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Storm damage roof report in Rush Green, Greater London
Storm damage roof reports in Rush Green from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Flat roof edges peeled back
What we do, step by step
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. The survey usually takes between one and two hours at a typical home, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. London terraces rarely offer a view of the whole roof from one spot, so in Rush Green we work round the house, using the street, the windows, the loft and any safe vantage point behind it. Shared stairs or a basement flat? Tell us who holds the keys.
- First you give us the date of the storm and what you’ve noticed, inside and out.
- We inspect the roof from safe viewpoints and from the loft where there is access.
- We photograph and record every area of damage we can see.
- We note the likely cause, including any signs of wear that were there before the storm.
- You get a written report you can pass to your insurer.
Getting ready for the survey
- Keep pets in another room
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
Book a survey
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email, tell us about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Related advice
Storm damage roof report in Rush Green
What counts as a storm depends on your policy, though many use gusts of about 55 mph. Your policy document sets out its own definition. We don’t decide whether a storm met that test. We record the damage and what seems to have caused it. Each area of damage is photographed, and the report is yours to pass on. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. If you’re worried about ridge tiles that have come loose and water coming in after the storm, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
London’s Victorian and Edwardian roofs have often been repaired many times. Insurers typically exclude wear and tear, so it is useful to know whether damage is old or new. A careful look in Rush Green 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.
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. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Where
- Rush Green (RM7, RM1, RM12)
- Region
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Don’t go up yourself.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Rush Green
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out in order of urgency where relevant.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, with the most urgent items set out first.
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Rush Green
Further from the centre, London’s housing takes in interwar semis with hipped roofs in clay or concrete tiles as well as 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. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in. Hare Hall, about 2.1 miles north-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Rush Green. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If you let a flat or house near Romford station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over. Trees in and around Harrow Lodge Park shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching. If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for example near The Brewery, finding where water is getting in quickly keeps disruption down.
Rush Green is about 1 mile south-west of Romford, in Greater London. We carry out storm damage roof reports in Rush Green for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Rush Green is one of the towns and villages in Greater London we cover. There is also a page for London.
Postcode districts we cover here for storm damage roof reports: RM7, RM1 and RM12. Whether your property is on Crow Lane, Union Road and Maldon Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. Other places close to Rush Green include Romford (1 mile north-east), Becontree Heath (1 mile west), Chadwell Heath (1 mile north-west), Elm Park (2 miles south-east) and Becontree (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as London (12 miles west), City of Westminster (14 miles west), Marylebone (14 miles west), St Pancras (13 miles west), Shoreditch (11 miles west) and Walthamstow (9 miles west).
What’s near Rush Green
In Rush Green, that means homes and buildings near Harrow Lodge Park, The Moon & Stars pub and St Edward's Church of England Academy, among other places. The nearest railway station is Romford station, roughly 0.7 miles north-east of the centre. A little further out are Upminster Tithe Barn Museum of Nostalgia (3.6 miles east) and The Brewery (0.7 miles north-east). For a walk, there’s The Chase Nature Reserve.
Rush Green questions
Will parking be an issue for a roof survey in Rush Green?
Normally it is manageable with a little notice. Let us know the parking rules on your street and we will work around them.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Rush Green?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you look in the roof space?
If it’s needed and safe to reach, yes. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging, as far as the space allows.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll explain what’s needed.
Is Rush Green in your area?
Yes. We cover Rush Green and the rest of Greater London. For a price, call 07833 053749 or email us.
How long does the survey take?
Expect it to take roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. You will then get the report by email.
How many surveys have you done?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years, with 98% customer satisfaction.
Nearby places to Rush Green
What else we do in Rush Green
What we cannot see
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Whether your insurer will pay the claim
- What your policy covers, which depends on its wording
- Estimates of repair costs
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll suggest the right survey. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flat roofs
- Flashings
- Slate and tile slopes
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and fascias
- Ridges and hips
What affects the cost of storm damage roof reports
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- Which survey package you book
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
A Basic Survey starts from £150, including VAT. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. You’ll know the price for the job before booking.
Getting in touch
What helps most when you contact us:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- What’s prompted the survey
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We will confirm the price before you book.
Roof by roof
Lead flashings
Old flashings that were already loose can give way in a storm. We record what looks recent and what looks older.
Ridge and hip tiles
Worn mortar under ridge tiles can let them lift in a storm. We note whether the mortar looks recently broken or long worn.