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Gants Hill Storm Damage Roof Report
Not sure what state the roof is in? We carry out storm damage roof reports in Gants Hill and across Greater London.
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Stains appearing after strong winds
Roof by roof
Lead flashings
Flashings can lift or pull away from walls and chimneys in strong winds. Loose or damaged flashings are photographed and noted.
Flat roof coverings
Edge trims and laps are often where flat roof coverings start to peel back. We look at whether the damage is recent or older.
How a storm damage roof report works in Gants Hill
A storm damage roof report is priced from £150. It’s a written report with photos, sent by email. It doesn’t price the repairs, so ask a roofer to quote for the work. The insurer may still send a loss adjuster of its own. What you get is an independent record of the damage and what seems to have caused it. If you’ve noticed new damp or leaks inside and cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind, we can find out what’s behind it, on ridges and hips, gutters and fascias and slate and tile slopes alike.
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. Telling wear from a one-off event matters, because insurers typically exclude wear and tear. A careful look in Gants Hill tells the two apart where the evidence allows. A written record with photographs helps you explain what was found to whoever deals with it next.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, sent by email. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Place
- Gants Hill (IG2, IG6, IG1)
- Region
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlords, agents and block managers in Gants Hill
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out in order of urgency where relevant, which helps when budgeting.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.
The survey, step by step
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take an hour or two at most homes; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. For a visit in Gants Hill, parking and access are the things to plan: tell us about permits, visitor bays or off-street space, which floor the property is on and how to get into the loft. We then look at what can safely be seen from ground level, windows, the loft and, where it is safe, the roof itself.
- We note the date of the storm and the damage you’ve seen.
- We look at the roof from wherever it is safe.
- 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.
Before the survey
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Jot down any questions you want answered
How to book
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.
Related advice
Questions from Gants Hill
Is my home in Gants Hill 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’s in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Do you cover Gants Hill?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, and Gants Hill is part of that. You can call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Will my insurer pay for an old roof?
Insurers usually exclude wear and tear. We describe what looks like fresh storm damage and what looks older. The claim decision is your insurer’s.
How do I arrange a storm damage roof report in Gants Hill?
Just call 07833 053749 or email us. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
How strong does the wind have to be for a storm claim?
It varies by policy. About 55 mph is a common figure in many policies, but your policy sets the actual test.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We look at the roof, not the whole building, so it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling are not something we do. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
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How we price storm damage roof reports
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- How big the roof is
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
For a price for your roof in Gants Hill, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Booking your survey
These details help when you contact us:
- What’s prompted the survey
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Anything about access we should know
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
When you are ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
Honest limits
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Bear these in mind:
- Repair costs or quotes for the work
- Acting for you with the insurer
- Your insurer’s view of the claim
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Ridges and hips
- Gutters and fascias
- Chimney stacks
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flat roofs
- Flashings
Gants Hill roofs and the weather
The wider area around Gants Hill has a long history of building, with Valentines Mansion about 0.4 miles south-west. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Alongside Victorian and Edwardian terraces, outer London has a great many interwar semis, often with hipped roofs of clay or concrete tiles. Hips, bay roofs and later loft conversions are typical of those semis, if your home is one of them. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it is detailed.
If you look after a building such as Gearies Primary School, tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back. If you run a business near Stratford Centre, finding where water is getting in quickly keeps disruption down.
Gants Hill is about 3 miles north-east of Forest Gate, in Greater London. Gants Hill is one of many places we visit across Greater London. Our area takes in places right across Greater London, large and small. We also survey roofs in London.
Surveys in IG2, IG6 and IG1 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you need a storm damage roof report at a property on Bute Road, Perth Road and Shere Road or anywhere close by, we can help. You will find Gants Hill on the A123, so it’s easy for us to get to. If you’re just outside Gants Hill, we cover Newbury Park (1 mile east), Barkingside (1 mile north-east), Redbridge (1 mile west), Cranbrook (1 mile south-west) and Ilford (1 mile south). We also work in nearby towns such as London (9 miles south-west), City of Westminster (11 miles south-west), Marylebone (10 miles south-west), Kensington (13 miles south-west), St Pancras (9 miles south-west) and Shoreditch (7 miles south-west).
Around Gants Hill
Typical jobs here are in homes near Valentines Park and Valentines High School. The nearest railway station is Ilford station, about 1.2 miles south of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Stratford Centre (3.9 miles south-west) and Goodmayes Hospital (1.7 miles east). For a walk, there’s Hollow Pond and Hainault Lodge.
Common roof problems in Gants Hill
Storms do not only affect pitched roofs. Wind can lift edges and tear coverings, and blocked outlets can leave water ponding after heavy rain. We record what we find on flat and pitched roofs alike.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Roofs hit by falling trees
Landlords with a home close to Ilford station may find that tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it.
Before booking anyone
- What exactly goes into their report
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID