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Storm Damage Roof Report in Upminster
An independent record of roof damage after a storm in Upminster, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- New damp or leaks inside
Upminster questions
Is Upminster in the area you cover?
Yes, Upminster 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 tell us about the property.
How do I find out if my home in Upminster is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Is there a set wind speed for storm damage?
It depends on your policy. Many use gusts of about 55 mph, but each policy sets its own definition. Your policy document will say.
Does your report mean my claim will be accepted?
That’s not something we can promise. The decision rests with your insurer and its policy. Our report gives you an independent record of the damage and its likely cause.
Who handles emergency protection after a storm?
A roofer should handle temporary protection. If it is safe, take photos before it goes on. Our report then records the roof.
Is wear and tear covered by insurance?
Most policies don’t cover wear and tear. Our report records storm damage and any older wear we see, so it is clear what we found. How the policy applies is up to your insurer.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
About our storm damage roof report in Upminster
What counts as a storm depends on your policy, though many use gusts of about 55 mph. Check your own policy wording. Whether the weather met it is for your insurer. Our part is recording the damage to your roof and its likely cause. The report includes photographs of each area of damage, and you decide what to send. The claim decision rests with your insurer. If you’re worried about new damp or leaks inside and flashings pulled away from walls or stacks, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Many London homes are well over a century old and their roofs have been patched more than once, 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 normally exclude wear and tear. That is as true in Upminster as anywhere in London. Photos and a written account give you something specific to show an insurer, a landlord or a roofer.
The report doesn’t just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend.
- Location
- Upminster (RM14, RM11)
- Region
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Do you need a storm damage roof report in Upminster?
Falling trees and branches can damage roofs in high winds. We record the damage and where it is, backed up with photos.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Broken or displaced guttering
Anyone responsible for a site like Upminster Junior School will know that a leak through a large roof is frequently found some distance from where the water shows inside.
Before booking anyone
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Their report turnaround times
- Their insurance cover
- What exactly goes into their report
Leaks and storm damage in Upminster
In outer London, interwar semis with hipped, tiled roofs sit alongside older slate-roofed terraces. Bay roofs, hip ridges and dormers from later loft conversions are the details that set these houses apart. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it is detailed. Hare Hall, about 2.6 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Upminster. 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.
Homes near green spaces like St. Andrew's Park can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching. If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for instance near The Mercury Mall, finding where water is getting in quickly keeps disruption down.
Upminster is about 2 miles east of Hornchurch, in Greater London. Whether the building in Upminster is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed. Our Greater London coverage includes Upminster and the places around it. London is in our area too.
We cover every part of the RM14 and RM11 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. If you need a storm damage roof report at a property on Station Road, Latham Place and Deyncourt Gardens or a nearby road, we can help. Nearby, we also carry out storm damage roof reports in Upminster Bridge (1 mile west), Cranham (1 mile east), Emerson Park (1 mile north-west), Hornchurch (2 miles west) and Puddle Dock (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Shoreditch (14 miles west), Walthamstow (12 miles west), Hoxton (15 miles west), Whitechapel (14 miles west), Orpington (14 miles south-west) and Highbury (15 miles west).
Local landmarks in Upminster
In Upminster, that means homes and buildings near Eastbrook School, St. Andrew's Park and The Crumpled Horn pub, among other places. Upminster has its own railway station: Upminster station. Well-known places in the area include Upminster Tithe Barn Museum of Nostalgia (0.5 miles north) and The Mercury Mall (3.2 miles north-west). For a walk, there’s Cranham Marsh.
Different roofs, different checks
Chimney stacks
High winds can loosen pots, cowls and aerials on stacks. The report notes any damage to the stack.
Clay and concrete tiles
Broken or missing tiles leave the underlay exposed to rain. We photograph each gap.
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What we cannot see
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- What your policy covers, which depends on its wording
- The outcome of a claim
- What’s beneath slates, tiles or membranes
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you before you book. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- Ridges and hips
- Flashings
- Slate and tile slopes
- Gutters and fascias
Why act early in Upminster
With an independent report, you have something specific to show your insurer. It records the damage and what seems to have caused it, alongside any photos you took yourself. Many older London roofs have only old felt under the slates, or no underlay at all, so a slipped slate can soon mean water inside. Left alone, that means wet timbers and plaster, which is a far bigger job than the roof fault itself.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before you book.
Why book us in Upminster
- 98% customer satisfaction
- 20+ years’ experience
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
What happens on the day
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where applicable. Most surveys take about one to two hours at most homes; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Surveys in Upminster can be booked for any day of the week. London parking is often by permit or pay-and-display, so it helps to know what’s near you. Upstairs rooms at the back are useful too, as they often give the best view of a rear addition.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- We look at the roof from wherever it’s safe.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- The report notes whether the damage fits a storm, older wear or both.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
Before we arrive
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Find any records of previous roof work
Arrange a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
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Landlords, agents and block managers in Upminster
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work around your tenants.
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photographs.