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Storm Damage Roof Report in Old Ford
Need a storm damage roof report in Old Ford? We can help, with a written report you can act on. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
Questions from Old Ford
Is my home in Old Ford listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Will parking be an issue for a roof survey in Old Ford?
In much of London, parking needs planning: a visitor permit or a nearby bay makes the day run more smoothly.
How should I record storm damage myself?
Please do not climb onto the roof. Take photos from the ground or from windows. Record the date and any damage inside as well.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not necessarily. If we only need the outside, we can agree that ahead of time, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
How long will you be at the property?
Time on site depends on the roof, but most surveys take an hour or two at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. The report is sent afterwards by email.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days as you book.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you get in touch and we will plan the survey around it.
Storm damage roof report in Old Ford
When a storm has damaged your roof, a written record can help you explain it to your insurer. We photograph the damage, describe it and note whether it fits storm damage, older wear or both. We are not loss adjusters and can’t tell you if your claim will succeed. What you get is an independent view of the roof’s condition. We survey ridges and hips, slate and tile slopes and flashings, and the problems we are asked to look at most are holes or cracks caused by debris and lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles.
London’s Victorian and Edwardian roofs have often been repaired many times. Insurers usually exclude wear and tear, so it is useful to know whether damage is old or new. That is as true in Old Ford as anywhere in London. A written record with photographs helps you explain what was found to whoever deals with it next.
After the visit, you get a written report with photos, sent by email. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Location
- Old Ford (E3, E15, E9)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Honest limits
It helps to know what a survey won’t do before booking:
- The work of a loss adjuster appointed by your insurer
- What your policy covers, which depends on its wording
- Areas we cannot see safely
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will point you to the right survey. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Flashings
- Slate and tile slopes
- Ridges and hips
- Gutters and fascias
Before and after the survey
Getting the most from a storm damage roof report starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Read your policy wording on storm damage
- Ask a roofer for emergency temporary protection if water is coming in
- Hold on to fallen pieces of the roof where you can
- Keep receipts for any emergency work
For repair costs, ask a roofer to quote. The report gives them a clear list of the damage.
Keep gutters and outlets clear so heavy rain can drain away. Overflowing gutters can make storm damage worse.
Why act early in Old Ford
It is useful to get a record soon after the storm, while the damage is fresh. Further storms and quick fixes can make the picture less clear. Blocked gutters and hoppers on London houses overflow and soak brickwork, which can lead to damp inside. A small blockage left for a few winters becomes a damp problem.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before you book.
Why us?
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- PI and public liability insurance
- 20+ years’ experience
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
See what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Old Ford
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out by urgency where it matters, which helps with budgets and planning.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Bigger roofs take more time.
What we do, step by step
Where it is relevant and can be reached safely, the roof space is checked as well as the outside. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging. All in, the survey usually takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. From the street, a London terrace typically shows only its front slope or parapet, so in Old Ford we work round the house, using the street, the windows, the loft and any safe vantage point behind it. Shared stairs or a basement flat? Let us know who holds the keys.
- You tell us when the storm was and what damage you’ve seen.
- The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows and from the loft space where it is safe.
- The damage is recorded with photos, area by area.
- We check whether the damage fits storm damage, older wear or both.
- We send you a written report with photos, ready to give to your insurer.
Preparing for the visit
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Keep pets in another room
Booking a survey
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or email us and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price before booking.
Related advice
Common roof problems in Old Ford
Landlords and managing agents book reports to keep a record for owners and insurers. The report can be shared with owners, tenants or insurers.
Problems we come across often include:
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Water coming in after the storm
Anyone responsible for a site like Mulberry UTC will know that tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
Before booking anyone
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Their insurance cover
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- What exactly goes into their report
Storm damage roof reports in Old Ford: local notes
With Sutton House about 1.5 miles north-west, Old Ford sits in an area with a long building history. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead. Many homes in inner London are Victorian and Edwardian terraces, frequently with Welsh slate roofs. Behind many of their parapets sit butterfly roofs and valley gutters that can’t be seen from the pavement. 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.
If you live in an older home near St Paul Old Ford, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in. If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for example near Westfield Stratford City, finding where water is getting in quickly keeps disruption down.
Old Ford is about 2 miles west of Plaistow, in Greater London. Roofs in Old Ford get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Greater London. Old Ford is one of the towns and villages in Greater London where we work.
We cover every part of the E3, E15 and E9 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. We offer storm damage roof reports to properties on Bow Road, Wick Lane and Dace Road. Other places close to Old Ford include Donnybrook Quarter (1 mile west), Fish Island (1 mile north), Bow (1 mile south-west), Hackney Wick (1 mile north) and Bromley (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover London (4 miles south-west), City of Westminster (6 miles west), Marylebone (6 miles west), Kensington (8 miles west), St Pancras (4 miles west) and Walthamstow (4 miles north).
What’s near Old Ford
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Lea Tavern, Grove Hall Park and Old Ford Primary - A Paradigm Academy, among other places. The nearest railway station is Hackney Wick station, roughly 0.6 miles north of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Tower of London (3 miles south-west) and St Clement's Hospital (0.7 miles south-west). For a walk, there is Hollow Pond and Old Ford Island.