Thurrock · London and the South East
Storm damage roof report in Southfields, Thurrock
An independent record of roof damage after a storm for Southfields and the rest of Thurrock. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
Leave it or get it looked at?
Before temporary repairs, photograph the damage from ground level if it’s safe. That keeps a record of how it looked. Outbuildings and barns around Southfields are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, access and the package you choose.
Why us?
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- 98% of clients satisfied
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Photographs and a written report every time
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
Storm damage roof report in Southfields: what you get
Each roof is looked at from the safest viewpoints available: from ground level, from windows and higher points, from the roof space and from the roof where it is safe. Every area of damage is photographed and described. If part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. You get a report with photographs to give to your insurer. If you’ve noticed stains appearing after strong winds and slates and tiles blown off the roof, we can find out what’s behind it.
Many homes in small places like Southfields face open ground, where storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hardest. Damp in old stone, brick or timber walls is slow to dry out, so it pays to find the cause quickly. A written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
It is not only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend.
- Where
- Southfields (RM16)
- Region
- Thurrock
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What a survey costs
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Which survey package you book
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all with VAT included. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
What we need to know
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- Anything about access we should know
- The property’s address and postcode
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know where you stand. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
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Southfields roofs and the weather
Southfields lies within about 3 miles of the sea, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Strong wind lifts anything already loose, and driving rain gets in wherever it can. Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent.
Homes near green spaces such as Grove House Wood can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn. Take a building like Orsett Church of England Primary School: tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back. Shop and office owners around Ealing Broadway Centre may find that finding where water is getting in quickly keeps disruption down.
Southfields is about 2 miles south-west of Stanford-le-Hope, in Thurrock. From houses to flats and shops in Southfields, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Across Thurrock, we cover Southfields and the places around it. There is also a page for Chelmsford.
Here we cover the RM16 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. Local streets include Welling Road, Bristowe Drive and Ellis Close, and we cover them all. We also cover Orsett (1 mile west), Baker Street (1 mile west), Bulphan (3 miles north), West Horndon (5 miles north-west) and East Horndon (5 miles north). Further out, we also cover Grays (3 miles south-west), South Ockendon (4 miles west), Corringham (3 miles east), Aveley (6 miles west), Tilbury (3 miles south) and South Stifford (4 miles west).
Around Southfields
In Southfields, that means homes and buildings near Grove House Wood, St Clere's School and Whitmore Arms Public House. The closest station to Southfields is Stanford-Le-Hope station, roughly 1.6 miles north-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Orsett Hospital (1.1 miles west) and Walton Hall Museum (1.2 miles south-east). Open spaces near Southfields include Stanford Warren.
Honest limits
A survey is a careful look at the roof, but it can’t do everything. Its limits include:
- The outcome of a claim
- How your policy defines a storm
- Repair costs or quotes for the work
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Southfields
- Chimney stacks
- Flashings
- Flat roofs
- Ridges and hips
- Slate and tile slopes
- Gutters and fascias
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Southfields
Will you come out to Southfields?
Yes, Southfields is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Southfields, take more of a battering?
Often, yes. Southfields is within about 3 miles of the sea, and coastal roofs tend to see faster wear on metal parts and more wind lifting loose pieces.
What’s the best way to book?
The quickest way is to phone 07833 053749 or email us. Give us the address and some details about the roof, and we’ll recommend the right survey. We survey seven days a week.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it is applicable. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Will my insurer pay for an old roof?
Most policies do not cover wear and tear. We note both storm damage and older defects, so you know what the roof shows. Your insurer decides how its policy applies.
Will you go up on the roof?
Not unless it’s safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where applicable, a drone, and the report notes anything we couldn’t see.
Will you deal with the insurance company for me?
No. We aren’t loss adjusters and do not act for you with the insurer. We provide an independent record of the roof, which you can pass to your insurer.
Can I check my roof myself?
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Don’t go up yourself.
You can learn a lot from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
How the survey changes by roof type
Clay and concrete tiles
Tiles can lift, crack or blow off in high winds. The report shows each damaged area.
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.
How the survey works
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photographs, emailed to you. On timing, most surveys take about one to two hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. In a small place like Southfields, access is typically the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We start with what you’ve seen and any temporary repairs.
- Inside, we look for signs of water in the loft and rooms below.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, windows and the roof where it’s safe.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- You receive the written report with photos.
Before the survey
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
How to book
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.