Essex · London and the South East
Storm Damage Roof Report in Harold Wood
Storm damage roof reports in Harold Wood from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us across London and South East England.
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
How it works
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect what can be seen safely, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. Most visits take about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Some parts of a survey depend on the weather, so a visit to Harold Wood is booked with the forecast in mind: drone flights and thermal imaging need the right conditions, while a look from ground level and the loft can go ahead in most weather.
- You let us know what happened and whether a roofer has made the roof safe.
- Inside, we look for signs of water in the loft and rooms below.
- We view the roof from safe positions.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
Before we arrive
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
How to book
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or email us.
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Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Harold Wood
The Financial Ombudsman asks three questions when it looks at storm complaints: were there storm conditions on or around the date, is the damage consistent with a storm, and was the storm the main cause. Our report focuses on the second and third points. Weather records for the date are for you or your insurer to check. We’re frequently asked to look into damaged ridges and hips and damaged pots on the stack, across slate and tile slopes, flat roofs and flashings.
Older cottages and houses around Harold Wood may have roofs with little or no underlay. Once the slates or tiles let water past, there is little to stop it reaching the ceiling. Whether it’s long-term wear or recent damage makes a difference to what happens next. Wet battens and insulation in the loft are often the first clue.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Where
- Harold Wood (RM3, RM11, RM2)
- Region
- Essex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Can I check my roof myself?
You can learn a lot from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Tips that help
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Check your policy for how to report damage
- Keep receipts for any emergency work
- Take photos of stains and damp inside
- Photograph the damage safely from below
If a claim is declined and you disagree, the first step is a complaint to the insurer. After that, you may be able to take it to the Financial Ombudsman Service.
Check the roof from the ground after strong winds. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or lifted ridges. Never climb onto the roof yourself.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Damage left open lets in more rain. That can add to the damage and make it harder to separate from the storm. A roofer should deal with emergency protection quickly. Tradespeople may need to travel further to a smaller place like Harold Wood, so it is useful to plan roof work rather than call someone out in a hurry. A survey gives you that notice.
Every price we give includes VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Harold Wood
- 98% of customers satisfied
- Over 20 years’ experience
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Visits on any day of the week
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Harold Wood
With Hare Hall about 1 mile south-west, Harold Wood sits in an area with a long building history. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. In Essex, older buildings are frequently clay-tiled, many with weatherboarding, with post-war and more recent estates making up much of the newer housing. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from.
If you own a rental within reach of Harold Wood station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer straight away. If you look after a building like Redden Court School, a leak through a large roof is frequently found some distance from where the water shows inside. If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Saint Peter, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself.
Harold Wood is about 2 miles north-east of Romford, in Essex. From houses to flats and shops in Harold Wood, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. We cover towns and villages across Essex, large and small. There is also a page for London.
Surveys in RM3, RM11 and RM2 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Local streets include Oak Road, Ewan Road and Holt Road. Other places close to Harold Wood include Gallows Corner (1 mile west), Ardleigh Green (1 mile south-west), Gidea Park (1 mile west), Emerson Park (1 mile south) and Heath Park (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Chelmsford (15 miles north-east), Basildon (10 miles east), Harlow (13 miles north), Brentwood (4 miles north-east), Billericay (9 miles east) and Loughton (8 miles north-west).
What’s near Harold Wood
We work in homes and buildings around The Morris Dancer Public House, Harold Wood Primary School and Havering College of Further and Higher Education and the streets around them. Harold Wood has its own railway station: Harold Wood station. Other landmarks nearby include Upminster Tithe Barn Museum of Nostalgia (2.1 miles south-east) and The Mercury Mall (2.1 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Hornchurch Cutting.
Prices for storm damage roof reports in Harold Wood
To price your survey, we look at:
- The roof’s overall size
- The shape of the roof and its details
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
Helping us price your survey
A few details help us recommend the right survey and price. When you contact us, tell us:
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- The property’s address and postcode
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
Common questions in Harold Wood
Is Harold Wood within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Harold Wood?
Yes, Harold Wood is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Harold Wood as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
How many surveys have you done?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We check the parts we’re given access to.
How are storm damage reports priced?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Larger or more complex roofs are quoted for their size. Repair costs aren’t included, so ask a roofer to quote.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it is applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
My storm claim was turned down. What now?
Complain to your insurer first. If you are still unhappy, you may be able to take it to the Financial Ombudsman Service. An independent report can add to your evidence, but we can’t say how it will turn out.
Roof by roof
Chimney stacks
High winds can loosen pots, cowls and aerials on stacks. The report notes any damage to the stack.
Ridge and hip tiles
A lifted ridge tile can let water into the roof. We photograph and describe the damage.