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Storm damage roof report in South Hornchurch, Greater London
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in South Hornchurch from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Stains appearing after strong winds
When to book a survey in South Hornchurch
Insurers often want evidence of what has been damaged and why. An independent report gives you a clear record to send. The decision still rests with the insurer.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Loose or torn flashings
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Water coming in after the storm
Take a building like Whybridge Junior School: on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Which limits apply to the survey
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
Storm damage roof report in South Hornchurch
Our storm damage report gives you an independent, written record of how a storm has affected your roof. It sets out what is damaged, with photos, and what we think the likely cause is. You can then give it to your insurer with your claim. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. We are not loss adjusters and cannot say whether a claim will be paid. Typical surveys look at torn or lifted flat roof coverings and damaged ridges and hips, on gutters and fascias, slate and tile slopes and flat roofs.
Many London homes are well over a century old and their roofs have been patched more than once. Insurers normally exclude wear and tear, so it’s useful to know whether damage is old or new. A careful look in South Hornchurch tells the two apart where the evidence allows. Photos and a written account give you something specific to show an insurer, a landlord or a roofer.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Where
- South Hornchurch (RM13, RM10, RM12)
- Region
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof by roof
Chimney stacks
Stacks with existing defects tend to suffer more in storms. Our report notes recent damage and older defects.
Slate roofs
In high winds, slates can slip or go, often where nails have rusted. We record which slates have moved and any signs of older nail fatigue.
South Hornchurch: your questions answered
Is parking a problem for a survey in South Hornchurch?
Usually it’s manageable with a little notice. Tell us what parking is available nearby, and the visit is planned around it.
Do you carry out roof surveys in South Hornchurch?
Yes, South Hornchurch is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in South Hornchurch as anywhere else.
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 plan the survey around it.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.
Is wear and tear covered by insurance?
Wear and tear is normally excluded from home insurance. We note both storm damage and older defects, so you know what the roof shows. How the policy applies is up to your insurer.
How long does the survey take?
Expect it to take about one to two hours at a typical home, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. You’ll then get the report by email, on the timescale of your package.
How should I record storm damage myself?
Safely, from ground level or a window. Do not use a ladder or go onto the roof. With binoculars, you can see a lot from ground level and we’ll inspect the rest from safe positions.
Places near South Hornchurch
Other services in South Hornchurch
Leaks and storm damage in South Hornchurch
Outer London has a good many Victorian and Edwardian terraces with slate roofs, but also a great many interwar semis, often with hipped roofs in clay or concrete tiles. On a semi of that age, the small roofs over the bays, the hip tiles and any later dormer each need their own look. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it is detailed. The wider area around South Hornchurch has a long history of building, with Rainham Hall about 0.9 miles south. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead.
For businesses in and around places such as The Brewery, a quick answer on where water is coming in keeps a business running. Homes near green spaces like Beam Valley Country Park can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
South Hornchurch is about 3 miles south of Romford, in Greater London. Whether the building in South Hornchurch is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof. Across Greater London, we cover South Hornchurch and the places around it. There is also a page for London.
Every address in RM13, RM10 and RM12 is covered for storm damage roof reports. If you need a storm damage roof report at a property on Hood Road, Ford Lane and Philip Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. Nearby, we also carry out storm damage roof reports in Beam Park (1 mile south-west), Rainham (1 mile south-east), Hornchurch Marshes (1 mile south-west), Dagenham (1 mile north-west) and Elm Park (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cover London (12 miles west), City of Westminster (15 miles west), Marylebone (14 miles west), St Pancras (13 miles west), Shoreditch (11 miles west) and Walthamstow (10 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in South Hornchurch
We work in homes and buildings around The Bell pub, The Brittons Academy and Beam Valley Country Park, among other places. The closest station to South Hornchurch is Rainham (Essex) station, roughly 0.9 miles south of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include St George's Hospital (1.9 miles north-east) and The Brewery (3.1 miles north). Open spaces near South Hornchurch include Ingrebourne Marshes.
Useful tips for South Hornchurch property owners
Getting the most from a storm damage roof report starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Read your policy wording on storm damage
- Keep receipts for any emergency work
- Write down when the storm hit and when you noticed damage
- Take photos from ground level or a window, never by climbing
If you are unhappy with how your insurer handles the claim, you can complain to them first. After that, you may be able to take it to the Financial Ombudsman Service.
After a storm, look at the roof from the street or garden. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or lifted ridges. Never climb onto the roof yourself.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Your policy may say how quickly you need to report damage. Let your insurer know early, and check what your policy asks for. An independent report can follow. 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. Finding it early keeps the work smaller.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, with VAT included. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Why us?
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- PI and public liability insurance
- Plain-English reports with photos
Take a look at our cost guide or two real surveys.
What we do, step by step
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes an hour or two at a typical home, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. In South Hornchurch, visits are available on weekdays and at weekends. London parking is frequently by permit or pay-and-display, so it helps to know what’s near you, and to clear a path to the loft hatch. Upstairs rooms at the back are useful too, as they often give the best view of a rear addition.
- We note the date of the storm and the damage you’ve seen.
- The roof is inspected from safe positions.
- We record and photograph the damage.
- The report notes whether the damage fits a storm, older wear or both.
- We send you the report by email for your insurer.
Before the survey
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Book a survey
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form, let us know about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
When you need someone else
A survey is a careful look at the roof, but it cannot do everything. The main limits are:
- Acting for you with the insurer
- What’s beneath slates, tiles or membranes
- A decision on your insurance claim
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will suggest the right survey. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and fascias
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flat roofs
- Ridges and hips
- Flashings