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Purfleet-on-Thames Storm Damage Roof Report
A careful look at the roof at your property in Purfleet-on-Thames, with photos and a written report.
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too. Bigger roofs take more time, so they’re priced to suit.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed beforehand. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends, which helps when tenants work during the week.
About our storm damage roof report in Purfleet-on-Thames
After a storm, it’s useful to have a clear record of what happened to your roof. 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 are frequently asked to look into stains appearing after strong winds and damaged pots on the stack, across chimney stacks, slate and tile slopes and gutters and fascias.
In older homes around places like Purfleet-on-Thames, the underlay may be old bitumen felt, or there may be none at all. Once the slates or tiles let water past, there’s little to stop it reaching the ceiling. Whether it’s long-term wear or recent damage makes a difference to what happens next. Wet battens and insulation in the loft are often the first clue.
It isn’t only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Location
- Purfleet-on-Thames (RM19, RM20)
- Region
- Thurrock
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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What else we do in Purfleet-on-Thames
What you can safely check yourself
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.
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level.
When to book a survey in Purfleet-on-Thames
Flat roofs can be damaged too. Wind can lift edges and tear coverings, and blocked outlets can leave water ponding after heavy rain. Our report covers flat and pitched roofs.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Loose or torn flashings
- Roofs hit by falling trees
The streets around a church such as St Stephen's Church are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, leaks on older roofs often start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Is VAT included in the price?
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- How long the report takes to arrive
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
How we price storm damage roof reports
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- How big the roof is
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Helping us price your survey
We will normally ask about:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so call 07833 053749 or email us with the details.
Questions from Purfleet-on-Thames
Do you cover Purfleet-on-Thames?
Yes, Purfleet-on-Thames is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Will you come out to Purfleet-on-Thames?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
What’s the best way to book?
To book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Can I challenge a declined storm claim?
Start by complaining to the insurer. The Financial Ombudsman Service may look at it if that doesn’t resolve it. The Ombudsman asks about storm conditions, whether the damage is consistent with a storm and whether the storm was the main cause.
Can you tell me if my claim will be paid?
The decision is your insurer’s, not ours. Our report records what is damaged, with photos, and the likely cause, for you to give to your insurer.
Will my insurer pay for an old roof?
Most policies do not cover wear and tear. Our report records storm damage and any older wear we see, so it is clear what we found. How the policy applies is up to your insurer.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing aren’t part of what we do. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before any work.
How the survey works
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the roof as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. It usually takes roughly 1–2 hours at most homes; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Some parts of a survey depend on the weather, so a visit to Purfleet-on-Thames is booked with the forecast in mind: drone flights and thermal imaging need the right conditions, while a look from ground level and the loft can go ahead in most weather.
- First you give us the date of the storm and what you’ve noticed, inside and out.
- We view the roof from wherever it can be seen safely, including the loft where there’s access.
- We photograph and record every area of damage we can see.
- The likely cause is recorded, along with any evidence of older wear.
- The findings are written up with photos for you to share with your insurer.
Preparing for the visit
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Leave side gates unlocked
Booking a survey
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
Related advice
Leave it or get it looked at?
With an independent report, you have something specific to show your insurer. It records the damage and what seems to have caused it, so you’re not relying only on your own photos. Around Purfleet-on-Thames, leaves and moss in gutters lead to overflowing water and damp walls. Dealing with the cause is simple; drying out a wall is not.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Purfleet-on-Thames
- Photographs and a written report every time
- Visits on any day of the week
- 20+ years’ experience
- An independent look at the roof
Leaks and storm damage in Purfleet-on-Thames
Older buildings in Essex often have clay tiles and weatherboarding, alongside lots of post-war and newer estates. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in. Rainham Hall, about 3.1 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Purfleet-on-Thames. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you own a rental within reach of Purfleet station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused. Take a building like Purfleet Primary Academy: a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside.
Purfleet-on-Thames is about 3 miles north of Dartford, in Thurrock. We provide storm damage roof reports for householders, landlords and businesses in Purfleet-on-Thames. Purfleet-on-Thames is one of the places in Thurrock where we work. You can also see our page for London.
Storm damage roof reports in RM19 and RM20 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We cover properties on London Road, London Road Purfleet and London Road West Thurrock and the roads around them. Being close to the A1090, Purfleet-on-Thames is easy for us to reach. Nearby, we also carry out storm damage roof reports in West Thurrock (2 miles east), Temple Hill (2 miles south), South Stifford (2 miles east), Dartford (3 miles south) and Stone (3 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Stanford-le-Hope (9 miles east), Grays (4 miles east), South Ockendon (3 miles north-east), Balstonia (9 miles east), Corringham (10 miles east) and Chadwell St Mary (6 miles east).
Landmarks near Purfleet-on-Thames
Typical jobs here are in homes near Harris Academy Riverside and the streets around them. Purfleet-on-Thames has its own railway station: Purfleet station. Other landmarks nearby include Joyce Green Hospital (1.5 miles south) and Stone Castle (3.3 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Rainham Marshes Nature Reserve.