Thurrock · London and the South East
Storm damage roof report in Low Street, Thurrock
An independent record of roof damage after a storm for Low Street and the rest of Thurrock. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
What affects the price in Low Street
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- The size of the roof
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, from £400 with VAT included. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Getting in touch
A little information up front helps. It helps to include:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from ground level or a window, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
How a storm damage roof report works in Low Street
High winds normally affect the parts of a roof that are already exposed or loose. Typical damage includes lost slates and tiles, lifted ridges, loose flashings and torn flat roof coverings. Falling branches can cause damage too. Our report records what has happened to your roof, with photos. Where we also see signs of older wear, the report records that too. We’re frequently asked to look into gaps where slates or tiles have gone and damaged ridges and hips, across chimney stacks, flat roofs and flashings.
Roofs in small places like Low Street often stand in the open, where storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hardest. Damp in old stone, brick or timber walls is slow to dry out, so it pays to find the cause quickly. A written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
We write the report in plain English, so you don’t need to be a roofer to follow it. Photographs show what each point refers to, and recommendations are put in order of urgency where relevant.
- Where
- Low Street (RM18)
- Wider area
- Thurrock
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Why get it checked now?
If a roofer needs to make the roof safe, take photos first if you can do so safely from the ground. Those photos show the damage as it was. For older village homes like those around Low Street, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. That’s one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all including VAT. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Low Street
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Photographs and a written report every time
- An independent view of the roof
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
See what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
You can learn a lot from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
When you need someone else
It’s useful to know what a survey will not do before booking:
- How your policy defines a storm
- Areas we can’t see safely
- A price for the repairs
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will suggest the right survey. What a survey covers and does not.
What we check
- Flashings
- Ridges and hips
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- Gutters and fascias
- Slate and tile slopes
Different roofs, different checks
Lead flashings
When flashings lift, water can get behind them. We note where this has happened and any damp inside.
Ridge and hip tiles
Worn mortar under ridge tiles can let them lift in a storm. Our report says whether it looks freshly damaged or worn over time.
Nearby places to Low Street
More services for Low Street
Low Street roofs and the weather
The coast is about 1 mile or less from Low Street, so storms can arrive with strong gusts off the water. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording, and many treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, though it varies. Clay tiles and timber weatherboarding mark out many of the older buildings in Essex, and lots of post-war and modern estates besides. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from.
Anyone responsible for a site like East Tilbury Primary School will know that tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back. If you let a flat or house near East Tilbury station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused. The streets around a church such as St James' Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in.
Low Street is about 3 miles east of Grays, in Thurrock. From houses to flats and shops in Low Street, we can survey the roof. Low Street is one of the towns and villages in Thurrock we cover. For surveys nearby, see our Maidstone page.
Storm damage roof reports in RM18 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We offer storm damage roof reports to properties on Station Road and Low Street Lane. Close by, we survey roofs in East Tilbury (1 mile north-east), Linford (1 mile north), Chalk (3 miles south), Church Street (4 miles south-east) and Lower Higham (4 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Stanford-le-Hope (4 miles north-east), Grays (3 miles west), South Ockendon (6 miles north-west), Balstonia (3 miles north), Corringham (4 miles north-east) and Aveley (7 miles west).
Near you in Low Street
We work in homes and buildings around The Gateway Academy and The Kings Head pub and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is East Tilbury station, roughly 0.9 miles north-east. A little further out are Gravesham Community Hospital (2.6 miles south-west) and Walton Hall Museum (1.5 miles north). Not far away are Thurrock Thameside Nature Park and Sawyers Lake.
Low Street: your questions answered
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Low Street, take more of a battering?
Often, yes. Within about 1 mile of the sea, as Low Street is, metal fixings wear faster and gales find any loose ridge or slate.
How do I find out if my home in Low Street is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
How long does the survey take?
Most surveys take about one to two hours on an ordinary house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. The report follows by email.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it is applicable. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. We will talk about access as you book.
Can you tell me if my claim will be paid?
We can’t say whether a claim will be paid. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. Our report gives you an independent record of the damage and its likely cause.
Who handles emergency protection after a storm?
A roofer should handle temporary protection. If it is safe, take photos before it goes on. We can record the damage in our report.
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you need to know. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely. The survey normally takes roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. In a small place like Low Street, access is usually the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- You tell us what happened and whether a roofer has made the roof safe.
- We check inside, including the loft where there’s access, for water damage.
- We view the roof from safe positions.
- Storm damage and older wear are recorded separately where we can.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
Getting ready for the survey
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Arrange a survey
When you’re ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.