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Storm damage roof report in Rainham, Greater London
Storm damage roof reports across Rainham, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Broken or displaced guttering
Different roofs, different checks
Lead flashings
Wind can peel back flashings at abutments and stacks. Loose or damaged flashings are photographed and noted.
Flat roof coverings
Lifted trims and laps are common after a storm. We check whether the damage is recent or older.
How a storm damage roof report works in Rainham
The Financial Ombudsman asks three questions when it looks at storm complaints: whether there were storm conditions around the date, whether the damage fits a storm, and whether the storm was the main cause. We record what the roof shows about the damage and its likely cause. You or your insurer can check the weather for the date. We are frequently asked to look into stains appearing after strong winds and loose or broken chimney pots and cowls, across chimney stacks, flashings and gutters and fascias.
Water getting into a London home frequently comes from a detail you cannot 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 Rainham, those hidden details are where the inspection begins. A hidden gutter that overflows can send water a long way before it shows.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, with a note and a photo for each point. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Location
- Rainham (RM13)
- Region
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photographs. As for time on site, it normally takes about 1–2 hours at a typical home, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Many London properties are flats or terraces with no side access, so rear slopes are viewed from windows, the loft or, where a flight is allowed, by drone. If the building has a managing agent or access rules, let us know when you book.
- 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 is access.
- The damage is recorded with photos, area by area.
- The likely cause is recorded, along with any evidence of older wear.
- We send you a written report with photos, ready to give to your insurer.
Before the survey
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
How to book
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email, let us know about the property and we will explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
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Common roof problems in Rainham
Landlords and managing agents book reports to keep a record for owners and insurers. It helps when explaining damage to a building owner or insurer.
Common reasons to book include:
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
For landlords with property near Rainham (Essex) station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
Before you book anyone
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Will the report include photos?
- What happens after the report arrives
- How long the report takes to arrive
What affects the cost of storm damage roof reports
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Roof area
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The shape of the roof and its details
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
Booking your survey
We’ll typically ask about:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Anything about access we should know
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Rainham
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with the freeholder or managing agent. Mention it when you contact us and we will plan the survey around it.
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Rainham: your questions answered
Do you carry out roof surveys in Rainham?
Yes, Rainham is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Will parking be an issue for a roof survey in Rainham?
Typically it is manageable with a little notice. Tell us what parking is available nearby, and the visit is planned around it.
Do I need to be at home?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Can I challenge a declined storm claim?
The first step is a complaint to your insurer. After that, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to look at it. An independent report can add to your evidence, though we can’t predict the outcome.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling aren’t something we do. Where a material might contain it, like old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it is disturbed.
Are you loss adjusters?
No. We aren’t 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.
Honest limits
Before you book, it is worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- Negotiating a claim settlement
- What your policy covers, which depends on its wording
- Damage hidden under coverings or inside the structure, without opening up
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you. What a survey covers and does not.
What we check
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flashings
- Flat roofs
- Gutters and fascias
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges and hips
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Rainham
The wider area around Rainham has a long history of building, with Rainham Hall about 0.2 miles west. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. In outer London, interwar semis with hipped, tiled roofs sit alongside older slate-roofed terraces. On a semi of that age, the small roofs over the bays, the hip tiles and any later dormer each need their own look. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts.
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Church of St Helen and St Giles, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Rainham Village Primary School, on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
Rainham is about 4 miles south of Romford, in Greater London. Rainham gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a close look at whatever is safely visible, photographs and a clear written report. Our area takes in places right across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. We also survey roofs in London.
Postcode districts we cover here for storm damage roof reports: RM13. Streets in the area include New Road, Ferry Lane and Wantz Lane, all of which we cover. If you’re just outside Rainham, we cover South Hornchurch (1 mile north-west), Beam Park (1 mile west), Hornchurch Marshes (1 mile west), Dagenham Green (2 miles west) and Elm Park (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns like London (13 miles west), City of Westminster (15 miles west), Marylebone (15 miles west), St Pancras (13 miles west), Shoreditch (12 miles west) and Walthamstow (11 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Rainham
In Rainham, that means homes and buildings near Harris Academy Rainham, The Chafford School and The Phoenix pub, among other places. Rainham has its own railway station: Rainham (Essex) station. Nearby you’ll also find St George's Hospital (2.3 miles north-east) and Erith Museum (2.6 miles south). Not far away are Ingrebourne Marshes.