Essex · London and the South East
Marks Gate Storm Damage Roof Report
Storm damage roof reports around Marks Gate, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
How the survey changes by roof type
Flat roof coverings
Edge trims and laps are often where flat roof coverings start to peel back. We look at whether the damage is recent or older.
Slate roofs
Slates can slip or blow off in a storm, particularly where the nails have corroded. Our report notes moved slates and any sign of older corrosion.
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Marks Gate
What counts as a storm depends on your policy, though many use gusts of about 55 mph. Your policy document sets out its own definition. Whether the weather met it is for your insurer. Our part is recording the damage to your roof and its likely cause. Each area of damage is photographed, and the report is yours to pass on. The claim decision rests with your insurer. If you’re worried about new damp or leaks inside and ridge tiles that have come loose, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on gutters and fascias, ridges and hips and chimney stacks alike.
In a village or hamlet like Marks Gate, older cottages and farmhouses often have roofs that have been patched over many years. A new leak may be fresh damage or the latest sign of long-term wear, which matters if you’re thinking of an insurance claim. The report says what was seen and what it points to. Damp in old walls and timbers is slow to dry, so the sooner the cause is found the better.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Place
- Marks Gate (RM7, RM5, RM6)
- Region
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Storm damage roof reports in Marks Gate: local notes
Clay tiles and timber weatherboarding mark out many of the older buildings in Essex, alongside a good many post-war and newer estates. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in. Hare Hall, about 2.8 miles east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Marks Gate. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Crownfield Infant School, water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot. Homes near green spaces such as Fairlop Waters can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn. If you let a flat or house near Chadwell Heath station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
Marks Gate is about 2 miles north-west of Romford, in Essex. Wherever you are in Marks Gate, we can come and survey your property. Our area takes in places right across Essex, large and small. There’s also a page for London.
Surveys in RM7, RM5 and RM6 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We offer storm damage roof reports to properties on Walton Road, Hamlet Road and Hog Hill Road. With the A1112 close by, Marks Gate is easy for us to reach for storm damage roof reports. If you are just outside Marks Gate, we cover Chadwell Heath (1 mile south), Little Heath (1 mile south-west), Collier Row (1 mile east), Rise Park (2 miles east) and Romford (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns like Basildon (14 miles east), Harlow (12 miles north), Brentwood (7 miles east), Billericay (12 miles east), Loughton (5 miles north-west) and Waltham Abbey (9 miles north-west).
What’s near Marks Gate
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Warren School, Fairlop Waters and Colley Rowe Inn. The closest station to Marks Gate is Chadwell Heath station, about 1.9 miles south of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Redbridge Museum (3.8 miles south-west) and Romford Shopping Hall (1.8 miles south-east). The countryside around Marks Gate includes Hainault Lodge.
What happens on the day
The visit has one job: to look at the roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. It usually takes between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Around Marks Gate, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We note the date of the storm and the damage you’ve seen.
- The roof is inspected from safe positions.
- We record and photograph the damage.
- The report notes whether the damage fits a storm, older wear or both.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
Before we arrive
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
Booking a survey
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or send us an email, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Advice
Before and after the survey
You do not need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Don’t go onto the roof to take pictures
- Note the date and time you first saw the damage
- Read your policy wording on storm damage
- Get a roofer to make the roof safe if needed
For repair costs, ask a roofer to quote. The report gives them a clear list of the damage.
After a storm, look at the roof from the street or garden. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or lifted ridges. Don’t go up a ladder to look.
Checking the roof from ground level
You can learn a lot from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
When you need someone else
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- The outcome of a claim
- Your insurer’s view of the claim
- The work of a loss adjuster appointed by your insurer
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer before you book. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Ridges and hips
- Gutters and fascias
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
Why get it checked now?
If the damage is partly wear and tear, it’s better to know. We record storm damage and older defects, so you know what the roof shows. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we can help you choose.
Why book us in Marks Gate
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- An independent look at the roof
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- 98% customer satisfaction
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Marks Gate: your questions answered
Do you carry out roof surveys in Marks Gate?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Will you come out to Marks Gate?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Does someone need to be in?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that in advance, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
What does a storm damage report cost?
A storm damage report starts from £150. Larger roofs are quoted for their size. The report does not include repair costs.
Does your report mean my claim will be accepted?
Only your insurer can decide that. Our report records what is damaged, with photos, and the likely cause, for you to give to your insurer.
Will you go up on the roof?
Not unless it’s safe. Safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where it applies cover most of what’s needed, and anything out of sight is recorded in the report.
Will you check the loft?
If it’s needed and safe to reach, yes. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging.