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Romford Storm Damage Roof Report
An independent record of roof damage after a storm across Romford, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Damaged pots on the stack
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Romford
High winds usually affect the parts of a roof that are already exposed or loose. Slates and tiles slip or blow off, ridge and hip tiles lift, flashings pull away and flat roof coverings can tear. Trees and branches can also hit roofs in a storm. Our report records what has happened to your roof, with photos. Any older wear we can see is recorded as well. If you are worried about ridge tiles that have come loose and new damp or leaks inside, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
In converted houses and blocks across London, water from a roof can run a long way before it shows on a ceiling. Tracing it back matters, both for dealing with the cause and for any insurance claim. In Romford, we inspect what we can reach safely and are given access to. It helps to know when the water appears and in what weather.
You receive the findings by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Where
- Romford (RM1, RM7, RM11, RM2)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Storm damage roof reports around Romford
Historic houses such as Hare Hall, about 1.4 miles north-east, show how far back building in the area around Romford goes. 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. In outer London, interwar semis with hipped, tiled roofs sit alongside older slate-roofed terraces. Bay roofs, hip ridges and dormers from later loft conversions are the details that set these houses apart. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from.
For businesses in and around places such as The Brewery, water through a ceiling can damage stock and close a sales floor, so the source needs finding fast. Trees in and around Lodge Farm Park shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters.
Romford is about 12 miles west of Basildon, in Greater London. In Romford, as across Greater London, every roof gets the same careful survey. Romford is one of the towns and villages in Greater London we cover for storm damage roof reports. You can also see our page for London.
Storm damage roof reports in RM1, RM7, RM11 and RM2 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you need a storm damage roof report at a property on High Street, Market Place and Market Link or a nearby road, we can survey it. Being close to the A1251, Romford is simple for us to get to. Other places close to Romford include Rush Green (1 mile south-west), Collier Row (1 mile north), Rise Park (1 mile north), Becontree Heath (1 mile south-west) and Chadwell Heath (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include London (13 miles south-west), City of Westminster (15 miles west), Marylebone (15 miles west), St Pancras (13 miles west), Shoreditch (12 miles west) and Walthamstow (9 miles west).
Around Romford
We work in homes and buildings around Lodge Farm Park, Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls and The Moon & Stars pub, among other places. Romford has its own railway station: Romford station. Well-known places in the area include The Brewery (within half a mile south-west) and Oldchurch Hospital (under half a mile south). Not far away are The Chase Nature Reserve.
Practical tips
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Keep fallen slates or tiles as evidence if safe
- Photograph the damage safely from below
- Write down when the storm hit and when you noticed damage
- Look at what your policy says about wear and tear
Once we have been, the findings are written up with photos. It covers the damage, its likely cause and any older defects. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
Keep gutters and outlets clear so heavy rain can drain away. Blocked drainage can add water damage to wind damage.
What else we do in Romford
Honest limits
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Bear these in mind:
- The outcome of a claim
- How your policy defines a storm
- Repair costs or quotes for the work
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Flat roofs
- Ridges and hips
- Gutters and fascias
- Flashings
- Slate and tile slopes
- Chimney stacks
For landlords and managing agents
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as householders. A photo-illustrated written report gives you a clear record of the roof, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. Surveys run on any day of the week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
FAQs for Romford
Do you cover Romford?
Yes, Romford is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Romford as anywhere else.
Can parking be tricky for a visit in Romford?
Parking in Romford, as in most of London, takes a little planning: a visitor permit or a bay close to the door helps a lot.
How do I arrange a storm damage roof report in Romford?
It is easiest to call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Tell us the address and a little about the roof, and we’ll point you to the right survey. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
Do you look in the loft space?
Typically, if there is one and it can be reached safely. From inside, the underside of the roof often shows damp, staining or daylight that cannot be seen from outside.
Are you loss adjusters?
No. We are not loss adjusters, and we do not negotiate claims. We provide an independent record of the roof, which you can pass to your insurer.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. We inspect what can safely be seen: from ground level, from windows, from inside the roof space, from the roof where it’s safe and by drone where it applies. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days when you book.
Common roof problems in Romford
Landlords and building managers often need a written record after a storm. The report can be shared with owners, tenants or insurers.
Here are some of the things we see frequently:
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Broken or displaced guttering
For an older house near a landmark such as Parish Church of St Edward the Confessor, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What happens after the report arrives
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Whether the price includes VAT
- What experience they bring
How it works
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. Most surveys take about one to two hours at most homes, and longer for a large or complex roof. London terraces rarely offer a view of the whole roof from one spot, so a visit in Romford moves between viewpoints: the pavement, upstairs windows, the loft and any safe spot at the back. If other people live in the building, tell us who can let us into the shared parts.
- We start with what you’ve seen and any temporary repairs.
- We check inside, including the loft where there’s access, for water damage.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, windows and the roof where it’s safe.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
Preparing for the visit
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
Book a survey
Not sure which survey you need? It’s easiest to ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
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Why it is worth a survey now in Romford
The sooner the damage is recorded, the clearer the evidence. Later weather and temporary repairs can make it harder to see what happened. Many older London roofs have only old felt under the slates, or no underlay at all, so once the slates or flashings let water past, little stops it reaching ceilings. Left alone, that means wet timbers and plaster, which is a far bigger job than the roof fault itself.
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why us?
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- PI and public liability insurance
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- An independent view of the roof
Read what a roof survey costs and our case studies.