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Storm damage roof report in North Ockendon, Greater London
A careful look at the roof at your property in North Ockendon, with photographs and a written report.
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
Storm damage roof report in North Ockendon: what you get
Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies by policy. 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. The report includes photographs of each area of damage, and you decide what to send. The claim decision rests with your insurer. We survey flashings, ridges and hips and chimney stacks, and common reasons people get in touch are flashings pulled away from walls or stacks and stains appearing after strong winds.
London’s Victorian and Edwardian roofs have often been repaired many times, so a new leak can be the latest sign of wear rather than a single event. Telling wear from a one-off event matters, because insurers typically exclude wear and tear. A careful look in North Ockendon tells the two apart where the evidence allows. A written record with photographs helps you explain what was found to whoever deals with it next.
The report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photographs show what each point refers to, and recommendations are put with the most urgent first where relevant.
- Where
- North Ockendon (RM14)
- Region
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
We do not take risks to get a closer look. We inspect whatever is safely visible, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. The survey usually takes an hour or two for most houses; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. From the street, a London terrace usually shows only its front slope or parapet, so a visit in North Ockendon moves between viewpoints: the pavement, upstairs windows, the loft and any safe spot at the back. Shared stairs or a basement flat? Let us know who holds the keys.
- We start with what you’ve seen and any temporary repairs.
- Inside, we look for signs of water in the loft and rooms below.
- We view the roof from safe positions.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
Before we arrive
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
How to book
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
Advice
Towns and villages near North Ockendon
What else we do in North Ockendon
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier.
What you can safely check yourself
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
What we look for on each type of roof
Slate roofs
Slates can slip or blow off in a storm, particularly where the nails have corroded. We record which slates have moved and any signs of older nail fatigue.
Chimney stacks
Wind can pull the flashings away from a chimney. We photograph any we find.
Why it’s worth a survey now in North Ockendon
Your policy may say how quickly you need to report damage. Check the wording and tell your insurer as soon as you can. An independent report can follow. Work on a London roof is rarely simple to arrange, with parking, neighbours and access all to think about. Knowing what’s needed early gives you time to plan it calmly.
To find out what your survey will cost, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Why us?
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- 20+ years’ experience
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Surveys seven days a week
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
Prices for storm damage roof reports in North Ockendon
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- House, block, shop or office
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- How big the roof is
A Basic Survey starts from £150, with VAT included. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. You will know the price for your survey before booking.
What we need to know
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It is useful to include:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
North Ockendon roofs and the weather
With Hare Hall about 4.5 miles north-west, North Ockendon sits in an area with a long building history. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters. Alongside Victorian and Edwardian terraces, outer London has a great many interwar semis, frequently with hipped roofs of clay or concrete tiles. If your home in North Ockendon is one of them, bay roofs, hips and later dormers each have their own details. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it’s detailed.
If you run a business near Ealing Broadway Centre, a quick answer on where water is coming in keeps a business running. Landlords with a home close to Ockendon station may find that finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused. Take a building like The James Oglethorpe Primary School: on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
North Ockendon is about 3 miles east of Hornchurch, in Greater London. Whether the building in North Ockendon is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed. Across Greater London, we cover North Ockendon and the places around it. There is also a page for Chelmsford.
Storm damage roof reports in RM14 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Close by, we survey roofs in Puddle Dock (1 mile north), Cranham (2 miles north-west), Upminster (2 miles north-west), South Ockendon (2 miles south) and Upminster Bridge (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Walthamstow (14 miles west), Whitechapel (15 miles west), Orpington (14 miles south-west), Plaistow (11 miles west), Leyton (13 miles west) and New Cross (15 miles west).
Near you in North Ockendon
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Eastbrook School, among other places. North Ockendon’s nearest station is Ockendon station, roughly 1.5 miles south. Well-known places in the area include Upminster Tithe Barn Museum of Nostalgia (2.1 miles north-west) and St George's Hospital (3 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Cranham Marsh.
North Ockendon questions
Will parking be an issue for a roof survey in North Ockendon?
It can be, so it helps to tell us about permits, visitor bays or off-street space as you book. The visit is then planned around what’s available.
Do you carry out roof surveys in North Ockendon?
We do. The survey and report are the same in North Ockendon as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, and it isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
How long is the visit?
That depends on the size and shape of the roof, but most surveys take about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. The report is sent afterwards by email.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We don’t sample or test for asbestos. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it is disturbed.
How should I record storm damage myself?
Stay off the roof. Photograph the damage from below or from a window. Note the date and time, and photograph any damage inside.
Is there a set wind speed for storm damage?
It varies by policy. About 55 mph is a common figure in many policies, but your policy sets the actual test.