Greater London · London and the South East
Ilford Storm Damage Roof Report
Wondering about the roof at a property in Ilford? We carry out storm damage roof reports in Ilford and across Greater London.
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Loose or torn flashings
- Water coming in after the storm
About our storm damage roof report in Ilford
We inspect the roof from wherever it can be seen safely: the ground, windows and vantage points, the loft where there’s access, and the roof itself where that’s safe. Every area of damage is photographed and described. If part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. You get a written report with photos to give to your insurer. Typical surveys look at roofs hit by falling trees and flat roof edges peeled back, on slate and tile slopes, flashings and ridges and hips.
In London, leaks often start somewhere hidden: the valley gutter in a butterfly roof, a parapet gutter, a chimney flashing or the flat roof over a rear extension. Whether you’re tracing a leak or recording storm damage in Ilford, those are among the first places to look. Water from a hidden gutter can run along joists and show up a room or two away.
Where we can’t see part of the roof, the report says so. That way, it is clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Where
- Ilford (IG1, IG3, IG2, E12)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Surveys for landlords and agents in Ilford
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. Surveys run seven days a week, which can make access easier.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work with less disruption.
Towns and villages near Ilford
More services for Ilford
What happens on the day
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes an hour or two at most homes, and longer for a large or complex roof. In a London area like Ilford, the main things to sort out are parking and access: 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 the ground, from windows, from inside the roof space and from the roof where it is safe.
- We note the date of the storm and the damage you’ve seen.
- We look at the roof from wherever it is safe.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- We note the likely cause and any signs of older wear.
- We send you the report by email for your insurer.
Before the survey
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Booking a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Related advice
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when you book.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Do you need a storm damage roof report in Ilford?
Landlords and managing agents book reports to keep a record for owners and insurers. It helps when explaining damage to a building owner or insurer.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Water coming in after the storm
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
If you own a rental within reach of Ilford station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Whether the price includes VAT
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
What a storm damage roof report does not cover
A survey is a close look at the roof, but it cannot do everything. Its limits include:
- Repair costs or quotes for the work
- The outcome of a claim
- What’s beneath slates, tiles or membranes
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you before you book. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Ilford
- Chimney stacks
- Slate and tile slopes
- Gutters and fascias
- Flat roofs
- Flashings
- Ridges and hips
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Ilford
How do I find out if my home in Ilford is listed?
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. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Ilford?
Yes, Ilford is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs.
How should I record storm damage myself?
Please don’t climb onto the roof. Photograph the damage from below or from a window. Record the date and any damage inside as well.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. We’ll talk about access when you book.
Will you deal with the insurance company for me?
No. We are not loss adjusters, and we don’t negotiate claims. We provide an independent record of the roof, which you can pass to your insurer.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To arrange a date, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
What do I do if water is coming in?
A roofer should handle temporary protection. If it’s safe, take photos before it goes on. We can record the damage in our report.
Wind, rain and roofs in Ilford
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. Hips, bay roofs and later loft conversions are typical of those semis, if your home is one of them. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts. The wider area around Ilford has a long history of building, with Valentines Mansion about 0.9 miles north-west. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Homes near green spaces like South Park can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall. Anyone responsible for a site like Winston Way Academy will know that on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
Ilford is about 4 miles east of Leyton, in Greater London. We visit Ilford as part of our work across Greater London, for homes and businesses alike. Our Greater London coverage includes Ilford and the places around it. London is in our area too.
Storm damage roof reports in IG1, IG3, IG2 and E12 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Streets in the area include Station Road, Axon Place and Hainault Street, all of which we cover. Ilford sits on or near the A118. We also cover the places around Ilford: Cranbrook (1 mile north-west), Loxford (1 mile south), Seven Kings (1 mile north-east), Manor Park (1 mile south-west) and Little Ilford (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include London (8 miles south-west), City of Westminster (10 miles west), Marylebone (10 miles west), Kensington (13 miles west), St Pancras (9 miles west) and Shoreditch (7 miles west).
What’s near Ilford
In Ilford, that means homes and buildings near Great Spoon of Ilford pub, The Ursuline Academy Ilford and South Park and the streets around them. There is a railway station in Ilford itself: Ilford station. Well-known places in the area include Gallions Reach Shopping Park (3.5 miles south) and Redbridge Museum (less than half a mile south-west). The countryside around Ilford includes Hollow Pond and Ripple Nature Reserve.
Different roofs, different checks
Slate roofs
Broken slates and slates that have slid out of place are common after a storm. We photograph and describe each one.
Lead flashings
When flashings lift, water can get behind them. We note where this has happened and any damp inside.