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Storm damage roof report in Snaresbrook, Greater London
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you decide what to do next. Storm damage roof reports in Snaresbrook.
- New damp or leaks inside
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Broken or displaced guttering
How it works
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photographs, sent to you by email. On timing, it usually takes between one and two hours at most homes, and longer for a large or complex roof. In Snaresbrook, visits are available on weekdays and at weekends. It helps if you can point us to a visitor permit or a nearby bay. Upstairs rooms at the back are useful too, as they often give the best view of a rear addition.
- We start with the details: when the storm hit and what damage you can see.
- 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 check whether the damage fits storm damage, older wear or both.
- We send you a written report with photos, ready to give to your insurer.
How to prepare
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Booking a survey
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or email us with the details.
Related advice
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Snaresbrook
Wear and tear is typically excluded from home insurance. That makes the difference between storm damage and old wear important. Our report records both: fresh breaks and recently moved slates or tiles, and older problems like corroded nails or worn mortar. We describe what we see, whichever way it points. How the policy applies is for your insurer to decide. Typical surveys look at damaged gutters and fascias and roofs hit by falling trees, across flashings, slate and tile slopes and gutters and fascias.
London’s Victorian and Edwardian roofs have frequently been repaired many times. Telling wear from a one-off event matters, because insurers typically exclude wear and tear. That’s as true in Snaresbrook as anywhere in London. Photos and a written account give you something specific to show an insurer, a landlord or a roofer.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Location
- Snaresbrook (E18, E11, E17)
- Region
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Snaresbrook roofs and the weather
Historic houses like Valentines Mansion, about 2.4 miles south-east, show how far back building in the area around Snaresbrook goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters. Alongside Victorian and Edwardian terraces, outer London has a great many interwar semis, frequently with hipped roofs of clay or concrete tiles. Hips, bay roofs and later loft conversions are typical of those semis, if your home is one of them. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in.
Homes near green spaces such as Lloyd Park can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching. If you own a rental within reach of Wood Street station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused. Shop and office owners around 17 & Central may find that a leak can close part of a shop or office, so finding the cause quickly matters.
Snaresbrook is about 1 mile south-west of Woodford, in Greater London. We carry out storm damage roof reports in Snaresbrook for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Snaresbrook is one of the towns and villages in Greater London we cover for storm damage roof reports. There is also a page for London.
All of E18, E11 and E17 is within our area for storm damage roof reports. We cover properties on Eagle Lane, High Street and Sylvan Road and the roads around them. Snaresbrook is on the A1199, so it’s easy for us to get to. We also cover the places around Snaresbrook: Upper Walthamstow (1 mile west), South Woodford (1 mile north-east), Wanstead (1 mile south-east), Walthamstow Village (1 mile west) and Leytonstone (1 mile south). Further out, we also cover London (8 miles south-west), City of Westminster (9 miles south-west), Marylebone (8 miles south-west), Kensington (11 miles south-west), St Pancras (7 miles south-west) and Shoreditch (6 miles south-west).
Around Snaresbrook
Typical jobs here are in homes near The George Inn, Leytonstone School and Lloyd Park, among other places. The nearest railway station is Wood Street station, roughly 0.7 miles west. Other landmarks nearby include Walthamstow Pump House Museum (2.2 miles west) and 17 & Central (1.6 miles west). For a walk, there’s Hollow Pond and Ainslie Wood.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed ahead of time. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which helps when tenants work during the week.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work with less disruption.
Why get it checked now?
Damage left open lets in more rain. Further water damage can blur what the storm actually did. Emergency temporary protection should be arranged with a roofer. In a London terrace or conversion, a roof defect rarely stays your problem alone: failed flashings and blocked valley gutters can send water into more than one home. Dealing with it early is far less disruptive.
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the roof. We will confirm the figure before booking.
What you get with us
- Clear package prices, including VAT
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Surveys seven days a week
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or our case studies.
Tips from our surveys
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Keep invoices for temporary repairs
- Look at what your policy says about wear and tear
- Take photos from the ground or a window, never by climbing
- Check your policy for how to report damage
You get the report by email and pass it to your insurer yourself. It’s your record to use.
Keep gutters and outlets clear so heavy rain can drain away. Overflowing gutters can make storm damage worse.
Common questions in Snaresbrook
Is my home in Snaresbrook listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Snaresbrook?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Snaresbrook as anywhere else.
How are storm damage reports priced?
Our reports start from £150. Commercial and larger roofs are quoted on size. Repair costs are not part of the report.
How should I record storm damage myself?
Only from the ground or from windows. Never climb onto a roof after a storm. Binoculars can help you see damage from below and we will inspect the rest from safe positions.
What if my insurer declines the claim?
Start by complaining to the insurer. The Financial Ombudsman Service may look at it if that does not 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.
Is there a set wind speed for storm damage?
It varies by policy. Many treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but your policy sets the actual test.
Do you act for me with my insurer?
No. We are not loss adjusters and don’t act for you with the insurer. We provide an independent record of the roof, which you can pass to your insurer.
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How we price storm damage roof reports
When we price a survey, we consider:
- The roof’s overall size
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
Every price we give includes VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for your roof before you book.
What to let us know when you contact us
What helps most when you contact us:
- The address and postcode of the property
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
When you’re ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
When you need someone else
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- A price for the repairs
- What’s beneath slates, tiles or membranes
- How your policy defines a storm
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and fascias
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flashings
- Ridges and hips
- Flat roofs