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Storm damage roof report in Plaistow, Greater London
An independent record of roof damage after a storm in Plaistow, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
What happens on the day
You do not need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, like stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll take it from there. A typical survey takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. In a London conversion, the way into the loft space is often from a communal landing or the top flat. Where that’s the case, access needs agreeing with whoever controls that landing. Otherwise, the visit in Plaistow runs like any other.
- You let us know 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.
- You receive the written report with photographs.
How to prepare
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Arrange a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Related advice
Storm damage roof report in Plaistow
The Financial Ombudsman looks at three things when it considers a storm damage complaint: were there storm conditions on or around the date, is the damage consistent with a storm, and was the storm the main cause. Our report focuses on the second and third points. Weather records for the date are for you or your insurer to check. If you’ve noticed damaged flat roof membrane and cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on gutters and fascias, flashings and ridges and hips alike.
Water getting into a London home often comes from a detail you can’t see from the street: the valley gutter in a butterfly roof, a parapet gutter, a chimney flashing or the flat roof over a rear extension. For a leak or storm damage in Plaistow, those hidden details are where the inspection begins. A hidden gutter that overflows can send water a long way before it shows.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. It’s useful right away, and a good reference for later.
- Location
- Plaistow (E13, E16, E6)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Nearby places to Plaistow
Other services in Plaistow
Signs you need a storm damage roof report in Plaistow
Strong winds lift loose or poorly fixed slates and tiles, ridge pieces and flashings. Driving rain then gets in through the gaps. Most people book a report soon after a storm, when they’ve seen damage or water has come in.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
Homes near green spaces such as Keir Hardie Park can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Their track record with similar roofs
- What the survey won’t cover
Storm damage roof reports around Plaistow
Close to the centre of London, a great many houses are Victorian or Edwardian terraces, many of them roofed in Welsh slate. From the street you may see only a parapet, with a butterfly roof and a valley gutter behind it draining to the back. If your home in Plaistow is one of them, lead flashings, party-wall upstands and shared chimney stacks are part of the picture too. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from. Queen's House, about 3.2 miles south, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Plaistow. If you own one of the older houses, 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.
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Memorial Community Church, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in. For landlords with property near West Ham station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
Plaistow is about 5 miles east of London, in Greater London. We survey roofs in Plaistow across London and South East England. Across Greater London, we cover Plaistow and the places around it.
We work across E13, E16 and E6 for storm damage roof reports and the streets around it. If you need a storm damage roof report at a property on Eve Road, Ivy Road and May Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. Main roads around Plaistow include the A1011. Other places close to Plaistow include Greengate (1 mile north-east), Canning Town (1 mile south), Upton Park (1 mile north-east), West Ham (1 mile north-west) and Upton (1 mile north). Further out, we also cover London (5 miles west), City of Westminster (8 miles west), Marylebone (7 miles west), Kensington (10 miles west), St Pancras (6 miles west) and Shoreditch (4 miles west).
Local landmarks in Plaistow
We work in homes and buildings around Keir Hardie Park, The Service for Deaf and Partially Hearing Children and The Earl Of Derby Public House. The closest station to Plaistow is West Ham station, about 0.9 miles west. Nearby you will also find Newham University Hospital (0.5 miles east) and Greenwich Castle (3.4 miles south). For a walk, there is Old Ford Island and Hollow Pond.
Common questions in Plaistow
Is parking a problem for a survey in Plaistow?
Normally it’s manageable with a little notice. Let us know the parking rules on your street and we’ll work around them.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Plaistow?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Who handles emergency protection after a storm?
Emergency temporary protection is a job for a roofer. If it is safe, take photos before it goes on. Our report then records the roof.
Will you check the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there is safe access. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging.
Is Plaistow in your area?
Yes. We cover Plaistow and the rest of Greater London, as part of our work across London and South East England. To book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Can I challenge a declined storm claim?
Complain to your insurer first. If you are still unhappy, you may be able to take it to the Financial Ombudsman Service. An independent report can add to your evidence, though we can’t predict the outcome.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
We carry out surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Plaistow. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
How the survey changes by roof type
Slate roofs
Slates often outlast the nails that hold them. The report records whether slipped slates look like storm damage or older wear.
Lead flashings
Flashings can lift or pull away from walls and chimneys in strong winds. We record which are loose or damaged.
Before and after the survey
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Read your policy wording on storm damage
- Keep receipts for any emergency work
- Ask a roofer for emergency temporary protection if water is coming in
- Photograph damage inside the house too
After the visit, we write up the report with photographs of each area of damage. It sets out what is damaged, the likely cause and any signs of older wear. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
Have overhanging branches looked at by a tree surgeon. They can damage the roof in high winds.
What a storm damage roof report doesn’t cover
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Keep these in mind:
- Areas we can’t see safely
- Acting for you with the insurer
- Repair costs or quotes for the work
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flashings
- Ridges and hips
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Slate and tile slopes
- Gutters and fascias