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London Docklands Storm Damage Roof Report
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in London Docklands. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Water coming in after the storm
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in London Docklands
Our storm damage report gives you an independent, written record of how a storm has affected your roof. It sets out what is damaged, with photos, and what we think the likely cause is. It is yours to pass to your insurer. The decision on any claim rests with your insurer and its policy wording. We’re not loss adjusters, and we can’t tell you whether a claim will succeed. We survey flat roofs, ridges and hips and gutters and fascias, and the problems we are asked to look at most are new damp or leaks inside and cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind.
In a London flat, water can travel some way before it shows, sometimes in a different flat from the one below the defect. That makes the source hard to pin down, and finding it matters for whoever has to deal with it. In London Docklands, we inspect what we can reach safely and are given access to. It helps to know when the water appears and in what weather.
Where we cannot see part of the roof, the report says so. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Location
- London Docklands (E14, SE16, E22)
- Region
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Why act early in London Docklands
With an independent report, you have something specific to show your insurer. It records the damage and what seems to have caused it, alongside any photos you took yourself. In London Docklands, as in much of London, water from a roof defect can reach a neighbour’s home as easily as yours: a blocked parapet gutter or slipped slate can let water into the flat below or the house next door. Finding it early keeps the work smaller.
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, inc. VAT.
Why us?
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- An independent view of the roof
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Package prices that include VAT
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How it works
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take between one and two hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. In a London area like London Docklands, the main things to sort out are parking and access: tell us about permits, visitor bays or off-street space, which floor the property is on and how to get into the loft. 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 start with what you’ve seen and any temporary repairs.
- Inside, we look for signs of water in the loft and rooms below.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, windows and the roof where it is safe.
- Storm damage and older wear are recorded separately where we can.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Keep pets in another room
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
How to book
If you are buying, it is useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or send us an email when you’re ready.
Related advice
Different roofs, different checks
Slate roofs
In high winds, slates can slip or go, often where nails have rusted. Our report notes moved slates and any sign of older corrosion.
Chimney stacks
Pots, cowls and aerials on chimneys can be damaged or dislodged in a storm. We record any damage we can see.
Wind, rain and roofs in London Docklands
Inner London’s Victorian and Edwardian terraces often have Welsh slate roofs. A butterfly roof with a central valley gutter, tucked behind a parapet wall, is common on these houses. Shared chimney stacks, party-wall upstands and lead work come with this kind of house. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts. About 1.8 miles south lies Queen's House, a reminder of how long the area around London Docklands has been built on. 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.
If you look after a building like Tower Hamlets College, a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside. The streets around a church such as St Peter's Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in.
London Docklands is about 2 miles north-west of Greenwich, in Greater London. Bookings from London Docklands are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Our Greater London coverage includes London Docklands and the places around it.
Storm damage roof reports in E14, SE16 and E22 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you need a storm damage roof report at a property on Castor Lane, Cassilis Road and Dockyard Lane or a nearby road, we can survey it. London Docklands is on the A1206 and A1261, so it’s easy for us to get to. Close by, we survey roofs in Canary Wharf (1 mile west), Poplar (1 mile north), Heron Quays (1 mile south-west), Coldharbour (1 mile east) and Blackwall (1 mile east). We also work in nearby towns such as London (3 miles west), City of Westminster (6 miles west), Marylebone (6 miles west), Kensington (8 miles west), St Pancras (5 miles west) and Shoreditch (3 miles north-west).
Near you in London Docklands
We work in homes and buildings around Sir John McDougall Gardens, Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary School and The Ledger Building pub, among other places. There’s a railway station in London Docklands itself: Canary Wharf station. Nearby you’ll also find Greenwich Castle (2 miles south) and Surrey Quays Shopping Centre (1.4 miles south-west). Not far away are St. James's Park Lake and Lavender Pond.
How we price storm damage roof reports
We confirm the exact price before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- Height and safe access
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- House, block, shop or office
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT.
Getting in touch
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- What made you get in touch
- The address and postcode of the property
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
We confirm the price for your survey before you book, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in London Docklands
Do you carry out roof surveys in London Docklands?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in London Docklands?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Will my insurer pay for an old roof?
Wear and tear is not usually covered. We describe what looks like fresh storm damage and what looks older. The claim decision is your insurer’s.
Can you tell me if my claim will be paid?
The decision is your insurer’s, not ours. We record the damage, with photographs and the likely cause, which you can pass to your insurer.
Does someone need to be in?
Not always. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Should I go up on the roof to take photos?
Stay off the roof. Photograph the damage from below or from a window. Note the date and time, and photograph any damage inside.
Can I challenge a declined storm claim?
The first step is a complaint to your insurer. After that, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to look at it. An independent report can add to your evidence, but we cannot say how it will turn out.
Do you need a storm damage roof report in London Docklands?
Gusts work at anything on a roof that’s loose or exposed. Rain can then blow in where slates or tiles have gone. People typically call us after a storm, once they’ve noticed damage or a leak.
Look out for signs like these:
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Water coming in after the storm
- Damaged flat roof membrane
Homes near green spaces like Sir John McDougall Gardens can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn.
What to check before booking
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. Surveys run on any day of the week, which helps when tenants work during the week.