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Seven Kings Storm Damage Roof Report
Not sure what state the roof is in? You can book a storm damage roof report in Seven Kings and across Greater London, with plain-English findings.
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
Storm damage roof report in Seven Kings
After a storm, safety comes first. Take photos from ground level or from windows, and do not climb onto the roof. If water is coming in, a roofer can put temporary protection in place. Our report records the damage so you have an independent record to give your insurer. Keep receipts for any emergency work. We survey slate and tile slopes, gutters and fascias and flashings, and common reasons people get in touch are new damp or leaks inside and slipped or missing slates or tiles.
London’s Victorian and Edwardian roofs have often been repaired many times, so a new leak can be the latest sign of wear rather than a single event. Telling wear from a one-off event matters, because insurers typically exclude wear and tear. A careful look in Seven Kings tells the two apart where the evidence allows. A written record with photographs helps you explain what was found to whoever deals with it next.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Place
- Seven Kings (IG3, IG2, IG1)
- Region
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How we price storm damage roof reports
To price your survey, we check:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The size of the roof
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
Helping us price your survey
A little information up front helps. It is useful to include:
- What’s prompted the survey
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- The kind of building and roof involved
We confirm the price for your roof before you book, so you know the cost up front. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
The survey, step by step
We work from the outside in: outside views come first, then the loft space if there’s safe access. All told, expect an hour or two at most homes, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. 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. Mention any building rules, key holders or managing agents when you book.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- We look at the roof from wherever it is safe.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- The report notes whether the damage fits a storm, older wear or both.
- We send you the report by email for your insurer.
Getting ready for the survey
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
How to book
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details.
Advice
Storm damage roof reports in Seven Kings: local notes
Historic houses such as Valentines Mansion, about 1.4 miles west, show how far back building in the area around Seven Kings goes. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Alongside Victorian and Edwardian terraces, outer London has a great many interwar semis, often with hipped roofs of clay or concrete tiles. If your home in Seven Kings is one of them, bay roofs, hips and later dormers each have their own details. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts.
If you look after a building such as Downshall Primary School, tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back. If you let a flat or house near Seven Kings station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer straight away. The streets around a church such as St John the Evangelist are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney.
Seven Kings is about 2 miles north of Barking, in Greater London. Bookings from Seven Kings are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Our area takes in places right across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. London is in our area too.
We survey roofs across IG3, IG2 and IG1 for storm damage roof reports and the streets around it. Streets in the area include New Road, Lynn Road and High Road, and we cover them all. Seven Kings is on the A118, so it’s easy for us to get to. Other places close to Seven Kings include Newbury Park (1 mile north-west), Ilford (1 mile south-west), Gants Hill (1 mile north-west), Barkingside (1 mile north-west) and Cranbrook (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include London (10 miles south-west), City of Westminster (11 miles west), Marylebone (11 miles west), Kensington (14 miles west), St Pancras (10 miles west) and Shoreditch (8 miles west).
Near you in Seven Kings
We work in homes and buildings around Palmer Catholic Academy and South Park, among other places. Seven Kings has its own railway station: Seven Kings station. A little further out are The Brewery (3.6 miles east) and Redbridge Museum (1.2 miles south-west). For a walk, there’s Hainault Lodge and Hollow Pond.
Tips that help
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Take photos of stains and damp inside
- Get a roofer to make the roof safe if needed
- Take photos from the ground or a window, never by climbing
- File receipts for anything you pay for
For repair costs, ask a roofer to quote. The report gives them a clear list of the damage.
Store invoices and reports for any roof work. They can help show the roof was looked after.
For landlords and managing agents
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
Letting agents and landlords in Seven Kings book surveys as well as householders. A photo-illustrated written report gives you a clear record of the roof.
Towns and villages near Seven Kings
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What happens if roof problems are left?
If a roofer needs to make the roof safe, take photos first if you can do so safely from the ground. That keeps a record of how it looked. In Seven Kings, as across London, an overflowing gutter soaks the wall below. A blocked outlet ignored for a winter or two can mean damp walls inside.
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we’ll tell you which fits.
Why book with us
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Package prices that include VAT
- Every finding written up with photos
FAQs for Seven Kings
Can parking be tricky for a visit in Seven Kings?
It rarely stops a survey, but it is worth planning. Let us know the parking rules on your street and we’ll work around them.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Seven Kings?
Yes. We work right across London and the South East, and Seven Kings is part of that. You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We look at the parts we’re given access to.
Will you deal with the insurance company for me?
No. We write an independent report, and you decide how to use it. Your insurer may appoint its own loss adjuster.
My storm claim was turned down. What now?
Raise it with your insurer first. The Financial Ombudsman Service may look at it if that doesn’t resolve it. The Ombudsman looks at whether there were storm conditions, whether the damage fits a storm and whether the storm was the main cause.
What do I do if water is coming in?
Call a roofer for emergency temporary protection. Take photos from the ground first if it is safe. Keep receipts in case your insurer asks for them.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime. Let us know your preferred days as you book.
What we look for on each type of roof
Flat roof coverings
Edge trims and laps are often where flat roof coverings start to peel back. We look at whether the damage is recent or older.
Chimney stacks
Flashings around stacks can lift in strong winds. We photograph any we find.