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Storm Damage Roof Report in Shadwell
Need a storm damage roof report in Shadwell? We can help, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
About our storm damage roof report in Shadwell
Storms tend to find the weak points on a roof. Typical damage includes lost slates and tiles, lifted ridges, loose flashings and torn flat roof coverings. Trees and branches can also hit roofs in a storm. We record the damage on your roof and photograph each part. Where we also see signs of older wear, the report records that too. We survey gutters and fascias, flashings and flat roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are flashings pulled away from walls or stacks and damage from fallen branches or debris.
In a London flat, water can travel some way before it shows. That makes the source hard to pin down, and finding it matters for whoever has to deal with it. We look at what we are given access to in Shadwell, inside and out. It’s useful to know when the water appears and in what weather.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent.
- Place
- Shadwell (SE16, E1, E1W)
- Region
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey changes by roof type
Slate roofs
Natural slate can last 100 years or more, but the nails often fail first. We look at whether slipped slates suggest storm damage, older wear or both.
Ridge and hip tiles
Worn mortar under ridge tiles can let them lift in a storm. Our report says whether it looks freshly damaged or worn over time.
Shadwell: your questions answered
Is Shadwell in the area you cover?
Yes, Shadwell is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Is my home in Shadwell listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
How are storm damage reports priced?
A storm damage report starts from £150. Larger roofs are quoted for their size. The report doesn’t include repair costs.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is frequently shared, so we need permission from the freeholder or managing agent. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
How should I record storm damage myself?
Stay off the roof. Photograph the damage from below or from a window. Note the date and time, and photograph any damage inside.
What if the roof was already worn?
Most policies don’t cover wear and tear. Our report records storm damage and any older wear we see, so you know what the roof shows. How the policy applies is up to your insurer.
How long will you be at the property?
It typically takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. You’ll then get the report by email.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends, which helps when tenants work during the week.
What we’re asked to look at in Shadwell
Strong winds lift loose or poorly fixed slates and tiles, ridge pieces and flashings. Rain can then blow in where slates or tiles have gone. People typically call us after a storm, once they’ve noticed damage or a leak.
Most people get in touch after spotting one of these:
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Damaged ridges and hips
If you live in an older home near St Paul's Church, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- What the survey won’t cover
- Their report turnaround times
What else we do in Shadwell
Honest limits
No survey can tell you everything, and it is better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- Acting for you with the insurer
- A decision on your insurance claim
- Areas we cannot see safely
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we check
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flat roofs
- Gutters and fascias
- Flashings
- Ridges and hips
- Chimney stacks
What happens if roof problems are left?
Knowing whether older wear played a part helps you understand your position. Our report gives an honest view of both, so there are no surprises later. A hidden valley or parapet gutter on a London house can hold water for weeks before anyone notices. By the time a ceiling stains, the timbers underneath may have been wet for a while.
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all including VAT. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What you get with us
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- 20+ years’ experience
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
The survey, step by step
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take about one to two hours for most houses, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Many London properties are flats or terraces with no side access, so the back of the roof is often seen from upstairs windows, from inside or, where a flight is allowed, from the air. If the building has a managing agent or access rules, tell us when you book.
- We note the date of the storm and the damage you’ve seen.
- We look at the roof from wherever it is safe.
- We record and photograph the damage.
- We note the likely cause and any signs of older wear.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
Preparing for the visit
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Leave side gates unlocked
Booking a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from the ground or a window. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Related advice
Storm damage roof reports in Shadwell: local notes
Many homes in inner London are Victorian and Edwardian terraces, often with Welsh slate roofs. Behind many of their parapets sit butterfly roofs and valley gutters that cannot be seen from the pavement. Shared chimney stacks, party-wall upstands and lead work come with this kind of house. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in. Mansion House, about 1.9 miles west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Shadwell. 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 any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for example near Surrey Quays Shopping Centre, finding where water is getting in quickly keeps disruption down. For landlords with property near Wapping station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
Shadwell is about 1 mile south-east of Whitechapel, in Greater London. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Shadwell can all book storm damage roof reports, with a written report and photographs every time. Our Greater London coverage includes Shadwell.
We survey roofs across the SE16, E1 and E1W postcode area for storm damage roof reports and the streets around it. That includes homes and businesses on Swan Road, Thame Road and Brunel Road and the roads around them. Main roads around Shadwell include the A101 and A126. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Ratcliff (1 mile north), East End of London (1 mile north-west), Wapping (1 mile west), St George in the East (1 mile west) and Limehouse (1 mile north-east). We also work in nearby towns like City of Westminster (5 miles west), Marylebone (4 miles west), Kensington (7 miles west), St Pancras (3 miles north-west), Walthamstow (6 miles north) and Hampstead (7 miles north-west).
Near you in Shadwell
In Shadwell, that means homes and buildings near Bacon's College, Bishopsgate Institute Special Collections and Archives and Russia Dock Woodland. Also close by are Prospect of Whitby pub (within half a mile west) and St Mellitus College (0.6 miles west). There is a railway station in Shadwell itself: Wapping station. Other landmarks nearby include St Olave's Hospital (0.8 miles south-west) and The Pumphouse Educational Museum (within half a mile east). Green spaces nearby include Lavender Pond and Tower Hill.