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Forest Gate Storm Damage Roof Report
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Forest Gate from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Roofs hit by falling trees
Storm damage roof report in Forest Gate
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’re not loss adjusters, and we cannot tell you whether a claim will succeed. If you are worried about gaps where slates or tiles have gone and damaged gutters and fascias, we can find out what’s behind it.
London’s Victorian and Edwardian roofs have often been repaired many times, so a new leak can be the latest sign of wear rather than a single event. Insurers usually exclude wear and tear, so it’s useful to know whether damage is old or new. That is as true in Forest Gate as anywhere in London. Photographs and a written account give you something specific to show an insurer, a landlord or a roofer.
It is not only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend.
- Where
- Forest Gate (E7, E15, E11)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What this survey cannot tell you
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Bear these in mind:
- Acting for you with the insurer
- What’s beneath slates, tiles or membranes
- Estimates of repair costs
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 our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Gutters and fascias
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges and hips
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flashings
Landlords, agents and block managers in Forest Gate
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant beforehand.
Signs you need a storm damage roof report in Forest Gate
Landlords and managing agents book reports to keep a record for owners and insurers. It helps when explaining damage to a building owner or insurer.
People normally book a survey after spotting something like this:
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Water coming in after the storm
Take an older house close to A Radical Church: lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in.
Questions to ask before booking
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Their insurance cover
What we do, step by step
Where it’s relevant and can be reached safely, the loft space is checked as well as the outside. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey normally takes about 1–2 hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. From the street, a London terrace normally shows only its front slope or parapet, so in Forest Gate we work round the house, using the street, the windows, the loft and any safe vantage point behind it. Shared stairs or a basement flat? Let us know who holds the keys.
- We note the date of the storm and the damage you’ve seen.
- The roof is inspected from safe positions.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- We note the likely cause and any signs of older wear.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
How to prepare
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Booking a survey
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form to find out.
Related advice
Should I look at the roof myself first?
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That’s where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
A lot can be seen from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Wind, rain and roofs in Forest Gate
Many homes in inner London are Victorian and Edwardian terraces, often with Welsh slate roofs. Behind many of their parapets sit butterfly roofs and valley gutters that cannot be seen from the pavement. In a house like that, shared stacks, party-wall upstands and lead flashings all need looking at as far as they can be seen. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it’s detailed. Historic houses such as Valentines Mansion, about 2.2 miles north-east, show how far back building in the area around Forest Gate goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters.
Shop and office owners around Stratford Centre may find that a quick answer on where water is coming in keeps a business running. If you look after a building like Woodgrange Infant School, tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
Forest Gate is about 6 miles north-east of London, in Greater London. We carry out storm damage roof reports in Forest Gate for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Our Greater London coverage includes Forest Gate and the places around it. We also survey roofs in London.
All of E7, E15 and E11 is within our area for storm damage roof reports, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We cover properties on Elm Road, Ash Road and Cary Road and the roads around them. Being close to the A114 and A116, Forest Gate is simple for us to get to for storm damage roof reports. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Upton (1 mile south), Aldersbrook (1 mile north), Holloway Down (1 mile west), Plashet (1 mile south-east) and Little Ilford (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include London (6 miles south-west), City of Westminster (8 miles west), Marylebone (8 miles west), Kensington (10 miles west), St Pancras (6 miles west) and Shoreditch (5 miles west).
Near you in Forest Gate
Around Forest Gate, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Tyndale Academy, Forest Gate Community School and The Hudson Bay pub and the streets around them. There’s a railway station in Forest Gate itself: Wanstead Park station. Well-known places in the area include Stratford Centre (1.3 miles south-west) and Passmore Edwards Museum (0.9 miles south-west). The countryside around Forest Gate includes Hollow Pond and Old Ford Island.
Roof by roof
Flat roof coverings
On flat roofs, storms can lift edges and tear membranes. We record any damage and where it is.
Slate roofs
After strong winds, we often see cracked and slipped slates. We photograph and describe each one.
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Forest Gate
Can parking be tricky for a visit in Forest Gate?
In much of London, parking needs planning: a visitor permit or a bay close to the door helps a lot, so mention what’s available when you book.
Is my home in Forest Gate listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Mention it when you contact us and we will plan the survey around it.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only where it is safe to do so. We inspect everything that’s safely in view: from ground level, from windows, from inside the roof space, from the roof where it is safe and by drone where applicable. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
Will my insurer pay out if I get a storm damage report?
We cannot say whether a claim will be paid. The decision rests with your insurer and its policy. Our report gives you an independent record of the damage and its likely cause.
Will you deal with the insurance company for me?
No. We write an independent report, and you decide how to use it. Your insurer may appoint its own loss adjuster.
How strong does the wind have to be for a storm claim?
Each policy has its own definition. Many treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but check your own wording.