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Storm damage roof report in North Woolwich, Greater London
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in North Woolwich, and put it all in a photo-illustrated written report.
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Water coming in after the storm
- Loose or torn flashings
What a storm damage roof report doesn’t cover
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- Estimates of repair costs
- Areas we can’t see safely
- What your policy covers, which depends on its wording
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will recommend the right survey before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in North Woolwich
- Flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flat roofs
- Gutters and fascias
- Ridges and hips
Storm damage roof report in North Woolwich: what you get
After a storm, safety comes first. Take photos from the ground or from windows, and don’t climb onto the roof. If water is coming in, a roofer can put temporary protection in place. Our report records the damage so you have an independent record to give your insurer. Keep receipts for any emergency work. If you are worried about gutters pulled loose in the wind and damaged pots on the stack, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Many London homes are well over a century old and their roofs have been patched more than once. Insurers usually exclude wear and tear, so it helps to know whether damage is old or new. That is as true in North Woolwich as anywhere in London. Photographs and a written account give you something specific to show an insurer, a landlord or a roofer.
The report does not just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Location
- North Woolwich (SE18, E16, E6)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Different roofs, different checks
Flat roof coverings
Wind can lift the edges of flat roof coverings or tear them. We record any damage and where it is.
Chimney stacks
Pots, cowls and aerials on chimneys can be damaged or dislodged in a storm. We record any damage we can see.
How it works
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. If you have questions on the day, just ask. For a visit in North Woolwich, parking and access are the things to plan: let us know about permits, visitor bays or off-street space, which floor the property is on and how to get into the loft. We then look at what can safely be seen from ground level, windows, the loft and, where it’s safe, the roof itself.
- We start with what you’ve seen and any temporary repairs.
- We check inside, including the loft where there’s access, for water damage.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, windows and the roof where it’s safe.
- Storm damage and older wear are recorded separately where we can.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
Before the survey
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Booking a survey
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and give us some details about the property and we will suggest the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Related advice
North Woolwich: your questions answered
Is North Woolwich in the area you cover?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, and North Woolwich is part of that. You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Will parking be an issue for a roof survey in North Woolwich?
It depends on the street. Where there are permit zones, a visitor permit or nearby pay-and-display bay works well, and a driveway is even better.
How long will you be at the property?
Time on site depends on the roof; most visits take an hour or two at most homes, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. The written report follows by email.
How strong does the wind have to be for a storm claim?
Each policy has its own definition. About 55 mph is a common figure in many policies, but check your own wording.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Just let us know the days that suit you.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, with 98% customer satisfaction.
Checking the roof from ground level
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
Surveys for landlords and agents in North Woolwich
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out by urgency where it matters.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier.
Towns and villages near North Woolwich
What else we do in North Woolwich
Common roof problems in North Woolwich
A storm often finds a roof’s existing weak spots. Corroded nails on slate roofs, worn mortar on ridges and old flashings can all give way. Our report notes both the storm damage and any older wear.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
If you live in an older home near St John's Church, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself.
What to check before booking
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- What the survey will not cover
Storm damage roof reports in North Woolwich: local notes
Eastbury Manor House, about 2.9 miles north-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around North Woolwich. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs. Outer London has plenty of Victorian and Edwardian terraces with slate roofs, but also a great many interwar semis, often with hipped roofs in clay or concrete tiles. Hips, bay roofs and later loft conversions are typical of those semis, if your home is one of them. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in.
For landlords with property near Woolwich Dockyard station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it. Anyone responsible for a site like Oasis Academy Silvertown will know that a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside.
North Woolwich is about 1 mile north of Woolwich, in Greater London. If you’re in North Woolwich, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Across Greater London, we cover North Woolwich. We also survey roofs in London.
Surveys in SE18, E16 and E6 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need a storm damage roof report at a property on Drew Road, Tate Road and Pier Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. We also cover the places around North Woolwich: Cyprus (1 mile north), Royal Docks (1 mile north-west), Beckton (1 mile north-east), Silvertown (1 mile west) and Custom House (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover London (7 miles west), City of Westminster (9 miles west), Marylebone (9 miles west), Kensington (11 miles west), St Pancras (8 miles west) and Shoreditch (6 miles west).
Around North Woolwich
Typical jobs here are in homes near Beckton District Park, Drew Primary School and The Mitre pub, among other places. The nearest railway station is Woolwich Dockyard station, about 0.7 miles south. Well-known places in the area include British Hospital for Mothers and Babies (0.8 miles south-west) and Gallions Reach Shopping Park (1.1 miles north-east). For a walk, there is Gilbert's Pit.