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Storm damage roof report in Gidea Park, Greater London
Storm damage roof reports in Gidea Park and the rest of Greater London. We survey seven days a week.
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
Why it is worth a survey now in Gidea Park
It helps to get a record soon after the storm, while the damage is fresh. Later weather and temporary repairs can make it harder to see what happened. Many older London roofs have only old felt under the slates, or no underlay at all, so a slipped slate can soon mean water inside. Left unchecked, water soaks into timber and plaster and the damage spreads.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before booking.
Why book with us
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Visits on any day of the week
- 98% of clients satisfied
- Packages from £150, inc. VAT
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
Storm damage roof report in Gidea Park: what you get
A storm damage roof report is an independent record of the damage to your roof after a storm. We record each area of damage, photograph it and note the likely cause. It is yours to pass to your insurer. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. We are not loss adjusters, and we cannot tell you whether a claim will succeed. If you’ve noticed gutters pulled loose in the wind and damaged pots on the stack, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
London’s Victorian and Edwardian roofs have frequently been repaired many times. Insurers typically exclude wear and tear, so it helps to know whether damage is old or new. A careful look in Gidea Park 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.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, with a note and a photo for each point. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Where
- Gidea Park (RM2, RM3, RM1)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Practical tips
Getting the most from a storm damage roof report starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Photograph damage inside the house too
- Look at what your policy says about wear and tear
- Keep receipts for any emergency work
- Hold on to fallen pieces of the roof where you can
The report is emailed to you, and you decide what to send to your insurer. It is your record to use.
Clear gutters and outlets before the stormy months. Overflowing gutters can make storm damage worse.
Different roofs, different checks
Clay and concrete tiles
A missing tile lets rain reach the underlay. Each gap is recorded with a photo.
Chimney stacks
Older stacks with worn pointing or cracked flaunching are more likely to suffer. Our report notes recent damage and older defects.
Nearby places to Gidea Park
Also in Gidea Park
What a survey costs
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- House, block, shop or office
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and which survey you book.
What we need to know
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- When you need the report by
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
Unsure which package suits your roof? It is easiest to call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Gidea Park
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, from shops and offices to industrial units. Bigger roofs take more time.
Letting agents frequently book on a landlord’s behalf, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Questions from Gidea Park
Can parking be tricky for a visit in Gidea Park?
It can be, so it helps to let us know about permits, visitor bays or off-street space when booking. The visit is then planned around what’s available.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Gidea Park?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey seven days a week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Tell us which days suit you when you book.
Do you work in Gidea Park?
Yes. Gidea Park is part of the area we cover, and the service is the same as everywhere else we work.
What do I do if water is coming in?
Emergency cover over a damaged roof should be arranged with a roofer. Take photos from ground level first if it is safe. Keep receipts in case your insurer asks for them.
How experienced are you?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only if it is safe. We look at everything that can be seen safely: from ground level, from windows, from inside the roof space, from the roof where it’s safe and by drone where it applies. Anything we can’t see is noted in the report.
Leaks and storm damage in Gidea Park
About 0.6 miles south-east lies Hare Hall, a reminder of how long the area around Gidea Park has been built on. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof. Further from the centre, London’s housing takes in interwar semis with hipped roofs in clay or concrete tiles as well as slate-roofed terraces. On a semi of that age, the small roofs over the bays, the hip tiles and any later dormer each need their own look. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it’s detailed.
Take a building like Royal Liberty School: water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot. Shop and office owners around The Mercury Mall may find that a quick answer on where water is coming in keeps a business running. For an older house near a landmark like St Michael and All Angels Church, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in.
Gidea Park is about 1 mile north-east of Romford, in Greater London. We carry out storm damage roof reports in Gidea Park for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Our Greater London coverage includes Gidea Park and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our London page.
Every address in RM2, RM3 and RM1 is covered for storm damage roof reports. We offer storm damage roof reports to properties on Main Road, Brook Road and Bell Avenue and the roads around them. Other places close to Gidea Park include Gallows Corner (1 mile east), Ardleigh Green (1 mile south-east), Harold Wood (1 mile east), Heath Park (1 mile south) and Emerson Park (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include London (14 miles south-west), St Pancras (15 miles west), Shoreditch (13 miles west), Walthamstow (10 miles west), Hoxton (13 miles west) and Whitechapel (13 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Gidea Park
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Ship Public House, Havering College of Further and Higher Education and Gidea Park Primary School. The closest station to Gidea Park is Gidea Park station, roughly 0.8 miles south. A little further out are Upminster Tithe Barn Museum of Nostalgia (2.9 miles south-east) and Harold Wood Hospital (1 mile east). The countryside around Gidea Park includes Bedfords Park.
How it works
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a written report with photographs, sent to you by email. As for time on site, it usually takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. From the street, a London terrace normally shows only its front slope or parapet, so a visit in Gidea Park moves between viewpoints: the pavement, upstairs windows, the loft and any safe spot at the back. Shared stairs or a basement flat? Let us know who holds the keys.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- 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.
Getting ready for the survey
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Booking a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or email us.