows can frequently be seen well from ground level, and the loft shows the rest, while taller roofs may need other vantage points or the drone where it applies.
- We start with the details: when the storm hit and what damage you can see.
- We inspect the roof from safe viewpoints and from the loft where there is access.
- The damage is recorded with photographs, area by area.
- The likely cause is recorded, along with any evidence of older wear.
- We send you a written report with photos, ready to give to your insurer.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Find any records of previous roof work
Booking a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from ground level or a window, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
What we look for on each type of roof
Ridge and hip tiles
A lifted ridge tile can let water into the roof. We photograph and describe the damage.
Clay and concrete tiles
Tiles without fixings can move more easily in wind. We record what we can see of the fixings.
Places near Fairlop
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Storm damage roof reports in Fairlop: local notes
Historic houses like Valentines Mansion, about 2.1 miles south, show how far back building in the area around Fairlop goes. On older houses around here, roofs often 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. Weatherboarded walls and clay tile roofs are typical of older Essex buildings, alongside plenty of post-war and newer estates. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts.
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near St Francis of Assisi, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney. Homes near green spaces such as Fairlop Waters can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching. For landlords with property near Seven Kings station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it.
Fairlop is about 2 miles east of Woodford, in Essex. Roofs in Fairlop get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Essex. Our Essex coverage includes Fairlop and the places around it. You can also see our page for London.
Every address in IG6, IG7 and IG5 is covered for storm damage roof reports, from the main roads to the quietest streets. That includes homes and businesses on Hazel Lane, Hobart Road and Hughes Road and the roads around them. Close by, we survey roofs in Fullwell Cross (1 mile south), Barkingside (1 mile south), Newbury Park (2 miles south), Gants Hill (2 miles south) and Redbridge (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Harlow (12 miles north), Brentwood (10 miles east), Billericay (15 miles east), Loughton (3 miles north), Waltham Abbey (7 miles north-west) and Epping (7 miles north).
Around Fairlop
Typical jobs here are in homes near Fairlop Waters, The New Fairlop Oak pub and Kantor King Solomon High School. The closest station to Fairlop is Seven Kings station, about 2.5 miles south of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Claybury Hospital (0.7 miles west) and Redbridge Museum (2.9 miles south). The countryside around Fairlop includes Pole Hill and Hainault Lodge.
What a survey costs
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Height and safe access
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
Booking your survey
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, let us know:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- When you need the report by
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
If you’re buying, it is useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or send us an email when you’re ready.
Questions from Fairlop
Is Fairlop within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Fairlop?
Yes, Fairlop is within the area we cover. Our area covers London and South East England. You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
How do I arrange a storm damage roof report in Fairlop?
To book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know the address and what you want to find out. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll explain what’s needed.
Will you check the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there’s safe access. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We do not carry out asbestos surveys or testing. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, like cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings, and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
How long is the visit?
Time on site depends on the roof; most visits take about one to two hours at a typical home, or half a day or so for a commercial building. The written report follows by email.
Practical tips
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Do not go onto the roof to take pictures
- Note the date and time you first saw the damage
- Report the damage to your insurer as soon as you can
- Read your policy wording on storm damage
You’ll need a roofer’s quote for the repairs. The report gives them a clear list of the damage.
Have overhanging branches looked at by a tree surgeon. They can damage the roof in high winds.
What we can’t see
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- What your policy covers, which depends on its wording
- Damage hidden under coverings or inside the structure, without opening up
- Repair costs or quotes for the work
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will recommend the right survey before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we check
- Gutters and fascias
- Flat roofs
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges and hips