Essex · London and the South East
Fullwell Cross Storm Damage Roof Report
Storm damage roof reports around Fullwell Cross, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
Storm damage roof report in Fullwell Cross
What counts as a storm depends on your policy, though many use gusts of about 55 mph. Check your own policy wording. We don’t decide whether a storm met that test. We record the damage and what seems to have caused it. The report includes photographs of each area of damage, and you decide what to send. The claim decision rests with your insurer. If you are worried about lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles and lead lifted at abutments, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on flat roofs, gutters and fascias and slate and tile slopes alike.
In a smaller place like Fullwell Cross, some roofs face open ground, 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. The gutters on the most exposed side can overflow too.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Where
- Fullwell Cross (IG6, IG5, IG7)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey changes by roof type
Chimney stacks
Wind can pull the flashings away from a chimney. Loose flashings are recorded.
Lead flashings
Old flashings that were already loose can give way in a storm. Our report separates fresh damage from older wear where we can.
Towns and villages near Fullwell Cross
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Before and after the survey
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Don’t go onto the roof to take pictures
- Check how your policy defines a storm
- Keep invoices for temporary repairs
- Record any water damage in rooms and the loft
If anything in the report is not clear, just ask us. Standard Surveys come with a follow-up consultation, and Premium Surveys with an in-person one.
Check the roof from the ground after strong winds. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or lifted ridges. Do not go up a ladder to look.
The survey, step by step
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you need to know. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen, from the ground, from windows, in the loft space and by drone where it applies. The survey normally takes about 1–2 hours at most homes, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. For a survey in Fullwell Cross, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. If there are outbuildings or garages you want looked at, mention them.
- You tell us when the storm was and what damage you’ve seen.
- We inspect the roof from safe viewpoints and from the loft where there is access.
- The damage is recorded with photographs, area by area.
- We check whether the damage fits storm damage, older wear or both.
- The findings are written up with photos for you to share with your insurer.
How to prepare
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Booking a survey
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or email us and give us a few details about the property and we will suggest the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Advice
Leaks and storm damage in Fullwell Cross
Weatherboarded walls and clay tile roofs are typical of older Essex buildings, and plenty of post-war and modern estates besides. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts. Historic houses such as Valentines Mansion, about 1.8 miles south-west, show how far back building in the area around Fullwell Cross goes. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof.
If you live near a park such as Fairlop Waters, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys. Take an older house close to St Francis of Assisi: leaks on older roofs often start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks. If you look after a building such as Clore Tikva School, a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside.
Fullwell Cross is about 2 miles east of Woodford, in Essex. Wherever you are in Fullwell Cross, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Fullwell Cross is one of the places in Essex where we work for storm damage roof reports. London is in our area too.
Here we cover the IG6, IG5 and IG7 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. We offer storm damage roof reports to properties on Horace Road, High Street and Sydney Road and the roads around them. If you are just outside Fullwell Cross, we cover Fairlop (1 mile north), Barkingside (1 mile south), Newbury Park (1 mile south), Gants Hill (1 mile 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 (4 miles north), Waltham Abbey (7 miles north-west) and Epping (7 miles north).
Near you in Fullwell Cross
In Fullwell Cross, that means homes and buildings near Kantor King Solomon High School, Fairlop Waters and The New Fairlop Oak pub, among other places. The nearest railway station is Seven Kings station, about 2.3 miles south of the centre. Nearby you will also find Redbridge Museum (2.6 miles south) and Claybury Hospital (0.8 miles north-west). For a walk, there is Pole Hill and Highams Park Lake.
Common questions in Fullwell Cross
Do you cover smaller places like Fullwell Cross?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Do you cover Fullwell Cross?
Yes, Fullwell Cross is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
What wind speed counts as a storm?
It varies by policy. Many treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but check your own wording.
Does someone need to be in?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access, while outside access can be discussed when booking.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll explain what’s needed.
Should I go up on the roof to take photos?
Only from ground level or from windows. Don’t use a ladder or go onto the roof. With binoculars, you can see a lot from the ground, and we’ll record the rest.
What if the roof was already worn?
Most policies don’t cover wear and tear. We note both storm damage and older defects, so you know what the roof shows. How the policy applies is up to your insurer.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photos included.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Fullwell Cross. To discuss a property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Honest limits
It is useful to know what a survey won’t do before you book:
- Areas we can’t see safely
- The outcome of a claim
- How your policy defines a storm
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll point you to the right survey before booking. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Gutters and fascias
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- Slate and tile slopes
- Ridges and hips
- Flashings
What affects the price in Fullwell Cross
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Which survey package you book
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, with VAT included, and we will tell you which fits.
Booking your survey
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- When you need the report by
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- The kind of building and roof involved
When you are ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.