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Storm damage roof report in Homerton, Greater London
We carry out storm damage roof reports in Homerton and the rest of Greater London. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- New damp or leaks inside
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
Tips that help
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Keep receipts for any emergency work
- Take photos of stains and damp inside
- Look at what your policy says about wear and tear
- Arrange temporary cover with a roofer if rain is getting in
If you’re unhappy with how your insurer handles the claim, you can complain to them first. After that, you may be able to take it to the Financial Ombudsman Service.
After a storm, look at the roof from the street or garden. With binoculars, you can often spot problems without climbing. Do not go up a ladder to look.
Storm damage roof report in Homerton
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. It is yours to pass to your insurer. The decision on any claim rests with your insurer and its policy wording. We aren’t loss adjusters and can’t say whether a claim will be paid. Typical surveys look at flashings pulled away from walls or stacks and broken or displaced guttering, across ridges and hips, slate and tile slopes and chimney stacks.
Many London homes are well over a century old and their roofs have been patched more than once. Telling wear from a one-off event matters, because insurers typically exclude wear and tear. A careful look in Homerton tells the two apart where the evidence allows. Photographs and a written account give you something specific to show an insurer, a landlord or a roofer.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters, each with a short note and a photograph. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Location
- Homerton (E5, E9, E8)
- Region
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Questions from Homerton
Can parking be tricky for a visit in Homerton?
London parking needs a little planning, so let us know about permits, bays or a driveway when you book. That way the visit can be planned around it.
Is Homerton in the area you cover?
Yes, Homerton is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Can I challenge a declined storm claim?
Start by complaining to the insurer. If it isn’t resolved, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to help. The Ombudsman asks about storm conditions, whether the damage is consistent with a storm and whether the storm was the main cause.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
We carry out surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
What do I do if water is coming in?
Emergency cover over a damaged roof should be arranged with a roofer. If it’s safe, photograph the damage before it is covered. Keep receipts in case your insurer asks for them.
How long will you be at the property?
Time on site depends on the roof; most visits take an hour or two for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. The written report follows by email.
Do you act for me with my insurer?
No. We’re not loss adjusters, and we don’t negotiate claims. We give you an independent report of the damage for you to send to your insurer.
Homerton roofs and the weather
With Sutton House about 0.3 miles south-west, Homerton sits in an area with a long building history. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Many homes in inner London are Victorian and Edwardian terraces, often with Welsh slate roofs. Many have butterfly roofs draining to a central valley gutter, with parapet walls and gutters hidden behind them. Shared chimney stacks, party-wall upstands and lead work come with this kind of house. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from.
Landlords with a home close to Homerton station may find that finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused. For site and facilities teams at buildings like Rushmore Primary School, tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
Homerton is about 4 miles north-east of London, in Greater London. We provide storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Homerton. Homerton is one of the places in Greater London we cover.
Every address in E5, E9 and E8 is covered for storm damage roof reports. Streets in the area include Muir Road, Glyn Road and Rowe Lane. Being close to the A107 and A1207, Homerton is simple for us to get to. We also cover Lower Clapton (1 mile north), Hackney (1 mile south), Clapton (1 mile north-west), Lea Bridge (1 mile north) and Hackney Marshes (1 mile north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as London (4 miles south-west), City of Westminster (5 miles south-west), Marylebone (5 miles south-west), Kensington (8 miles south-west), St Pancras (4 miles south-west) and Walthamstow (3 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Homerton
In Homerton, that means homes and buildings near Newcome's School, The Plough Inn and Millfields Park, among other places. Homerton has its own railway station: Homerton station. Well-known places in the area include Tower of London (3.3 miles south) and Clowns Gallery-Museum (1.2 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Hollow Pond and Tower Hill.
Different roofs, different checks
Clay and concrete tiles
Strong gusts can lift and break tiles. We record which are damaged and where.
Ridge and hip tiles
Ridge and hip tiles take the full force of the wind. The survey notes loose, cracked or missing ridge and hip tiles.
Towns and villages near Homerton
Other services in Homerton
Surveys for landlords and agents in Homerton
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the freeholder or managing agent. Let us know about it when you book and we will plan the survey around it.
Letting agents frequently book on a landlord’s behalf. Access is agreed with the tenant beforehand.
What happens on the day
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. The inspection then takes an hour or two at a typical home, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. For a visit in Homerton, parking and access are the things to plan: let us know about parking, the floor the property is on, any shared entrance and loft access. On the day, the roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from inside the roof space and from the roof where it’s safe.
- First you give us the date of the storm and what you’ve noticed, inside and out.
- The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows and from the loft space where it is safe.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- The likely cause is recorded, along with any evidence of older wear.
- The findings are written up with photographs for you to share with your insurer.
Getting ready for the survey
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
Getting a price
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
Common roof problems in Homerton
Some people book because a claim has been questioned. An independent report gives you another view of the roof. What happens next is up to the insurer.
Most people get in touch after spotting one of these:
- New damp or leaks inside
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
For businesses in and around places like Hackney Walk, finding where water is getting in quickly keeps disruption down.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Whether the price includes VAT
- What exactly goes into their report
What a survey costs
When we price a survey, we consider:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Roof area
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
Helping us price your survey
We will normally ask about:
- What made you get in touch
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You will know the price before anything is booked.