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Storm damage roof report in Plashet, Greater London
An independent record of roof damage after a storm in Plashet, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- New damp or leaks inside
Roof by roof
Flat roof coverings
Edge trims and laps are often where flat roof coverings start to peel back. The report notes signs of recent damage and older wear.
Slate roofs
Slates often outlast the nails that hold them. We check whether slipped slates suggest storm damage, older wear or both.
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Plashet
When a storm has damaged your roof, a written record can help you explain it to your insurer. Our report shows the damage in photos and says whether it looks like storm damage, wear and tear, or a mix. We are not loss adjusters and cannot tell you if your claim will succeed. What we give you is an independent record of the roof. We are frequently asked to look into slipped or missing slates or tiles and gutters pulled loose in the wind, across flat roofs, chimney stacks and ridges and hips.
Many London homes are well over a century old and their roofs have been patched more than once, so a new leak can be the latest sign of wear rather than a single event. Insurers usually exclude wear and tear, so it helps to know whether damage is old or new. A careful look in Plashet tells the two apart where the evidence allows. Photographs and a written account give you something specific to show an insurer, a landlord or a roofer.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Location
- Plashet (E6, E12, E7)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
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Before and after the survey
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Report the damage to your insurer as soon as you can
- Record any water damage in rooms and the loft
- Write down when the storm hit and when you noticed damage
- Do not go onto the roof to take pictures
The report is emailed to you, and you decide what to send to your insurer. It’s your record to use.
Keep gutters and outlets clear so heavy rain can drain away. Overflowing gutters can make storm damage worse.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Plashet
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the addresses.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.
Storm damage roof reports in Plashet: local notes
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. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it is detailed. With Valentines Mansion about 2.2 miles north, Plashet sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
For businesses in and around places such as Stratford Centre, water through a ceiling can damage stock and close a sales floor, so the source needs finding fast. Anyone responsible for a site like Plashet School will know that tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
Plashet is about 2 miles north-east of Plaistow, in Greater London. Anywhere in Plashet, we can carry out storm damage roof reports at your property. Our Greater London coverage includes Plashet and the places around it. Our London page covers surveys nearby.
Every address in E6, E12 and E7 is within our area for storm damage roof reports, from the main roads to the quietest streets. That includes homes and businesses on Fry Road, Edith Road and Hilda Road. If you’re just outside Plashet, we cover Manor Park (1 mile north-east), Little Ilford (1 mile north-east), Upton Park (1 mile south-west), Upton (1 mile west) and Wallend (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include London (7 miles south-west), City of Westminster (9 miles west), Marylebone (9 miles west), Kensington (11 miles west), St Pancras (7 miles west) and Shoreditch (6 miles west).
Around Plashet
Around Plashet, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Monega Primary School, The Overdraft Tavern and West Ham Park, among other places. Plashet’s nearest station is Woodgrange Park station, about 0.5 miles north of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Newham University Hospital (1.5 miles south) and Stratford Centre (2.1 miles west). The countryside around Plashet includes Old Ford Island and Hollow Pond.
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Plashet
Can parking be tricky for a visit in Plashet?
Parking in Plashet, as in most of London, takes a little planning: a visitor permit or a bay close to the door helps a lot, so mention what’s available when you book.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Plashet?
Yes, Plashet is within the area we cover. We work right across London and the South East. You can call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details.
Will my insurer pay out if I get a storm damage report?
Only your insurer can decide that. Our report records what is damaged, with photos, and the likely cause, which you can pass to your insurer.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day. Let us know your preferred days as you book.
Can I check the roof after a storm?
Please don’t climb onto the roof. Photograph the damage from below or from a window. Record the date and any damage inside as well.
What’s the best way to book?
Just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
Will you deal with the insurance company for me?
No. We are not loss adjusters and do not act for you with the insurer. We provide an independent record of the roof for you to send to your insurer.
When to book a survey in Plashet
Falling trees and branches can damage roofs in high winds. The report shows what was hit and the damage caused, with photos.
We are often asked to look at:
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- New damp or leaks inside
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
Living close to West Ham Park is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Their report turnaround times
- What insurance they carry
What we do, step by step
The visit usually starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. In total, it takes about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Surveys in Plashet can be booked for any day of the week. London parking is often by permit or pay-and-display, so it helps to know what’s near you, and to clear a path to the loft hatch. A back bedroom window can be the best vantage point for a rear addition, so we may ask to use one.
- You tell us when the storm was and what damage you’ve seen.
- The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows and from the loft space where it is safe.
- The damage is recorded with photographs, area by area.
- We note the likely cause, including any signs of wear that were there before the storm.
- The findings are written up with photographs for you to share with your insurer.
Getting ready for the survey
- Find any records of previous roof work
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Book a survey
You can call us seven days a week. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Related advice
Why get it checked now?
Many policies expect damage to be reported promptly. Check the wording and tell your insurer as soon as you can. Our report can then add a clear record. Behind a London parapet, a blocked gutter can sit full of water without anyone seeing it. By the time a ceiling stains, the timbers underneath may have been wet for a while.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Plashet
- Plain-English reports with photos
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- PI and public liability insurance
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
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